Danny-Glover Movie Reviews

Not being much on cartoons in general, I wasn't all that hyped about this 'extravaganza' adaptation of the Moses story.

Nevertheless, it is highly entertaining, and the musical score delivers some good (though not always memorable) material. ("You're playing with the big boys now" is my favorite song from the film, with its roll call of Egyptian gods!)

Highlights include the tomb figures coming alive on the temple wall during Prince Moses' dream sequence. This is delightful, and accurately renders the Egyptians' fondness for storytelling through art.

Also commendable is the film's portrayal of the grandeur of ancient Egypt by making everything much bigger than life. This technique adds an almost 3D quality to the imagery, and is highly effective.

On the downside, the parting of the Red (Reed) Sea is cool, but not spectacular. It is weakened by the 'aquarium' effect of swimming fish during the sequence. Also, as any good student of Egyptian history will notice, Ramases continues to wear his 'Horus braid' well past the early teen years when most Egyptian boys would have cut theirs. A minor complaint to be sure.

All in all, this adaptation of the Moses story works very well for younger teens, and introduces them to the story in a 'non-preachy' format. It is certainly a worthy effort, and features many high profile stars in voice and singing roles.

'Prince of Egypt' is action packed all the way, reasonably faithful to the basic story (though Ramases being the stepbrother of Moses is not nearly as certain as many experts might have you to believe), and does grow on you the more times it's watched.

The Ben Kingsley live-action version (see my review) of 'Moses' is far superior for the complete story, but for younger audiences, and those with short attention spans, this version gets it done!

My 3 children, my husband and I absolutely LOVE this movie. My 2 year old watches it at least once a day and knows most of the songs on the soundtrack. The animation is unique and lovely and the music is so magnificent that is leaves you breathless. Our favourite songs are "Through Heaven's Eyes", "Deliver Us" (Ofra Haza had the most beautiful, haunting voice), "The Plagues", and Michelle Pfeiffer and Sally Dworsky's version of "When You Believe/A'shira" will have you smiling and crying at the same time, it is so powerful. Everyone I have bought the video or DVD for, is thoroughly addicted to this movie.

My family and I HIGHLY recommend this movie, we have not tired of it since it came out in the movie theatres!

My two children and I love The Prince of Egypt - for its educational storytelling of the Exodus of Egypt, the history of the holiday of Passover and the memorable music in each scene. The colors are beautiful and the character of Moses is so likeable. A winner!

America's Dream is a fine film that should be viewed by all Americans, whether they be African-American, Caucasian-American, Native American, Hispanic/Latino, or other. It is a sweet story about the dreams of 3 folks, which are dreams we can all relate to. The acting is good and the stories are informative, as well as entertaining, which is why I recommend it for everyone, young and old alike. Wesley Snipes is definitely an actor that can play any role and make it believable (we are watching the character and not the fine actor), and Danny Glover is near the top of his game, also.

This trilogy was very well done: from storylines to acting. The performances by Wesley Snipes, Danny Glover and the grossly underrated Tate Donovan are particularly noteworthy. The subject matter in each tale touches a nerve--I believe the issues dramatized anyone can empathize with. Not to be missed!!

this movies title says it all. It is like three movies in one and each is as great as the other. I think what I loved the best is that in each story, although set in the past, the facts are still the same today. This movie definatley gives the viewer something to think about. It approaches life from a point on inproving ones standing while sticking to rights right and wrong is nobody. Any person can relate to these situations and the complexity of making these choices. And this movie gives a well rounded view from both sides of the story. A real eye opener.

I thought this movie was a wonderful production, and it is mostly because of the cast. Glover was wonderful as the caring soldier who comes to love the village that he is responsible for. Liotta is also great as the hard-nosed, by-the-book soldier who comes to replace Glover's character in the village. When the town's elephant is killed by the Vietcong, it is up to them to produce another one. With the supporting cast of Doug E. Doug, Dennis Leary, and Corin Nemic, it a fun and entertaining movie. My favorite parts are with the elephant tranquilizer and the whole boat scene. I know anyone who sees this will love it, and I recommend it highly to anyone who wants to see a truly good movie.

