Miguel-Ferrer Movie Reviews

When a Dangerous Hitman (Miguel Ferrer) has been sign to kill a Woman (Cathy Moriarty) is a murder witness to the mob. Then she escapes from the Hitman. Two inept Seattle Cops (Oscar-Winner:Richard Dreyfuss & Emilio Estevez) has been sign to look for the woman from her best friends (Dennis Farina & Marcia Strassman) at outside thier place but they are not alone, when they are teamed with assistant district attorney (Played with Penache by Rosie O` Donnell).

Directed by John Badham (Stakeout, Saturday Night Live, Short Circuit) made This film. Which is a fine Sequel, it wasn`t a hit like the first film. Still, Dreyfuss and Estevez are in this one, like the Original. This Sequel has funnier situation than the Original. Great fun. Panavision. Grade:A-.

This film is almost a carbon copy of the first Stakeout, with Dreyfus and Estevez excelling both in their comedy and dramatic playing. Madelaine Stowe (Dreyfus's eventual girlfriend from Stakeout)is missing here except for a small cameo, but Rosie O'Donnell more than makes up for it as District Attorney Gina who is thrown in at the deep end with these two crazy guys. Initially this disrupts the smooth working of their partnership, but eventually she is accepted and becomes one of the team.

The quality control is high as director John Badham and writer Jim Kouf from the original movie return to the fray with their original stars.

This movie has a simple plot, but the charming characters, witty script, and well-directed action sequences make it an enjoyable way to spend one and three-quarter hours.

O'Donnell, Dreyfuss and Estevez make a great team in this movie. It is an all around humorous flick. I think everyone will get a kick out of it.

Dreyfuss and Estevez's characters team up with O'Donnell to stakeout a place in Washington State, after a witness for a murder came out of an explosion alive (while she was under protection with the police to testify in that trial for the murder). Now that she's missing and presumed alive, they've narrowed down to stakeout this couple in Washington-whom they think would be a place that the witness would run to hide from the murderer and/or police.

A Mobster (Miguel Ferrer), Who Escapes from Prison to Pick Up the Money, he has Stolen. A 11 Year Old Boy (Brian Bonsall), who gets a Blank Check from his Grand-Mother from his Birthday. When the Boy decide to Write a Million Dollars from the Check and Surprisngly he gets the Million Bucks but that Money was from the Mobster and he will do anything to get it back with the help of his Two Thieves (Tonc Luc & Micheal Lerner).

Directed by Rupert Wainwright (Stigmata) brings a clever Disney Comedy, which it will be Apperciate by Kids and Adults, will be also enjoy by Disney's Fans. This Movie is also about the Value that Money can't buy Happiness. This was a Box Office Hit in the Winter of 1994. This Flick is Good Family Fun. Grade:B+.

I really enjoyed watching Blank Check it gets bashed especially by adults because it's not realistic but it was such a fun movie to watch that I don't care that it was unrealistic. I think it's now available on DVD but I don't know if it's available inwidescreen or just full frame. I hope it's in widescreen!

So the movie is not realistic, that is no big deal as far as I'm concerned, it's very entertaining and after all it's just movie make believe so it doesn't really have to be realistic, it's pure entertainment and a perfect family movie!

surprise ending suspenseful and enjoyable will watch it again several times

In this movie two Border Patrol officers (Treat Williams and Kris Kristofferson) find a jeep buried under sand.This jeep has
a high porered rifle and $800,000 in cash in it.When the government finds out about their find a massive drive is conducted to discard the evidence. The two Border Patrol agents
are forced to run for their lives. The agent played by Kristofferson is told the real story about the jeep.the rifle and the money.The truth is stunning. This is a very good movie
that is well worth watching.It will leave you wondering.

