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Reviews
The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
A Resounding.....Thud
At one point in Matrix Revolutions, Neo and Trinity launch a ship high above the clouds before it crashes into the earth. It is an appropriate image for the whole series. The first movie? Incredible, fantastic, and cutting edge. The second movie? Fractured. Different. A reinterpretation. But the third movie? All what was wrong with the second movie with little to nothing that was right with the first. Too bad.
We all knew that it was going to come down to what Neo would do. Therefore, you knew the whole storyline that had to do with the defense of Zion would ultimately not matter. How many Seekers did the writers suppose we wanted to see blown up?
I have no plans to buy the Revolutions DVD. I plan to trade in my Reloaded DVD. And hold on to the only movie of real value, the first one.
We all knew that it was going to come down to what Neo would do. Therefore, you knew the whole storyline that had to do with the defense of Zion would ultimately not matter. How many Seekers did the writers suppose we wanted to see blown up?
I have no plans to buy the Revolutions DVD. I plan to trade in my Reloaded DVD. And hold on to the only movie of real value, the first one.
Crimson Tide (1995)
Raises Questions. And I have one.
I have read many comments about the lack of reality in this movie. Perhaps this is so but could not one lump most movies in such a category? This movie takes the unconventional route of throwing in moral questions in the middle of an action movie (where good and bad are usually clearly and unrealistically painted). For that alone, it deserves kudos.
I do have a question though. Perhaps I am missing something. At one point in the movie, after the XO has relieved the Captain but suspects that he is about to lose command, he goes to a crew member, gives him keys, and says something like, "Now these are the keys to the ship." But after this, neither the captain or those on his side are looking for any keys. Did I miss something?
Overall, I give it an 8 out of 10.
I do have a question though. Perhaps I am missing something. At one point in the movie, after the XO has relieved the Captain but suspects that he is about to lose command, he goes to a crew member, gives him keys, and says something like, "Now these are the keys to the ship." But after this, neither the captain or those on his side are looking for any keys. Did I miss something?
Overall, I give it an 8 out of 10.
The Man with One Red Shoe (1985)
Early Hanks Movie That Will Make You Smile But Not Laugh Out Loud
Tom Hanks is teamed with Dabney Coleman, Lori Singer, and Jim Belushi in this spoof of a spy movie that is enjoyable. Coleman plays the typical 80s villian chasing after Hanks whom has been intentionally fingered as the spy that can bring him down. The twist is that Hanks has been picked at random. Usual pratfalls ensue but not bad on a slow night.
Robert Kennedy and His Times (1985)
Good Introduction to RFK
Does this miniseries only paint Robert F. Kennedy as a hero? Yes. But perhaps that is because they had a good source subject. RFK, unlike many politicians, grew throughout his career.
If you are interested in getting an overview of his life, this miniseries hits many of the important milestones in his life.
Start there. Then read "To Seek a Newer World". You might just encounter one of the most remarkable "what ifs" of the later 20th century (or as the tagline of the series goes, "Of what might have been").
If you are interested in getting an overview of his life, this miniseries hits many of the important milestones in his life.
Start there. Then read "To Seek a Newer World". You might just encounter one of the most remarkable "what ifs" of the later 20th century (or as the tagline of the series goes, "Of what might have been").