What do you get when you combine:
- a near-retirement, throw-away-the-book officer that has been stationed in the middle of nowhere with no supervision and only Vietnamese for friends for years
- a hardcore airborne officer that goes strictly by the book
- a nearing ETS soldier who's scared out of his shoes that he will be killed just before he catches the freedom bird
- an Iowa farm boy that left the farm to get away from those doggone animals ... animals that never did like him
- a fast-talking romeo-type acquisitions officer
- a cantankerous female elephant
- a Vietnamese boy whose only remaining friend is a cantankerous female elephant

and send the group on a cross country journey through enemy territory?

You get a Walt Disney classic that will have you feeling every possible emotion. I have seen this movie hundreds of times and still end up in tears when I watch it. It is hilarious. Oddly enough, it is based on an actual true event. Only the 101st Airborne would do something like this.

This has my favorite parachuting scene. When they drop Botat out of the plane, her static line has been severed by a bullet and does not pull her chute. Geez, the next couple of minutes will stick with you for the rest of your life!

The casting was absolutely perfect. Each person played his role to the max! This is the movie that really brought Ray Liotta to our attention. Playing opposite Danny Glover was the ideal combination. They really rock in this movie.

Get this one for the entire family to enjoy! Also order the soundtrack. Once you see the movcie, you will picture Botat in the back of that old truck every time you hear "Hang On Sloopy" and you will see the flying adventure when you hear "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher." Order both today.

This movie provides an excellent example of how military occupation can not only democratize, but also civilize primitive societies. Even those satan - worshipping, slanty eyed cretans, and their treasured pachyderm. Our president should watch this movie every time he makes foreign policy decisions.

I thought this movie was a wonderful production, and it is mostly because of the cast. Glover was wonderful as the caring soldier who comes to love the village that he is responsible for. Liotta is also great as the hard-nosed, by-the-book soldier who comes to replace Glover's character in the village. When the town's elephant is killed by the Vietcong, it is up to them to produce another one. With the supporting cast of Doug E. Doug, Dennis Leary, and Corin Nemic, it a fun and entertaining movie. My favorite parts are with the elephant tranquilizer and the whole boat scene. I know anyone who sees this will love it, and I recommend it highly to anyone who wants to see a truly good movie.

What do you get when you combine:
- a near-retirement, throw-away-the-book officer that has been stationed in the middle of nowhere with no supervision and only Vietnamese for friends for years
- a hardcore airborne officer that goes strictly by the book
- a nearing ETS soldier who's scared out of his shoes that he will be killed just before he catches the freedom bird
- an Iowa farm boy that left the farm to get away from those doggone animals ... animals that never did like him
- a fast-talking romeo-type acquisitions officer
- a cantankerous female elephant
- a Vietnamese boy whose only remaining friend is a cantankerous female elephant

and send the group on a cross country journey through enemy territory?

You get a Walt Disney classic that will have you feeling every possible emotion. I have seen this movie hundreds of times and still end up in tears when I watch it. It is hilarious. Oddly enough, it is based on an actual true event. Only the 101st Airborne would do something like this.

This has my favorite parachuting scene. When they drop Botat out of the plane, her static line has been severed by a bullet and does not pull her chute. Geez, the next couple of minutes will stick with you for the rest of your life!

The casting was absolutely perfect. Each person played his role to the max! This is the movie that really brought Ray Liotta to our attention. Playing opposite Danny Glover was the ideal combination. They really rock in this movie.

Get this one for the entire family to enjoy! Also order the soundtrack. Once you see the movcie, you will picture Botat in the back of that old truck every time you hear "Hang On Sloopy" and you will see the flying adventure when you hear "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher." Order both today.

This movie provides an excellent example of how military occupation can not only democratize, but also civilize primitive societies. Even those satan - worshipping, slanty eyed cretans, and their treasured pachyderm. Our president should watch this movie every time he makes foreign policy decisions.

An excellent small film with a very strong performance by Carl
Lumbly and extended cameos by Amy Madigan and in a negative role as the philandering Father/Doctor, a too long missing from feature films, Robby Benson.

