Friday, March 28, 2008

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)


The Perfect Film. (TPF)


Final Verdict: If you look up the word "flawless" in the dictionary, you'll see a picture from this movie. It is the hallmark of all modern movie-making, and a prime example of how to combine action, adventure, comedy, and romance into one perfect film. It can, and should, be enjoyed by everyone.


Spoiler(s): A lot of nazis get killed in this movie, so if you're a nazi-- you my get offended.


Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 95%

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Ghostbusters (1984)


Hilarious. Fun. Marshmallowy. (HFM)


Final Verdict: This movie isn’t just funny-- it’s classic funny. I was surprised at the amount of times I actually laughed out loud. This is Bill Murray at his finest.


Spoiler(s): Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.


Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 93%


Friday, March 14, 2008

The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951)


Simple. Human. Moral. (SHM)


Final Verdict: While it’s message about war and conflict clearly stands the test of time, the rest of the movie falls short. It’s a great film, don’t get me wrong, but by today’s standards it’s very simple and formulaic.


Spoiler(s): The alien’s name is Klaatu and his robot’s name is Gort. Those will be the names of my first two children.


Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 93%

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)



Ridiculous. Action. Homage. (RAH)


Final Verdict: At times it's a little over the top, but there's enough excitement and action throughout to keep any warm-blooded American entertained. Go see it if you have any balls.


Spoiler(s): There's a scene where John McClane is a ejected from a grounded, exploding airplane...what more can I say?


Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 61%