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[magic32]

Prelude:
Let me begin by saying I’m giving two thumbs up to both films. If you’re a Sci-Fi fan “AVPR” is a hot ticket, as is the “Great Debaters” for those who are fans of humanity.


“AVPR” is definitely worthy of its predecessors. However, this 96 minute movie spends what could be considered an inordinate amount of time in the developmental stage. That is to say an estimated 40 minutes was logged on character development that is far less integral to this work than one is led to believe, as evidenced by the latter portion. But once it kicks into high gear, the predator goes about duty as usual dispensing intergalactic justice on blood-thirsty human preyers with more precision than ever...you've gotta love his weapons. As is the tradition, there a couple of intentionally funny moments to lighten the mood but make mistake about it this film becomes engagingly intense, riveting the viewer to his seat. In other words, if let the movie work out the kinks, and IF you’re a Sci-Fi fan, YOU’LL LOVE THIS ONE!

The “Great Debaters” is the second directorial film for Oscar and Golden Globe winning actor Denzel Washington and it does not disappoint. I’m uncertain as to the directorial plaudits he should receive, because this based on a true story, movie was so well cast that Tiny Tim (holiday themed) could have directed it. There were certainly other ways to go about it, so my hope is that he sticks to acting in the future, but the performances were so impassioned, the wardrobe, make-up (especially the hairstyles), attention to vernacular and dialect so keen, the scenery so well captured, and the story so compelling that one marvels at where the two hours and three minutes went.

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[Amorphic]

good stuff

[Lexed]

Magic you see Swenny Todd? I saw it and had to watch 3 hours of porn to get back my man hood. If it wasnt a musical it wouldve been a great movie

[magic32]

Magic you see Swenny Todd? I saw it and had to watch 3 hours of porn to get back my man hood. If it wasnt a musical it wouldve been a great movie

Nah, I had to pass as I do on most musicals. But from your review, it was just as I expected it to be.

For me to see a musical it'd have to be decisively funny, i.e. "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" which I thoroughly enjoyed, though unnecessarily crass at times.

[RANA]

I will take my kids to this movie this weekend, thanks for the info.

[Lexed]

Nah, I had to pass as I do on most musicals. But from your review, it was just as I expected it to be.

For me to see a musical it'd have to be decisively funny, i.e. "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" which I thoroughly enjoyed, though unnecessarily crass at times.

I didnt know it was a musical lol

[soccer#3]

avp-r sucked ass. wtf they made a love movie out of it. i expected more out it. the new monster looked real stupid half predator and half alien. did u notice the predator were skinny like predator 1 and 2, unlike avp were they had gotten critique for being "steroid guys in a suit". if the movies continues i hope some else does em other than the 2 brothers.

great debaters was real good. anything denzel touches is real good.

[magic32]

I didnt know it was a musical lol

Have you seen the theatrical trailer yet?
It's far more extensive than the tv teaser trailer.

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/180983...eMHYwqxztfVXcA