"Flashpoint" is a unique amalgam of suspense, conspiracy thriller and action. A picturesque movie that has the south Texas desert as much a part of the film as the actors. The movie's plot swirls around the discovery of a skeleton, a rifle, and over 800,000 dollars in cash in an almost-buried jeep on the border. Viewers will enjoy the allure of secrecy and cover-up, with protagonists determined to solve the answer why a man would be driving at night through the desert in a rainstorm with a rifle and almost a million dollars in cash. The characters played by Kris Kristofferson and Treat Williams, are similar to Elliot Gould in "Capricorn One" and Warren Beatty in "The Parallax View"(If you enjoyed these movies, you'll definitely like "Flashpoint"). Lastly, the film allows you to figure out the mystery on your own, and gives enough clues along the way to an unpredictable conclusion. P.S. I disagree with Leonard Maltin, I thought the title track at the end credits was a good, true-blue 80's tune( "I'm caught in a flashpoint...!")

Aside from the witty screenplay, believable psuedo-camera work (you need to see the film to understand this), and neo-realist feel of the film, Miguel Ferrer's acting alone makes this film worthwhile to watch. But Miguel has stepped into a film that is not only a wonderful acting vehicle for him to play with, it is also a funny and refreshing noir drama that is part Richard Linklater (Slacker), part Dashiell Hammet (Maltese Falcon), and part De Sica (Bicycle Thief).

The film reeks of independant film making, and comes away smelling like roses. It's a shame Hollywood did not take more interest in this film, but then perhaps that is what makes Where's Marlowe all the more unique in an era of cinematic cliche and redundancy (How many Lethal Weapons are we up to now?). For all of you John Huston-Raymond Chandler-Double Indemnity fans, this film is a must see. And if you're a little tired of the Hollywood machine that's been churning out the same mindless tripe and sequels nearing the double digits, give Where's Marlowe an opportunity to expand your movie credentials.

A marvelously quirky comedy the likes of which Hollywood should turn out more consistantly! Cult fave Miguel Ferrer (currently starring in NBC's 'Crossing Jordan') turns in an exceptional performance as Boone, an L.A. private detective followed around by two film students in this hilarious mockumentary. When Boone's partner suddenly turns up involved in one of the cases, the private eye reluctantly accepts assistance from the two students ... trying to solve a crime and shoot their documentary simultaneously! Great quick laughs for the serious film buff.

What a fun movie! This film takes the private eye genre to an inventively funny new place, where the camera becomes one of the characters and the invisible wall between filmed and film-maker seems to crumble in hilariously surprising ways. With mockumentary seriousness, the film begins with New York water and ends up in LA, where the real star of the movie, Miguel Ferrer, playing the hapless but intrepid private dick "Joe Boone," imagines himself a Phil Marlowe or Sam Spade P.I. knight errant in a world of sleaze, corruption, glitz, glamour, murder, and of course, incompetent independent filmmakers. It's a delightful film, and just a shame that more people haven't even heard of it, much less seen it. Well worth your time to see it!

One of Miguel Ferrer's best roles, the movie is stunted only by the lack of supporting cast. The basic storyline is based upon an urban myth regarding the theft of body organs. Miguel is snared by a siren who in real life shares his last name (was this his wife in real life?), who is so appealing it is worth the price of the movie just to watch her. The escape scene near the end in the Volkswagon merits replay. The movie lacks a secondary plot, as Ferrer's torment as a failing playright suffers some tedium, but is redeemed in the credits. The Hitchcock influences are strong, with many single camera scenes, and tempo is well paced. One more strong character and this would have been a hit.

leilani sarellle is great in this film. too bad she has retired from the screen. does anyone know what shes doing or will she return to movies?

twists and turn abound in this mystery, I found the acting, the scenery, and the plot very fascinating, Miguel Ferrer has a big screen prescence that should be used more in movies and less on tv. i recommend highly

As Stephen King himself has said, The Stand is taken straight out of the Book of Revelations in the Bible, and this, in my opinion, makes the miniseries a classic tale of good versus evil. With nearly all the world's population dead due to a genetically engineered virus, the survivors begin to coalesce into two groups--one led by the benevolent Mother Abagail, and the other by the demonic Randall Flagg. It might seem through the first 3 parts of the miniseries that Flagg's group are in the ascendancy, but Mother Abagail & Co. have quite a few tricks up their sleeves.

