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We miss Raul Julia

At first look, I didn't think anyone else could play the zany role of Gomez like John Asten. I was right. Raul Julia brings his own wacky interpretation. Together with Angelica Houston and Christopher Lloyd, you get two great films: The Addams Family and Adams Family Values. The ADDAMES FAMILY - (1991) Uncle Fester is found. For 1/4 of decade, he's been wandering the Bermuda Triange. But there is something odd to this honored Addam's family member. Could he be the real deal? The family of Addams decide to test him. ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES - (1993) Morticia is pregnant with a third child. Historically, the Addams family has a gruesome tradition for such an event. Watch out Pugsly. In order to keep domestic peace, Gomez hires a strange normal-looking babysitter who keeps from telling him about her criminal past. **These stories are family fun to watch. Special effects, great costumes, enjoyable dialogue exchanges. I like the new Wednesday. She's good.

story of normal human fears and emotions

This movie is incredibly well made. It is an original story about a typical guy who kind of makes a mess out of his life and must live with that fact. It was written and directed by Vincent Gallo, he also stars and did the music.

It's not an extremely high budget movie, but that doesnt matter. the writing and acting are better than most big budget movies. the look and feel of the actors and sets are perfect. the slightly low quality of the film actually adds to the movie(this may be due to the type of film purposely chosen, not that it is poor cinematography, just grainy film)

anyway, if you are someone who needs an over the top story or lots of action, you will probably not like this movie. but if you can appreciate an honestly written story based on normal people living in a real world, you will love this movie. it is very funny and well... uh, its good. here is a plot summary:

THIS M0VIE IS GREAT NOT KNOWING WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. ITS COOL BECAUSE YOU CANT EVEN TELL IF ITS GOING TO BE A COMEDY OR DRAMA OR WHAT. READ THIS IF ONLY IF YOU MUST KNOW. ITS BETTER WATCHING WITHOUT KNOWING.

Vincent Gallos' character has grown up in middle America with a slightly rough child hood. nothing extreme, but very neglectful parents. anyway in his early adulthood he makes a very big mistake and places a huge bet on a football game with money he doesnt have. he loses the bet and cant pay, so he is offered a choice: admit to a crime and do time in prison in place of a friend of the gangster he owes the money to... or else.

he does the time, but while he's gone he has a friend send letters back home and he tells his parents he is gone working for the govt. the movie starts with his release from prison.

very funny, very sad, but ultimately exteremely uplifting and inspiring.

A good coming of age movie

Four friends recall their life when they were best friends and they were growing up together and experiencing both great times and bad times. The four young friends (Christina Ricci, Thora Birch, Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore) had great adventures together such as teaming up to try and find out the mystery of how a 12-year-old boy died and playing various pranks on each other. That was then. Now they're all grown up and all four (Melanie Griffith, Demi Moore, Rosie O'Donnell, Rita Wilson) of them get together and relive the past and tell about how they're doing now, years later. One thing still holds true. All four of them made a pact to always stick together and to be there for each other when ever they needed it.

"Now and Then" is a good coming of age movie. It reminded me a lot of "Stand By Me," which is one of my favorite movies of all time. "Now and Then" isn't as good as "Stand By Me," but it's still a good movie in its own right. It has its charming and funny moments, and it's serious and depressing at other times. I recommend "Now and Then" to anybody who likes good coming of age movies. It might even remind you of some of your childhood, such as playing Red Rover. Every now and then, most of us like reminiscing about the good times we had growing up such as being able to play games and have a good time without worrying about working or whether or not we're making enough money, I know I do. And "Now and Then" will bring up a lot of great memories for that reason.

Oh, wow. I loved this movie. I watched it over and over....

This movie is just brilliant! It's amazing! It's about four girls who meet up twenty years later and it's just brilliant! Most of it is set in the summer of 1970, and it's great fun to watch. My favourite character was Samantha, played by Gaby Hoffman at 12 and Demi Moore at 32. I liked the other three as well: Teeny (Thora Birch, Melanie Griffith), Chrissy (Ashleigh Aston Moore, Rita Wilson) and Roberta (Christina Ricci, Rosie O' Donnell). All the actors were great and it's a star-studded cast featuring Janeane Garafolo and Brendan Frasier in cameos. There's only one actress making her debut, Ashleigh Aston Moore, and she gives a stunning performance as 12-year-old Chrissy. You will do anything to get your hands on this video!!!

