infosu Reviews

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Absolutely one of the best war movies ever made

[10/10 · 9 November 2002]

I've seen this movie 4 times now and I still cry. This movie really captures the horror of war. The special effects are incredible. If you can't see this in a good theater make sure you watch it the first time on DVD with a good sound system.

Signs (2002)

My Original religious related recommendation is retracted.

[1/10 · 21 August 2002]

In my earlier review I thought that this movie would be better appreciated by someone religious. I now realize this is not so. (Unless they are completely naive.)



SPOILER:

There is really no reason for him to return to the ministry as the mere existence of aliens debunks the whole story of christianity. Now, as well as being confused how some people could actually like this piece of tripe I am also puzzled why the existence of aliens would not make him realize what a hoax and sham christianity really is. I really can't fanthom how an intelligent person is able to praise this waste of celluloid. Truly a painful waste of 2 hours.

Prince of the City (1981)

Great Flick: Why the War on Drugs is a Joke

[10/10 · 18 August 2002]

This is fine example of movie making and how shades of gray are everywhere. Highly recommended for intelligent viewers. Treat Williams has this role down Pat and for Law and Order fans probably the first time Jerry Orbach played a detective. This is a real life portrayal of the gritty big city drug trade and the interaction between cops, lawyers and DAs. and the way they all operate outside the law. The blue line is something the thinking man should be wary of.

Signs (2002)

Lame implausible story line Better movie if you're religious

[1/10 · 17 August 2002]

SPOILERS I was truly disappointed with this thief of 2 hours. Although Mel was intense the story line had enough holes for the entire Iraqi army to come through. If you're religious you might enjoy this dream episode but I found it ridiculous to the point of ludicrous.Bottom line this was one god awful' movie including forgetting their dog out in the yard. These aliens are supposedly so bad they kill a harmless tied up dog but then one of them decides to heal an asthmatic boy and he's rewarded by being used for batting practice by a homo erectus itching to enlist. I feel dirty now, let me go take a shower.

The Sum of All Fears (2002)

Enjoyable fast paced flick once critical mass was reached

[9/10 · 2 June 2002]

Genuine enjoyable viewing experience.

Could have been less lovey dovey scenes with Benjamin.

Morgan Freeman was outstanding and good casting featuring doves and hawks trying to bend the Pres's ears.

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Wins my award for accurately portraying the gritty reality of war

[10/10 · 2 June 2002]

This was an excellent, albeit fictional DDay saga which drew you in by the throat from the opening shot. Outstanding realism on the beach. Real war is like this (hell) not like the make believe fairy tales we were fed decades ago that glorified war. If you do not weep during this film you need to loosen up and check your veins for blood. Top notch entertainment from the get-go! Shades of Platoon ;-)