The crop of actors in Stephen King's The Stand were a great bunch as well. Gary Sinise was perfect for the part of Stu Redman, the country boy from small-town Texas, and Molly Ringwald as Fran Goldsmith was very good. Adam Storke made a very believable Larry Underwood, and the casting of Coach's Bill Fagerbakke as Tom Cullen was an inspired choice. I especially loved the late Ray Walston as Glen Bateman, Jamey Sheridan as Flagg, Ruby Dee and her husband Ossie Davis in their respective parts of Mother Abagail and Judge Farris, Rob Lowe as Nick Andros, Just Shoot Me's Laura San Giacomo as Nadine Cross, the late Rosemary Clooney's son Miguel Ferrer as Lloyd Henreid, and Max Headroom's Matt Frewer as Trashcan Man. I had no complaints about Stargate SG-1's Corin (Corky) Nemec as Harold Lauder except for the fact that they could have plumped him out a bit for the part and had him lose weight so he'd be slender once he got to Boulder. Other than that, his acting was excellent.

I'd also like to give a nod to two very wonderful actors whose parts were uncredited, but who nevertheless made a valuable contribution to the story: Apollo 13's Ed Harris as General Starkey, the commander of Blue Base (where the virus is made) and Misery's Kathy Bates as talk-radio host Rae Flowers, whose refusal to withhold the truth from the American people earns her a bullet in the head. Although you only see them in Part 1 of the miniseries, their roles were brilliantly acted and necessary to the story.

The Making of Stephen King's The Stand documentary, included on both DVD and VHS, gave some good insights into the filming of this wonderfully scary miniseries. When I found out how much work had gone into making it, I was astonished, and when I discovered that hundreds of King fans had flocked to Vegas for some of the crowd scenes there, I found myself turning green with envy. I wish I had been there... The DVD also includes commentary by the principal actors and crew as well as Stephen King himself, along with a Make-Up Effects gallery, which includes Randall Flagg's transformations and the old-age makeup used on Ruby Dee as Mother Abagail.

All in all, Stephen King's The Stand is a keeper. It'll scare the living daylights out of you, but you'll want to watch it over and over.

I read the full length (1135 pages) book for the first time, and the day I finished the last page, I immediately rented the movie, assuming I'd hate it. The cast looked almost exactly like I'd imagined them- especially Mother Abigail and Stu Redman (Gary Sinese is excellent!). Jamey Sheridan as Randall Flagg- great choice! However, I never knew Satan would have a mullet! :) The man who played Tom Cullen was superb. The only casting disappointment was Corin Nemic as Harold Lauder. Harold is supposed to be fat and pimply! Corin Nemic is skinny and had three fake looking pimples for about two scenes. I don't think the movie accurately portrayed how Harold and Nadine wavered back and forth between choosing "good" and "evil", but I realize 1100 pages might be difficult to condense into a mini series.

My only other complaints were minor. The Judge, who is sent off to spy on Las Vegas in an SUV, arrives long after two other spies who left after him- one of whom was a retarded man riding a bike!!! Also, Rob Lowe, playing Nick Andros, a deaf mute, occasionally seems to forget he's supposed to be deaf mute. He jumps at a noise once and looks away from Mother Abigail's long speech (he's reading her lips) yet still seems to know what she has said.

The movie overall was excellent. They mostly kept very true to the book, although deleting a few minor characters and making some minor changes as to who is traveling with whom. Also, Frannie's baby in the book is a boy named Peter- in the movie it is a girl named "Abagail" (not sure why it was misspelled- It's supposed to be Abigail). I was pleased with the movie- and I am very tough to please when it comes to making a movie out of a book I love. I highly reccomend it!

