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~ What We Do In Life Echoes In Eternity ~

Advantages: Captivating Story, Amazing special effects, Great acting.
Disadvantages: Quite long for those who get bored.

...In Eternity ~ Gladiator is my all time favourite film so I thought id do a review would be a good idea. I first saw the film when my mum rented it when it came out at the video shops. As I was only 12 nearly 13 when the film was released in the cinemas I couldn't go as it is a 15. I think I have seen the film about 20 times now as I have it on DVD and I never get bored of watching it. It is a very long film but this doesn't put me off watching it ...
...who became a Gladiator, a Gladiator who defined an Emperor- * CAST * > Russell Crowe- Maximus Decimus Meridius Maximus- A successful general who became a Slave and then a Gladiator. Maximus is a loving husband and father and has total respect from, his men. He seeks revenge for his murdered family and is a very religious and faithful man. Russel Crowe is a well known actor and it is said that Mel Gibson was asked orginally to play the role but he ...

blackmagicstar4 19.11.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Gladiator (Extended Special Edition) (DVD)

Indies Back and looking Great

Advantages: Superb
Disadvantages: Dodgy Ending

Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull. Some sarcastic and critical people have called this film 'Indiana Jones and The Milking of the 4th Cash Cow. The film as you might expect has a plethora of stars, Harrison Ford - Indiana Jones. Karen Allen - Marion Ravenwood. Shia LaBeouf - Mutt Willliams. John Hurt - Professor Oxley. Jim Broadbent Dean Charles Stanford. Kate Blanchett - Irina Spalko. Ray Winston - Mac George McHale. Notably ...
...Marcus (Denholm Mitchell Elliott) who died in 1992. A very brief synopsis of the story begins with Indie and Mac taken against their will to 'Area 51', where Clues lead them onwards ending up in the jungle. Along the way Indie will pick up a deranged John Hurt, an old flame and a unknown Son! I won't fill in the innards of the story because it really would spoil it for you. The soundtrack is nothing special apart of course from Indies theme tune. ...

Maximus-Qualitus 23.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull (Blu-ray)

READ AT 50WPM, NO LESS

Advantages: Exciting situation all in one location, so if you liked 'Phone Booth'
Disadvantages: Bit of a joke really

...is all about keeping the speed of a bus above 50mph or facing an untimely death. There is plenty to keep you entertained whilst they negotiate with the terrorist, whether or not some of it defies reality is up for debate - if you've seen the movie you will know at least one of these scenes I am referring to. Jack is hellbent on getting on that bus and taking down Payne, that is why he puts himself in the thick of the action with leading lady Annie ...
...the role as a bus driver, ironically after only using public transport due to her license being revoked for speeding, whilst the rest of the characters on the bus question their choice of why they had to take the bus today. THE OPINION Oscar wins for both effects and sound shows you just how dated this movie actually is, and I am sure a young Keanu Reeves would not have expected this movie to lead him on to a starring role in a movie as 'pretty' ...

nathaninnit 17.03.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Speed (Definitive Edition) (DVD)

A weak Superman story

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Poor story

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is the fourth in the Superman franchise. It was released in 1987 and directed by Sidney J Furie. This film sees Superman (Christopher Reeve) having to battle Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) once more and stop his evil plans. However this time, Luthor has used a strand of Superman’s hair to create a being called Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow) that can rival the Man of Steel with super powers. Luthor plans to kill Superman which ...
...An almighty battle ensues between Superman and Nuclear man, as the world watches. This is a poor addition to the Superman franchise and it is a bit embarrassing at times. The story on paper may have looked good, but the finished product is horrendous. Christopher Reeve probably gives the best performance out of the whole cast, but I think most of them will be ashamed of the finished film. The script is weak and has virtually no redeeming value. ...

mozzie76 21.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Superman 4 - The Quest For Peace (DVD) (RESCHEDULED) (DVD)

Z is for Zorro

Advantages: Not to serious action adventure
Disadvantages: Only had a video to review it from

The Storyline ----------------- Zorro is a hero to the people; he protects the weak and fights injustices only the rich detest him. After an unfortunate event in his personal life, Don Diego de la Vega (Anthony Hopkins), the man behind the mask disappears from the scene for 20 years. He is brought back into action when he meets Alejandro (Antonio Banderas) a trouble bandit who has such passion and promise He takes it on himself to transforms Alejandro ...
...the reign of tyrannical Don Rafael Montero (Stuart Wilson) as well as taking vengeance for destroying his family and ruining his life. I don't remember ever seeing the original Zorro films, but I am aware of a long heritage of swashbuckling action adventures. For that reason I will attempt to review this version on its own merits. The plot of this film is to be honest quite predictable, it follows 3 routes. You have the master teaching the pupil ...

christianfilmcritic 27.01.2006 · Read full review
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Review of The Mask Of Zorro (DVD)