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Revenant
04-01-04, 03:07 PM
Huzzah.
I'm jumping on the bandwagon here for personnel review threads but for a good reason. I am in awe of some people's reviewing skills which have inspired me to try my own. It is an act of idolisation of those works.
Considering I've only done one review before, a small one on Ed Wood I will probably not be up to scratch as others here.
I'm also incredibly slow so won't be a prolific reviewer, probably once a month or so.
My ranking is experimental at the moment.
Ranking used so far:
:idea: -- Film has thought-provoking moments.
:indifferent: -- Not impressed, not reviled.
Here's my first attempt at a full review......
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Appleseed (1988)
Directed By: Kazuyoshi Katayama
Writing: Kazuyoshi Katayama / Masamune Shirow (comic)
Origin: Japan
Ranking: :idea: :indifferent:
Appleseed, is a film based off of a popular comic series written by Masamune Shirow, who was also the creator of Ghost In The Shell. An Anime of morality, terrorism and human nature in a near future Utopian city.
The story follows in the wake of world war three, which decimated human civilization and scattered the remnant survivors of the universal war. The haphazard remains of various governments in retrospect of the war's cause and effect constructed a lifeline city, that encompassed a perfect existence, Olympus.
This Utopian city is administered and mostly populated by Bio-droids. They come from the combined efforts of science, engineering and health in the creation of artificially created Human/Robot hybrids. They are considered perfect beings, apt denizens of an equally untainted civilization.
The history behind WW3 is never truly discussed, we are only left with the results of those arising from its ashes. Instead the focus is on the society that has sprung from it and how humanity copes within its confines.
This Utopian society, which is heavily monitored by the administration is on the outset an idealistic existence but beneath this facade of perfect living lies an undercurrent of unrest and dissent from its inhabitants. Quite a few of whom had lived outside the borders of Olympus until being 'rescued' and interned into the city. The transition as shown in the first scene is not always a straight-forward jump from one extreme to another.
For some this wondrous life is nothing more but a 'gilded cage' where people's freedoms are sacrificed in return for this totalliarium and Care-free existence. These people have lived among st the ruins of war and have grown accustomed to having a certain level of freedom of choice. In Olympus their choices are then usurped to such a degree that to them they are not living at all.
Dwelling in this supposed impeccable city are multi-faceted and multi-layered characters whose motivations and characteristics are not always quite clear-cut at first. Dunan and Buliarous, two s.w.a.t cops who were rescued from outside the city, represent the good side. Tracking down the terrorists who intend to de-throne the Bio-droids of their power. A super-computer called Gaea that runs a majority of the city.
The other characters are not as easily defined. Karon, also a member of s.w.a.t is one of those doubting motivators. We are given a reason to feel sorry for him right at the beginning when he becomes witness to his wife purposely tumbling to her death, unable to cope with her caged existence within this Matrix-esque perfect city. We are lead to like him and to route for Karon in some way because of this tragedy he was witness to and the subsequent nightmares he has had to endure, but as the plot develops, Karon's role further in the story tests this empathy and sympathy.
Appleseed is more then just a pleasant tale with terrorism thrown in. It delves into human nature and how by are nature we are not necessarily content with a simple and pre-planned existence. It prescribes that even though the sought for perfectionism of life is something most everyone wishes to attain, it is not what we want in the end. Once the necessity to struggle is no longer there, there is no longer purpose. We thrive on purpose. Humanity is undeniably thrusting beyond its boundaries and Appleseed tries to show us, this aspect of ourselves.
There are a number of flaws to this stable Anime. The characters though well-rounded enough are not that completely detailed, that we could fully understand their reasoning for what they do. There is also no definite bad guy here, which for those who like their bad-guy, bad, may well find disappointing.
Appleseed was also originally a Manga from which, like Akira is a far more weighty affair then its Anime counterpart. So it must be considered that the plot has been considerably convoluted down from its source. It is impossible to cover the whole spectrum of plot detail in one two hour film. I have yet to read the Manga but from experiences with Akira I know that alot would have to be sacrificed to produce the film. Manga and Anime are too completely different experiences.
