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Fletch (1985)
Good Romp - Book was better
I'm glad I read the book first; that was so much grittier. I guess, if you enjoyed the film, you're likely to enjoy the book even more. If you didn't enjoy the film, try the book instead!
The main problem is that the film takes the book's title, some characters and parts of the plot and then uses them as a vehicle for a comedy thriller instead of staying with original - good - idea.
Chevy Chase brings his usual "aimiable idiot" twist to the characterisation, but he plays it a bit too much like Clark S Griswold (European Vacation was released the same year); I kept expecting Beverley D'Aneglo to appear with a pained expression exclaiming, "Oh, Sparkey".
Although I enjoy the film whenever it happens to be on, I have to say it's not a patch on the original...
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
At least we didn't pay to see it...
I first discovered Dr. Suess for myself in my primary school library; of course, here in England, he's not in the official curriculum.
I've always enjoyed his books - including the Grinch. But, this film is awful! We had intended a family trip to "The Grinch" and just never got down to seeing it. Then, there it was on the list on a transatlantic flight over Christmas; great! Well, no. This film is not a patch on the classic 1966 cartoon; just another remake too far.
This is one cartoon that should definitely have been left in two dimensions. I hardly dared admit my dislike of this film - then all three other members of the family aired their distaste.
My only consolation is that at least we didn't pay to go to the cinema...
The Passion of the Christ (2004)
Paradox
Violent, yes; Controversial, of course; Censored? Yes - in Great Britain... How come an avowedly liberal, democratic nation like the United Kingdom has this film classified as only suitable for a higher age group than pretty much any other nation in the free world? Not even with parental permission can anyone under the age of eighteen attend a regular ticket-paying screening of this film. Robocop can continue to maim and murder on public TV at a time when under 16's can see the movie, but nailing Jesus to a cross is only available to consenting adults; is that a paradox, or what?