Epinions Recent Reviews for redvette

Not bad for an Adam Sandler flick

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 18:51:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - I am not a fan of Adam Sandler, however I found this a sweet love story about a man willing to accept a relationship that 99.99% of the male population would be unwilling to endure. Henry, (Sandler) falls in love with Lucy (Drew Barrymore) at first...

Lousy remake of a classic

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:46:04 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - Salem's Lot, for those of you unfamiliar with the novel, is a story of a small town in Maine slowly being taken over by vampires. The story follows Ben Mears, an author who was born and raised in Salem's Lot, who returns many years later to face the...

Viable alternative to the Accord or Camry? Not quite.

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 17:30:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - I've owned my 2008 Chevy Malibu for just over six months now and I'm underwhelmed. Don't get me wrong it's a decent family sedan, but it still doesn't compare to my 2006 Accord in just about every aspect. When I was car shopping I looked at...

Pacino in his prime

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:24:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - And Justice for All is the quintessential 70's movie. It's gritty, real, over the top, and truly unforgettable. In a decade of outstanding movies with acting giants like Deniro, Redford, Newman, Eastwood, Hackman, Hoffman and many other terrific actors,...

One of the all time best shows

Wed, 23 May 2007 12:41:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - First off, thank God that ION television has begun rebroadcasting the Wonder Years. I hadn't seen the show in years and it's like an old friend walked in the room, sat down and started talking to you again. This show mirrored my own 'wonder years",...

I miss the real Stephen King

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:48:11 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - Wow, I'm stunned at the positive reviews of this novel. I found it almost unreadable and I've been a huge Stephen King fan for 30 years. I once read a review of Stephen King's more recent efforts, and I can't remember what book he was reviewing, but what...

Best car I've ever owned

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 15:51:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - First off, the title is a bold statement considering the fact that I've had well over 20 new cars in the past 30 years. I've owned everything from a 1976 Gremlin (yes I know, but I was only 19 at the time) to several Pontiacs , a couple VWs, Hondas,...

What happened to the quality

Thu, 9 Sep 2004 16:52:13 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - I purchased a Dell Inspiron back in March and although it is functional and does what it is supposed to do, it sure doesn't compare to my old Thinkpad. I have to admit I bought this on the cheap and really shouldn't complain as it only cost me $700...

TTA Direct: Buyer beware!!!

Tue, 17 Feb 2004 17:12:44 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - I ordered a Christmas present from TTA Direct but when it didn't arrive after two weeks I then called to inquire about the status of the order. They said the item was out of stock so I cancelled the order and placed an order for the same product from a...

Amazing sound from mono radio.

Mon, 29 Dec 2003 17:35:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - I just received the model one radio for Christmas and would like to share my thoughts on the unit. I was immediately taken by the elegant, nostalgic design of the radio. About the size and shape of a brick with a real wood casing, the Tivoli has a...

Bar Harbor-We keep coming back!

Tue, 1 Jul 2003 17:58:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - My wife and I have visited Bar Harbor annually for the past 15 years. Each June we pack our bags and...

A true classic that stands the test of time

Tue, 1 Jul 2003 14:08:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - I remember the first time I saw Jaws in the theater. I was 16 years old and waited in line for about...

Don't diss the Sony DSC

Mon, 30 Jun 2003 16:22:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - After reading some negative reviews of the Sony DSC P20 I felt I had to come to it's defense. Althou...

A good car, but...

Thu, 29 May 2003 13:57:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - I've owned my Golf GLS for about eight months now so I can objectively assess it's pros and cons. My Golf came generously equipped with the usual; A/C, P/W, Cruise, CD, moon roof and a funky shifting auto transmission.

I found the Golf to be an...

Don't make the same mistake

Wed, 29 Jan 2003 18:27:45 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - I joined one of those DVD clubs and as part of my initial order I picked A.I. as I thought the combination of Speilberg and Haley Joel Osment, who is a wonderful young actor when the material is right, would be a can't miss proposition. Boy was I wrong...

Why pay more?

Mon, 25 Feb 2002 19:00:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - This is my third IBM laptop and along the way I've also owned Dell, HP, Toshiba, and Fujitsu laptops. I bought this computer from eCost for the incredible price of $899 with free shipping! It has a 900 Mhz Celeron processor, 10 GB hard drive 128 MB of...

Pocket rocket

Wed, 6 Jun 2001 14:02:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - Just purchased a 2001 Grand AM GT with the ram air V6. I hadn't even considered it in my select group of cars I was considering. I'd looked at Camaro, Grand Prix, Regal, Maxima, and even a Saturn when I came across one at a Pontiac dealership.
...

Truly horrible movie

Sun, 29 Apr 2001 21:48:15 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - I just finished watching the mini series, The Stand, and quite simply it was awful. The casting was atrocious and the acting overblown and overdone.

I have long felt that Stephen King's novels rarely translate well into film. The exceptions, being...

Decent, but unexceptional King novel

Mon, 23 Apr 2001 14:02:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - This is King's first full length novel in quite some time and he still hasn't learned the value of a good, critical editor. This book starts strongly, developing likable characters, a good setting and taut suspense. However, about 200 pages in, King...

Horror film king.

Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:38:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - Despite the sometimes campy, poorly acted, and overly gruesome scenes, Night is one of the two or three best horror films.

George Romero writes a plausible, horrific script and puts a bunch of "B" actors in and creates classic. Being shot in black...

One of King's best.

Thu, 12 Apr 2001 23:01:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - Please, do not watch the awful mini series adaptation with John Boy Walton, Jack Tripper, Venus from WKRP, and Harry from Night Court. It's like a old sitcom reunion of has beens trying to overcome their comedic backgrounds by overplaying the seriousness...

I'd do again.

Wed, 11 Apr 2001 15:36:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - I finally pulled the trigger and replaced my old beater car I used in the winter with a 2000 Lanos. I'll admit I was leery of buying a Korean car because of bad press on other models like Kia and Hyundai, but I'm glad I did.

The Lanos model we...

Microsoft Windows 98 SE: I'm ready to try a Mac.

Tue, 10 Apr 2001 16:16:51 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - I'm not a computer guru, software designer, or IT specialist. What I am is someone who uses WIN 98 every day and someone who is getting tired of rebooting when the screen freezes or the system crashes.

WIN 98 is a slight improvement over 95 and a...

Limited but loyal following.

Mon, 9 Apr 2001 13:57:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - Actually the 1998 Firebird Trans Am I will attempt to review is my wife's car. The styling is too gaudy for my tastes. We've owned close to a dozen Firebirds since the mid 70's and it's the only car my wife would even consider buying.

Positives: The...

Fine notebook at a fair price

Fri, 6 Apr 2001 13:50:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redvette - The Omnibook XE2 I've owned for the past year is powered by a 450 Mhz. Celeron processor, and has a 12.1 inch TFT display. The CD ROM and floppy dives are built in so you won't have to worry about lugging extra peripherals around with you.

The unit...