The Glass House
Brack watched this January 9, 2002
It was pretty good. I got worried in the parts where I should be worried. I was about a girl and her brother whose parents had died in a car wreck. They have to go live with the Glasses in their glass house. The girl Ruby, played by Leelee Sobieski, slowly figures out that the Glasses murdered her parents. But she still has to live with them. Rent it if you want a good little movie.
I paid $3.00. I owe $.50.

Best in Show
Brack watched this February 2 and 3, 2002
I liked it. I can't say that I didn't. But it was a let down. Two of my friends, whose movie opinions I trust (Jim, and Chad), told me that it was good. It was similar to Waiting for Guffman and This is Spinal Tap. All three were written by Christopher Guest. I loved Spinal Tap, I was leary of Guffman but found it to be hilarious and so I thought this would be great also. I laughed, but it just didn't have the appeal of the previous two movies. It could be that I watched it with someone who would not appreciate such humor, and so I was less apt to laugh, but I was also with someone who appreciates such things and had in fact recommended Guffman, so maybe those forces counteracted each other. Anyway, I watched it again with my girlfriend, it was better the second time around. Maybe it will be one of those movies that I don't like until I see it a few times. Two of my MOST FAVORITE movies were of that type (Holy Grail, Lebowski) it was only afterward when I reflected upon them that I fully understood the genious. If you like Spinal Tap, or Guffman or the wonderfully brilliant Drop Dead Gorgeous, then watch this movie, but go into it with lowered expectations.
I paid $3.00. We're even, although later I may end up owing.

The Mothman Prophesies
Brack watched this February 14, 2002
Scary! This movie freaked my out. It was based on "actual events", so I kept thinking that all of it had happened, and it freaked me out! I kept imagining it happening to me. If even half of it is true, then we live within an unseen world full of strange powers and beautiful creatures. Go see it, but don't go alone.
I paid $6.50. I owe $.50.

Memento
Brack watched this April 27, 2002
Weird! This was weird but really good. It's about a murder that happens at the very start of the movie. Then the movie moves backward letting you know how things got to that point. Then moves backward again to tell you how things got to the previous point. The main character has no short term memory. The movie makes you feel like you have no short term memory. It's awesome!! I suggest that everyone see this movie. Go see it now. Get off the stupid computer and rent it today.
I paid $4.00. I owe $1.

Kung Pow: Enter the Fist
Zany. That's how I would describe this. It's a full length movie from the guy (Steve Oedekerk) who brought you Thumb Wars. It's a spoof on the Kung Fu movies of the 70's. Very funny and charming. If you liked Thumb Wars, then you will like this. I know I like them both.
I paid $3.00. That's about right.

Sorority Boys
Here we go. Three womanizing guys get kicked out of their fraternity, Kappa Omega Kappa (or KOK) for stealing, which they did not do. So they of course dress like girls and live with the nerdy girls of Delta Omega Gamma (or DOG). Eventually they prove that is was actually the frat prez who took the money, but not before they have learned a little something about caring. They learn that nerdy girls are people too, and that all greeks should be treated equally. A lovely story. I liked it. I will never see again, but it was entertaining. It starred Harland Williams who I find to be very funny and you may remember him from Rocket Man, Half Baked, and as the hitchhiker from There's Something About Mary; Michael Rosenbaum who plays Lex Luthor on Smallville; and Barry Watson from 7th Heaven. It was enjoyable.
I paid $3.00. They owe me $1.00.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
I liked the firt Harry Potter film. And I like this film as well. It was nice to see Ron Weasley older and a bit wiser. It was nice to see Harry growing as well. This movie was of course similar to the first one in the fact that only Harry, Ron, and Hermoine know what's going on, and as usual Harry saves the day. The kid can't do anything magical like one would think (he relys on the girl to do that), but in the end he always outdoes the bad guy, and that's a bit hard to believe. But it is a movie about wizards and monsters so pretty much the whole movie is hard to believe, but you know what I mean. Anyway, back to the subject- I liked it, it was just as good as the first one and maybe was a little better since we already knew the characters and already cared about them. I would say to you that you should see both these movies.
I paid $5.25. They owe me $1.25.

