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Tian yu (1998)
Lopsang is amazing
I was shocked to discover that this was Lopsang's first and only cinematic performance. His portrayal of Lao Jin is easily one of the finer displays of acting I've seen in recent years. This movie is worth watching for Lopsang alone.
Mononoke-hime (1997)
Amazingly profound
I can't really comment on the quality of the animation since I've never been exposed to much anime, but the story is just fascinating. This film does an excellent job of putting a complex plot onto the animation canvas. Primarily dealing with the conflict between industrialization and nature, Princess Mononoke is a very profound, thought provoking film. Anyone who loved this story, I highly recommend you read the novel Ishmael by Daniel Quinn, the two go together greatly.
The Patriot (2000)
Cliche Hollywood Crap
Where do I start with my complaints of this film? First off, this film may as well been called Braveheart 2. It's unbelievable how blatantly Hollywood made this film only to grab Braveheart fans. The characters had no depth to them whatsoever, but were mere Hollywood cliches of hero and villain. The patriotic propaganda was simply disgusting. I have a few other complaints, but I'd give away too many details. All in all, this movie is nothing more than cliche Hollywood crap.
American Beauty (1999)
Very Over-criticized
As soon as I saw this film in November, I knew it would receive Oscar nominations. It is currently my favorite drama ever made, and is one of very few movies that has lured me into the theaters twice. And as soon as I saw it, I knew it would be over-criticized.
I applaud Alan Ball for one of the finest writing jobs ever conducted in cinematic history. The symbolism that he sets up with his characters and their situations truly makes one ponder several aspects of life. For those who criticize the movie, allow me to say this in its defense: of COURSE you don't know anyone who would give up a good job for a burger joint, nor would you very often see a middle aged man pursue a young teenager and successfully do so (although that does happen in our society, particularly older men being attracted to younger women). BUT there is symbolism to everything in this movie, from the middle-aged man desiring something that society tells him he can't have, to the negative effects that repressing natural feelings can have on those surrounding you.
American Beauty is an excellent, thought provoking film. If you only see it as perverted, then the entire point of the movie is simply over your head, and you've probably led a sheltered life that doesn't allow you to believe what you see when you "look closer".
Leprechaun 5: In the Hood (2000)
A movie for the Irish hoodlum in all of us.
Finally, Ice-T fans and Irishmen alike are united for this straight-to-video masterpiece. Warwick Davis takes his character to a new level in this one, introducing him to chronic, afros, and cross-dressing hookers. Although the acting, directing, and special effects may have been a little below par, it's still a wonderful piece of entertainment. The Leprechaun pulls off his greatest one-liners in this one, and even has a rap sequence at the end. So if you're in the mood for a good laugh and have been wanting to see a midget with a gat, rent Leprechaun 5 and enjoy!
Killers (1997)
This movie sucked, but it inspires me...
This has got to be one of absolute worst movies I've ever seen in my life. The writing and acting are just pathetic. It ranks right up there with Uncle Sam on the all time worst movies ever made. However, when I see crap like this able to make it to video, it really inspires me to pursue my wild dreams of making films because I know I could do a better job than what the makers of Killers did.