mei-7 Reviews

Highlander (1986)

Let's go 80's! I love this film!

[9/10 · 1 March 2005]

I first saw this movie when I was 8 years old, and remember loving it! Well I watched it again (now 26 years old), and the movie was still great. Yes, it's totally cheesy and it's totally 80's, but that's part of the charm. Not only is McLeod wearing a trenchcoat and running shoes throughout the movie (when not wearing a kilt), Queen songs are playing throughout the film. The script is also somewhat lacking ("don't move, don't even breathe!"), but the romanticism of the "immortal" plot and some pretty cool special effects still provide ample appeal.

Just be amused at the Lambert stare, and all the other charms that make this movie a classic for all sci-fi fans!

Wicker Park (2004)

Agree -- better than expected!

[8/10 · 26 December 2004]

I hadn't heard of this film before seeing it, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was suspenseful, even "gripping", with a touching and romantic plot. Overall, a movie definitely worth renting.

The film begins a bit slowly but picks up very nicely about 30 minutes into it. There are a few twists and turns that will keep your attention. The acting was quite good, albeit with little-known actors except for Josh Hartnett of Blackhawk Down.

The best part of this film was the clever way the story all comes together towards the end, including the flashback style which was very well done.

The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)

Pretty good sci-fi flick, Vin Diesel not bad!

[20 November 2004]

I first have to admit that it wasn't apparent to me that this movie was a sequel to Pitch Black. Besides Vin Diesel's character having the strange eyes, the themes didn't tie closely. I did really like Pitch Black, however.

Looking at this movie from a Sci-Fi lover's perspective: I thought it was pretty good. I was expecting a cheesy mainstream film, but it turned out to have interesting dark sci-fi themes, the usual battle between good and evil (the necromongers were cool, albeit reminiscent of the Borg, but not as cool as the Borg!), and the special effects were good. Vin Diesel did well as the protagonist. The dialogue wasn't great, but the film's virtues made up for it. What a nice surprise that Dame Judi Dench played the Elemental. That laid quite a bit more credibility to the film, in my eyes.

Overall, I give this film 3/4 stars. If you like Dune, Star Trek, etc. see this film!