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All reviews by user Date  Helpful Rating 0 out of 0 users found this helpful  TerriblePosted: 12/2/2007A review of Caligula by movie_madness3 After being fascinated by Suetonius' account of Gaius Julius Caesar "Caligula", I was excited to watch this film. I couldn't even get through the first 30 minutes! The costumes were ridiculous, and the acting was pathetic. Don't waste your time or money. The most accurate you can get to Roman culture in today's entertainment would be to watch HBO'S ROME. Was this review helpful? Sign In 14 out of 17 users found this helpful  A definite MUST seePosted: 12/11/2005A review of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by movie_madness3 People who did not like this film obviously have never read the book by C.S. Lewis. My advice is TO READ THE BOOK before you go into a movie and criticize it unfairly. As an avid fan of the book, I will say with upmost certainty that this beautiful film was true to the story, from beginning to end! The film was definitely impressive, and had heart-stopping moments. The acting was superb, the special effects were amazing, and the film is one of those rare types that just... moves you. This is defintely a movie I plan on seeing again, and after I saw it for the first time, I will never forget how my heart warmed upon seeing the happy, smiling faces of people who couldnt stop gushing about the film. Indeed, this film is one of the best Ive EVER seen. Long live Aslan, the king, who symbloizes the REAL KING Jesus! Was this review helpful? Sign In 2 out of 2 users found this helpful Were here to party, man!Posted: 10/27/2005A review of Sideways by movie_madness3 This movie can be described in one word Excellent. It is a type of artsy movie that, if you happen to like those sort of movies -- movies somewhat comparable to Lost in Translation, then you will LOVE this movie... and yearn to learn more about the art of wine.
Miles (played perfectly by Paul Giamatti, he deserved an oscar for this role) is a torn wine lover who is suffering from lonliness and the aftermath of his divorce, and is trying to make it as a novelist. His friend from college, Jack, is an eccentric and selfish actor, who is also struggling with success and is unsure of his love for his fiancee.
Some people go off the banter here about the immortality in this particular film -- and yes, the guys do act like jerks in this movie, but youre really missing the point of the movie here. Movies and films throughout history are full of immorality and what it means to learn from those lessons and to grow as human beings.
Sideways is a story about two best friends learning important life lessons, people moving on from past hurts, learning the values of trust, and what it means to love in relationships and friendships.
This film is also a great way to open the doors to the beauty of wine-tasting, be it the taste of pinot, or whatever your wine preference is -- even IF its merlot -- this is a fantastic movie with superior acting. Sideways is a deep movie, it is simply amazing -- and is not a movie for those who enjoy watching mindless films. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful A must see, for Sisto fans!Posted: 7/25/2005A review of Hideaway by movie_madness3 "Hideaway" isn't a great movie, but it isn't a bad movie, either. The storyline is (loosely) based on Dean Koontz' novel, and has a pretty interesting plot... as it involves near-death experiences (with an intersting twist). This film is actually a bit of a psychological thriller, and some moments actually had me a bit scared. The movie provides a strong cast -- Alicia Silverstone's acting is actually pretty impressive in this film, but the person who truly steals the show is Jeremy Sisto. Sisto, who plays a (charming!) psycho killer named Vassago in this film, is unforgettable. Sisto is utterly convincing and amazing (and totally sexy) as Vassago. For this alone, the movie is worth watching... even though the silly special effects will give you a laugh. This film was made in the mid-90's, after all.:-) Was this review helpful? Sign In 1-4 of 4 Per Page |
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