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The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005)
Children's movies don't have to be awful... but this one is.
My 6 year old daughter loved the movie, so I'll never repeat any of this in front of her. This movie was awful! Wooden acting, awful dialog, and a splotchy plot are all it has to offer. Talk about over-indulging your child... "Dad, I've got a GREAT idea for a movie, and by the way, I want to star in it!!!" How this one ever got made will be a mystery to me. I know that the whole point of a kids movie is to please the kid, but come on, please! There have been LOTS of kids movies, that while they weren't that great, were pleasant to watch. This one made me wish I were in a dentist's chair getting a root canal. At least it wouldn't be as painful as watching this.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Delivers on the promise of greatness
Just finished seeing the midnight showing of the premier of Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King. FANTASTIC! The film really delivers on the promise of greatness built up by the first two movies. Having read the book many times, there are a few minor quibbles, but overall the movie was spectacular. I can't remember when a 3+ hour movie went by so fast. The battle for Gondor was breathtaking. There will be some comparison with the Hoth battle in The Empire Strikes Back, but still, it was sheer delight. I can't wait to see it again with my wife and daughter. 10/10!