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Well, I don't usually like to take the time to comment on movies. But I must for a Star Wars film. Let's just say, Episode III gets it right, finally. As close to the originals as I think we can ever get. Although filled with some cheesy moments, like Vader's Noooo! and such, it was terrific.

Personally, I found the opening space battle to be amazing... and the acting was all around better in this film. Especially with Hayden and his chemistry with Portman. McGregor's pained face during the Mustafar duel was terrific and moving... not to mention the fighting was among the best in any Star Wars film.

We can't leave out the actor playing palpatine (Ian McCaig is it?) who does a terrific job. Although he WAS the emperor way back in ROTJ, so I expected as much.

Everything, just about, is finally explained... including the midichlorians which now make more sense. Which returns the force back to it's spiritual and mystical roots.

Personally though, even though I know it has it's flaws, it was great.

I even almost cried it was so sad at the end. Those duel tatooine suns-a-set'n.

*tear*

OK. So you've seen a lot of movies. If that's true you know most of the genres just keep imitating each other and there is a serious lack of originality. However, when watching Kung Fu Hussle, the only thing I can use to describe it is "original." It takes from a lot of different ideas but the overall feel of the movie is non-stop fun to the end. It's more like a Warner Bros. classic cartoon in live-action than anything... complete with Road Runner/Wile E. Coyote style chases with the feet blurred into a swirl as the chase heads down highways. The actual look of this in the film is Hilarious. There's all kinds of cartoon like violence and such, but in the end it just gives the film more heart.

The film is a lot like watching a Japanese anime (animated) more than watching an old martial arts film. It has a surreal feel to it.

But it really doesn't matter what I think of it. I just say go see it. It does have subtitles, but the audience I was with did not care (and I never do anyway). There was laughter abound. It is one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time. The acting is SUPERB. If they dubbed it, it would have only taken away from it.

Kung Fu Hussle is worth every penny. Go see it with some friends together for maximum enjoyment.

Rarely do I take the time to comment on a movie here, even if I like it. I only comment if I was actually put in a really good mood by the movie because I liked it so much or if it put me in a horrible one because it's suckosity level was far too high.

This movie did not have a suckosity rating at all. This movie rates a 10 on the awesmosity scale! Anyway, stupidity aside... I thought this movie was brilliant.

I actually did not think from the previews that the story would be strong enough to compete with the original idea. It looked like Shrek meets, well, Meet the Parents. But really it wasn't at all. Well maybe a little.

But seriously, I was extremely surprised at how well it turned out and how likable Shrek, Fiona and Donkey still are. It was truly a magical cinematic experience. No perfect movie, but none are. But this is one of the best I've ever seen... quite a wonderful movie. Far above a lot of live-action crap movies we see all the time that don't have an ounce of the magic, humor and wit found in this Shrek sequel.

I loved it a lot. The movie once again warmed my heart just like the first one did. Oh yeah, and it made me laugh too. :P

Good movie. Watch it.