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The Mikado (1967)
a very poorly executed musical
While musicals are not meant to be thought-provoking or cerebral, the ridiculous nature of "The Mikado" was more than I could handle. There was very little in this film I enjoyed: the music was stale and uninteresting, the acting was rather bland, and the humor missed it's mark. It's a shame too; the plot had so much potential. However, it was completely squandered, as was the quality of this miserable film.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Series Ever
There are very few sequels that live up to the original. Sure you have your Godfather Part 2s, your Empire Strikes Backs, your Terminator 2s, but it rarely happens. It is even more rare that the SECOND sequel will be the best out of the bunch. But in the case of Return of the King, it is absolutely true. Not only is this film by far the best Lord of the Rings film (though the other two are breathtaking), it is also one of the greatest films ever made.
The film is on a grand scale in every conceivable way: the character development is phenomenal, the scenery is some of the best I've ever seen, the battles rival the classic opener to Saving Private Ryan, and the special effects are flawless. Most of all, it is a real accomplishment when a three and a half hour movie does not seem long enough. I actually felt saddened to see that the movie had ended.
If you have not yet seen this film, you must see it at once. It is truly a work of art. Peter Jackson, you are a frickin genius. I was terrified you would destroy the classic trilogy, but you have made a devout fan ecstatic. You are truly a legend in the filmmaking business my friend.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
a brilliant film that functions as an astounding action film, and a brilliant satire of the 70's martial arts genre
Kill Bill is a movie for people who love movies. People have commented on the gore being exaggerated and excessive, but it is exaggerated for the purpose of satirizing the cheesy style of the 70's martial arts films we hold so near and dear. Tarantino has proven again that with a small budget and great performances, you can make a great film