jjs402
Joined Oct 1999
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This is a pretty good inspirational reality movie. I think it compares to something like Apollo 13 more than some other sports movies. Russell is great as a low-key, but highly motivated Herb Brooks.
I thought the movie was best in the early and middle going. Ironically, the actual "Miracle game" had very confused game action. The earlier games seemed clearer.
Another bigger disappointment was the new play-by-play by Al Michaels. Michaels is actually a pretty good hockey PBP guy because he uses the range in his voice to convey intensity and action. During the live call of the 1980 game (back in 1980) Michael's voice tone said as much as his choice of words. But in the movie, he's so monotone and unenthusiastic that it's a let down. It would have been better to use clips from the ABC broadcast in 1980.
Anyway, Miracle is a good values movie for the whole family. The kids won't appreciate the kind of US that existed in the late 70's. They also won't get the elevation of the players from rival individuals to a united, dedicated team. (The underlying message to the citizens of the country is a little too subtly presented to stick.) But some day your kids will understand.
I thought the movie was best in the early and middle going. Ironically, the actual "Miracle game" had very confused game action. The earlier games seemed clearer.
Another bigger disappointment was the new play-by-play by Al Michaels. Michaels is actually a pretty good hockey PBP guy because he uses the range in his voice to convey intensity and action. During the live call of the 1980 game (back in 1980) Michael's voice tone said as much as his choice of words. But in the movie, he's so monotone and unenthusiastic that it's a let down. It would have been better to use clips from the ABC broadcast in 1980.
Anyway, Miracle is a good values movie for the whole family. The kids won't appreciate the kind of US that existed in the late 70's. They also won't get the elevation of the players from rival individuals to a united, dedicated team. (The underlying message to the citizens of the country is a little too subtly presented to stick.) But some day your kids will understand.
I have a generally low regard to Adam Sandler's work on SNL and Drew Barrymore is more cute than she is an actress. But once again, these two put together a movie that was fun to watch.
When I enjoyed The Wedding Singer I figured it was a fluke. But Dates is even better. The early part seemed like an intended ripoff of Groundhog Day. But then the style and story diverges. Some of the stuff is "laugh out of control" funny. (But some bits flop and should have been fixed pre-release.)
If you hate Sandler and someone tries to get you to see the movie, do it. You might still hate Sandler, but you'll like the movie.
When I enjoyed The Wedding Singer I figured it was a fluke. But Dates is even better. The early part seemed like an intended ripoff of Groundhog Day. But then the style and story diverges. Some of the stuff is "laugh out of control" funny. (But some bits flop and should have been fixed pre-release.)
If you hate Sandler and someone tries to get you to see the movie, do it. You might still hate Sandler, but you'll like the movie.
I really liked the first movie -- classic CA updated.
But CA FT has NOTHING. No plot, no humor, no acting, no interesting special effects, no good music.
I like looking at pretty girls, but this crew was annoying.
I'd give it a zero if I could.
If you liked the first movie, watch it again.
As for Full Throttle, don't bother.
But CA FT has NOTHING. No plot, no humor, no acting, no interesting special effects, no good music.
I like looking at pretty girls, but this crew was annoying.
I'd give it a zero if I could.
If you liked the first movie, watch it again.
As for Full Throttle, don't bother.