mgbrit
Joined Nov 2002
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I put down my $9 at the kiosk and sauntered off to the designated screen for what I had hoped was a fantastic remake of a true classic. But saddened I was to see that yet again Hollywood had failed to produce a remake worthy of the former film's name.
Questions
1. Why did I fall for this ruse? 2. Why did I waste 3 hours of my life? 3. Why did I waste $9 (as well as the price of popcorn and gas) ?
I'm not sure i can offer anything good to say about this film. The acting was stale, predictable and glassy, especially Nick Cage, who in my opinion has yet to deliver a role worthy of his profession. The cinematography was poor and the screenplay was broken.
The original 1973 version continues to be exciting, memorable and has aged very well indeed. Cut to the chase, get a copy of this from your local store (or Netflix) and make your own popcorn for a home viewing.
Questions
1. Why did I fall for this ruse? 2. Why did I waste 3 hours of my life? 3. Why did I waste $9 (as well as the price of popcorn and gas) ?
I'm not sure i can offer anything good to say about this film. The acting was stale, predictable and glassy, especially Nick Cage, who in my opinion has yet to deliver a role worthy of his profession. The cinematography was poor and the screenplay was broken.
The original 1973 version continues to be exciting, memorable and has aged very well indeed. Cut to the chase, get a copy of this from your local store (or Netflix) and make your own popcorn for a home viewing.
And I'm not referring to my movie ticket price. No, I would like a refund of the following: 1. DVD rental 2. snacks prepared in advance of watching this movie 3. gas & mileage allowance for driving to/from Blockbuster 4. wear & tear on my DVD player 5. refund for time wasted 6. cash compensation for using up synapses in my mind with this imagery. 7. punitive damages across the board.
Do we really require another review of the plot, acting and melodrama? Absolutely not. However, let this be a warning to you - reruns of Teletubbies would be more interesting than this movie. As would watching grass grow...
Do we really require another review of the plot, acting and melodrama? Absolutely not. However, let this be a warning to you - reruns of Teletubbies would be more interesting than this movie. As would watching grass grow...