Epinions Recent Reviews for blakex

'Heartbreakers' a real heart-breaker.

Tue, 13 Mar 2001 04:19:55 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - Towards the end of the movie, I think all is summed up nicely when Ray Liotta's character states, "Love is pain, life is pain." And unfortunately, 'Heartbreakers is pain.' From start to finish this movie is downright stupid, from the music that is...

Duets - Gwyneth Sings, Father's Direction Tanks

Sun, 24 Sep 2000 05:28:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - Four years ago Gwyneth Paltrow took a part in a small movie called Sydney whose title was later changed for the U.S. release to Hard Eight. Not only was this a relative change in direction towards the starring role for Gwyneth, but it was also the first...

The Cell (2000)

Thu, 14 Sep 2000 18:45:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - The Cell is a visually stunning, artistically beautiful, and intellectually stimulating movie that shows what is possible if you take the best of Silence of the Lambs, The Matrix, and modern day technology. The tagline of Silence of the Lambs was,...

Bring it On (2000)

Thu, 14 Sep 2000 18:42:50 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - If you've recently graduated from high-school and want to revisit the days of cheerleading - and who doesn't - Bring it On is the movie for you. If you want to see a good movie, well, just skip this one. With the main focus being a cheerleading rivalry...

The Art of War (2000)

Thu, 14 Sep 2000 18:41:48 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - About 2/3rds of The Art of War is a slick, stylish thriller starring Wesley Snipes as a covert agent for the UN. The other 1/3rd (most noticeably the ending) is where the movie falls apart and loses all credibility. Snipes plays Shaw, a covert,...

Whipped (2000)

Thu, 14 Sep 2000 18:40:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - Whipped seems to have a lot going for it - some great lines of comedy, Amanda Peet, well that's about it - but the inclusion of Amanda Peet should just make up for the absence of a plot shouldn't it? One would think so, or at least hope, that Amanda...

Turn it Up? Turn it OFF!

Thu, 14 Sep 2000 18:38:46 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - The press notes describe Turn It Up as two types of films - an Urban Drama and a Street Action film. Problem is, it's hard to even classify this as a movie. Why it didn't go straight to film is beyond me as the acting is horrible and the plot is so...

Almost Famous...Almost Perfect

Thu, 14 Sep 2000 18:35:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - At 43 years old, writer/director Cameron Crowe certainly takes his time taking on a new project. His first, back in 1989 is probably one of the most direct and touching romantic comedies I've seen, Say Anything... Since then, he's directed two other...

Terminator 2: Judgement Day - Ultimate Edition DVD Review

Fri, 1 Sep 2000 02:25:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - The Movie: Terminator 2: Judgement Day, almost 10 years after it's original theatrical release is still as captivating as I remember it and enjoyable to watch from start to finish. Terminator 2 is just one of those movies that no matter how many times...

A Breathtaking Snow covers the Cedars...

Sat, 22 Jan 2000 16:30:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - Snow Falling on Cedars is - in one word - gorgeous. The whole movie is beautiful from start to finish. The camera shots are breathtaking in the cedars, on the beach, on the ocean, every single one. Films like Snow Falling on Cedars don't come around...

The Hurricane blows away the competition...

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 06:14:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - The Hurricane is a powerful story of one man's injustice and the fight to see him freed. Telling the true story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, The Hurricane stars Denzel Washington as the once great boxer unjustly accused of a crime he didn't...

The "Cider House" Rules....

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 06:09:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - The Cider House Rules, based on the book of the same name by John Irving, while predictable at times, features superb acting by veterans and newcomers alike and a great story which molds into a tale of moral good, true love, and one man's search for...

Hell at work and the theater...

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 05:07:46 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - What a waste of 1 hour and 20 minutes. Although this was a relatively short movie, it seemed like I just wasted over an hour of my life. Granted, some parts of this movie were funny, overall, the movie pretty much sucked. From Mike Judge, the creator...

Got it cheap, performs like it's price

Mon, 17 Jan 2000 18:05:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - Due to a pricing error at an online vendor, I was able to get the Rio MP3 player for only $50. I had been thinking about getting one, and since the price was right, I decided to get this new toy. While the Rio does have some great features and is easy...

Intramural Football - Hard Hitting, but a Hell of a Good Time!

Wed, 12 Jan 2000 23:31:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - Intramural football is definitely only for those willing to take or dish out punishment. Even though it's flag football, hits behind the refs back or in open field are fair game and regardless of multiple hits, I still had a great time.

UCSD...

Archived Movie Reviews: 'Besieged' simply beautiful....

Sun, 9 Jan 2000 07:19:45 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - Besieged is one of the most beautiful movies I've seen this year. With stunning cinematography and strong performances by David Thewlis and Thandie Newton, Besieged captures the essence of love and change in the most subtle of ways. As Mr. Kinsky...

Funny, but not Sandler's best...

Sun, 9 Jan 2000 07:16:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - Big Daddy, Adam Sandler's latest comedy creation is his most family friendly movie to date. Big Daddy is funny and one of Sandler's best (behind Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison). Following Sandler as he tries to raise a kid through his own method of...

Animated Film or Musica? You decide....

Sun, 9 Jan 2000 07:06:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut or South Park: The Musical? Although South Park was filled with it's fair share of obscenities (use of the "f" word hundreds of times), it seemed more like one big musical to me. South Park is being hailed...

Hilarity at every turn...

Sun, 9 Jan 2000 07:03:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - Usually, when I go to a movie, there's always these periods of time where the action and dialogue stops, and it gives you a chance to move around in your seat, look around, and get ready for the next part of the movie. This movie was different. Not once...

The Magic of Disney returns...

Sun, 9 Jan 2000 07:01:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - Tarzan, Disney's latest animated feature film features a barrage of songs by Phil Collins with a story about Tarzan thrown in there somewhere. I enjoyed Tarzan, as do I enjoy many Disney movies, but there were so many songs thrown in there all by the...

Good story and premise, but Cher ruins it...

Sun, 9 Jan 2000 06:59:51 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - Tea With Mussolini, although a beautifully done period piece, seemed to be ripped at the seam with the inclusion of Cher (Elsa). Cher, playing a highly-pretentious American in Italy before and during WWII, seemed out of place and ruined the film. Tea...

Kevin Williamson had success on TV, but not the big screen....

Sun, 9 Jan 2000 06:58:00 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - As I walked out of Teaching Mrs. Tingle, I had the same feeling as when I entered - what a horrible movie. I knew before even entering that Teaching Mrs. Tingle would never be good, and all of my preconceptions came true as I sat through this boring...

'Map of World' Sigourney's Oscar Bid

Sun, 9 Jan 2000 06:25:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - A Map of the World, a movie best suited for the Lifetime cable network has it's highs and lows as it follows the life of Alice Goodwin (Sigourney Weaver), a mother who’s trying to cope with raising two little daughters, her part-time job as a school...

Blade (DVD) Full Review

Sat, 8 Jan 2000 07:56:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - Features: Widescreen; Audio Commentary with: Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, David S. Goyer (Writer), Theo Van De Sande (Dir. of Photography), Kirk Petruccelli (Production Designer), Peter Frankfurt (Producer); Isolated Score with commentary by composer...

Apollo 13 (DVD) Full Review

Sat, 8 Jan 2000 07:36:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blakex - Features: Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.35:1 Anamorphic, Dual Layer, Captioned, Lost Moon: Making of Apollo 13, Commentary by Director Ron Howard, Commentary with Jim and Marilyn Lovell, Production Notes, Cast Bios, Trailers

The Movie:

Apollo 13...