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8/10
American Hero on Film - or so I thought...UPDATE**
7 February 2015
Warning: Spoilers
UPDATE** I wrote the review below (and I'm man enough to leave it there) 10 years ago...back when I still believed in people and their word - I've had a change of heart. I don't believe Chris Kyle was ever a real hero, I now think that he was just a cold blooded killer with a mental problem and that's how he should be remembered; there I said it. I too fell into the entire rah rah B. S. that most red-blooded, ex-military American men do...it was easy being a proud American and for decades I 'd stand by that alone and challenge anyone about my patriotism. However, ever since January 6th 2021...something died inside me. You see...I do believe in freedom and the fundamental rights of all people...not just the ones who some (Like the GOP) deem worthy...ALL PEOPLE! I'm no liberal, but I refuse to step on the necks of those who just want to be heard or to have a life for themselves and their family. I'm ashamed of the people that I once stood behind and have spent the last 3 years trying to make it right! Read the reviews...believe what you want...at least you have that freedom - enjoy it. I wish you all Peace and a good life.

My previous review: If you enjoy your freedom and aren't afraid to see and admit to how it is actually enforced...then I suggest you go see this movie. Ignore the negative reviews you read here...most are written by either foreigners, pacifists, or liberals with no clue. I thought it was well-written and acted; its a true story of an American Hero! Some will say that Chris Kyle was a cold blooded killer...this is so far from the truth it makes me sick that others believe and say that. I say to those who have NEVER served or...have never had to fight to stay alive...or have done a damn thing to defend your country - I hope you get to visit the Middle East some day and get a taste of what its like to live in fear. Acting-9 Cinematography-9 Story-8.
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5/10
Better Than the 70's Kung Fu Movies!
7 December 2014
This is a low budget Kung Fu flick...but it's really not that bad - I've seen much worse! This movie had the typical "good guy out to avenge his family and help others along the way" kind of story...not as good as others, better than some. Some of the acting was OK...others were pretty bad and some hilarious! The story wasn't going to win any awards, but was good enough to keep me interested. The punch/kick sound effects were reminiscent of the arcade game "Mortal Kombat" and bugged me a little...but the choreography and fight scenes were done very well and sated my ninja bone. Which brings me to one thing that really bugged me...the man who wrote, directed, choreographed, and starred in this movie (Peng Li) doesn't even get top billing or proper credit! I had to search for him and his name on this page! Really? Give the guy a break!
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1/10
Dare I Say...Too Vulgar?? Here's the Truth...
5 November 2014
I'm no angel...and I love a good stand-up routine with plenty of profanity...but "Eddie Murphy Raw" was just over the top nasty! My wife and I were at the drive-in theater when this came out back in 87...I was all set for some killer comedy, since "Delirious" was funny as hell and "Eddie Murphy" was one of my favorite acts during those years. Then "RAW" started playing on the big screen...it was so downright filthy...that even me...an ex-sailor...started to shrink back in his seat! I was embarrassed...no kinda mortified...that my wife was seated next to me watching this garbage too! Within 10 minutes...and for the first time in my life...I left a movie early! TWO thumbs down folks!
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Highway to Heaven (1984–1989)
10/10
Best Television Show of All Time!
17 September 2013
I was very pleased to find find others who loved this show as much as I...but honestly...I wasn't surprised. I still watch this show to this very day - the reruns play on a network called UP. Even though I have seen every episode...I always feel good watching them again and again...one might call the feeling I get as joy; I don't use that word much. I have watched so many shows over the years and none make me feel the way this show does. Michael Landon was truly an angel to have created this series...so call it cheesy...call it outdated...call me sentimental - I don't care. All I know is that there is allot of good in the world and it only takes an hour out of my day to remind me of that.
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1/10
Cloverfield was a box-office Smash compared to This Garbage!
24 January 2012
Forget EVERY good review you've read here...this movie just flat out STUNK! I made the mistake (thougt it was calculated) of reading the first 10 reviews here on IMDb - they were all RAVE REVIEWS! I dragged my poor wife with me since I felt that I was armed with the ratings knowledge of the ages...I was instead met with embarrassment & disappointment! If you're a full-fledged member of the trendy-crowd - then maybe this crap is for you, but the majority of folks in the theater who saw this film with me were not only upset...but by the end of the movie...were rather angry that we wasted $10.00+ and our time!! I really tried to like this film...it could have been good - but unfortunately for us...it was not! The longer we sat there...just waiting for some kind of plot to emerge and maybe some action that was scary and not humorous...the more my backside started to hurt! It just did not happen! Don't be fooled...check ALL of the ratings - not just the ones on top!
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