Mini-Review: Michael Rennie provides a dead-on performance as Klaatu, an alien from outer space that visits Earth to deliver a message. Based on the little known story "Farewell to the Master" by Harry Bates, this wonderful period piece still shines today.
Mini-Review: If I was, as the saying goes, "trapped on a deserted island" and only had one movie to watch, this would be it. Stellar performances even by the secondary cast, and a good story based off of the popular children's book, fine music, and visuals that still look good today. WHat else could you want?
Mini-Review: It's Hilarious when South Park meets the movies. The slow, steady pace at which the decision is made to "Blame Canada" for all US woes is classic South Park. And it's the kids that save the day, naturally.
Mini-Review: Although it lacked a bit of the originality of the first mvie, Pixar again proves they know what they're doing with this rare sequel where Woody finds out he's part of a huge family of other Woody themed toys, but eventually discovers that he's part of Andy's family.
Mini-Review: OK Disney flick, but tries too hard to please the male teen audience. Good action and adventure, mediocre story, good characters, but not as good as other Disney films.
Mini-Review: The first is the best. Funny as all get out, both for the kids, who will love the story, and the adults, who will love the 'in' jokes peppered throughout this film. Even has a good soundtrack.
Mini-Review: Everyone else this this is a camp riot, and so do I. With a musical score by the band "Queen" as the background, this modernized version of one of the old serials is fairly enjoyable viewing. They even tried to leave it open for a sequel.
Mini-Review: The first is the best again. Pat Morita shines as the instructor, who must take a gangly kid thru his 'rites of passage'. The karate looks good, even to this former black belt.
Mini-Review: Third in the series - and not as good as the original. A bit too long, and Yun-Fat Chow was not used nearly as much as I would have liked.
Mini-Review: My personal favorite of the original trilogy. This one's got the story spot on and the characters ever changing and original. Luke's journey to become a Jedi like his father is one of the more memorable films in sci-fi.