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In Search of Lovecraft (2008)
Portable camcorder with regular people pretending they know what acting is
The acting in this movie is so incredibly horrid you will squirm with pain in your seat while you attempt to watch this movie. The lead reporter was so unbelievable and so detached from everything that when her co-actors deliver their lines that she forgets to react until she has to say her lines. Although it is understood that the camera work is from a portable shoulder camera, there is almost no consistency. The script continues to stress that the cameraman is one of the best yet the shot is constantly zooming in and out and changing targets. This lack of focus leaves the viewer with zero ability to become attached to any of the actors. There are a few moments during flash backs that are fairly well played out but definitely not worth the effort. Please do no waste 98 minutes of your life.
Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
How to save a forest by Dr Dolittle
This movie is considerably better than the first one. I enjoyed most of the movie. The language was greatly toned down and the sutuations were much more real. His personal life isn't a spoof or a side show there are real people there, and that's nice. On the negative side: They still feel the need to beat you over the head with over the top bathroom humor that in my opinion could have been left out. On the bright side the lizard is a cute comic all the way through the movie.
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
Street racing at it's peak and good acting
This is a fast paced movie about illegal street racing. There is an interesting sideline plot involving other illegal activity, but the cars and the acting are the real winners. Portrayed in style the cars show us the subculture of street racing and a general love for speed. Vin Desil just shines in this movie... If you haven't developed a love for his acting you will, he hasn't been in much but he has captured notice of even Speilberg. Flics: pitch black (decent sci-fi), broiler room (good illegal trading movie) and few others. Most of the other acting in the movie is first rate which allows you to stay focused throughout. Although this movie does not sport a lot of big names this movie may provide us with a few new stars in the years to come.