Archive for January, 2002

Behind Enemy Lines

  • Written by Box Office Boredom
  • Posted January 30, 2002 at 11:38 pm

A Film Review By Jason L. King

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Since the September 11th one can’t help but notice the plethora of movies flooding the box offices promoting patriotism and heroism in times of war, terrorism and unjust actions. It’s almost enough to make even the patriotic movie lover want to vomit. Believe me when I tell you behind Enemy Lines is one of those movies. You don’t want to vomit because you know there are worse movies, but even their horridness in full can’t make Behind Enemy Lines into a top-notch flick.

Owen Wilson tries his hand at an action flick, starring as a Navy pilot who crashes lands in enemy territory. It’s up to His superior officer (Gene Hackman) to get to him before the opposing troops and mercenaries reach him first. Through out the movie you ask yourself why am I sitting through this? Gene Hackman, all though a great actor can’t make this movie into a success, and I can guarantee you that Owen Wilson doesn’t stand a chance. His typical Slapstick humor isn’t something that can be used in this one. There were a few attempts, although it made the movie looks like more of a joke than it already was. Mix that in with some sub par special effects and you get Behind Enemy Lines. Just another stab at the patriotic genre that is drawing the box office crowd. 

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The Mothman Prophecies

  • Written by Box Office Boredom
  • Posted January 26, 2002 at 5:51 pm

A Film Review By Jason L. King

Starring: Richard Gere, Debra Messing, David Eigenberg
Directed By: Mark Pellington
Rated: Rated PG-13 for terror, some sexuality and language

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Have you ever had one of those dreams where you thought that it was trying to tell you something, and then days later you realize that by some strange coincidence something happens that makes that bizzare dream make sense? I did once, I had this dream where I went to this movie with Richard Gere in it and everyone was saying. “Ahhh! Richard Gere! Not Richard Gere oh dear God! No!!!’I didn’t understand it at first probably because the last Richard Gere movie I had seen was Primal Fear. Now it all makes sense.

The Mothman Prophecies is the story of Washinton Post writer that investigates mysterious happenings in the small town of Point Pleasant after his wife dies in a car wreck. As he investigates he learns that these strange happenings are the cause of a Mothman trying to prophesying to the people of a great disaster to come.

All I can really say about this film was that it was eerie mainly due to the fact that it was inspired by true events. I enjoyed watching it and although slow at parts it keeps you on the edge of your seat wanting to either A.) know what happens next or B.) preparing for the end so you can escape Richard Gere land. Overall though even with the Richard Gere factor I found the movie enjoyable and would suggest you put it on your list of movies to check out…

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The Man Who Wasn’t There

  • Written by Box Office Boredom
  • Posted at 5:41 pm

A Film Review By Jason L. King

Starring: Billy Bob Thorton, James Gandolfini
Directed By: Cohen Brothers
Rated: R for language and violence

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Over the years the Cohen Brothers have brought you movies like the Big Lebowski, Fargo and O’ Brother Where art Thou?. Now a new classic to add to their list of Greats is the Man who wasn’t there.

Ed Crane (Billy Bob Thorton), is the town barber. He is married to a wife he never talks to, and is surrounded by a town that he feels, nearly ignores his entire existance. Somehow he tells himself he likes it that way. He decides that he needs to do something in his life, and in order to make some money, he decides to Blackmail his cheating wife’s boss and lover into giving him $10,000. The end result, is a downward spiral of events, that only lead to one problem after another.

As far as praise goes, I have no idea where to start. I could say the typical things, such as wonderful, brilliant, top notch ect. But words such as those just don’t cut it. The cinematography is excellent. The entire, movie is filmed in black and white, but the lighting and contrast makes it all the more enjoyable to watch. It is a joy to watch Thorton at his best work, and I almost feel sorry about any comments I made about him after seeing Bandits. Thorton’s wonderful acting was only enhanced by the great supporting roles, played by the likes of James Gandolfini and Frances McDormand. The only down side to the movie is it seems slow in parts, but that is due to the extensive character development, and plot development. If you can live through that, you are in for a wonderful film. If you get the chance to check it out, I HIGHLY recommend it. The movie is getting Nominated for Oscars, and after seeing not once, but twice I can see why. Check it out if you get the chance, you won’t be dissapointed that you did.

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Kung Pow Enter The Fist

  • Written by Box Office Boredom
  • Posted January 25, 2002 at 10:18 pm

A Film Review By Jason L. King

Starring: Steve Oedekerk, Fei Lung, Leo Lee, Ling Ling Tse
Directed By: Steve Oedekerk
Rated: Rated PG-13 for comic violence, crude and sexual humor

Final Grade:

Have you ever thought of just dubbing voices over an old movie, splice in some scenes that include you in them and end up a movie that is pointless? If you thought that was a good idea, maybe you should check out Kung Pow. I’m sure it will change your opinion.

Its the story of “The Chosen One”, a man raised by rodents, as he fights the mysterious Evil Counsel.

Kung Pow doesn’t really even deserve a review, let alone a spot on most movie theater screens. It goes down in history as cinematic trash, but If you get really drunk and like really horrid movies….maybe just maybe you will laugh a few times….

Verdict: I’m not sure if I classify it as a movie…

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I am Sam

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  • Posted at 12:38 am


A Film Review By Jason L. King

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Seeing the preview for I am Sam I felt as though it was going to be one of those movies that were very good, yet would go under appreciated at the box office. Due to my busy schedule it took me a while to go and see it, but I’m glad I finally got the chance to see it. It is the story of Sam a mentally handicapped man who wants to raise his daughter after her mother leaves the two of them alone. But his plans are changed when Social service workers take her away from him saying that he can’t raise a child that has a higher mental capacity than he does. Of course the determined Sam finds a struggling lawyer who takes his case pro bono. In the end the two of them learn the importance of family and love.
I know, I know it sounds all pretty and mushy and stuff and well to be honest, it is. You can guess the ending before you sit down in the seat but its one of those movies you’ll want to see anyway. Just an all around good thing I guess. So yeah check it out if you get a chance. 

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