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On the Edge (2001)
Just like the people in this film, the movie itself is misunderstood ...
This is not what you would call an average Irish film where ordinary people fight poverty, or kids gets dragged into nasty criminal business. The film seems to have gotten some bad reviews and I can only guess that this is because these people did not look hard enough. As the saying goes; 'the truth lies in the eyes of the beholder'. No, this film features something completely and utterly different. The film circulates around trust and what you can and what you can not do for a person depraved of the will to live. It touches the subject of trust very elegantly. Both romance and friendship is a part of the film, they do not take a leading purpose of the story but are always present in the background.
I was awestruck by the beauty of this film, it struck the bullseye of my heart. I am guessing that if you have ever known a very depressed soul this movie has a lot to teach you.
Bicentennial Man (1999)
Silly Robo-Human Lovestory
The move The Bicentennial Man starts out as a pretty good movie, the story is intruiging and feels like a Disney movie. The story is rather gay, and becomes even more ridiculous when you realize that this movie is all about a Robot which develops feelings of love and the dilemma it creates.
The movie has a few occasions and scenes that are entertaining, but all in all this is just a silly movie about a ugly robot which, due to a malfunction, has feelings.
It briefly touches the issue of immortality and which problems this might create, but doesn't have anything overly interesting to say.
My advice to you is that unless you are looking for a utterly stupid lovestory you shouldn't watch this movie even if it was free.
The Whole Nine Yards (2000)
a good traditional comedy in all remarks
Bruce Willis is not often seen in the comedy genre, however he plays his role surprisingly well - just as the professional actor he is.
Nothing new about the movie itself, the storyline is not very original but it still scores some good points.