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Gabriel (2007)
surprise
Very good movie with some decent dialogue and spectacular action scenes. Gabriel was very well played. As was Michael. Nice twist to the Sammael/Michael identity. I hate to write a critique of this movie, but it won't let me post a review without ten lines of text. I thought the powers of the different angels was out of whack. Also Uriel, being a man instead of the woman Gabriel was seeking didn't make sense. And him being too drunk to defend himself was ludicrous. Some of the Angels were too easy to kill. Gabe should have been demonstrably stronger than any except Michael. etc. Hope this was enough text to enable the posting of this review.
A Force of One (1979)
The real bad guy
What I found interesting was that Clint Richie was in this film. It was interesting to see Clint, who was a real bad ass, having to play second fiddle to a yuppie wanna be like Chuck Norris. Clint was not only a genuine tough guy, but he was a fast talking guy who would rather talk his way out of fight, than to actually fight. But when he was forced into a fight, he was terrifying. Clint could do it all.. Ride, shoot, fight, and a real ladies man. Not a bad actor either. Most of Clints earlier teenage friends are all dead or in prison.. Which gives you an idea of the kind of background he came from. Tough as nails, but a good friend.
Blade Runner (1982)
Fords finest hour
The actors in this film all should have retired upon completion of this film. The finest sci fi movie ever made. Rutgers finest hour. One of the few movies where the women knocked the men off the screen. The chase scene with the snake woman in the raincoat, and Leons appearance on the scene were stunningly real. Daryl Hannahs death scene was awesome. One of the only movies I ever saw (6 times) where the movie was a huge improvement on the book. Harrisons apartment was cool. I loved the computer he had where he could zoom in on a pix. The cool obligatory, "My Mother?" Scene, reminiscent of the old laugh in skit where Richard Pryor and John Belushi are in full samurai gear and one of them reacts to a remark about his mother.
The Maldonado Miracle (2003)
maldonado miracle
If you want to see a beautiful movie that will bring tears and an uplifting feeling of joy, watch, 'The Miracle at Maldonado.' Ruben Blades turns in one of his best performances, and Peter Fonda plays a wonderfully under-stated Priest. Eddy Martin, who plays Jose, has a wonderful radiance and a maturity beyond his years. The movie is first time directed by Salma Hyek, one of my favorite actresses. Frankly I am amazed at the job Salma has done with this movie. What could have been just another low budget movie with has been actors turns out to be something very special. If this movie doesn't get at least an oscar mention, 'something is rotten in the state of Denmark.' Mare Winningham lends kind of believability to her role transcends acting. Do yourself a favor, watch this one. You'll be glad you did.