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Space Cowboys 2000
Space Cowboys is a silly film with Clint Eastwood and Tommy Lee Jones going to space. The film is formulaic, too long, and ultimately not all that interesting. But at the same time, the film has a lot of charm. It's a lot of fun to watch a lot of these actors play off each other and the film did keep my interest despite not much happening. This is a very likable film and while I can't call it a good movie, I still had a decent time with it.
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The Day the Earth Stood Still 1951
There's a lot I really admire about The Day the Earth Stood Still. Telling the story of an alien who comes to Earth with a warning, the film is a landmark for science fiction. Humans are portrayed as ignorant, violent, and dangerous beings who may well destroy themselves. There are exceptions of course, but the criticism is there and is valid. The film does not have the highest view of humanity, but it isn't all bleak. The hope of the…
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The Truman Show 1998
I love it when I movie lives up to expectations. The Truman Show is a marvel of a film. The comedy works, but where the film really shines is in the ideas. Whether looked at it as a story of God vs. Man, a satire of reality TV and the obsession of the viewers, or even just a film about justified paranoia, the film works on all levels. Loved it from beginning to end.
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Spider-Man 2 2004
I don't know why I wasn't a bigger fan of this movie before now because it's awesome. As far as comic book film go, this is downright perfect. The drama is great, the comedy is great, and the villain is great. It. It has everything one could want from a superhero film and it succeeds masterfully. There are some tiny nitpicks. I'm not fond of the scene where Peter goes to the doctor's office or Aunt May's speech about heroes,…