Another in a long line of "summer coming of age films," showcasing a small town (Nevada) twelve year old who gets a part time job in a local saloon. Befriended by a wise mechanic (African American wonderfully portrayed by Lumbly), and a wise cracking bartender ( a Native American); the film centers on the boy who (entering the seventh grade) is forced to grow up admidst parents who are unable to communicate and surrogate adults who are wise, tolerant, and nuturing.

Learning to drive and realize dreams is a wonderful sub plot.

Well crafted and highly recommended. A Showtime film for television.

just a deam is a really great movie. It about a film clew that go to a town to film a movie plus it changes the life of a boy and he makes lots of friends along the way

Who knew a cartoon could have such deep views and ideas about Utopias, communism, dictatorship, and governmental oppression? This is one of the best I have watched. The movie itself is wonderful and has a very deep and involving plot even though you might not expect it. The characters are well written and it doesn't fall into the typical cliches like disney movies do. As for the disc, the video quality is the BEST I've seen, no pixels were present in the video. Heck, I tried to find something wrong with the video quality and I couldn't! The 5.1 audio is excellent also and the .1 channel knows when exactly when to come in. The vibrant sounds never fight with the dialogue, and the movie has a great sense of 5.1 surround creating a real environment. The features are also where this DVD shines. The colorfull animated windows are user friendly leading you to Behind the scenes featurettes, The basics of computer animation, CG facial and character designs, commentaries, a trailor, 4 TV spots, and more. Overall, this is how all DVD's should be and will set a standard. It's a good movie for kids AND adults and I mean that, I'm a 20 year old Male and I loved it. This is definately a movie adults could enjoy.

Dreamworks explores the world of an unlikely hero in the animated adventure "Antz". A neurotic worker ant (Woody Allen) questions his place in the colony and tries to gain the attention of the rebellious princess Bala (Sharon Stone). After a series of mishaps and misadventures, the ant becomes an inspirational figure and creates an uproar within the colony. "Antz" is a smart and surprisingly superb animated tale of one person making a difference. The story is clever, funny and appeals to both kids and adults. Woody Allen is at his comic best and provides much of the film's humor. Other voices include Sylvester Stallone, Jennifer Lopez, Christopher Walken and Gene Hackman. The computer animation is quite amazing and the character designs are great.

Dreamworks manages to pull a real winner. The picture quality is sharp and crisp. The 5.1 digital sound is vibrant and quite excellent. The animated menus are splendid. Among special features, it includes an audio commentary, behind-the-scene and CGI featurettes, trailers and TV spots. Overall, the "Antz" DVD scores an "A-".

Antz has deep social issues within the movie. It follows the life of an embattled ant named Z (notice the name choice to signify the "last") and his struggle to break free from the grips of structured society. The hidden meanings are very deep and the animation and the acting are top-notch as well. This movie is not only for kids. Adults should watch it as well, and learn a thing or two about rising above the crowd. Highly recommended.

Who knew a cartoon could have such deep views and ideas about Utopias, communism, dictatorship, and governmental oppression? This is one of the best I have watched. The movie itself is wonderful and has a very deep and involving plot even though you might not expect it. The characters are well written and it doesn't fall into the typical cliches like disney movies do. As for the disc, the video quality is the BEST I've seen, no pixels were present in the video. Heck, I tried to find something wrong with the video quality and I couldn't! The 5.1 audio is excellent also and the .1 channel knows when exactly when to come in. The vibrant sounds never fight with the dialogue, and the movie has a great sense of 5.1 surround creating a real environment. The features are also where this DVD shines. The colorfull animated windows are user friendly leading you to Behind the scenes featurettes, The basics of computer animation, CG facial and character designs, commentaries, a trailor, 4 TV spots, and more. Overall, this is how all DVD's should be and will set a standard. It's a good movie for kids AND adults and I mean that, I'm a 20 year old Male and I loved it. This is definately a movie adults could enjoy.

