 | Great Fairy Tale 19 out of 21 people found this review helpful
I love movies that blur the line between fantasy and reality; Pan's Labyrinth, like others before it, posits that they might exist simultaneously. The film has a wonderful, touching story that runs the ga... read full review |
 | Remember, Remember When Natalie Portman Had Hair 9 out of 19 people found this review helpful
Well, here's the deal: If you like the Wachowski Brothers (the dudes that made The Matrix + sequels), you enjoy Dystopian literature (like "1984" or "Erewhon" or maybe "Fahrenheit... read full review |
 | Kevin Costner Can Act? 9 out of 12 people found this review helpful
I give this movie a five of five because a) it is a refreshing change from other boot camp movies, and b) because it completely took me by surprise. I mean, who knew Kevin Costner could act?! Don... read full review |
 | Surprisingly Good 9 out of 15 people found this review helpful
(For plot summary, click the link above - this is a review only.) I am honestly shocked that I liked this film. Yes, I am a heterosexual male, and yes this is definitely what people would call a chi... read full review |
 | Thermopylae and the Persians at the Gates 8 out of 9 people found this review helpful
As a grad student in ancient history, and an avid reader of historical fiction, I would hope I am a reliable judge of quality hisfic. But I would like to point out that you don't need a Ph.D. or a special... read full review |
 | Surprisingly Good, Despite the Bad Press 8 out of 9 people found this review helpful
I picked this game up before all of the negative reviews started coming out at gaming sites like IGN, et al. Had I seen them beforehand, I doubt I would have purchased this game. That would have bee... read full review |
 | Johnny Depp Playing an Oddball in a Period Piece? Nah! 7 out of 15 people found this review helpful
Let me start by saying that this film was highly entertaining, and the screenwriter has earned my respect by making the tough choices, instead of pussyfooting around issues like most of the mindless Hollywood d... read full review |
 | Pretty and Fun, But Short and Easy 7 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Let's start with the positives: Gun is a very pretty game, with lots of great scenery and attention to detail. It is also easy to learn and a lot of fun to play. However, the game has a few pro... read full review |
 | Get in Gear(s) 6 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Gears of War is a third-person shooter that has much in common with popular frag-your-friends titles such as Halo or Quake: gameplay is quick, the action is intense, single-player is fun but overshadowed by onl... read full review |
 | The Lowest Common Denominator Just Got Lower 6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Stupid people breed more than smart people. Mike Judge (of Beavis & Butthead and Office Space fame) takes this premise to its logical conclusion in a film about what will happen to humanity when the educat... read full review |
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