01. Seen in June 2002
Submitted by geek on Wed, 06/26/2002 - 12:16
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- Spiderman - When I was in the theater, I just thought it was just a fun movie. But now I think it really was a good movie.
- Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron - This was a cute movie. It wasn't great, but I laughed a little and I liked the horses. I found out that horses have eyebrows (Who knew?).
- M - I watched this at the recommendation of a friend. I was very impressed with it.
- Zoolander - I was hoping that this would be good, and there were a few laughs in it, but overall I was disappointed.
- The Producers - I can't say enough about this movie. It is hilarious. I hope it's not bad that I keep singing "Springtime for Hitler," the song is just so catchy!
- Ocean's Eleven - I thought this was a pretty good movie, and I thought Eliot Gould's character was the most entertaining.
- Minority Report - While I was entertained, I wasn't too impressed. The movie had a great premis, but there were scenes when the plot left much to be desired. Spoiler: Highlight to viewWouldn't John Anderton's access to restricted areas through retinal scans have been cut off after he was accused? I think so, but he was still able to use his eyes to get into restricted areas.
M is a terrific movie. A friend recently loaned Zoolander to me, and I also was pretty disappointed.
If you enjoyed M, you should try to find a good copy of Metropolis some time. It is a great film by the same director. Just avoid the current DVDs for this film - they are the worst quality DVDs I have yet to see. Most videotape copies are much better. There was a restored version in the 80s with a rock soundtrack. The print is great, and you can always turn the sound off if the music bugs you. That version can be tough to find now, though.
Very fun list. I have you continue this as you watch more films.
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
Actually, this just from digitalbits.com:
"Just one more quick update today. Frtiz Lang's 1927 Metropolis will be coming to DVD next year from Kino, following a theatrical/art house re-release in about 100 markets around the country. While there are many incomplete, poor quality, bargain-bin copies of the film on DVD, this one will be different. Metropolis recently underwent a complete digital restoration and now contains scenes that were cut after the film's original premiere, compiled from every archived original print known to exist, as well most of the original camera negative."
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"The point of all this is to let you know that Metropolis is finally coming to DVD in the quality it deserves."
I know I'll buy a copy!
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
I too hope you continue with this list . . . I really enjoy the "movies I've seen" lists when they include comments! The only one of these I've seen was Spiderman, which I also enjoyed. I'll add M to my to-see list.
You should also try to see The Producers, it's probably my favorite on this list.
My post and your list-update crossed in mid-air. When I commented on this list, The Producers wasn't on it. I've seen it and I enjoyed it, although I prefer Young Frankenstein and the first 3/4 or so of Blazing Saddles.