However don't let that put you off seeing Appleseed, the film is perfectly acceptable as it is but for those intrigued by the area's not covered or left incomplete do check them out anyway. Although experienced Anime fans may find Appleseed far too tame and mediocre.
The animation also looks a bit dated by today's standards. Considering this film came out about the same time as Akira whom still retains some admiration for its animated look. Despite this, the scenery is nice and simple, portraying the false outward unblemished city as simply that. A pleasant camouflage backdrop of the underlying terrorism and anarchy sect. Yet this can also be construed as laziness by the animators. The animation does not catch the eye as, say, the other Shirow Anime conversion, Ghost In The Shell.
Appleseed would be a reasonable introduction to any inductee to the Anime genre. Unlike other representations of its ilk, it is not overly gratuitous nor violent but the theme of terrorism especially in the current climate may not be suitable for those highly sensitive to that subject.
It must be remembered that Anime is an adult Japanese cartoon medium. Just like any adult movie but using animation in replacement of on-screen actors. Appleseed is a tame Anime by standards though, no busty half naked women here.
I found this a fascinating and deceptively complex film. The plot has so many underlie-rs that it makes for more then a menial movie experience then first appears. However I am not a fastidious fan, having seen it once, I have to be in the mood again to watch Appleseed, I count it as a standard but deceptive film that has it's moments of appeal but it is not one that instills awe in me.
Please do give Appleseed a go though, for some it may be an interesting but ultimately un-riveting encounter but it does open up for debate on the morality issues involved and as a film accomplishes the pre-requisites of a beginning , middle and end. It is not the best Anime has to offer and possibly not the ideal film to pay full price for either, but for anyone interested in the genre then this would be a good film to rent instead.
Appleseed in the end leaves quite a bit of the plot in obscurity and more questions then answers, but as a staple Anime it is entertaining enough and doesn't get too complicated on the surface that it would leave its viewers greatly miffed.
bluebottle
04-01-04, 03:34 PM
Good review. And I think your evaluation is spot on too.
BTW, have you seen the trailer for the new Appleseed (http://www.apple.co.jp/quicktime/trailers/appleseed_large.html) ?
LordSlaytan
04-02-04, 10:53 AM
Damn, how did I miss this?
I've never even heard of this one, Rev, so I can't comment on the film, but I really liked the review. I hope that maybe you can pump more than one out a month, but if not...one's better than none. I'm glad you jumped on the band wagon. :)
I don't know man, you seem up to scratch to me :yup:
Excellent review, and I will check out this film. I love anime and haven't been getting enough as of late (although I recently watched Perfect Blue again, which is one of my favorites). I need to finish up Armitage OVA and then I'll scope out Appleseed....
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Sir Toose
04-02-04, 11:52 AM
Thou art now 'stuck'.
Nice job
Piddzilla
04-02-04, 03:21 PM
Yeah, it's cool when members spread their knowledge about genres that are not mentioned that much on the thread. I wish that anime was more available to me.
Revenant
04-03-04, 11:17 AM
I was nervous putting up the thread in the first place so thank you to all the positive responses.
I will try to include more then once a month but I am notoriously slow on these sort of things.
I am however working hard on my next one which should be up before the month.
I will leave it as a surprise. Suffice to say though it is not another Anime, and is not a highly mainstream film either.
I'm lucky in regards to my Anime experience. My brother gets them all the time and I used to watch them on video and the sci-fi channel. Mostly the movies. Haven't had much chance these days.
Thanks for the link blue, certainly looks different to the original and hopefully an improvement on detail.
LordSlaytan
04-03-04, 01:09 PM
Have you ever seen Wizards? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about it.
Revenant
04-03-04, 05:47 PM
Have you ever seen Wizards? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about it.
I caught a major portion of it once upon a time. It's one of those movies that lingers on. I've been trying to catch it again for years and years now, it has that much of a grip on me.
I find the use of those hitler images very provocative and the characters, in particular Peace, really got to me.
Unfortunately I have only vague-ering memories of it now, I cannot really say to much about it, so a review is out of the question for the moment.
I did love what I remember of it though.
Revenant
04-06-04, 02:11 PM
Here I am with my second review, this time of that cult film, The Crow. It seems I may well be able to produce more then one a month, I'm still a slow writer though, this one just inspired me. Once again I am dubious of its quality but I am trying.