Dreamworks explores the world of an unlikely hero in the animated adventure "Antz". A neurotic worker ant (Woody Allen) questions his place in the colony and tries to gain the attention of the rebellious princess Bala (Sharon Stone). After a series of mishaps and misadventures, the ant becomes an inspirational figure and creates an uproar within the colony. "Antz" is a smart and surprisingly superb animated tale of one person making a difference. The story is clever, funny and appeals to both kids and adults. Woody Allen is at his comic best and provides much of the film's humor. Other voices include Sylvester Stallone, Jennifer Lopez, Christopher Walken and Gene Hackman. The computer animation is quite amazing and the character designs are great.

Dreamworks manages to pull a real winner. The picture quality is sharp and crisp. The 5.1 digital sound is vibrant and quite excellent. The animated menus are splendid. Among special features, it includes an audio commentary, behind-the-scene and CGI featurettes, trailers and TV spots. Overall, the "Antz" DVD scores an "A-".

Antz has deep social issues within the movie. It follows the life of an embattled ant named Z (notice the name choice to signify the "last") and his struggle to break free from the grips of structured society. The hidden meanings are very deep and the animation and the acting are top-notch as well. This movie is not only for kids. Adults should watch it as well, and learn a thing or two about rising above the crowd. Highly recommended.

The original Predator set the standard for sci-fi action pics while having Arnold Schwarzenegger in the role of the hero. This much underrated sequel takes place in L.A. years after the original film concluded. Danny Glover stars as a burned out detective on the trail of a series of grusome murders, only to find that the Predator is back on the hunt. While Predator 2 is no where as good as the original, it is a very good film on its own, plus we get to see more of the Predator culture and some rather cool weaponry, plus more insight on their hunting rituals. A decent cast is here as well, featuring Gary Busey, and Bill Paxton. A little side note: when Glover is on board the Predator ship looking at the skulls, you'll notice the skull of an Alien from the Alien series of films on the wall.

This film has been so under-rated for too long a time. I wish to clear all the fuss up right now with this review.

When this film came out in 1990 everyone knew what the Predator was so there was no point in having him hide in the shadows. And when you can't have the Predator hide in the shadows what else can you do with him? Glorify him, exploit him and give him and awesome arsenal of weapons he can use to cut to shreds Columbian cartels, Voodoo-Mad Jamaicans and the LAPD...

The ferocious pace in this film is incredible. The speed it moves with from scene to scene without being over-edited or confusing is sublime. Stephen Hopkins' direction is top-notch and Peter Levy's cinematography is amazing...

Alan Silvestri's score is a major improvement over the original (which was still way cool) and some of the music chills to the bone. All 3 of these guys teamed up for Judgement Night and Blown Away.

I look forward to a special edition DVD and a Predator 3. If the DVD does come out I hope it shows the film in the 2.05:1 aspect ratio that my widescreen VHS tape was.

This is a good alien-invasion movie in general, and a terrific sequel in particular. Setting the story in L.A. with protagonists Glover, Paxton and Busey made for quite a tale.

However, the film raises some extremely serious questions. When the predator first attacked, and people realized what they were dealing with, why didn't any of them pause and ask, "Why does he hate us?" The people acted terrorized by the violent actions of the predator, and struck back for the purpose of killing him. Was that sort of response compassionate, diverse, tolerant or inclusive? Rather than unilaterally attacking the predator with an army headed by three cowboys, shouldn't everyone have attempted to form a coalition (perhaps involving the United Nations) and worked to appease the predator? Shouldn't they have settled for passing some resolutions against the predator, then employing inspectors to verify his compliance? The people gave no thought whatever to the predator's cultural or religious background -- they just tried to kill him as soon as possible, apparently thinking that was the only way to protect themselves from a totally irrational being. Can you imagine how things would be in real life, if the good guys merely killed terrorists as quickly as possible, as was done in this movie? Obviously if you kill them, they can't harm anyone any more -- but is that a compassionate, inclusive, tolerant and diverse manner in which to react to a murderous terrorist?

This is a good alien-invasion movie in general, and a terrific sequel in particular. Setting the story in L.A. with protagonists Glover, Paxton and Busey made for quite a tale.

