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Fantastic Four (2005)
Another comic gone movie
It had what it needed to be a good movie, great cast, excellent writing, followed the comic enough for the generation that remember there humble beginnings.All in all a enjoyable movie.Its kid friendly for the most part(kids being children over 7) and has enough action for most adults.Woruth watching and owning, the special features did not impress me but thats all a matter of taste I guess.Compared to the latest of the comic gone screen movies ill put it above X-MEN and way above the hulk,electra.punisher or dare devil.The ending of course leaves it open for the next one but thats no big surprise and very seldom are the sequels worth watching but we will see
Serenity (2005)
It seems you hate it or love, except me
I always read the comments before writing one just to be sure I'm not missing something.This one was funny, you either thought it was a 10 or a 1.Well folks its neither, its not the new star wars or is it the worst movie ever made.Its a series (short lived) gone movie.Nothing more nothing less.The acting was average and the plot sets up for a new series or another movie(probably series).It is a western in space for the most part, so if you want realism go elsewhere, massive fire fights for 2 hours go elsewhere, a space western take a chance.I suggest catching a episode of the series first see if you like the style, if so you will like the movie, if not you wont.Watching the series first will help make it more enjoyable thou.A 7(worth the money,good entertainment, but not for everyone)
Underworld (2003)
Another vampire movie but with some independent thought
High budget, good acting and entertaining.It keeps you interested and tells a good story at the same time.Vampire movies are coming out daily but this one was written to actually be independent.The right amount of gore and special effects coupled with a interesting story make for a good 2 hour viewing experience.It has sex appeal without trying to just show skin and the story is just over the edge for those wanting realism.All in all even a critic shouldn't have problems owning it or spending the $5 to rent it.It will be interesting to see if the sequel will live of to the original, I don't see it but one can hope.Thanks for your time, good viewing
Andromeda (2000)
A story done well
Its one of the best series I have seen sense the original star trek.It doesn't have the $1000 explosions but if the special effects are all that is needed the latest trek series would be worth watching.All in all you cant go wrong if you like this style of of movie.A word of caution thou, the episodes are very dependent on each other and if watched independently out of order you loss much of what make it a great series.That is what i like about it, it seems to have that movie quality broken into parts instead of that series quality of many short stories.
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King of the Ants (2003)
Just plain bad
Its simple, low budget, bad actors, bad direction, old ideas, needless violence, and a stupid story line.Its hard to make ten lines on this film, its starts out slow and ends slow.The shock scenes are there just to make you turn your head(and they do) but have no value otherwise. I keep most movies I but regardless of there worth, this one I traded in.I see there is a part two that may have some value because I doubt you could get much worse but I don't intent to find out.Even if you like cult classics I don't see this movie entertaining you but there are some high votes for it so I could be wrong.Go into it ready to see needless violence and gross scenes.The story line is weak so don't look for much in that area and the camera work is even weaker.The actors are unbelievable at best and I don't think they where trying to be funny(not sure).all in all save your money
Stakes (2002)
Look past the normal
Its low budget, the actors do not make 10 mill per movie and the equipment is not state of the art.But it was better than Blair Witch and that made millions. There is a nude scene that has no reason to be there except to show a nude scene.But all in all it is a good movie from a small company. If you want main stream its maybe a 2 out of ten If you like independents its a 5 out of 10. If you like cult classics/low budget its a 6 out of 10. I normally don't like cult classics but this caught my interest and was well worth the $5.00 to buy it.Vampire movies are everywhere this one seems to have taken some original ideas, that alone was refreshing. Peace enjoy, hope it helped