Epinions Recent Reviews for topopat

The Best Boxing Sequences Ever Filmed + Best movie so far this year!

Mon, 30 May 2005 01:00:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - Director Ron Howard will bring movie going audiences to their feet with his new masterpiece, "Cinderella Man". Set during the great depression, this film tells the story of boxer Jim J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), a prized fighter and father of three, who...

Revenge of the Sith Completes a long journey, far, far away...

Tue, 17 May 2005 01:28:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - I was somewhat skeptical about going to see Episode III: Revenge of the Sith after the horrible upset that I encountered with Episode II. Despite this, I received a free pass from my mothers boyfriend who works at Pepsi, the company that happens to be...

The NEW Amityville Experience

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:24:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - Well, I just returned from an advanced screening of the new Amityville horror remake, and figured that I would share my thoughts on the film with you. As a huge fan of the original film with James Brolin, my expectations were high. The original...

Burton’s Latest Catch, Reels in Big Surprises!

Sat, 19 Feb 2005 18:36:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - Through the feeble eyes of Edward Bloom (Albert Finney, 25th Hour), audiences will discover something truly unique and magical from veteran filmmaker Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, Nightmare Before Christmas). In an attempt to decipher between the...

Film Major's Views: This Movie is Excellent. Here's Why.

Sat, 19 Feb 2005 01:43:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - I am currently a film major at Emerson College in Boston. I am a horror fan, enthusiast and aspire to someday Direct and write horror films. I've seen everything from Argento to Kubrick to Salvo (The Director in Spotlight Here). Seeing almost every...

America was born in the streets...and it hasn't grown up!

Fri, 13 Dec 2002 19:39:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - "Gangs of New York" is, without a doubt, a film that has been heavily advertised and praised since the beggining of 2002. It surprised me to find out that, despite its elaborate and very exciting trailer, it wasn't coming out until December 20th!...

Wickedly Original, Shyamalan's new masterpiece

Fri, 2 Aug 2002 02:06:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - Well, I just got back from the Touchtone Pictures advance screening of Signs in New York City, and I thought that I had better sit down and write this review while the movie is still fresh in my mind and its brilliance is flowing through my body...

T-Mobile Phone Service in New York: Speaking my mind about Voicestream...finally! Read on to be stunned.

Sun, 28 Jul 2002 18:21:30 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - Well, it has been three years since I have invested in a family plan with Voice Stream. I bought five phones for the whole family, supposedly for one low price a month...that is unless you go over the alloted minutes. This is one of many problems with...

A Road under construction...

Sat, 13 Jul 2002 01:56:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - Undoubtably, there has, of course, been a great deal of hype about this movie. Critics and trailers have been comparing it to "The Godfather", one of the best films of our time. New York Times is raving about it being the "top Oscar contender" and...

Make it look like we're in love...ok? Just don't touch me!

Fri, 5 Jul 2002 21:32:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - Vincent Galo...who is Vincent Galo? Well, I had surely never heard of him before this movie. I was pleasantly surprised to be entertained by not only his humor and great acting on screen, but also his brilliant, innovative Directing off-screen.
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You ever hear of the word "Creativity"?

Fri, 28 Jun 2002 20:12:46 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - For all of you who have anticipated the coming of this sequal to American Psychoread on now:

Well, after reading a single review by some dude out in the sticks (Somewhere out in Arkansas) who reccommended this movie. And for...

Enchanting, magical and delightful

Fri, 28 Jun 2002 19:41:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - In 1990, a little, overlooked, Italian film called Cinema Paradiso was invited to Academy Awards, and nominated/awarded by the Academy, the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Now, almost thirteen years later, Cinema Paradiso is moving the...

Touches the hearts of guys and girls alike, no matter what age!

Sun, 23 Jun 2002 20:21:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - Kevin Kline and Kristen Scott Thomas star in one of the best films of 2001. Life as a House is an entertaining, yet solmn film which, like its predecessor, American Beauty, toys with the fact that the ideal "Father Knows Best" lifestyle of yesteryear,...

This is the Panic Room, noone could break through these walls

Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:10:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - David Fincher has always been a landmark for me in my striving to someday be a gifted Hollywood director after my college days end. I must say along with the fact that he is an excellent director, the previews for this movie made me want to see it even...

One of the best horror films of our time!

Mon, 21 Jan 2002 19:21:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - I recently rented both "Demons" films on DVD from my video store, which happens to stock them...dont ask me why. Before watching the movie, I read a few reviews, most of them recommending the movie. So I popped it in the player at about midnight,...

My favorite restaurant!

Tue, 18 Dec 2001 12:25:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - Once every month, I decide to treat myself, speed-walking over to my favorite restaurant, TGI Fridays. So, I walk in through the two furnished wood doors, and straight to my favorite little both in the corner. There, I sit with friends, socializing,...

BEST MOVIE OF 2001

Tue, 11 Dec 2001 12:39:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - Sometimes a reviewer cannot put his feelings about a film into words that are scattered about page. I came to this realization after I saw the the film Moulin Rouge. I came out of the theater feeling refreashed and reassured that good quality films are...

Best new CD of 2002

Mon, 26 Nov 2001 12:33:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - Harry Connick Jr. Fan's out there all know that it had been a year-long streatch where he did not come out with any new Cd's. Now, sometime later, I was browsing through harryconnickjr.com and it was listed that not one, but TWO new albums of his were...

Pixar brings emotion to a film

Tue, 20 Nov 2001 14:25:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - I cannot honestly say that I enjoy CGI movies, for the simple fact that it they usually don't have substance. They are still childish films that aim at a very young audience. So, to be frank with you, I saw this movie because my sister was dying to see...

Upbeat, teaches you to let loose and enjoy life!

Sun, 9 Sep 2001 21:09:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - Whoever gave this movie two, or even just three stars, can come over to my place and get beaten over the head with a fying pan about 18 times. Duets defines the so-called feel-good movie. When you're watching some of the Karioke scenes, you'll want to...

Ben Stiller invents a new character, what a great film!

Sat, 8 Sep 2001 19:20:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - When I was invited to see this film for a press screening at Paramount Studios in California, I had no idea what I was in for. I figured, it has Ben Stiller playing a male fashion model, how cant it be funny! After seeing this character once before...

Not woody's best work...but enjoyable

Thu, 6 Sep 2001 16:25:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - For years upon years, Woody Allen always manages to find a way to comedically entertain his audiences while not only Directing, but also starring in all of his films. After watching "The Curse of the Jade Scorpion", I will stay say that Woody Allen has...

Back to the basics, finally someone has made a worthwhile scary movie

Thu, 30 Aug 2001 18:47:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - I was forced into seeing "The Others" by my entire family who had already seen the film one Saturday night. Lets just say, i'm glad that they forced me.

From the opening scene to a closing shocker of an ending, "The Others" brought back what...

An in-depth review, dedicated to Carl Sagan, a true genious

Thu, 30 Aug 2001 18:37:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - In 1997, Director Robert Zemeckis made a film that was not only moving, but extremely powerful to watch. As a part of the science fiction genre "Contact" offered something new, a glimps into another universe without the overly grotesque aliens and...

The mystery of this film lies in The Shadow of it brilliance

Sun, 26 Aug 2001 22:22:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author topopat - Unlike other films that I see lying on the more than occupied shelves of my local video rental store, it took me awhile to muster up enough interest to rent "Shadow of the Vampire". I must have paced back and forth among the thousands of movie titles,...