The Fifth Estate (2013)
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Phillip McSween (751 KP) rated Sixteen Candles (1984) in Movies
May 3, 2018
Acting: 10
Beginning: 10
Characters: 10
Cinematography/Visuals: 8
There are a number of memorable shots that stick out, including the opening scene where you're first introduced to Samantha's family in her Chicago home. Everything is pure chaos causing for a hilarious beginning. A number of other scenes stick out from Samantha's grandma feeling her up to Samantha's convo with The Geek (Anthony Michael Hall) inside the hollowed-out car in the school's garage. A lot of different set pieces kept the film interesting.
Conflict: 6
One of the weaker portions of the film for me. So people forgot her birthday, boo hoo. Don't get me wrong, Samantha is a very likable character and there was a large part of me that felt sorry for her. I'm just not sure her situation warranted an entire film. Perhaps a different angle would have created more conflict for me.
Genre: 8
Very solid 80's comedy. You can't name films within the decade that stand out without mentioning this one. Coming of age films? This ranks right up there although not quite as strong as some of the ones I've seen in recent years, masterpieces like Boyhood and Lady Bird.
Memorability: 10
Pace: 10
Plot: 7
The story itself is fine. It's believable even as comedies go. Again, the lack of conflict made things a little bland for me. I will say that the number of memorable moments helped pick up the slack from what the film lacked in conflict.
Resolution: 3
Overall: 82
Another 80's classic I can check off the list. A fun film that still stands the test of time.
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David McK (3425 KP) rated I, Robot (2004) in Movies
Oct 30, 2022
1.A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws.
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The film then takes in the concept of free will and consciousness, all - as an action thriller - wrapped up in a mystery and with a few helpings of what I'm going to call 'wham blam' action
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Paul (106 KP) rated Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2019) in Movies
May 21, 2019
Its funny, moving and doesn't paint Mr Sievy to be an angel. It's a must watch for any fans of comedy.