ricq9 Reviews

Touching the Void (2003)

Not an ordinary rescue / survival movie

[9/10 · 8 September 2003]

I have seen this movie at the Toronto International Film Festival. It first caught my interest because I thought it will be similar to Vertical Limit. Well, I was wrong. It's much much better than Vertical Limit. This movie is categorized as Docu-Drama. Which I think made it more effective. I can't imagine how the viewer can be enthralled to the horror of what Joe Simpson is going through if it's not done in part dramatization and part interview/narration.

It's a rescue and survival movie without help of any helicopter or rescue team. Joe ordeal in overcoming what is evidently insurmountable obstacle. Bringing the movie goer along with Joe spiralling down to hopelessnes and impending death. It's based on true story but the story beats fictional movies.

Windtalkers (2002)

Not bad

[7/10 · 30 November 2002]

After reading the comments. It would make you think that this movie is horrible. But it is not. It might not be a great movie, but overall it is not bad. And it did not strike me as being a pro-war movie. On the contrary, it shows the perils of war. But unlike Band of Brothers which gives you personality for different characters, this movie's focus is mainly on Joe Enders (Nicolas Cage) and Ben Yahzee (Adam Beach).

Band of Brothers (2001)

Made for Movie

[10/10 · 30 November 2002]

I say made for movie because the phrase made for tv might be construed as mediocre. But every episode of Band of Brothers would have been good in movie except nobody can sit for 10 hours. It is a more in-depth Saving Private Ryan. It is war up close and personal.

To Walk with Lions (1999)

A good movie

[8/10 · 10 March 2000]

This movie is based on a true story. Base on life of George Adamson. It is apparently a sequel to the movie Born free. Although I am too young to know about that movie.I can say this movie is good. Suspense, action, love story. With a majestic view of Africa as backdrop. It took place at a time of political turmoil and chaos. As George struggle to keep his Lions reservation open he also have to deal with poachers. In the process gaining him some powerful enemy.

Warriors of Virtue (1997)

Entertaining

[7/10 · 18 April 1999]

Kung fu fans and Fantasy film fan would like this film. After seeing a 4+ rating, I thought it's really bad. I guess it deserves a 7.0

Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

It's worth it.

[8/10 · 19 December 1998]

I was ready for worse, I was expecting it to be like Star Trek Generations (movie)-"which is ok but I've expected more" - kind of movie. But this movie is definitely better and not deserving of the 2 star given by Toronto Star. It deserves more. I enjoy the movie, although some friends who are trekkers seems to feel it's just like another TV series. But I should say it's worth it. Having watch some Star Trek on TV myself, I think this one is good for the big screen. There's more humor and lighter compared to First Contact which is darker.