9/11

It's pointless to try and "review" this film. It is merely a montage of horrendous footage you never saw on any of the networks. It is terrifying, harrowing, and inspiring all at once. It's also impossible to watch without getting a lump in your throat. It takes the viewer back to that despicable day and reminds us of the feeling of powerlessness we all felt. Most important, it reminds us of the resolve we all felt as Americans in those first few weeks after the attacks. Parents should buy it and show it to their children when they are old enough to handle it. There couldn't be a more terrifying glimpse of history unfolding if a film had been shot inside the USS Arizona as it was sinking at Pearl Harbor.

The Devil's Advocate - R

The Devil's Advocate' is not your ordinary courtroom drama movie. It is outstanding in such many ways. I have seen this movie approximately 20 times, and none of the luster has worn off. Keanu Reeves, and especially Al Pacino, give us performances we'll never forget. And Charlize Theron - Of course she's very beautiful, her acting is terrific. Al Pacino is at his best with a convincing portrayal as the devil in disguise. The ending of the movie had more twists and turns than Lombard Street in San Francisco. Pacino is masterful and his in-your-face analysis of power-hungry achievers makes you wonder if this is fiction or reality. The special effects are incomparable. A must see and keeper.

Before Sunrise - R

Before Sunrise is the sort of movie that is very rarely made. The entire film is based on the conversations of two characters, who meet accidentally and gradually begin to like each other. There are no supporting actors of any sort. Apart from cameos and extras, the entire film is just two people walking the streets of Vienna and getting to know one another. This is perhaps the films greatest strength, its ability to keep you draw into what is just the regular conversation of two people. There are no special effects or the typical hollywood style soundtrack.

It's one of the best love story movies, I have ever seen. So real and simple, yet so deep and touching. there are no words to describe it. just beautiful. This is a terrific film. We need more movies like this; but maybe what makes the movie so special is that we have too few movies like this; I guess that is why I enjoy it so much.

The actors are well matched and it is refreshing not to see a 60 yr old actor romancing a 30 yr old women.

Y tu mama tambien - R

This is quite possibly the best movie I've seen in the past year. An excellent movie on every level, but mostly because it makes you think by taking you through a story that seems to be one thing but is really many, many other things under the surface. Superb acting of the three leads, you'll enjoy this movie on so many wonderful levels if you listen and watch with an open heart and mind. I was blown away. Many life lessons here presented with an originality that you won't see in any American film.

What makes Y Tu Mama Tambien a GREAT film? The story. Two older teens embark on a spur of the moment road trip with a sexy older lady, that turns into a story about social differences, life, love, and the true meaning of life.

The Godfather - R

Every Thanksgiving the WHOLE family was sitting at the table, eating, drinking. There is always a family member flipping thru channels after football, and you get to the USA network or AMC and The Godfather's on. It's safe to say that every person in that house that day saw The Godfather a hundred times and the comments were, "My God, I've seen that so many times..." and within ten minutes everyone was in the living room, holding dishes in their hand, eating standing up, watching this movie that everyone knew inside out, everyone quoting from the movie as the actor's spoke, and so on. Trivia facts shared, general info on the movie, and EVERYONE glued to the picture. THAT is the sign of a great movie. If a movie can hold this kind of hypnotic magic, even after all these years, it has succeeded in the art of story-telling. Perhaps no other movie has this attraction like Godfather I. So, don't feel silly if you are seeing this movie for the tenth time (Or the hundredth time). It's always a winner.