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The Longest Yard (2005)
Good fun !
I guess that like many people, I was worried about how this version of the film would compare against the original. Especially with Adam Sandler playing the lead.
I think they did a really good job. They concentrated a little more on the comedy and the film lost some of its darkness, but it was a lot of fun. They didn't mess around with the story much and that made it a little weird (knowing what was coming next), but in some ways it was like meeting an old friend again.
Both the recent British version (Mean Machine) and this film were worthy remakes. Watch them both !
Hidalgo (2004)
rollicking good adventure
Picked up this movie because the trailer's looked good and was not disappointed. Maybe just a little long, but the movie flows well - the lead character is likable and you care what happens to him and Hidalgo. Strange that they don't flesh out the other racers before the start though. We were interested in the story and did a little research - the basic facts appear true (he did indeed take part in this race) although there is a liberal amount of poetic license, of course.
Thought Omar Shariff played a very good part and the rest of the cast gave good support.
All in all, a good movie to curl up and enjoy with your chosen loved one !