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Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Great film! Better than expected! A Winner!!!!!
I saw this film at the movies, bought the DVD and have enjoyed it over and over again. Every time I catch it on cable, I can't change the channel, even though I have the DVD. This movie captivates me. Scene after scene it takes you away to dwell in this quirky world they live in. The story is clever and funny, the characters are fleshed out beautifully, while still retaining their quirky charm; at the same time while each character is fascinating on it's own, the interactions between these characters present their own fascination and wonderfulness. I can't say enough positive things about this movie. It is truly a wonderful adventure in this small town. I love these people and wish they actually existed. And while at times they can be edgy they retain a sweetness and charm that is truly endearing. This has become one of my favorite films of all time.
Nacho Libre (2006)
Pros and Cons...
The main pro from this film is Jack Black. The cons are the film itself and everyone else in it. If he were not in it I probably would have given it a 5 or even a 4. But since he was able to get some true laughs out of me, I had to give in and give it a 6. He at least gives it a certain charm that without him it would totally be lacking. In fact, lets say this, everyone else in the cast, except his sidekick gets a 4, his sidekick gets a 5, Jack Black gets a 7, somehow freakishly pulling the movie up to a 6 for me. Tomorrow I may be thinking 5, but luckily for the movie, I'm voting today. Furthermore, it was actually Jack's singing that brought up the score for me, being a Tenacious D fan, I just can't help myself. I especially enjoyed the song during the credits at the end that pretty much everyone else missed because they couldn't wait to get out of the theatre when it was over; my husband and son (along with his girlfriend) included. I sat and soaked it all in; my own little personal private moment of pleasure. What were the creaters of Napoleon Dynamite thinking?????? THAT film was incredible! I guess everyone has to have a miss from time to time. I look forward to their next film, where I'm sure they will have learned from their mistakes.
The Book of Daniel (2006)
WORSE piece of crap I've seen in YEARS!!!!!
I'm not going to get into specifics, because the moment my husband and I finished viewing the first 2 hours, we did our best to purge this piece of crap from out memories.
As a former Christian I can't figure out WHO this ridiculous tripe is trying to reach or be marketed to. It's totally NOT Christian (although I could really care less regarding that, except it's completely laughable), it's not funny, I wouldn't call it a drama, maybe a night time soap opera.
Here are just a few of the items it has going against it:
To start out with it is a comprehensive example of TERRIBLE Screen writing - You know someone is a hack when they have to write so much exposition in the dialog that btw, is clumsy and unimaginative at best. The dialog itself is so melodramatic, with moments of "cutsie" banter that isn't close to funny or thought provoking.
The characters are stereotypical, cardboard, one dimensional caricatures of what one might think these people would be, having never met anyone in their position in real life; Sophomoric at best. The plots and set up of the characters are ludicrous. NO ONE has THAT many glaring imperfections and "sins" in one single family. I mean PLEASE... are you KIDDING?????
And there is NOTHING "scriptural" about ANY of the "teachings" these people put forth, so if you're looking to have "Christians" as your audience, they are going to run away in droves.
I can not find ANYTHING redeemable or valuable about this horrendous joke that has been perpetrated on all of us as being innovative.
Spoiler: I mean, as an example, the son that is adopted, with all his craziness, is SO UNREALISTIC, SO UNBELIEVABLE, SO UNLIKABLE; always having to mention the homosexuality of his "brother". They act like they just found out. How boring this family must be if they have to harp on the same thing over and over again, as if it was only recently disclosed.
I wish one of the parents would just haul off and smack him in the mouth (not literally) and tell him to shut the F up. How obnoxious can one character get? The trouble is ALL the characters are obnoxious and NOTHING was a surprise; even the relationship between the senior father and the bishop. Jeeze, someone write a creative script for once, will ya?
I think the difference between shows like Desperate Housewives and this is that at least in DH, all the characters are multifaceted; having both positive and negative qualities and attributes; something about even the worse character makes them have a degree of likability. You hope there might be at least something redeemable about them and somehow you care. There is NOTHING to care about with THESE characters.
For all the "top notch" actors involved in this show I can only assume that either they were fooling us before (because the acting is incredibly bad; lame, overacted and unbelievable) or the director is terrible; capable of ruining the acting abilities of all involved. I'm thinking it's the latter, because how can so many actors who previously could act, have forgotten how to so badly in unison. They need to run, run as fast as they can, do not pass go, do not collect $200, but run with lightening speed as fast as humanly possible away from this experience and find something quickly to redeem themselves in the acting community and restore their credibility!
As far as I am concerned, as well as my husband, the "Book of Daniel" has a clear unquestionable grade of F-.
Thank G-d NBC had the good sense to cancel it!
Safe Men (1998)
If you LOVE weird movies, you'll LOVE THIS ONE!
This is NOT a classic in the vain of movies such as "Schindler's List" or "ET". But this movie, pure and simple is a great "cult film" of Jewish humor. If you want to see a young man making his bar mitzvah in a designer sweat suit, hear stories of exploding irregular size pants at a family Rosh Hashannah BBQ, you might enjoy THIS movie!
Quirky, fun, weird, full of laughs! That's what you'll find in this little movie. Enjoy!
Safe Men (1998)
If you LOVE weird movies, you'll LOVE THIS ONE!
This is NOT a classic in the vain of movies such as "Schindler's List" or "ET". But this movie, pure and simple is a great "cult film" of Jewish humor. If you want to see a young man making his bar mitzvah in a designer sweat suit, hear stories of exploding irregular size pants at a family Rosh Hashannah BBQ, you might enjoy THIS movie!
Quirky, fun, weird, full of laughs! That's what you'll find in this little movie. Enjoy!
Safe Men (1998)
If you LOVE weird movies, you'll LOVE THIS ONE!
This is NOT a classic in the vain of movies such as "Schindler's List" or "ET". But this movie, pure and simple is a great "cult film" of Jewish humor. If you want to see a young man making his bar mitzvah in a designer sweat suit, hear stories of exploding irregular size pants at a family Rosh Hashannah BBQ, you might enjoy THIS movie!
Quirky, fun, weird, full of laughs! That's what you'll find in this little movie. Enjoy!
Being John Malkovich (1999)
LOVED this weird wacky world!
An incredible journey into the mind of John Malkovich! It was so enjoyable we did it three times and can't wait to see it AGAIN! I only wish it had a chance to win best picture! We will be deeply sorry if it doesn't get best original screenplay! BOY was IT ORIGINAL!
shalom...