Now i LOVE the stand ( the novel) and after several dissapointing movie remakes of Incredible novels i was more then a little hessatint to buying this but i was wrong if you have read "the stand" and loved it i'm pretty sure you will love this movie the acting superb this book is sad,humerous(at times) and horror all mixed together and they were able to keep all of those things that made the book great and put it on the big screen. All the key moments that made this an amazing piece of literature is on the screen also. I feel the actors who played there characters felt them and could relate to them. i can't say enough good things about this if you are reading this thining over the pros anf cons of buying this amazing title think no longer and buy this. Now lets not get carried away this is only an opinion but i think this is one of the few S.K. movie adaptions to be proud of.

Remember Laura Palmer? She's the one who was into sex, drugs and..., ended up killed by..., wrapped in plastic, and then it all began. Well here is the oft-times lurid, unsettling and sometimes plain scary film about Laura. This is not the eccentric drama/comedy we know as "Twin Peaks:TV series, and it's not for the fair weather Peaks fans. David Lynch lets us know that this is the flip side right at the opening credits when the violent destruction of a television is followed by a bloodcurdling scream. No wonder they hated it! I love it, and thanks to NewLine who in conjunction with none other than the maestro himself have produced a gorgeous digital transfer of this essential work. Forget the deleted scenes fiasco..with this quality sound and picture, and a good price, this is a no brainer for true Twin Peaks fans. I docked a star because the only substantial extra, the "documentary" is quite a disappointment. If you have absorbed the series and permit the Lynchian universe to enfold you, "Fire Walk with Me" will reveal itself as a coherent,disturbing and beautiful adventure. Great performances by Sheryl Lee and Ray Wise, but the real star is the director who gave us something that we never expected, and it gets better at each viewing.Wow Bob Wow!!

...Anyone who has done the least bit of research will know that David Lynch has final cut of everything he does. He chose to cut the movie down from its original inception. Please know that this is a fantastic movie, and the DVD IS Lynch-approved. As for the commentary and deleted scenes, Lynch has stated many times that he will NEVER do commentary, and does not agree whole-heartedly with including deleted scenes. He also refuses to use chapter stops (this is good). If you need someone to hold your hand while you watch this movie, and explain how to think for yourself, then I propose you find a different film to watch.

I saw this film the night it premiered with a couple of die-hard "Twin Peaks" fans. Judging from the conversations taking place in the theater before and after the showing, we weren't the only ones obsessed with Lynch's classic television show. The critics were harsh, as were most fans, and the film quickly faded from theaters. Now it seems that only the aforementioned die-hards recall this film fondly. Well, with the release of "Mulholland Drive," and the subsequent critical praise (quite a shock, actually; hell, even Ebert gives it four stars, and that guy has never been a Lynch proponent), I believe that everyone who adores Lynch's latest should seek out "Fire Walk With Me" and view it with fresh eyes. I won't delve too deeply into the plot; suffice it to say that those who claim this movie does not resolve the loose ends of the series are not correct (Cooper meets Cooper in the red room. Enough said.). Of all the Lynch films, this one has the best Badalamenti soundtrack and the most gorgeous, satisfying ending. Like all of his films, its themes explore love, mortality, depravity, and the long, dark passageways of the soul. It does lack most of the quirkiness and humor of the series. It does lack many of the characters (although Leo and The Log Lady show up in very amusing cameo). It does make the mistake of not showcasing more of Agent Cooper. It contains many, many disturbing scenes that someone not familiar with Lynch might be tempted to label misogynist. But it is ultimately Lynch's most passionate film, as the patient viewer is rewarded with a vision of redemption so powerful it lingers long after the credits have rolled.