Guide to ranking:
:up: -- Very good, highly recommended.
:love: -- Love it.
:cool: -- Cool film, worthy of status.
The Crow (1994)
Directed By: Alex Proyas
Writing: David J. Show /James O'Barr (comic)
Origin: USA
Ranking: :up: :love: :cool:
'People once believed that when someone dies a crow carries their soul to the land of the dead. But sometimes something so bad happens that a terrible sadness is carried with it and the soul can't rest. Then sometimes, just sometimes, the crow can bring that soul back to put the wrong things right.'
Directed by Edward R Pressman and based upon the comic book and comic series of James O'Barr, The Crow is a dark noir fantasy film that scours the dark fortress of vengeance and retribution and the power of love. A multi-toned film that gains greater infamy due to the untimely demise of its star Brandon Lee, son of Bruce Lee, during it's shooting. An accidental death that coincidently, or perhaps conspicuously, mirrors his father's own.
It is a near-future New York and the night is Devil's Night the inner city's pet name for the night before Halloween. Eric Draven, handsome rock star, and his girlfriend are due to be married the following day of this auspicious night, that is until fate conspires in its deadly form to take away their lives.
Turning up to forcefully expedite the couple in a dispute of locations are a bunch of goons who happen to work for the perverse Top Dollar, leader of the crime syndicate that was responsible for the origins of Devil's Night. Things go dramatically wrong and Draven is shot in the head before being thrown to his death from the top apartment window, whilst his wife to be, Shelley, is brutally raped and later dies from her injuries. It is not oft to have the hero expire at the start of a film, a nice but dark variation of cliché-d openings which means that we are already set-out in a situation clouded in mystery and negativity.
The Crow strips right down to the bone on the outset with this brutality. We are also introduced in those opening scenes to two secondary characters who represent the normality and innocence of life, a contrast of symbolism. Life and death, guilt and innocence, justice and crime. These characters are our links and Draven's, to the world of the living and not that of the Crow's world of death. They also retain a semblance of humanity for Draven to cling to in his afterlife, an anchor to tepid his spiritual arising.
Albrecht is a cop who sees with pessimistic honesty and stems in the normality and Sarah is a young girl who is the flower of this dying garden gradually succumbing to the horrors of adulthood and the reality. The death of her friends a firm reminder of the frailty of human existence and in retrospect a reminder to us the viewers in foreshadowing that what we are about to see is not a nice family movie but a defiment of the darker potential within all of us.
A not so pleasant beginning to say the least but one that endows a sense of perspective, when we are also introduced in those first scene's to the bright and sordid sparks of this destitute city of suitably dark corners and night time horizon. Thus begins The Crow.
'A building gets torched, all that is left is ashes. I used to think that was true about everything; families, friends, feelings, but now I know that sometimes if love proves real and two people are meant to be together, nothing can keep them apart.'
Exactly a year later and nothing has apparently changed. The syndicate of criminals who plundered Eric and Shelley's home with the intent of removing them are still going strong. Still in charge of the city and still setting ablaze stores and buildings in an attempt of power and control over their small dominion. Shelley and Eric are still dead and Sarah and Albrecht have forged a friendship since that tragic night but are still stuck in the limbo of their lives in this corner of disintegrating civility. Nothing has really changed and nothing is resolved.
From the ashes of yet another night of criminal activity arises a dark angel from the grave of Draven. Pre-ordained by the arrival of a crow that sits upon his gravestone and knocks upon his slumbering death to awaken him. A proverbial birth that incites a comparison of Brandon and his character. After he surfaces Draven clambers through old memories that haunt him in virility and from those images of his final moments and his love, the demon-ised face-painted Crow is born full-fledged.
Here on in the film follows Draven in his miserable excise of vengeance, showing how the crow has instilled Draven with superhuman abilities, and his use of them in seeking his murderers that slaughtered him and took the life of his love, Shelley. Draven departs from his mortal roots in search of his living tormentors. Vengeance is his motive and goal, one from which he releases the many shackles that tether him to the man he was in order to do what must be done. He is the Angel of death who arose from death in order to reap justice in its most primal nature. He is drawn to his enemies until that drawing leads him to the man behind it all, Top Dollar.
