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The Others (2000)
Forgive my attitude, but this was a complete waste of time.
Ok, folks. We have another one of those "supernatural" shows, trying to ride the success of the X-files. Sorry, fellows, even the current wave of X-like shows can't carry everything along. This one sank for good. The acting, which is supposed to give such a show a realistic feeling, is awful. The plot is... rock-bottom. The special effects, below average. Even though this is a low budget show, it could have been done better, much better. Do not waste your time on it. 2/10
The Rock (1996)
Hans Zimmer alone is quite enough to make a movie worth while.
A great actioner, a bit too long though. Sean Connery is the best as always. I don't like performances by Nicholas Cage in general, so I am not going to comment on him. Ed Harris is in a role that suits him like a glove. David Morse is in his usual role of the "best friend, second in charge, right hand of the hero/antihero", at which he excels. The soundtrack by Hans Zimmer is simply amazing. One should run and purchase it right after the end-titles. In spite of this all, 8/10, due to:
a) the plot and dialogs being too ridiculous even for an action movie,
b) as I have mentioned in the beginning, it is too long.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
What's all the hype about???
As someone who could not make himself read more than the first 50 pages of "Hobbit", I was highly expecting this movie, hoping it would provide me with an opportunity to see what I was missing and what everybody was talking about. I also hoped watching the movie would encourage me to try to read the book again... What can I say? Too long, too straight-forward with every move expected, without any real character development... An Academy Award? Absolutely, the one for Special Effects. By the way, I still can not make myself read the book. Conclusion: If you are not into "Dungeons and Dragons" stuff, this is not a "must-see" for you. 5/10
The General's Daughter (1999)
sleep,sleep.sleep
I am sorry to admit that this was the first time I fell asleep in a cinema. After not going to the movies for a significant period of time, I came full of best intentions to enjoy Travolta, still under the impression of "Pulp Fiction". Did anyone read the script before signing the contract for this movie? Shallow characters, irrelevant action scenes, hollow oneliners, and a dead girl lying nude in the middle of a military base. A boring suspence, actionless action, senseless drama film. Conclusion: just as Arnold Shwarznegger did with "Conan the Barbarian", Travolta should do with this movie - by the copyright, put it in a vault, and throw away the keys.
Se7en (1995)
What's the fuss?
So, here we have another one of those "suspense" movies...Where is the suspense? Where is the thrill? A film of this genre should have an atmosphere, make you excited, cause you to try to guess what the next move is going to be, and most of all - provide a surprising end. None of those exist in this creation of Hollywood movie industry. If the only way to keep the viewer focused and somewhat interested is by presenting more and more gruesome ways of murder - something is very wrong here. Any R-rated movie from the shelves marked "Horrow" in your local video-store can provide such an entertaiment. Yet there are much more expectations from the cast involved in this project. Conclusion: bigger is not always better. This movie is supposed to be "Silence of the lambs" times 7, but it is not even close to the brilliant original.
Scent of a Woman (1992)
The best Al Pacino ever
Not long, not short, just the right length. Wonderful monologues by Al Pacino, note the one on the airplane concerning women. Is there anyone who didn't believe Pacino to be really blind? Conclusion: if you and your girlfriend have got no plans for tonight - rent this movie. Whoa!!!