John Sayles, who wrote, directed, and edited Sunshine State, is one of the finest directors working today. He is able to take seemingly unrelated stories and create a wonderful film. His work, including Limbo, Eight Men Out, Lone Star, and Matewan are all movies that make you think. I would have liked more extras on this DVD, but Sayles commentary is interesting and does provide some insight into the movie making process. The movie, about developers moving into a little town in Florida and the effect on the town, looks at class and race differences and provides a different look at Florida, much like Limbo did for Alaska. The cast is really good, led by Edie Falco, who provides a Oscar worthy performance as a "motelier" who wants more out of life but doesn't seem to want it enough to leave, and by Angela Bassett, who did leave and maybe is wondering what she got of life by leaving. Bill Cobbs and TYimothy Hutton also provide solid performances in this movie. As I indictaed, the lack of extras is disappointing, but the movie itself is a gem. John Sayles, whose body of work stands with any director working today, has produced another film that will leave you thinking about it long after you view it.

Land developers preying on naive and worldly-wise landowners in Florida isn't the most original idea, indeed it sounds dated, but this ensemble comedy-drama from Writer-Director John Sayles is as engaging as a warm ocean breeze on your favorite Floridian beach. All the interlocking stories of the potentially wealthy residents are entertaining and amusing but the film really belongs to Angela Bassett and James McDaniel as a woman returning to her home town with her husband, half-heartedly willing to confront unresolved family affairs and relationships. They provide a strong backbone to this gentle and funny film.

Author/screenwriter/director/editor--John Sayles is unique in the film industry. After a slew of odd jobs, he became a novelist, then a screenwriter and, ultimately, the winner of a MacArthur "genius" grant to finance his own films. His Return of the Secaucus Seven was the beginning of a series of highly individual films that include Brother From Another Planet, the wonderful Eight Men Out, Lone Star and now this bittersweet film about Florida. The cast--particularly Edie Falco and Angela Bassett, who both give shining performances--is wonderful, with a winning turn by Ralph Waite (remember The Waltons?) as Falco's blind father.

This is a film about history, about pride, about mother-daughter turmoil, about land development (and greedy, conniving developers) about the human condition. It is funny and touching, irreverent and fundamentally true; it is also well-conceived and sometimes hilarious. Mary Steenburgen (with one of those amazing facelifts that leaves her expressionless) nevertheless is great as what amounts to a middle-aged cheerleader, trying to pump civic pride into a place that has precious little of it. There are a number of small, golden moments: a scene between Waite and young Alex Lewis as Terrell is understated and lovely.

A fine, fine film with a splendid cast, and some messages that are delivered without a single heavy-handed moment.

Don't miss this one!

Revenge is exactly what it's title implies, and like the act the film is named after, it certainly isn't pretty. Kevin Costner plays a US Navy pilot who is the friend of an extremely wealthy Mexican millionaire (Anthony Quinn). While staying at Quinn's, Costner ends up having an affair with Quinn's wife (Madeline Stowe) and soon (naturally) Quinn finds out and seeks retribution by having Costner beaten and left for dead, and Stowe tortured and made into a junkie prostitute. Sounds like a movie for the whole family eh? Director Tony Scott (The Hunger, Top Gun) shows us all the gritty detail that he is known for, and like I said earlier, Revenge is not a pretty film. It is very violent (almost over the top like Scott's next film True Romance) and sometimes hard to watch, but besides all that Revenge is a fairly solid action film with a standout performance from the late Anthony Quinn. All in all, action fans or fans of Kevin Costner (hello? anybody?) should give this a look.

Ok, the first time I saw this film was in the 93 or something like that and I thought it was an ok movie but nothing else... then in the 2000 I was in my home and remembered of that movie I saw one day, so I started to look into the tapes collection in my home 'til I found it, played it and actually saw the film carefully. All I can say is that Anthony Quinn played on of the most emotional roles of his career on this one; al the same time, Mrs. Stowe and Kevin Costner gives us on this movie two excellents pieces of acting, 'cause the deep and the honestly on the characters it's the best, it seems like they were actually in love and tryind desperately to find each other.
The only bad thing it's that some scenes are too much slow, it's like the movie begin actually when Tibey (Quinn's character) do his revenge against Costner and Stowe. But, the bottom line is that this movie it's really worth seeing, and don't deserves all the BS that critics told about it.
Give the movie a chance, you'll find satisfied with it at the end.

