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  • Iron Man 2 [2010]

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    I don’t trust sequels. But somehow, I expected “Iron Man 2” to be as good  as the first one. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. I’m not sure what exactly went wrong, but all I can say is that I had mixed feeling about it. The movie picks up right where it ended last time, with…

  • Leap Year [2010]

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    Exactly what you’d expect from a romantic comedy; It’s cheesy as hell, but the 2 stars (Amy Adams and Mathew Goode) make this entirely watchable. The irish scenery adds charm to it aswell (I bet it was an excuse to make this movie in the first place). But still, Amy Adams deserves better ( she…

  • The Abyss [1989]

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    “When it comes to the safety of these people, there’s me and then there’s God, understand?”. Exciting underwater adventure about a diving team that encounters an alien aquatic species while searching for a lost nuclear submarine. Ed Harris leads a solid cast in this incredibly entertaining movie from writer/director James Cameron. There’s plenty to enjoy…

  • Remember Me [2010]

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     “You once told me, our fingerprints don’t fade from the lives we touch. Is that true for everybody, or is it just poetic bullshit?”  If you forget the fact that Rob Pattinson was dreadful in the Twilight movies, then you might find something here. But it’s hard to talk about “Remember Me” without revealing the…

  • The Third Man [1949] ★★★★

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     “In Italy for 30 years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance.  In Switzerland they had brotherly love – they had 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock”. Terrific movie about a man (cottens) who arrives in…

  • The Great Buck Howard [2008]

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    An almost forgotten movie that deserved more attention at the time of its release.  It’s the story of a man (Colin Hanks) who quits law school and becomes  assistant to an illusionist in decline. His father (played by Tom Hanks) has other plans. Funny, and full of surprises, this well made movie is worth watching for John…

  • The Corpse Vanishes [1942]

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    “I find a coffin much more comfortable than a bed”. Bela Lugosi as a mad scientist who abducts young brides, put them in a zombie-like state, take their blood, and inject it into his aging wife to keep her forever young. Need we say more? Bela Lugosi trivia: “At the time of his death, Lugosi…

  • Paper Heart [2009]

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    I don’t usually have a problem with documentary-like movies. But “Paper Heart” is pushing it. Is it real? is it all an act? We never really know. And by the time it’s over, we don’t really care anymore. This was supposed to be a sweet, romantic movie, but it just didn’t work for me. And…

  • Back To The Future [1985]

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    “Wait a minute, Doc, are you trying to tell me that my mother has got the hots for me?” If you can find a movie as original and fun to watch as “Back to the Future”, im all ears. With Robert Zemeckis behind the cameras, you know you’re in for an unforgettable ride. In 1985, a school…

  • North By Northwest [1959] ★★★★

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    “I didn’t realize you were an art collector.I thought you just collected corpses”. Many consider “North By Northwest” as the best Hitchcock movie ever made. It might not be my favorite (mine would be “Rear Window”), but it’s certainly one of his finest. Hitchcock had worked on a similar plot so many times before (the…

  • Predators [2010]

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    If you’re a fan of the “Predator” series, “Alien” and possibly “Aliens vs Predators”, then you will probably watch this one aswell. Others, be sure to know what you’re getting: an action movie that will surely mean nothing to you once it’s over. I must admit, I expected the worst here. I can’t say I…

  • Blindness [2008]

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    A town is suddenly struck by some kind of a virus, and everyone is going blind, except for one woman who seems to be immune to the disease. Though we don’t really know the origin of the virus, the movie takes us on a long journey of survival, hope and chaos. Sadly, it all comes…

  • Knife In The Water [1962]

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    Roman Polanski’s first ever  movie as a director. I woulnd’t call it a masterpiece, but it’s a tense movie,  well directed and certainly worth mentioning. Polanski improved over the years, but any fan of his work should definitely check this one out. Fun fact: ” After the movie became known in US, Polanski was given a proposal…

  • Charade [1963]

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    “Marriage license? Did you say marriage license? Oh I love you Adam, Alex, Peter, Brian, whatever your name is. I hope we have a lot of boys and we can name them all after you”. Hitchcock style mystery finds Audrey Hepburn pursued by several men who want a fortune her late husband had stolen. Beautifully…

  • The Day The Earth Stood Still [1951]

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     “I won’t resort to threats, Mr. Harley. I merely tell you the future of your planet is at stake”. Science fiction lovers rank this among the best of all time. It’s certainly one of the most intriguing and still impresses people today as it did 60 years ago. An alien named klaatu lands on planet…

  • Planet of the Apes [1968]

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     “Beware the beast Man, for he is the Devil’s pawn. Alone among God’s primates, he kills for sport or lust or greed. Yea, he will murder his brother to possess his brother’s land. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a desert of his home and yours. Shun him; drive him…

  • Safety Last [1923]

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    Hailed as the 3rd genius of the silent era (along with Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton), Harold Lloyd may not be as popular, but he’s certainly the funniest in my opinion. The gags in “Safety Last” are sensational but my favorite will always remain the famous building climb at the end. There’s some real movie magic at…

  • Dances With Wolves [1990]

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    “They were a people so eager to laugh, so devoted to family, so dedicated to each other. The only word that comes to mind is harmony”. While watching this movie, I had a feeling of deja vu. I felt like I’ve seen this story before. Then it hit me: “Avatar”. Now I know that “Dances…

  • Dracula [1931]

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    “The strength of the vampire is that people will not believe in him”. This version of Dracula might look a bit dated now due to a lack of musical score, but it’s a movie that inspired generations of filmmakers and that’s why it shouldn’t be dismissed. The story is familiar by now (seeing that it was…

  • Nosferatu: A Symphony of Terror [1922]

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    “Is this your wife? What a lovely throat”. It’s hard not to appreciate this classic horror movie. It might look a bit dated now (it was filmed some 90 years ago), but it’s still a wonderful movie. Max Shreck’s performance as  Count Orlok gave me goosebumps. Maybe it was the look in his eyes; I’ll never…