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Reviews
Tribes (1970)
It's us against them
I haven't seen this since my first viewing in 1970 but I remember the reactions of my peers ( I was 16) very well. We thought it was great! It was wonderful to see "one of our own" succeed against the military that threatened all of us at that time. It may be hard to understand today, but in those times of the draft, the Kent State shootings, and the war in Viet Nam, those of us with long hair or alternative views took pleasure in seeing those reflected in the popular media of the day which was anything but "alternative".
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
Changes
I really liked this film. Even though it was a familiar story, it was well told. I enjoyed the acting, the editing, the soundtrack, cinematography, the exposure to the different culture, and the characters. It pulled together all the elements that make a good film generate an emotional response in the viewer.
Ticker (2001)
Terrible
Almost no martial arts and what there was, appeared to be simulated by camera. All the fight scenes took place in the dark making it difficult to see the action and the camera angles suggested that someone else was doing Mr. Seagal's fighting for him. Why would one view a Steven Seagal movie other than for the martial arts? In this film, it sure wasn't for plot, special effects, or acting. All of the tension was derived from digital timers. I'd pass on this one.
Year of the Horse (1997)
Good concert film
I've been a moderate Neil Young fan for years but never saw him play.I've always enjoyed the chunky feedback laden sound of his work with Crazy Horse but never realized how much like the Grateful Dead they were. As I watched the three guitarists together on stage, they reminded me of the witches in Macbeth in the way that they huddled together, bouncing up and down, churning out this amazing wall of sound and power. While it wasn't "The Last Waltz", I thought it was pretty good.
Post Concussion (1999)
Funny, gentle, insightful
I saw this film in Waterville, Maine in the Summer of 2000. It was very funny in a gentle, self effacing way. All of the players were fun to watch and I enjoyed their multiple roles. More than anything I've seen, this film does a good job of demonstrating the fragility of life and it does it with a light touch.
Post Concussion (1999)
Funny, gentle, insightful
I saw this film in Waterville, Maine in the Summer of 2000. It was very funny in a gentle, self effacing way. All of the players were fun to watch and I enjoyed their multiple roles. More than anything I've seen, this film does a good job of demonstrating the fragility of life and it does it with a light touch.
Mission to Mars (2000)
Wooden dialog, overblown soundtrack, overtly poignant, dull
This was a disappointment from Mr. De Palma. I found the dialog wooden and while Robbins and Sinise did their best with it, it was still difficult to watch. The drama of the sound track exceeded that of the events on film. It's classed as action/sci fi but with the exception of the attack of the sand and rocks, it was very dull and self consciously poignant.