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South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
Like the show? Love the movie!
I have been a fan of South Park since its debut on Comedy Central but was hesitant about its move to the big screen and did not see this film in theatres. My mistake. This was a terrific movie for fans of the television series (non-fans run fast in the opposite direction). Unlike other 30 minute shows that are wheezing at the end of 100 minutes, South Park remained fresh and innovative throughout. Though a bit more musical than I expected, it was just far enough over the top to give us a taste of how warped Parker and Stone really are.
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
Overrated
Jumped on this bandwagon a bit late and just saw this movie last week. Frankly, I wished I missed the bandwagon. I was disappointed with this picture though I admit my judgment may be clouded due to my expectation level having been set so high by the press/reviews. I felt this adaptation moved a bit slowly, and never effectively delved into the psyche of Tom Ripley such that we truly understood his motives. Though the acting was exceptional, I found the dialogue a bit stilted and the plot to transitory, stuck at a surface level unwilling to test the depths of depravity in the character of Ripley.
Desperado (1995)
Rent it again, it's still good
Just rented this one again over the weekend and it reminded me how much fun a movie can be. Sure the violence is excessive but you are really cheering for Banderos as the avenging Mariachi and no one can tell me their heart didn't skip a beat when those two 9mm guns pop out of his sleeves in the early barroom battle. Special effects are minimal, but like the "zip-gun" scene just described, they are innovative and timed perfectly. The movie is really carried by the strength of the brooding Banderos who mirrors an early Clint Eastwood as the quiet outsider championing some lost cause against seemingly insurmountable odds. Hey, how much more entertainment can you get for $1.50 two night rental?
Hitman's Run (1999)
It'll never win an Academy Award but it sure is entertaining
Although more intelligent than the typical "blow it up and grunt a cocky one-liner before kissing the girl" action flick, Hitman's Run will never win any awards for drama. But hey, let's face it, if you like drama, you are probably not shopping for a movie with a picture on the jacket of a large gun aimed at your face. I really enjoyed this movie and agree with the other comment that the writing was quite good although I felt the direction was a little heavy handed at times. The dialogue was biting and witty, overall plot development was solid without getting in the way of the action, and the characters were as believable as you are going to find in this genre. I would highly recommend this film.