sbulger Reviews

Titus (1999)

Oh my aching head....

[18 August 2000]

It was quite an experience being completely enthralled for 20 minutes and then just shaking my head in disbelief as a character played pinball or billiards, ride a motorcycle, use a microphone, or just dress like a fool.

If it wasn't for the pleasure of watching Anthony Hopkins recite his lines I don't know if I could have made it through the entire film. It's too bad, because it is a tremendous story that if treated seriously could have been an excellent film.

Anthony Hopkins performance = 8 out of 10 stars

Jessica Langes performance = 5 out of 10 stars

The Movie = 2 out of 10 stars

Fight Club (1999)

Wow

[9/10 · 20 October 1999]

Not only was it a great movie, but a great cinematic experience as well. Well written, acted, filmed. A couple of spots seemed to drag just for a bit, but they picked right up again (or maybe I just missed something, which would have been easy to do since this movie was an a visceral assault on your mind.) I feel this film deserves a second viewing to catch it all. Not at all what you expect from the trailer. Theatres need to strictly enforce the admittance of minors to this film so ignorant teens dont start up fight clubs all over. This is not about fighting in the usual sense. More about fighting for your sense of self. If you don't understand parts, ask someone who saw the movie with you. Talk about it. It will come to you. If you still don't get it, it's too late for you.

Stigmata (1999)

Visually Stunning

[7/10 · 16 September 1999]

Incredibly filmed and visually stunning. Plenty of foreshadowing helps make this a very enjoyable film to watch. Patricia Arquette and Gabriel Byrne are both very good. A couple of minor holes that I assume ended up on the cutting room floor for one reason or another. Solid film.

The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984)

Sharp and Witty

[7/10 · 1 September 1999]

Clearly the best performances of the otherwise disappointing careers of Micky Rourke and Eric Roberts. (With the possible exception of "Angel Heart" for Rourke) Sharp witty dialogue and a clever plot made this a very enjoyable feature when I first saw it in 1984. I'm still waiting for it to be released on DVD to add it to my collection.