Now and Then

Now and Then is a GREAT MOVIE! I first saw it at my sisters birthday party when one of her friends brought it. I own it know. You can watch this movie over and over and never get bored of it because you notice stuff you didn't see before and it seems to never get boring. It is also a very good family movie because it shows great friendship, losses, and mystery all in one and ity is also good because it is set in the olden times. So it is a good expirence for them to get to see what it was like without TV and Nentendo.

A good coming of age movie

Four friends recall their life when they were best friends and they were growing up together and experiencing both great times and bad times. The four young friends (Christina Ricci, Thora Birch, Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore) had great adventures together such as teaming up to try and find out the mystery of how a 12-year-old boy died and playing various pranks on each other. That was then. Now they're all grown up and all four (Melanie Griffith, Demi Moore, Rosie O'Donnell, Rita Wilson) of them get together and relive the past and tell about how they're doing now, years later. One thing still holds true. All four of them made a pact to always stick together and to be there for each other when ever they needed it.

"Now and Then" is a good coming of age movie. It reminded me a lot of "Stand By Me," which is one of my favorite movies of all time. "Now and Then" isn't as good as "Stand By Me," but it's still a good movie in its own right. It has its charming and funny moments, and it's serious and depressing at other times. I recommend "Now and Then" to anybody who likes good coming of age movies. It might even remind you of some of your childhood, such as playing Red Rover. Every now and then, most of us like reminiscing about the good times we had growing up such as being able to play games and have a good time without worrying about working or whether or not we're making enough money, I know I do. And "Now and Then" will bring up a lot of great memories for that reason.

Oh, wow. I loved this movie. I watched it over and over....

This movie is just brilliant! It's amazing! It's about four girls who meet up twenty years later and it's just brilliant! Most of it is set in the summer of 1970, and it's great fun to watch. My favourite character was Samantha, played by Gaby Hoffman at 12 and Demi Moore at 32. I liked the other three as well: Teeny (Thora Birch, Melanie Griffith), Chrissy (Ashleigh Aston Moore, Rita Wilson) and Roberta (Christina Ricci, Rosie O' Donnell). All the actors were great and it's a star-studded cast featuring Janeane Garafolo and Brendan Frasier in cameos. There's only one actress making her debut, Ashleigh Aston Moore, and she gives a stunning performance as 12-year-old Chrissy. You will do anything to get your hands on this video!!!

Now and Then

Now and Then is a GREAT MOVIE! I first saw it at my sisters birthday party when one of her friends brought it. I own it know. You can watch this movie over and over and never get bored of it because you notice stuff you didn't see before and it seems to never get boring. It is also a very good family movie because it shows great friendship, losses, and mystery all in one and ity is also good because it is set in the olden times. So it is a good expirence for them to get to see what it was like without TV and Nentendo.

Best film of 1998!

"Let's span time". With these three seemingly innocuous words, Vincent Gallo gets to the heart of this film -- a lonely man's search for a meaningful relationship. To say this film resonated with me is an understatement. I have seen it three times and I definitely think it was the best film of 1998 for several reasons.

First, the direction is quite fascinating. Gallo uses montage scenes quite effectively and there are moments when you are viewing what is supposed to be the characters' thoughts. I thought that was kind of novel. The slow motion climax, while a bit violent, is nevertheless quite riveting.

Second, the writing is great. There are so many great lines it's hard to remember them all."Goon Goon Goon Goon Goon". "I'll choke you to death!" And so on. Hillarious.

Finally, the acting is superb. Not a bum perfomance in the whole movie. Gallo, Cristina Ricci, Ben Gazzara, Angelica Huston, Kevin Corrigan and, yes, Mickey Rourke are all on the top of their game.

