Jim B-2
Joined Jun 2000
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I am a great fan of Stephen King's books. But not his movies. The critics are right. That includes Roger Ebert. It includes Maitlin's Summary. It includes the Academy voters. If you like horror movies over classics then this is a must see.
But it is run-of-the-mill prison fare otherwise. Anyone remember Michael Caine? It is not that this isn't entertaining. It's just simply that this film doesn't belong in the top 250.
But it is run-of-the-mill prison fare otherwise. Anyone remember Michael Caine? It is not that this isn't entertaining. It's just simply that this film doesn't belong in the top 250.
This is a truly great film for viewers interested in ideas. If you didn't like "My Dinner with Andre" take a pass on this one. If you did like you may still find it not to your taste. It is a pic about the environment. I am not a eco-freak or a "Green" but I love ideas, even those I don't agree with. If you too are a Voltaire type, you MUST see - and hear - this tremendous conversational flick. It is a 10 for lovers of conversation and ideas.
Another classic Cooper performance that is really part of an in-depth double bill about the limitations of passivism. Not quite the outstanding performance and study given in High Noon but this second half of the examination of limitations despite devout efforts at restraint remains one of Hollywood's best studies of a philosophic issue. All lovers of High Noon should view this thoughtful film.