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Comment on TYSON (2009) (***1/2) by boxer training tips

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:35:56 +0000

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Comment on THE FIGHTER (2010) (****) by ricksflickspicks

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:48:39 +0000

Boxing is a metaphor in “The Fighter” as well. His career as a fighter parallels his life. He has been living his life in the shadow of other boxers, most of all his brother. His family and boxing bring him up and take him down at them same time and he can’t give up on either. He does have to make tough decisions, regarding his family, his career and his new love. The dramatic flow comes from the redemption the final fight means not only to him, who finally gets his chance that he earned, and for his brother who finally stepped out from his own spotlight to allow his brother to shine. And at least “The Fighter” has really developed female characters unlike “Raging Bull,” which only has a female punching bag.

Comment on THE FIGHTER (2010) (****) by Darlene

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:08:30 +0000

I saw this last week and sorry, but I disagree. There were some fine performances by Melissa Leo and Christian Bale (both deserve noms), but the story was pretty cliched and well worn up to the point (**SPOILER ALERT**) that the hero gets everything he wants in one fell swoop which pretty much killed any dramatic climax. Heroes have to make tough choices; that’s what makes them heroic. I cannot even put this in the same category with Raging Bull except that they both have boxing in them. Boxing is a metaphor in RB. The Fighter has no metaphors.

Comment on HAIRSPRAY (2007) (***1/2) by Gabriel Walker

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:18:05 +0000

Amanda Bynes has a cute eyes. I watch her movie because she is funny..`:

Comment on Blu-ray: AVATAR (2009) by Aileen Weiand

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:45:47 +0000

I saw Avatar in 3D at the movies when it first came out and iv been recommending it to people ever since. Its a very long movie but its worth watching.

Comment on JONAH HEX (2010) (*1/2) by Deloris Medora

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:36:08 +0000

I couldn’t wait to see this film after watching the trailer, i was happy saw this at the cinema what good movie, can’t wait to see this on dvd.

Comment on Getting Buzzed - Brothers Maguire-Gyllenhaal, Burton & More by Despicable Me Costumes

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:35:46 +0000

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Comment on SPLICE (2010) (**) by toufic

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:06:30 +0000

Which reminds me of that other film “Cypher” by Natali. stylish and a great idea but the plot was just too convoluted… i guess the simple setup of Cube worked well with him.. it also reminds of a good Sci-fi movie i saw last year .. Eden Log, a minimal setup that hooks you till the end..

Cheers

Comment on SPLICE (2010) (**) by ricksflickspicks

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:22:41 +0000

Thanks for pointing out that typo. Natali named his main character Nicoli and the inversion was too easy.

I too had high hopes for this one. THE CUBE was excellent and I really like Adrian Brody. The thing that is most disappointing about SPLICE is that it had all the right pieces but they just were not put together in the most compelling way.

Comment on SPLICE (2010) (**) by toufic

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:47:54 +0000

Hey Rick, I think you meant Natali in that last part (not Nicoli..)
Had hopes for this movie as i seen Cube..