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'If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever.'
There is angst and violence in abundance, and I am not ashamed to admit I like those subjects in some of my films. Angst and Violence alone are not enough to commend a film though and I am not shallow enough to like a film for those and those alone. A film must have meaning behind those actions and The Crow shows in abundance that, and that those actions are not as easily defined as black and white.
The film is like winding through the dark realms of human nature and fate. A precipice of a drug and crime culture where its players are but a number and prone to human devilry and fate. Even though the story is steeped in dark imagery and dark motivations it prescribes a positive meaning, that love conquers all, even from beyond the grave. It is the sum of many parts with the culmination of acts of violence converted for reasons of a more noble nature.
Edited: Due to the untimely death of its lead actor The Crow almost didn't make it into release. Luckily enough the makers behind it had enough material of Lee to complete the filming. It would have been a travesty if The Crow had never seen the light of day. As it is Brandon Lee in his short film career has niched himself a legendary status because of it. Brandon's death, an accidental shooting during one of the scenes bears some comparisons to his father's, the martial arts legend Bruce Lee.
Brandon died by being shot and his father, of a cerebral oedoma. Suffice to say that these cases of either conspiracy or accident have added to The Crow's infamy and have gained it an unhealthy interest in the search for Brandon's actual death moment. :edit finished.
Back to the film, Brandon's character Draven is a killer. Dying and scrabbling your way out of your very own grave to see a world that offers little value and the love of your life long dead would have that kind of effect on you. It is a surprise that his mind does not deteriorate to zombie status but he does have a cause to focus upon. We see that when he remembers the events leading up to his last breath.
Grief is a powerful emotion and through the necessity of Dravens revival in correcting a terrible wrong, he is given an opportunity to resolve and direct it. Without this glimpse of grief to stain upon his soul there would be little to find remorseful about him in his endeavors. Draven would just be a killer and the entire concept of The Crow defunct.
As it is, the acting is competent enough. Brandon Lee ideal as the main character. I have seen a few episodes of the Crow series and have found the actor there although good enough compares little to Lee's interpretation.
The bad guys are played with some theatrics but remain aptly unlikeable whilst Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott and Ling Bai act with some significance in their respective roles. Rochelle Davis has a tendency to be slightly annoying but gets by in her role.
I am no expert on the technical aspects of movie-making, however I will say this, I found the camera work at times stilted, not at its potential best but some of the camera angles did really highlight the scurviness and shadowed aspects of this near future society. The direction could have worked better too but like so many smaller budget films it adds a certain appeal that makes films like these a cult. Another downside is the growing obviousness of the grainy effect upon the lens, which makes The Crow look dated.
The story behind The Crow is it's marvel. It is this and Draven himself that pull along the film like the Orient Express. A relentless train of well known origin and dating but wondrous aesthetics. Such has brought a number of continuations of the story, a series, sequel and further comics. The series, short-lived added further to The Crow mythos but does not match its film superior, and the less said about The Crow's film sequel the better.
The Crow has a power of images and idea's. It is an unequaled cult film of its type and a lasting joy to watch. The Crow is a symbolism of strength in adversity, that the meek are more then just victims and the world is as dark a place as we allow it to be.
Brandon lives on eternally by this film. He died on The Crow but he was also born from it too. A terrible, terrible loss but from which imbues The Crow with a timeless and at times morbid appeal.
I dearly love The Crow, I never tire of watching it, such is it's appeal to me. It is a cult classic that is imitated but never truly bettered. I highly recommend it.
........And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;
And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,
And the lamplight o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted - nevermore!
Caitlyn
04-06-04, 04:08 PM
Great reviews Rev… I'm looking forward to more... :) ... I haven’t seen Appleseed, but The Crow is one of my all time favorites…
bluebottle
04-06-04, 04:41 PM
Nice review.:)
Bruce Lee died in almost identically the same way, a live bullet mistakenly replaced for a fake.
Actually he died of a cerebral oedema. I believe it was in Game of Death, where he played an actor, who faked his own death by making it appear as though he had been shot during the filming of a scene. Still, quite a chilling coincidence.
