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Carolina Moon (2007 TV Movie)
2/10
*Warning* this is one bad movie!!!!
2 October 2007
The story is about a psychic woman, Tory, who returns to her hometown and begins reliving her traumatic childhood past (the death of her childhood friend and abusive father). Tory discovers that her friend was just the first in a string of murders that are still occurring. Can her psychic powers help solve the crimes and stop the continuing murders?

You really don't need to find out because, Oh My God! This was so so so so bad! I know all the Nora Roberts fans will flock to this movie and give it tons of 10's. Then the rest of us will see an IMDb score of 6 and actually think this movie is worth watching. But do not be fooled. The ending was predictable, the acting TERRIBLE (don't even get me started about the southern accents *y'all*) and the story was trite. Just remember....you were warned!
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Disturbia (2007)
5/10
Yawn!!!!
12 August 2007
I was eager to watch this movie. I read great reviews and ratings on IMDb and waited for this to be released on DVD. Some of the other IMDb reviews commented: "Very Surprised - A Seriously Suspenseful Nail-Biter" Ummmmmm, a nail biter???? This is just a teenage version of Rear Window. I'm assuming therefore, that teenagers who never saw the original enjoyed this movie, hence the high rating on IMDb and good reviews on this site.

But as a fan of the original I found this version to be slow and beyond predictable! I gave it a 5/10 because I was impressed that the young actors were good and able to provide performances that shone beyond the capacity of this very mediocre film.

I love horror. I love thrillers. I fell asleep to this movie.
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Serenity (2005)
7/10
Not very original
16 January 2006
Warning: Spoilers
Plot Outline: Captain Malcom Reynolds finds himself running from a skilled Alliance operative who wants River Tam, and who will stop at nothing to get her; meanwhile, River's capabilities become more clear to the crew of Serenity.

My Opinion: So everyone loved this movie??? Didn't you all get the feeling you had seen it before? Think folks, think...this is in no way original...the main characters are just Joss Whedon reformatting everyone from Alien: Resurrection (1997)... aka Alien 4...which he also wrote...he just made everyone prettier in this one! I guess this is a fun romp...I'm sure fans of the series will enjoy.
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7/10
Loved it
12 July 2003
One of the rare movies that I loved, my 6 year old loved, my 9 year old loved and we all want to see it again and again...no boring songs and dance! This is on my top ten list right along with Spirited Away and Monsters Inc.
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Insomnia (2002)
6/10
Keep your eyes open...
19 November 2002
you don't want to miss a clue! Minutes into the movie I had to grab the box and confirm that this was directed by Mark Nolan, the style of Memento was all over this film. Nolan does an excellent job of having the story seen from the main characters point of view which helped pull me in emotionally. There were some annoying plot flaws but the acting of Pacino, Williams and Swank helped make this a strong movie and one worth seeing.
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7/10
Watch it twice
29 July 2002
The first time I saw this movie I found it only mildly entertaining. Then I watched the "making of the film" clip at the end of the DVD and learned what the censors forced out of the film and all that was snuck in under their noses. So I watched it a second time and I came to appreciate all the symbolism in the film. I now believe this is the most meaningful horror film of all time. But dont see it as just a horror movie but a film that is making social commentary about religion.
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fun but...
26 July 2002
Warning: Spoilers
It starts off so well and then totally fizzles. Not only does the ending get boring but it just doesn't work or make sense. It is a worth see flick but don't expect too much.

Possible spoiler****

what really bothered me: 1. the lame excuse for why they all speak and understand English 2. the incredible energy source that is still powering the library. COME ON NOW!!! 5/10
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Pulp Fiction (1994)
6/10
Disturbing
23 July 2002
There are some hilarious scenes and excellent performances in this movie. Samuel Jackson and John Travolta are awesome and MAKE this film worth seeing. But be warned the gratuitous violence in the film is very disturbing...lots of violence, sexual violations, drugs, language and more violence but it all seems like the movie is just trying to hard.

Rating: 6 out of 10.
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1/10
It doesn't get worse than this!
23 July 2002
Folks I am not kidding when I tell you, his was THE worse Dracula movie ever made. Horrible acting, terrible casting, NOTHING worth seeing in this 1992 film, every other version is better than this one. Have I stressed enough how bad this movie was? Don't waste your time on this one.
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Diabolique (1955)
9/10
worth seeing
13 July 2002
This was a beautifully crafted film. The sequence involving a search through a darkened house had me on the edge of my seat with my heart pounding. BUT, the ending was very easy to figure out and that was a huge disappointment. However, in this day of slasher/brainless horror films that lack any true suspense, this movie stands out as being one of quality. It is worth seeing but don't be too disappointed by the so called shocking ending.
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3/10
Can't recommend it.
16 June 2002
Warning: Spoilers
I know most of you loved it but I just can't figure out why.

*(possible spoiler)* This is a movie about a racist white man and a black woman who end up falling in love. The problem is that I didn't like either of them so I couldn't have cared less that they fell in love. I guess if you cared about the two characters the movie would work but I can't figure out what all the fuss was about!
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7/10
Very good and worth seeing but...
16 June 2002
I wouldn't call it a "brilliant masterpiece". It IS a gripping thriller with great direction, convincing plot twists, and very strong performances BUT The ending is predictable. Ten minutes before the movie was over I figured out what was going to happen and felt very let down. But it is still worth recommending and renting for some summer suspense. Just don't expect too much.
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Memento (2000)
10/10
Highly recommended!
6 June 2002
Do you love thrillers with tons of blood? Horny teenagers getting brutalized by a mad crazed killer who is on the loose? Tons of special effects but no story line? Then DO NOT see this movie! This is a thinking persons thriller. Great film and I highly recommend it!
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Session 9 (2001)
8/10
a must see
31 May 2002
What do you get when you mix the Shining and Blair Witch Project? You get Session 9. This film started slowly but then continually pushed me to the edge of my seat. Then it did what few films even attempt do, it created an ending that works!
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5/10
I know everyone loves it but...
31 May 2002
...I didn't. I found the movie to be very convoluted and I didn't care enough about any of the characters to stay with it. I keep hearing this was one of the top movies of all time but I would recommend you skip it or just not expect much.
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Vanilla Sky (2001)
7/10
You have got to see it twice
29 May 2002
I loved this film. When it ended it literally took my breath away! Then I watched it again and and enjoyed it even more. Do you like endings you can't predict? Do you enjoy being treated intelligently? Then go and rent this movie!
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6/10
It was okay
25 May 2002
The ending was not that hard to figure out, it hits you like a brick in the middle of the film. If you want a better movie in the same genre rent "The Others", it was much better. I love Harrison Ford but even his performance wasn't enough to carry this film.
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