I truly cannot believe how people can think this movie is not good. It is the best Costner movie I've seen to date. The story is classical in tone and nature. It's instinctive and beautifully filmed by Tony Scott. It hits several emotional chords. Friendship, love, honor, duty, and last but not least, revenge. I would say that the movie should not have been titled, "Revenge", as it suggests that's what the movie is all about. The movie is about a divorced Vietnam vet who decides to 'get out' and take it one day at a time. He is trying to collect himself and understand his life when he falls for a very beautiful woman (entirely plausable). The scene where they make love in the coat room is the steamiest scene on film. It's beautiful. The whole movie is beautifully filmed. Costner's depth of character is immense. His acting range is diverse. The only bad thing I can say about the movie is that it is not LONG enough. Sometimes the scenes jump around a bit without explanation. That is the only weakness in the film. It's a Great Tragic Love Story in every sense of the word.

Revenge is exactly what it's title implies, and like the act the film is named after, it certainly isn't pretty. Kevin Costner plays a US Navy pilot who is the friend of an extremely wealthy Mexican millionaire (Anthony Quinn). While staying at Quinn's, Costner ends up having an affair with Quinn's wife (Madeline Stowe) and soon (naturally) Quinn finds out and seeks retribution by having Costner beaten and left for dead, and Stowe tortured and made into a junkie prostitute. Sounds like a movie for the whole family eh? Director Tony Scott (The Hunger, Top Gun) shows us all the gritty detail that he is known for, and like I said earlier, Revenge is not a pretty film. It is very violent (almost over the top like Scott's next film True Romance) and sometimes hard to watch, but besides all that Revenge is a fairly solid action film with a standout performance from the late Anthony Quinn. All in all, action fans or fans of Kevin Costner (hello? anybody?) should give this a look.

Ok, the first time I saw this film was in the 93 or something like that and I thought it was an ok movie but nothing else... then in the 2000 I was in my home and remembered of that movie I saw one day, so I started to look into the tapes collection in my home 'til I found it, played it and actually saw the film carefully. All I can say is that Anthony Quinn played on of the most emotional roles of his career on this one; al the same time, Mrs. Stowe and Kevin Costner gives us on this movie two excellents pieces of acting, 'cause the deep and the honestly on the characters it's the best, it seems like they were actually in love and tryind desperately to find each other.
The only bad thing it's that some scenes are too much slow, it's like the movie begin actually when Tibey (Quinn's character) do his revenge against Costner and Stowe. But, the bottom line is that this movie it's really worth seeing, and don't deserves all the BS that critics told about it.
Give the movie a chance, you'll find satisfied with it at the end.

I truly cannot believe how people can think this movie is not good. It is the best Costner movie I've seen to date. The story is classical in tone and nature. It's instinctive and beautifully filmed by Tony Scott. It hits several emotional chords. Friendship, love, honor, duty, and last but not least, revenge. I would say that the movie should not have been titled, "Revenge", as it suggests that's what the movie is all about. The movie is about a divorced Vietnam vet who decides to 'get out' and take it one day at a time. He is trying to collect himself and understand his life when he falls for a very beautiful woman (entirely plausable). The scene where they make love in the coat room is the steamiest scene on film. It's beautiful. The whole movie is beautifully filmed. Costner's depth of character is immense. His acting range is diverse. The only bad thing I can say about the movie is that it is not LONG enough. Sometimes the scenes jump around a bit without explanation. That is the only weakness in the film. It's a Great Tragic Love Story in every sense of the word.