This is an offbeat film and it is often very sad, although it is definitely a comedy. It's not for everyone, but for those that like quirky, independent film's, this one is a winner.

Haunting and Beautiful

Vincent Gallo's directorial debut is a powerhouse of fine acting, writing, and direction, not to mention a showcase for some truly jaw-dropping cinematography. Buffalo 66 is one of the finest independent films that I have ever seen, and perhaps the most fascinating character study I have yet to see on film.

Christina Ricci provides one of the year's best performances as Layla, the odd but tenderhearted tap dancer who provides Gallo's Billy Brown with the only true love he has ever received. Ricci's performance is brilliantly understated, and she relays just as much heartfelt meaning in one glance of her beautiful, dark eyes as Gallo does in his barrage of rapid-fire monologues.

There are also fine supporting performances from Ben Gazzara and Angjelica Huston, as Billy's utterly dysfunctional parents, Mickey Rourke, as a sleezy bookie, Jan-Michael Vincent, as Billy's touchingly loyal friend and owner of a bowling alley, and Kevin Corrigan, as Billy's slow but well-meaning best friend.

Buffalo 66 is an incredibly moving and beautiful film. It provides some of the starkest movie images of blue-collar society to come along since the '70s. The on-location Buffalo, New York sites are haunting in their bleakness, and the filtered photography emphasizes this all the more.

On top of all of this, Gallo provides a mesmerizing performance as Billy Brown-a man who has spent so much of his life pining for love and tenderness that he doesn't know how to deal with it once it is staring him in the face.

Simply put, Buffalo 66 is a staggering achievement. Vincent Gallo is a fiercely talented filmmaker and a force to be reckoned with in the future.

You have to watch the whole thing

This movie, like its main character, takes time to warm up to people. Another reviewer, who didn't finish watching the movie, would have completely missed the point had he watched the whole thing. To be honest, the first time I rented the film, I got distracted ten or fifteen minutes through, and didn't get back to it until many months later. But when I finally did make a commitment to the Buffalo 66, to watch and just let the movie reveal itself, I was completely blown away. What's so satisfying about watching this movie is that, like Christina Ricci's character, the audience also has to play along with a story that we have no control of (most people find it an amusing, if sometimes tiresome ride). But, if you have faith, you'll be rewarded.

Dark and atmospheric, with a hint of humor

Director Tim Burton excels at developing moody, dark atmospheres for his films, and it is the milieu of Sleepy Hollow, with its severe architecture and dark, creepy forests that stands out. However, there is more to this film than that: Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci turn in fine performances, as do an expert cast of seasoned character actors. Washington Irving's classic story has been reimagined successfully by Burton and his screenwriters, Kevin Yagher and Andrew Kevin Walker. In this version, Ichabod Crane is an iconoclastic New York police inspector who is an early believer in the value of forensic science. Exasperated by his insistance on adhering to scientific method, his superiors send him to Sleepy Hollow to solve a series of decapitation murders. Crane is a reluctant hero with a weak stomach--he is afraid of spiders and his first encounter with the Headless Horseman causes him to lock himself in his room for three days! All of this makes for a supremely entertaining mix of thrills and humor.

Heads will Roll

Sleepy Hollow is Tim Burton's stunning adaption of Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." In the turn of the 19th century, New York investigator Ichabod Crane (Depp) is assigned to investigate a series of gruesome murders in the mysterious town of Sleep Hollow. The townspeople believe that the murders were the work of a ghastly being known as the Headless Horseman. Crane who disbelieves in ghosts and witches, sets out to prove that the story is a hoax, but learns the terrible truth behind these unusual deaths. The movie is a visually stunning and powerful suspense mystery with a supernatural twist. Tim Burton delivers another crowd-pleasing spectacle. The cast is terrific. Johnny Depp delivers a great and often comical performance as Ichabod Crane. Christina Ricca is enchanting as the beautiful Katrina.

Sleepy Hollow DVD is quite good. Paramount has finally delivered a better quality disc. The picture quality is sharp and clear. The sound is great. Unlike previous Paramount DVDs, this one has more and better special features like commentaries and behind-the-scenes footage. Overall, Sleepy Hollow earns a "B+".