However, the film raises some extremely serious questions. When the predator first attacked, and people realized what they were dealing with, why didn't any of them pause and ask, "Why does he hate us?" The people acted terrorized by the violent actions of the predator, and struck back for the purpose of killing him. Was that sort of response compassionate, diverse, tolerant or inclusive? Rather than unilaterally attacking the predator with an army headed by three cowboys, shouldn't everyone have attempted to form a coalition (perhaps involving the United Nations) and worked to appease the predator? Shouldn't they have settled for passing some resolutions against the predator, then employing inspectors to verify his compliance? The people gave no thought whatever to the predator's cultural or religious background -- they just tried to kill him as soon as possible, apparently thinking that was the only way to protect themselves from a totally irrational being. Can you imagine how things would be in real life, if the good guys merely killed terrorists as quickly as possible, as was done in this movie? Obviously if you kill them, they can't harm anyone any more -- but is that a compassionate, inclusive, tolerant and diverse manner in which to react to a murderous terrorist?

I did enjoy this movie. Danny Glover did a great job in this movie. He also had a great supporting cast. It's very rare the sequel is as good as the first movie, this one is.

This is one of those strange cases in which the sequel is actually better than the original. The plot involving the city hunts makes the character more menacing in this one, as he kills a lot more people than in the first film. Danny Glover is great as Mike Harrigan, and there is even a brief reference to what happened at the end of "Predator". All the cast shines, and so does the special effects. I strongly recommend that you see it.

When i saw this in the theater it was about more then half full. by the time the movie was an hour into it about more then 3/4 of the audience had left. i thought it would get better but it just got more confusing. like other reviewers said i guess i should have read the book before seeing the movie. kimberly elise did a great job though. by the time the movie was over there were about 5 of us left in the theater and we looked at each other when we were leaving like what the heck did we just watch? maybe i should watch this again to better understand it. or read the book.

This movie is beautiful and painful to watch. It tries hard to live up to Toni Morrison's novel and succeeds in capturing many of the book's powerful images. The story's central characters are Sethe and Paul D., two ex-slaves from the "Sweet Home" plantation. Denver is Sethe's teenage daughter, the only of three (living) children who has not been driven away by the baby ghost in Sethe's house. Beloved is a strange young woman who comes to stay with the other three characters, stirring up memories of Sethe's horrible past. Acting awards go to Kimbery Elise as Denver and Thandie Newton as Beloved, who carry the movie with grace and strength. Denver is the movie's heart, and dares you not to look at her each time she crosses in front of the camera. Oprah Winfrey and Lisa Gay Hamilton do very well with the character of Sethe, portrayed at two different ages. Danny Glover is neither special nor offensive as Paul D. The story is easier to follow if you have already read the book, and might even then take more than one viewing to sufficiently grasp. The camera work is skillful, and the sets and costumes add very much to the film. Because of its style and three hour length, seeing this movie feels like watching a really good miniseries. It's an inspiring and artfully made film.

Beloved is one of the best films I have ever seen dealing with the controversial and often ignored issue of slavery. It is ignored because, as many critics have pointed out it is something both white and black people in the United States try very hard to forget. This probably explains why this film did not do that well on its theatrical release. In following Toni Morrison's novel very closely the film thoroughly succeeds as a literary adaptaion. The film has been criticised for being disjointed and incomprehensible however one cannot begin to imagine the suffering of slaves, and the total incomprehensibility of why this horrifying violence and abuse had to be carried on their shoulders. Slavery at the very least left slaves, even freed ones, psychologically scarred, bewildered, confused and lost from their culture and their families. One can hardly expect a film attempting to deal with these issues then to be straight forward. The perfromances are all excellent particularly from Winfrey and Glover but also from Elise and Newton. Newton in particular is superb at portraying a tormented incarnation of a baby ghost locked inside the body of an eighteen year old, trying to discover, who she is, how she can characterise herself without having known her mother, her family or why she was left behind. Her struggle is symbolic of all slaves, trying to find their identity as African-Americans in a country which, at that time did not even recognise them as people but as, one of the characters describes Sethe, animals. My only negative comment about the film is that it wasn't long enough to deal with the issues thoroughly but then no film ever has or can in regards to slavery. That is a minor complaint. See it and judge for yourself.