Great review of a film I love, although I am pretty sure Alex Proyas directs...Maybe the guy mentioned here did the second one? Anyway, I think this film has one of the more memorable character sets I have seen in a while. Folks like Funboy, Skank, the kid, Albrecht, and both villains are GREAT characters. Proyas has a great style and I love both this film and Dark City, which he also directed.
Nice review.:)
Actually he died of a cerebral oedema. I believe it was in Game of Death, where he played an actor, who faked his own death by making it appear as though he had been shot during the filming of a scene. Still, quite a chilling coincidence.
That's exactly right. When morning came, Bruce Lee never woke up and was taken to the hospital where doctors found out he died while sleeping. He never got the chance to view his last film, Enter the Dragon.
Great review Revenant. The Crow is an awesome movie and so is your review.
Revenant
04-07-04, 08:34 AM
I've corrected the mistake concerning Bruce Lee's demise.
I'd seen The Crow quite recently and it seemed like the most natural film to review. I'm undecided on my next one though. It's a toss between 'Spirited Away' and 'The Exorcist'. Or possibly another, but both are definately on my list.
I've corrected the mistake concerning Bruce Lee's demise.
I'd seen The Crow quite recently and it seemed like the most natural film to review. I'm undecided on my next one though. It's a toss between 'Spirited Away' and 'The Exorcist'. Or possibly another, but both are definately on my list.
I look forward to reading your review of both films :)
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I've corrected the mistake concerning Bruce Lee's demise.
I'd seen The Crow quite recently and it seemed like the most natural film to review. I'm undecided on my next one though. It's a toss between 'Spirited Away' and 'The Exorcist'. Or possibly another, but both are definately on my list.
Please review The Exorcist next. It's my favorite horror movie of all time and I would really like to see what you think about the film.
LordSlaytan
04-14-04, 01:22 AM
That's some review, man. I can't wait until your next one.
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The Crow (1994)
Directed By: Alex Proyas
Writing: David J. Show /James O'Barr (comic)
Origin: USA
Ranking: :up: :love: :cool:
Thanks for a great review, I have added this to my must watch list. http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/comp_surfin.gif
The Crow (1994)
Directed By: Alex Proyas
Writing: David J. Show /James O'Barr (comic)
Origin: USA
Ranking: :up: :love: :cool:
Great review, looking forward to your next one. :)
Revenant
05-02-04, 11:43 AM
I'm glad. The Crow is a cult classic and well worthwhile watching.
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I'm having slight problems working on my next review on The Exorcist so that may be a little while yet, however I may just do a five-minute speed review on another film to fill in the gap. Which if I decide to do will be up within three days, probably.
Revenant
05-03-04, 04:45 PM
Here's that speed review. Compared to my other two, its tidgy but then again it only took me between five and ten minutes to write. A smaller review requires a simpler rating, taken from my rating off of the movie tab.
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The Way Of The Gun (2000):
Directed by: Christopher McQaurrie
Writing by: Christopher McQaurrie
Cast: James Caan, Benecio Del Toro, Taye Diggs, Henry Griffin, Julliete Lewis........
My Rating: http://www.aaa-clipart.com/data/anim3/icons/an13.gifhttp://www.aaa-clipart.com/data/anim3/icons/an13.gifhttp://www.aaa-clipart.com/data/anim3/icons/an13.gif (Out of 5)
The Way Of The Gun is a decadent movie of violence and gun-fair. Even though it combines a number of interacting characters we are given some idea of their motives and personality, of course with these many characters getting fairly equal screen time to progress themselves we do not get to know them too deeply. There are some nice performances in this curious cast-listed movie but nothing that screams award winning.
The title implicates the plot quite well, everyone is in a matter of a life and death struggle, guns the dominant weapon of choice. It is a dog eat dog world, where emotional attachment comes second to the job.
The Way Of The Gun is a great film for those who like their film action-packed and bloody, but don't be too surprised that you like the characters even in their limited capacity for empathy. It is not about heavy characterisation but about how actions require reactions and how violence begets violence. It is a primal movie that hits down on the need for survival. It is raw, gun-battling fun that taps upon the law of battle.
blibblobblib
05-04-04, 04:20 PM
Great Review Rev, your use of vocabulary is brilliant and you managed to keep this review short and very sweet. Love your longer reviews but like this one too. Might have to check this one out, i :love: James Caan. :yup:
Revenant
05-04-04, 04:33 PM
Great Review Rev, your use of vocabulary is brilliant and you managed to keep this review short and very sweet. Love your longer reviews but like this one too. Might have to check this one out, i :love: James Caan. :yup:
Hello again. :D
I cheat sometimes with those bigger words, I check them up in the dictionary :p but most of them do come to mind first.