Fantastically dark and suspenseful

I absolutely love this movie. I had not had the luck to see it in the theatre, but after renting it I had to buy my own copy. Tim Burton does a fantastic job of creating a dark mood. Even the photography has muted colors, which adds to the atmosphere of the movie. Johnny Depp's character, Ichabod Crane is a quirky and amusing. The best is Christopher Walken as the Headless Horseman. I could not think of anyone better to play this part. Overall, this is a horror movie that actually has horror, not just blood and gore, not to mention a believable plot, which most horrors fall short on.

Dark and atmospheric, with a hint of humor

Director Tim Burton excels at developing moody, dark atmospheres for his films, and it is the milieu of Sleepy Hollow, with its severe architecture and dark, creepy forests that stands out. However, there is more to this film than that: Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci turn in fine performances, as do an expert cast of seasoned character actors. Washington Irving's classic story has been reimagined successfully by Burton and his screenwriters, Kevin Yagher and Andrew Kevin Walker. In this version, Ichabod Crane is an iconoclastic New York police inspector who is an early believer in the value of forensic science. Exasperated by his insistance on adhering to scientific method, his superiors send him to Sleepy Hollow to solve a series of decapitation murders. Crane is a reluctant hero with a weak stomach--he is afraid of spiders and his first encounter with the Headless Horseman causes him to lock himself in his room for three days! All of this makes for a supremely entertaining mix of thrills and humor.

Heads will Roll

Sleepy Hollow is Tim Burton's stunning adaption of Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." In the turn of the 19th century, New York investigator Ichabod Crane (Depp) is assigned to investigate a series of gruesome murders in the mysterious town of Sleep Hollow. The townspeople believe that the murders were the work of a ghastly being known as the Headless Horseman. Crane who disbelieves in ghosts and witches, sets out to prove that the story is a hoax, but learns the terrible truth behind these unusual deaths. The movie is a visually stunning and powerful suspense mystery with a supernatural twist. Tim Burton delivers another crowd-pleasing spectacle. The cast is terrific. Johnny Depp delivers a great and often comical performance as Ichabod Crane. Christina Ricca is enchanting as the beautiful Katrina.

Sleepy Hollow DVD is quite good. Paramount has finally delivered a better quality disc. The picture quality is sharp and clear. The sound is great. Unlike previous Paramount DVDs, this one has more and better special features like commentaries and behind-the-scenes footage. Overall, Sleepy Hollow earns a "B+".

Fantastically dark and suspenseful

I absolutely love this movie. I had not had the luck to see it in the theatre, but after renting it I had to buy my own copy. Tim Burton does a fantastic job of creating a dark mood. Even the photography has muted colors, which adds to the atmosphere of the movie. Johnny Depp's character, Ichabod Crane is a quirky and amusing. The best is Christopher Walken as the Headless Horseman. I could not think of anyone better to play this part. Overall, this is a horror movie that actually has horror, not just blood and gore, not to mention a believable plot, which most horrors fall short on.

Dark and atmospheric, with a hint of humor

Director Tim Burton excels at developing moody, dark atmospheres for his films, and it is the milieu of Sleepy Hollow, with its severe architecture and dark, creepy forests that stands out. However, there is more to this film than that: Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci turn in fine performances, as do an expert cast of seasoned character actors. Washington Irving's classic story has been reimagined successfully by Burton and his screenwriters, Kevin Yagher and Andrew Kevin Walker. In this version, Ichabod Crane is an iconoclastic New York police inspector who is an early believer in the value of forensic science. Exasperated by his insistance on adhering to scientific method, his superiors send him to Sleepy Hollow to solve a series of decapitation murders. Crane is a reluctant hero with a weak stomach--he is afraid of spiders and his first encounter with the Headless Horseman causes him to lock himself in his room for three days! All of this makes for a supremely entertaining mix of thrills and humor.

