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District 9 (2009)
Credits to Sharlto Copley!!!
I think Sharlto Copley (the actor playing Wikus Van De Merwe) gives an excellent performance as the hapless bureaucrat hurled into a situation he is woefully unprepared for. The viewer can identify with him and he really serves as the point-of-view of the movie. Mr Copley is extremely watchable and in my opinion a major reason for the success of this film. I hope to see him in more films in the future.
His acting fits the pacing of this film perfectly: I found myself shifting and squirming in my seat hoping to see Wikus dig himself out of trouble, only to helplessly watch him dig himself deeper into the mess! Yikes!
That's all I'll say about District 9. All the other superlatives already mentioned in these reviews are justified, and I don't want to reveal the plot. GO SEE THIS MOVIE! I'm hoping there will be a "District 10"! And again, kudos to Sharlto Copley! Whoever chose to cast him in this role is a genius.
Iron Man (2008)
FREAKING AWESOME!!!! ---no spoilers---
Hollywood has gotten it totally right! There are no more excuses for making crappy superhero movies.
I cannot think of anything I would change for IRON MAN. The timing between humor and action were perfect. The interaction of the characters was perfect. Robert Downey Jr, Jeff Bridges,and Gwyneth Paltrow were perfect.
Keep an eye out for good old Stan Lee, AND SIT THROUGH THE END OF THE CREDITS....even if you gotta go pee.....pee in your pants if you have to....I did.
Thank you Hollywood. I'm looking forward to a Kick-Ass Captain America.
The Fantastic Four (1994)
I had a lot of fun watching it!
As long as you keep in mind that the production of this movie was a copyright ploy, and not intended as a serious release, it is actually surprising how not absolutely horrible it is. I even liked the theme music.
And if ever a flick cried out for a treatment by Joel (or Mike) and the MST3K Bots, this is it! Watch this with a bunch of smart-ass wise-crackers, and you're in for a good time. Have a brew, butter up some large pretzels, and enjoy.
Of course, obtaining a copy requires buying a bootleg or downloading it as shareware, but if you're here on the IMDb, then you're most likely savvy enough to do so. Good luck.
And look for my favorite part....where Dr. Doom informs the FF that they have 12 hours to comply with his wishes....and he actually gestures the number "12" with his finger while doing so....it's like "Evil Sesame Street"....hoo boy.
...and of course Mrs. Storm declaring "Just look at you....the Fanstastic Four" is just so heartwarming....you'll laugh, you'll cry.....
So if you love schlocky Sci-Fi, this one's Fantastic For you!