thing about most of his films was that although you were clearly being
preached to rarely did it surface so blatantly).
I did like �Underworld� and loved some of the concepts (although much of it
was clichéd), but was really let down by the ending� the creature effects at
the ends just really didn�t do it for me at all and although they were
trying for �epic� with the battle it just deflated.
I actually loved all three �Matrixs�, even �Revolutions�. I liked the fact
that the story was clearly plotted throughout the trilogy and never made
illogical concessions for the sequels. It was also interesting to see a
bittersweet ending in a predominantly action flick � the worst thing they
could have done (I think) would have been to paste on a saccharine climax.
I haven�t seen the other two, but plan to.
Jim Davis
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From: John Stanley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 11:21 AM
To: CF-Community
Subject: Weekend movies
Saw the following movies on easter break. comments inline. not that my
opinion matters, but keeping in line with others posts.
Bowling for Columbine --
Really got me thinking. Loved the animated history of the US. also
loved the interview with Marilyn Manson. Didnt hurt that alot of it was in
Michigan, where I live.
3 out of 4 stars
Underworld --
Pretty cool. Kate Beckinsdale (sp?), woweee. She's a doll. Plot was
thin, effects were cool.
1 1/2 Stars
Matrix Revolutions --
Now I know why I was so disheartened after the second one. Boy did
the W. brothers drop the ball with the last two movies. This movie sucked.
1 Star
Something's Gotta Give --
Good cast. Chick movie sure, but Amanda Peet has always held a
special place in my heart. That is worth an extra star all by itself.
2 1/2 stars
Gothika
Robert Downey Jr never plays a convincing anything anymore, at least
not since Less Than Zero. Okay, but not that scary, and pretty predictable
movie. Penelope Cruz and Halle Berry could've spent their time
doing...ahem...other things.....
1 1/2 stars
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