Holland-Taylor Movie Reviews
chilling comedy/thriller
WOW!
A black comedy that shines like its star...The supporting cast is excellent - every single actor brings something fresh and witty to the screen, making the story that much more enjoyable.
Buy it. I can't sit here and say anymore than that.
chilling comedy/thrillerSuzanne Stone (Nicole Kidman) is a small-town girl with a big-city dream, to become a famous television personality. Her dream seems remote when she marries a mild-mannered Italian (Matt Dillon), and then tries to make her dream a reality.
Securing a job at a local television station, Suzanne decides to produce a documentary about teenagers, and begins a torrid, illicit affair with James (Joaquin Phoenix). She begs him to kill her husband....
A lethal concoction of humour, sexuality, lust and unbridled ambition, TO DIE FOR is a fantastic, hypnotic film that is an exellent study in human obsession.
WOW!
A black comedy that shines like its star...The supporting cast is excellent - every single actor brings something fresh and witty to the screen, making the story that much more enjoyable.
Buy it. I can't sit here and say anymore than that.
Ignorance
Great love story.
A funny, perky comedy
a treasure!
A truly under-rated movie!
Genuinely sweet, genuinely funny, and urbane cowpokes too
Interesting, in a bizarre sort of way
Mariel what would Grandpa say?After seeing this movie, let me say I would like to see the unrated version -- if it exists. Great couples viewing. Don't miss it.
There could be NO other movie to clue men in with!!
Interesting, in a bizarre sort of way
Mariel what would Grandpa say?After seeing this movie, let me say I would like to see the unrated version -- if it exists. Great couples viewing. Don't miss it.
There could be NO other movie to clue men in with!!
What a RideI was again impressed with the great story, sets, and special effects. As far as I'm concerned if you have a good cast and they are having fun making a movie it has a decent chance of being entertaining. I think the adults had as much fun as the kids making this one. The movie never takes itself to seriously and that is definitely a good thing.
Initially I was watching the movie by myself but after my wife heard me laughing out loud a few times she started watching. She was impressed as well on the movies merits. All I can say is if you want a movie the whole family can enjoy you should seriously consider this one.
A Fun & Exciting FilmThe director Robert Rodriguez has shown one more time his creativity and good humor.
Antonio Banderas has proved that he really is a good actor in kind of movie roles. Also Carla Gugino is fantastic in her role as a good mom who always takes good care of her family.
Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara have grow up since their last movie. They have not, however, lost there inocence and are still cute.
As the mother of two kids (from Los angeles), I would encourege you to add this movie to your colection.
terrible
Not bad at allThere are more spy gadgets, and more children are now Spies as well as Juni and his big sister.
Add Ricardo Montalban("I am Mr. Rourke, and welcome to Fantasy Island!") and Holland Taylor, a familiar face from t.v. shows such as "Bosom Buddies" and a funny actress. They play the grandparents.
Add Steve Buscemi, who I had no idea was in this until he graced the big screen. He plays a scientist type whose experiments with miniature animals goes awry, and turns them all into giant creatures than take over the island he lives on, which is near the bad guys central location.
This is a fun, family movie that will keep you interesting as well as your children. It may be a little scary for younger children because of the animals.
Keep your eyes peeled for Taylor Momsen, she was "Cindy lu Who" in "The Grinch". Throught the entire movie, I couldn't figure out who she was, then saw her name...She played the President's little misbehaved daughter.
Recommended for family's night out with their children between 8 and 12.
We¿ve Got A Franchise!!THE STORY:
Carmen and Juni Cortez (Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara) are back in a bigger and wilder adventure than before. This time the Cortez siblings are locked in a dead heat to get to the bottom of a mystery concealed by a remote and mysterious island before a rival team of Spy Kids beat them to the punch.
THE COOL THINGS:
The "Island of Lost Dreams" expands upon the Spy Kids world tenfold as we are introduced to the entire Spy Kids organization including its hierarchies and ultra-cool weapons. The "monsters" in this installment are also more formidable looking (mutated/spliced animals) as compared to the comical mutated humans from the first movie. We also get introduced to the extended Cortez family tree as Ingrid's parents gain a supporting role. In all, seeing the competing Spy Kids and the newer and cooler weapons made this movie more enjoyable.
BEST SCENES:
1.The Monster Duel
2.Popstars Carmen and Juni!!! (HILARIOUS!!!)
3.Battle at OSS
THE VERDICT:
Spy Kids was generally regarded as a good, solid movie not only for kids and families, but anyone in general. It was fun, entertaining and all around enjoyable. Summed in a nutshell, Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams is even better!!!
Highly Recommended
terrible
Not bad at allThere are more spy gadgets, and more children are now Spies as well as Juni and his big sister.
Add Ricardo Montalban("I am Mr. Rourke, and welcome to Fantasy Island!") and Holland Taylor, a familiar face from t.v. shows such as "Bosom Buddies" and a funny actress. They play the grandparents.
Add Steve Buscemi, who I had no idea was in this until he graced the big screen. He plays a scientist type whose experiments with miniature animals goes awry, and turns them all into giant creatures than take over the island he lives on, which is near the bad guys central location.
This is a fun, family movie that will keep you interesting as well as your children. It may be a little scary for younger children because of the animals.
