Reviews

I will make this simple, is "MBFGW 2" on par with The Godfather? Of course not! Are you expecting it to be on par with The Godfather? I HOPE not! Do the Portokalos believe in family like the Corleone's do? You bet!! Like the Corleone family, the Portokalos are so flawed, but so endearing and devoted to each other you pine to be in their circle. In the sequel their charm picks up exactly where it left off. The plot really doesn't matter because whatever it is, this family will see it through in their own misguided, but loving way. Some of the familiar laughs are back...the Windex...Greek word origins...and some relatives are given more screen time than previously to ham it up.

Is it as good as the original? Well, the original had the advantage of a no expectations sleeper. A little different this time around. Big bucks and big expectations. As they say "It is what it is." And what it is is a nice time out with the family.

The critics tore it to pieces. They said it was lite, brainless fare...yeah...and??? Don't listen. Go see it

When I first watched this movie I was a teenager. I knew nothing about the Mcarthey era. I didn't live through the early post cold war paranoia. There were no outside influences aside from my love of movies.

I have seen the film over 2 dozen times and believe it to be the best of the 50's generation, and one of the top 3 or 4 science fiction films of all time. With or without the prologue and epilogue.

All things are not what they seem. What if you woke up from a nightmare to find that you are still in it, and can't get out. The message is clear. A home, a car, and a career are all great to strive for in one's life. But love, compassion and emotion are the true gifts to keep living in the first place. Imagine a home without love or any emotion what so ever. None. Good or bad.

One by one, Kevin Mcarthy and Dana Wynter are confronted by the loss of neighbors, associates, and friends. The horror of the loss of everything they new. Early on, when a boy thinks his mother isn't his mother, and a friend doubt's her uncle is who he says he is. Doctor Miles is confused and doesn't know what to believe. So he goes with common sense. His eyes see there is no problem. But The evidence piles slowly and precisely. Soon it is not only what to believe, but who to trust.

Kevin Mcarthy is outstanding. Dana Wynter is absolutely gorgeous and the chemistry between the two seems real. The film will keep you glued from beginning 'til end. Simply one of the best!

Seen when I was very young, this "made for TV" movie became the vehicle which drove all my fears. These fears, once irrational, were validated one unforgettable night. Up until that night, during bedtime, it was only instinct when I asked my mom to leave the hall light on. After seeing this movie, I had an image, and the creepiest music to plead with her not to never turn it off again! This movie plays right into those dark corners of legend. Why we don't just reach under the bed without looking first. Why, as we lay awake, closet doors need to be constantly observed. I was eight years old, and truly ripe for the scare of my life!

The movie begins with a cats meow and haunting music. The score of this movie is absolutely penetrating and perfect. This is not an overstatement. I can think of very few I would call it's equal. This music accompanies Sally (Kim Darby from True Grit) as she unwittingly, and unknowingly, sets free demons from a bricked up fireplace. They set about, slipping through the dark corners (and there's plenty of them), searching to get Sally's soul. Sally is isolated and alone. As frightening events start to mount up, and with no support from her workaholic husband, Sally begins to doubt her sanity.

Darby has a quiet demeanor that lends itself to her rising panic. When the "creatures" do finally appear, they seem to have come straight from a casting call from hell. The ending is absolutely unforgettable. I am far from alone in the opinion that "Dark" made quite an impact for it's time.

I am now 40. Don't like to have ANY lights on when I sleep. Can watch this film, or any other horror flick without strategically placing a body part to obscure the view. However, a few slight noises.....a scratch or a whisper, and my defenses still go up. The blanket is always on the ready. All because of a few film makers decided to take "TV movies" seriously. I thank them. I think.

Phew!! The first couple of reviews I read criticized this version so harshly, i was stunned. As a matter of fact, I don't think i have ever seen a "bad" version of a story that must rank as perfect, one of the best written ever! In this one, Scott is fantastic, the supporting cast perfect, and the emotion it extracts overflows. I make it a point to watch this version every year and it never wanes.The scenes involving "the Ghost of Christmas Present" are most enjoyable.There is a caring person underneath Scott's "Scrooge", so it feels real when the layers of greed are lifted. My first viewing of this story was Mr Magoo, but this and The Muppet's are my favorite.With all do respect Mr Sims:you are overrated.