Blib, if you love Caan you would certainly like his performance in this film, he steals all the scene's he's in, and does a fine ambigious badguy. He is da man in this.
I'm going to give you a rep for your review of Maximum OverDrive on your thread once I've spread the love around, dude. :)
blibblobblib
05-04-04, 04:50 PM
Blib, if you love Caan you would certainly like his performance in this film, he steals all the scene's he's in, and does a fine ambigious badguy. He is da man in this.
I'm going to give you a rep for your review of Maximum OverDrive on your thread once I've spread the love around, dude. :)
Aww Gawd Bless Ya' Ma'm ;)
Ill add this one to my list then, sounds like just my type of film :yup: As you say Caan is DA man, and i am his biatch.....oh i wish.
Revenant
05-19-04, 03:37 PM
The Exorcist review is slugging slowly along. Until then another short.
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One Hour Photo (2002)
Directed by: Mark Romanek
Writing by: Mark Romanek
Cast: Robin Williams, Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, Gary Cole, Eriq La Salle.....
My Rating: http://www.aaa-clipart.com/data/anim3/icons/an13.gifhttp://www.aaa-clipart.com/data/anim3/icons/an13.gifhttp://www.aaa-clipart.com/data/anim3/icons/an13.gifhttp://www.aaa-clipart.com/data/anim3/icons/an13.gifhttp://www.aaa-clipart.com/data/anim3/icons/an13.gif (Out of 5)
Robin Williams has proven here he is not just a comedy and sob-story character. One Hour Photo is a malignant movie, that gives Williams a chance to spread his acting skill further afield. He proves himself quite nicely as the deep and obsessive Si Parish. His usually elastic features are carefully held to give Si a lugubrious look about him and behind his otherwise pleasant demeanor, it adds to his oscillating personality.
The direction also increases the sense of enclosure and unease.
The starkness of Si's place of work and the general pleasantness of most of the area's, starkly contrasts to Si's own more obsolete life. From this a greater divergence is given and the more extreme Si's existence appears to be.
All the actors give good performances but Robin Williams excels as the main character whose life consist of emptiness and desolation, and whose very lack-luster and impotent lifestyle leads him further beyond the level most people would be prepared to go to find.
One Hour Photo is a film that grasps your emotions and makes the audience uneasy. It's simplistic story leads around corners and grows beyond its boundaries as we gain more information on the people within, seeing that the initial perfection of their lives is merely a front for a reality that makes the stomach churn. One Hour Photo is a great film with worthy performances and a truly creepy atmosphere.
Caitlyn
05-19-04, 03:49 PM
Great review Rev... I liked this one as well... :)
I'm with Cait I liked this movie also, thanks Rev :D
i can't say enough about this film or robin william's performance which is absolutely brilliant...
high marks from me on this and i couldn't agree with you...thanks for reviewing
blibblobblib
05-20-04, 09:54 PM
Great review again rev, love your short simple reviews. you know how much i love Mr Williams so theres not much i can say, great film, great acting. I want to take Si home and let him be in my family...as long as he doesnt ever ever touch a camera again.
I'd like to see you reveiw Insomnia, another film with Robin as the 'bad guy'.
Revenant
05-22-04, 10:30 AM
I'd like to see you reveiw Insomnia, another film with Robin as the 'bad guy'.
Never seen it. :(
Robin Williams did steal the entire movie, you can't help but feel a little sorry for him.
LordSlaytan
05-22-04, 12:50 PM
Nice review, Dawg.
CrazyforMovies
05-22-04, 06:45 PM
Love your reviews, I'm not a fan of most Japanese animation; however I don't think this is something I woundn't watch. But the Crow is my absolute favorite I own a VHS version of the film, if there is a DVD version I'm hoping to snatch it up. Great reviews.
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