Heads will Roll

Sleepy Hollow is Tim Burton's stunning adaption of Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." In the turn of the 19th century, New York investigator Ichabod Crane (Depp) is assigned to investigate a series of gruesome murders in the mysterious town of Sleep Hollow. The townspeople believe that the murders were the work of a ghastly being known as the Headless Horseman. Crane who disbelieves in ghosts and witches, sets out to prove that the story is a hoax, but learns the terrible truth behind these unusual deaths. The movie is a visually stunning and powerful suspense mystery with a supernatural twist. Tim Burton delivers another crowd-pleasing spectacle. The cast is terrific. Johnny Depp delivers a great and often comical performance as Ichabod Crane. Christina Ricca is enchanting as the beautiful Katrina.

Sleepy Hollow DVD is quite good. Paramount has finally delivered a better quality disc. The picture quality is sharp and clear. The sound is great. Unlike previous Paramount DVDs, this one has more and better special features like commentaries and behind-the-scenes footage. Overall, Sleepy Hollow earns a "B+".

Fantastically dark and suspenseful

I absolutely love this movie. I had not had the luck to see it in the theatre, but after renting it I had to buy my own copy. Tim Burton does a fantastic job of creating a dark mood. Even the photography has muted colors, which adds to the atmosphere of the movie. Johnny Depp's character, Ichabod Crane is a quirky and amusing. The best is Christopher Walken as the Headless Horseman. I could not think of anyone better to play this part. Overall, this is a horror movie that actually has horror, not just blood and gore, not to mention a believable plot, which most horrors fall short on.

Frozen Hearts

After the huge success of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", audiences are watching closely Ang Lee's works, but they should better see his previous works, like this "The Ice Storm", to find out that his latest is not a fluke. By the way, this film is one of the most underrated film of 1997.

"The Ice Storm" follows a couple of days in the lives of two ordinary American families which happen to be very related in many senses. In 1973, these people will experience love, discoveries, pain and death. The '70s are known as the decade of the dialogue, but the film is very silent and the characters don't talk very much. Sometimes, when a problem does not have a solution the only thing to do is stay quiet. And they do it all the time.

The movie tackles subject very common by that time. All the characters seem to be dealing with sex somehow. The teens are starting to touch their bodies and also their friends'. The adults look so bored that having sex is meaningless no matter whom they do with. Even a 'car key party' does not help them to feel much more excited.

Lee's direction is discreet and effective. The photography goes very fine with the temperature of the characters' feelings. It's so effective that even you being in your warming home can feel the cold breeze freezing your skin. It's frightening to see how damaging frozen water can be. Michael Danna's score helps to make the audience feels cold, as the people in the movie. The cast is flawless, mainly Chistina Ricci, Tobey Maguire and Elijah Wood. The script wirtten by David Schamus-- based upon Rick Moody's novel --was awarded in Cannes and is very impressive -- even tough some of the most painful parts of the novel were left out.

The title ice storm that falls nearly the end of the picture is merciless. And its results, devastating. It seems to reach every character's heart somehow. Nevertheless, there are no easy solutions -- or even any solution -- to the edgy situation they are living. So they will have to live with their frozen hearts forever. The closing sequence is a punch in the stomach. And David Bowie's "I Can't Read" makes this punchs be even harder.

The Best Movie of 1997 and then some

I rented this movie on a Christmas Eve last year and haven't been the same since. The sadness, the angst, the coldness of our modern existence are all laid out here for all to see. Desperately, the characters try to add some sort of pleasure to their staid suburban lives but end up feeling cold....Sigourney Weaver blows me away with her performance, she should always do serious dramatic work instead of being exploited into "comedy" or disasters like Alien Resurrection. The young tobey maguire is heartwrenching, his voice overs are incredibly moving. I love every aspect of this film and I think that it is sad that American Beauty, a completely inferior film takes home oscars while The Ice Storm was virtually ignored. Forget the no-talent establisment Kevin Spacey and go for this film to see a Kevin Kline you've never seen before.

This is a great movie, the other side of suburbia...........

This is a powerful movie. I was able to really get into this movie. Its setting is the 1970s with the ending of the Nixon white house, post woodstock rock, drugs, alcohol, experimentation, sexuality.

What I found really gripping is that the social-strata class depicted are caucasin, uppper-middle class, well to do families. Of course this is the cosmetics or what is seen from the outside.

