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- First reviewApril 13, 2013
- Last reviewJanuary 16, 2017
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5
New York City Grittiness
on January 4, 2014
Posted by: Tardo317
from Boston, MA
I was in NYC in 1973. I love how this movie captures the grit, the noise and the feel of the city from that time. The soundtrack is edgy, haunting and almost disconcordant, but its a perfect match. Great performances especially when you consider the director didn't want Hackman or the Spanish actor who plays the Frenchman.
My Best Buy number: 2160025961
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from Boston, MA
Exceptional Movie based on the Cuban missile crisis, Acting and dialog were spot on...If you enjoy drama and real life scenarios, than get Thirteen days, it's a must have!!
My Best Buy number: 2160025961
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Different role for Richard Gere
on January 4, 2014
Posted by: Tardo317
from Boston, MA
This movie was very interesting. It is a bit dated but definitely a good watch if you haven't already seen it. Personally I had never heard of this movie and wasn't sure how good it would be but I found myself pleasantly surprised. He is an excellent actor, and i loved seeing him play a different role.
My Best Buy number: 2160025961
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from Boston, MA
The title of this review says it all. Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson...the entire cast was spot-on. This is a superbly-written script with outstanding acting from everyone involved. The movie deserved to win Best Picture, and will remain one of my all-time favorites.
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5
Mid South Wrestling's Future Stars
on January 4, 2014
Posted by: Tardo317
from Boston, MA
Old School wrestling at its best, mid-south was a great breeding ground for the guys that became stars in other territories during the mid 80s. I would have given it 5 stars if the format would have been like other documentaries where it gave the complete mid south story from beginning to its end vs just kept jumping back and forth throughout. Highly recommended to the old rasslin fan.
My Best Buy number: 2160025961
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Pacino did a fantastic job portraying Serpico, who selflessly struggled to reform and clean-up the NYPD. It shows how frustrating it must have been for Serpico to have so little support from his superiors on the force, and the toll it took on his personal life. A terrific expose of a dark, dark period in NYPD's history, and even more incredible given that the movie was made on a year or so after the events took place, when the force wasn't yet purged of the corruption.
My Best Buy number: 2160025961
What's great about it: Al Pacino
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5
Goooooldberg!
on January 4, 2014
Posted by: Tardo317
from Boston, MA
This brought all the greatness of GOLDBERG to our fingertips!! Great documentary! Goldberg is one of the most charismatic wrestlers I have ever seen!!
My Best Buy number: 2160025961
What's great about it: All his greatest matches
What's not so great: No interviews with Goldberg
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from Boston, MA
This is Mel Brooks at his equal best with Blazing Saddles and proves his reputation as one of the all-time great comedy writers/directors/producers. Gene Wilder is perfect as the young Frankenstein and is surrounded by a super cast that helps bring this (and the monster) to life. I love Teri Garr in just about anything but this is Marty Feldman's movie. "Werewolf." "There, wolf." Superb.
My Best Buy number: 2160025961
What's great about it: A laugh a minute
What's not so great: Wish there was a Brooks commentary
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Christopher Guest knows how to get the best from his company of improv geniuses. The comedy comes up and bites you and you are soon laughing and shaking your head and totally engaged in the lives of the silly people involved in the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show. The usual suspects are here: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Michael McKean, John Michael Higgins, Parker Posey, Bob Balaban and Jennifer Coolidge. This film made Jane Lynch a star. I have seen BEST IN SHOW at least 30 times and still laugh. A perfect mocumentary. As a fan of great comedy and a former student of improvisation, I can only bow in admiration for this great comedy team.
My Best Buy number: 2160025961
What's great about it: Improvisational acting at it's best.
What's not so great: A dry sense of humor helps to enjoy the film
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Now if I had not have read the book I would have said 5 stars but the film is hardly recognizable to the book. It portrays Pistone (Brasco) in a different way. However It's a good film that lets you see the mafia in another light. So good if you have read the book and great if you haven't.
My Best Buy number: 2160025961
What's great about it: Pacino & Depp
What's not so great: Not really like the book.
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