The Perfect Storm (2000)

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Nature can wield some of the most destructive power imaginable if conditions allow for it. In the fall of 1991, three storms collided in the Atlantic Ocean to produce the “perfect storm” in this film’s title. One fishing boat, the Andrea Gail, helmed by Billy Tyne (George Clooney) was unfortunatelyContinue Reading

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Let me start out by saying that I am not and have never been an X-Men fan. I have seen a few episodes of the animated series and am familiar with the comic books, but I’ve never been that impressed with either one. I understood that they were considered farContinue Reading

Shanghai Noon (2000)

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Jackie Chan finally achieved star status in the United States with the buddy cop movie, Rush Hour in 1998, but let Chris Tucker steal most of the spotlight. Two years later, Touchstone Pictures has released a buddy western movie, Shanghai Noon, with Owen Wilson taking over the Chris Tucker role.Continue Reading

The Limey (1999)

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This is an odd little film. From the opening scene to the closing credits, it’s difficult to tell exactly what you’re really watching. Is it a comedy? Is it an action movie? Is it a tragedy? Is it all of these wrapped up into one very squirmy little bundle? TheContinue Reading

Three Kings (1999)

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War movies have a tendency to either glorify violence in the name of a certain cause or to over-emotionalize about a certain cause. Finding a perfect balance between the two is a definite challenge for a filmmaker. With Three Kings, writer/director David O. Russell (along with co-writer John Ridley, whoContinue Reading