Keep your eyes peeled for Taylor Momsen, she was "Cindy lu Who" in "The Grinch". Throught the entire movie, I couldn't figure out who she was, then saw her name...She played the President's little misbehaved daughter.
Recommended for family's night out with their children between 8 and 12.
We¿ve Got A Franchise!!THE STORY:
Carmen and Juni Cortez (Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara) are back in a bigger and wilder adventure than before. This time the Cortez siblings are locked in a dead heat to get to the bottom of a mystery concealed by a remote and mysterious island before a rival team of Spy Kids beat them to the punch.
THE COOL THINGS:
The "Island of Lost Dreams" expands upon the Spy Kids world tenfold as we are introduced to the entire Spy Kids organization including its hierarchies and ultra-cool weapons. The "monsters" in this installment are also more formidable looking (mutated/spliced animals) as compared to the comical mutated humans from the first movie. We also get introduced to the extended Cortez family tree as Ingrid's parents gain a supporting role. In all, seeing the competing Spy Kids and the newer and cooler weapons made this movie more enjoyable.
BEST SCENES:
1.The Monster Duel
2.Popstars Carmen and Juni!!! (HILARIOUS!!!)
3.Battle at OSS
THE VERDICT:
Spy Kids was generally regarded as a good, solid movie not only for kids and families, but anyone in general. It was fun, entertaining and all around enjoyable. Summed in a nutshell, Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams is even better!!!
Highly Recommended
terrible
Poor content and misrepresentation of the players
A superb but wildly inaccurate motion pictureIt is important for viewers to know that this film deviates wildly from the truth in many important respects. Secretary of State Alexander Haig (played brilliantly by Richard Dreyfuss) is demonized most unfairly, the state of chaos existing that day is exaggerated, the potential of nuclear was against the Soviets during the crisis is far-fetched indeed, and the members of the President's Cabinet and senior level staff are oftentimes wrongly portrayed as buffoons. Not only is Haig presented as a man making a selfish power play, his actions are even referred to more than once as a coup d'etat. Oliver Stone's Haig stomps around barking commands, arguing and insulting his fellow Cabinet members to a ridiculous degree, actually slapping one of his most trusted aides, and usurping power in the midst of a government in crisis. Although his character is redeemed to a small degree later on in the film, Stone unloads all of his guns on Haig's character. It is true that a certain degree of chaos did exist in the wake of the attempt on Reagan's life, and we all know that Haig addressed the public and mistakenly listed secretary of state as next in line for the Presidency after the Vice President (who was in flight over Texas when the assassination attempt occurred). If you look at the history yourself, however (and we now have tapes of the discussions in the crisis center that day), you will find an imperfect yet noble Alexander Haig who took necessary action for the good of the country. When deputy press secretary Larry Speakes went on television and refused to answer a question as to who was currently running the government, Haig stepped in to quell public fears and reassure allies and Cold War enemies that there were indeed capable hands on the wheels of the American government. Besides his inaccurate interpretation of the 25th amendment, Haig has also been criticized for claiming that military alert status had not been raised at the time. In reality, he only learned that Defense Secretary Weinberger had indeed raised that status after he returned to the situation room following his statement to the press. In this movie, he gets that information beforehand and is thus portrayed as lying to the country and the world. This is just one of many facts that Oliver Stone gets wrong.
Oliver Stone makes a mockery of the President's advisors and Cabinet, characterizing them as squabbling children in the aftermath of the shooting. Certainly there was tension and frayed nerves in the crisis center, but Stone goes far beyond the pale in this movie. CIA Director William Casey is particularly targeted for ridicule as a deaf, unintelligible old man. What surprised me more than anything, though, was the inaccuracy of the actual assassination attempt scene. As soon as President Reagan exits the hotel, Hinckley is firing at him; there's no "Mr. President" call just before he steps into the limo, and the brave actions of Jerry Parr (who pushed the President into the limo) and Tim McCarthy (who jumped between the gunman and his target in truly heroic fashion, taking a bullet in his chest for the President) are not given the attention they deserve.
Thus, The Day Reagan Was Shot is poor, politically slanted history. As a motion picture, though, it works wonderfully. The scenes in the hospital are riveting and sometimes graphic, all of the actors and actresses give wonderful performances, and Richard Dreyfuss turns in a truly impressive performance. Thus, I have to balance both sides of the coin in terms of rating this film. It's a five-star movie, but its subversion of the facts and misrepresentation of history cry out for one star only. Thus, I am splitting the difference and giving it three stars. It's a great film, but please don't take Oliver Stone's version of history as the truth.
A very good movieRichard Dreyfuss gives an excellent portrayal of Alexander Haig. This film is great because it has a good structure, is exciting and there are quite a few funny scenes.
Suzanne Stone (Nicole Kidman) is a small-town girl with a big-city dream, to become a famous television personality. Her dream seems remote when she marries a mild-mannered Italian (Matt Dillon), and then tries to make her dream a reality.
Securing a job at a local television station, Suzanne decides to produce a documentary about teenagers, and begins a torrid, illicit affair with James (Joaquin Phoenix). She begs him to kill her husband....
A lethal concoction of humour, sexuality, lust and unbridled ambition, TO DIE FOR is a fantastic, hypnotic film that is an exellent study in human obsession.