The fathers are too busy to spend time with their wives and children. Bonding is not part of the family fabric. The children are not nutured and emotionally taken into account. It is all about the big dollars, wife swapping, kids gone off to some prep school in which one of the kids father played by Kevin Kline is clueless as to how his son is really doing in school. He doesn't even know how to approach the topic of sex with his son.

This movie is gripping; it is powerful; it held my complete and undivided attention. I give this movie 5 stars........ The producers and directors did an outstanding job. This movie is one of those few that a great deal of energy was put into the structure and unfolding story. It has substance.

Mr. Diego Rodriguez
Chicago, Illinois

Frozen Hearts

After the huge success of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", audiences are watching closely Ang Lee's works, but they should better see his previous works, like this "The Ice Storm", to find out that his latest is not a fluke. By the way, this film is one of the most underrated film of 1997.

"The Ice Storm" follows a couple of days in the lives of two ordinary American families which happen to be very related in many senses. In 1973, these people will experience love, discoveries, pain and death. The '70s are known as the decade of the dialogue, but the film is very silent and the characters don't talk very much. Sometimes, when a problem does not have a solution the only thing to do is stay quiet. And they do it all the time.

The movie tackles subject very common by that time. All the characters seem to be dealing with sex somehow. The teens are starting to touch their bodies and also their friends'. The adults look so bored that having sex is meaningless no matter whom they do with. Even a 'car key party' does not help them to feel much more excited.

Lee's direction is discreet and effective. The photography goes very fine with the temperature of the characters' feelings. It's so effective that even you being in your warming home can feel the cold breeze freezing your skin. It's frightening to see how damaging frozen water can be. Michael Danna's score helps to make the audience feels cold, as the people in the movie. The cast is flawless, mainly Chistina Ricci, Tobey Maguire and Elijah Wood. The script wirtten by David Schamus-- based upon Rick Moody's novel --was awarded in Cannes and is very impressive -- even tough some of the most painful parts of the novel were left out.

The title ice storm that falls nearly the end of the picture is merciless. And its results, devastating. It seems to reach every character's heart somehow. Nevertheless, there are no easy solutions -- or even any solution -- to the edgy situation they are living. So they will have to live with their frozen hearts forever. The closing sequence is a punch in the stomach. And David Bowie's "I Can't Read" makes this punchs be even harder.

The Best Movie of 1997 and then some

I rented this movie on a Christmas Eve last year and haven't been the same since. The sadness, the angst, the coldness of our modern existence are all laid out here for all to see. Desperately, the characters try to add some sort of pleasure to their staid suburban lives but end up feeling cold....Sigourney Weaver blows me away with her performance, she should always do serious dramatic work instead of being exploited into "comedy" or disasters like Alien Resurrection. The young tobey maguire is heartwrenching, his voice overs are incredibly moving. I love every aspect of this film and I think that it is sad that American Beauty, a completely inferior film takes home oscars while The Ice Storm was virtually ignored. Forget the no-talent establisment Kevin Spacey and go for this film to see a Kevin Kline you've never seen before.

This is a great movie, the other side of suburbia...........

This is a powerful movie. I was able to really get into this movie. Its setting is the 1970s with the ending of the Nixon white house, post woodstock rock, drugs, alcohol, experimentation, sexuality.

What I found really gripping is that the social-strata class depicted are caucasin, uppper-middle class, well to do families. Of course this is the cosmetics or what is seen from the outside.

The fathers are too busy to spend time with their wives and children. Bonding is not part of the family fabric. The children are not nutured and emotionally taken into account. It is all about the big dollars, wife swapping, kids gone off to some prep school in which one of the kids father played by Kevin Kline is clueless as to how his son is really doing in school. He doesn't even know how to approach the topic of sex with his son.

This movie is gripping; it is powerful; it held my complete and undivided attention. I give this movie 5 stars........ The producers and directors did an outstanding job. This movie is one of those few that a great deal of energy was put into the structure and unfolding story. It has substance.

Mr. Diego Rodriguez
Chicago, Illinois

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