mrbill618 Reviews

Equilibrium (2002)

Use of classic film and science fiction themes in a new, not derivative, way

[9/10 · 25 April 2003]

Man, I spotted scenes from at least a dozen classic films in this, not to mention the melding of the themes from "Brave New World", "Metropolis", "Farenheit 451", and "1984" with truly amazing stunts pulled off incredibly well.

The fight scenes alone (if you're into that, only) are worth the price of admission. The more thoughtful viewer, however, will note the continued building of tension within the primary character to the point where he is forced to act. And watch the crowds! You'll be surprised upon a second viewing what was going on in the background.

I have recommended this movie to virtually anyone I've talked to since seeing it - incredible!

Solaris (2002)

It's a shame that more people don't stop to smell the roses

[8/10 · 8 January 2003]

This is NOT the sort of science fiction action film that has made the genre popular with the masses, it is the sort of science fiction film that makes the genre complete - about people dealing with the world around them and coming to grips with the universe that we are stumbling around in. THANK you to the film makers and to George Clooney who delivered a solid performance in this off-beat yet thought-provoking love story.

Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989)

Okay, yes, this movie is not what anyone would call "great"

[5/10 · 8 January 2003]

I personally, find this movie so delightfully trashy as to be the epitomy of what "B" films are SUPPOSED to be about: implausible situations, done with the tongue firmly embedded in the cheek, tweeking the audience every chance they get.