Thursday's Three Line Reviews

GINGER SNAPS-
A low budget movie that uses changing into a werewolf as a metaphor for puberty. Thought it was really good, fun, and dark but the ending dragged on too long and one of the characters got lost in a huge plot hole. Loved the old fashion make-up and absent use of computer generated effects.

MAX PAYNE-
The name says it all: Maximum Pain to watch this movie. Tries so hard to be edgy and comic bookish/video gamish with the editing, angles, FX, and lighting and fails miserably. Mark Wahlberg was dull and Mila Kunis should stick to sitcoms and romantic comedies and never, ever given the role of a tough talking action hero again.

OVER HER DEAD BODY-
Not bad, but not good either. A very predictable romantic comedy that just can't compete with over the top romantic comedies like Forgetting Sarah Marshall or Heartbreak Kid. Paul Rudd and Jason Biggs are funny and probably save the movie.

COME ON, GET HAPPY: THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY STORY-
Behind the scenes at The Partridge Family that focuses mostly on David Cassidy and seen through Danny Bonaduce's eyes. A made for t.v. movie that is corny and has horrible acting. Sorry, but they are no Brady Bunch.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO + JULIET-
Before he was Jack Dawson, dying for his love on Titanic, Leonardo DiCaprio was Romeo dying for his love for Juliet and he rocks this role!! One of my favorite movies with vivid, colorful MTVish camera angles and editing, a great soundtrack, and Mercutio as a cross dressing, drug pushing, tough talking gangster and John Leguizamo as a greasy haired, snarling, hot headed Tybalt. If you don't think you like Shakespeare, this is the way to watch it played out, understand it, and love it.

THE GREAT DEBATERS-
With Denzel Washington and Forrest Whitaker in a movie, you really can't go wrong. This movie takes a boring topic (debating teams) and turns it into something interesting, enjoyable, and educational. From the acting to the sets to the costumes this movie was surprisingly good.

LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN-
A classic cornball, cheesy movie of the 80's. I loved this movie way back then and I still love this movie today. A bunch of teens on the run from the law because of a little mishap over a $608 scooter equals unbelievable, ridiculous, hole ridden plotted, unrealistic movie that has become a cult classic over the years.

PLANET OF THE APES(2001)-
Most fans of the original consider this movie blasphemy, but I happen to like this one. Tim Burton's artistic eye, the sets, and make up and costume make a fun movie. Tim Roth is the best in this movie as the evil, demented Thade.

BENNY AND JOON-
Never really saw the big deal with this movie with it's so-so story line that seems a little boring. The cast is great, especially Johnny Depp as the weird but sweet Buster Keaton wannabe. It's a role like this that reminds us that Johnny Depp can do great acting without crazy make-up, hair, costumes, or Tim Burton.

I KNOW WHO KILLED ME-
This movie was killed by the critics and was pretty much the end of Lindsay Lohan's career, HOWEVER...I happen to be one of the very, very few who like this movie. It's so low-budget and the plot is really off the wall, but with the filming with use of symbolic colors and early 70's b-movie effects and editing I find this movie entertaining. I predict this movie will gain a cult following over the years.

MULHOLLAND DRIVE-
I've been wanting to see this movie for years and finally got a chance to see it the other day and now I'm just very confused. This movie held my interest, had so many twist and turns and I really enjoyed watching it. I just don't seem to "get" the point of David Lynch's twisted and amazingly BIZARRE ending.

DANCER, TEXAS POP. 81-
Not so well known actors in a low budget movie with a very simple storyline about four high school grads who had a solemn vow to leave Smalltown, USA for Big City, USA. This movie was touching, charming, witty, and very very enjoyable even though it was a little sleepy. Of all the movies I watched this week, this one was a pleasant surprise that I enjoyed the most.