Shanghai Knights
I have never seen Shanghai Noon so I didn't know what to expect from this movie. But I like Jackie Chan and I like Owen Wilson. I also liked the Rush Hour movies that have Jackie teamed up with another American, Chris Tucker, (who I cannot stand). So it stands to reason that I should like Jackie teamed with an American that I actually like. Well the vote is in, and it's a hit. Owen Wilson's character, Roy O'Bannon (a womanizing happy-go-lucky gambler), plays wonderfully off of Jackie's honest, strait forward, loyal character (Chon Wang). I loved the action of course. It's a Jackie Chan, no one can beat the fight scenes. I liked the dialogue. It was witty and silly. I especially liked the reference to a Beatles song (When I'm Sixty-Four).
The only problem was that I didn't understand Chon and Roy's past relationship, because I had never seen the first movie. I will remedy that situation as soon as possible.

I paid $4.50. I owe them $.50.

The Lord of The Rings:
The Two Towers
Brack watched this December 18, 2002
WHAT THE HELL DID THEY DO TO FARAMIR!! First of all if you've never read the book, do so, it's only the BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN IN THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF WRITTEN LANGUAGE! Stop reading this lame crap and go read it. Second, if you've never read the book lemme esplain sumptin. Faramir was (IS) the complete opposite of Boromir. Where Boromir was arrogant, Faramir was confident; where Boromir was loud, Faramir was subdued; where Boromir wanted The One Ring, Faramir wanted nothing to do with it. But in the movie, Faramir and Boromir are pretty much the same damn character, until the end when Faramir starts acting like himself and lets the hobbits go. This whole character change made me angry. It was pointless. Why take a great character and change his entire outlook on life. I looked up to, and had great respect for, the book version of Faramir. He had a quiet humility about him. But not this yahoo in the movie, he was pretty much an average person. But Faramir was definetly NOT an average person. He was better than that. That's like taking Sauron and making him a good guy, where would that leave us? Anyway, the movie as a whole is damn good, not as good as the previous one (I only saw this one twice whereas I saw the other one 9 times), but still good. Gollum was excellently done. His character was spot on. His look met with my approval and his voice was perfect. Well done Peter Jackson.

I paid over $10.00. They owe $1.

UNFAITHFUL
A movie about a woman who cheats on her husband with some guy that she met on a windy day. Sounds like fun-not. I didn't really like this movie. The first part of it was quite boring. Diane Lane's character just walked around and had sex with this french guy all the time while Richard Gere was at work. But then when one of the three characters died, the movie picked up the pace a little bit. It finally got a bit interesting, but not enough to save the film. I recommend that you see this only if you are planning on cheating on your spouse, because it will keep you in line.

I paid $4.00. They owe me $2.00.

My
Big
Fat
GrΣΣk
Wedding
I had been wanting to see this movie for a little while. It looked like a nice little movie. I thought it was going to be atleast midly entertaining. I was right. Almost every scene had me atleast giggling if not out right chuckling. I really enjoyed the greek family, they were fun people. I'm glad that I saw this small picture. Now you should see it too. If you watch only 1 movie about a greek wedding this year, then watch My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
I paid $4.00. We're even.

Frailty
Decent movie. I liked it. The whole concept was fresh. Bill Paxton was awesome as always. Your may remember him from such movies as True Lies, Aliens, and Twister. He always does a good job. And I liked the twist at the end of the movie even though my wife had figured out part of it and I had figured out another part. I like it, but I would not recommend it to others. It is quite a slow movie, but to me that's part of the fun. Anyway, if there's nothing else to rent, rent it.
I paid $4.00. We're even.

The Master of Disguise
I soooo wanted to like this movie. I soooooo wanted this movie to do well. Sometimes in life you just have to learn to live with disappointment. This movie was not very good at all, even though it starred Dana Carvey. I know, most people would say, "Brack, that's a giant clue that it's not very good". But I love Dana Carvey so much. He has had so many movies that should have done well (Trapped in Paradise, Clean Slate, Opportunity Knocks, The Road to Wellville) and I thought that this time he would have the proper vehicle to showcase his talents. Not so. The movie was just down right stupid. It needed MORE of Dana's characters. We hardly saw any of his talent. Give me a movie that is just 90 minutes of Dana Carvey acting silly, and I'll show you a blockbuster.
I paid $4.50. They owe me $1.50 (but I owe Dana millions).

The Bourne Identity
A really cute guys wakes up and doesn't know who he is. He later finds out that he is a an assassin. Blah...blah...blah. Give me a break. No even better- give me The Saint
I paid $4.00. They owe me $2.00.

Minority Report
A pretty darn good movie, even with Tom Cruise. In the future, in Washington DC the police will know about a violent crime before it happens and then they can prevent it. Cool. It's your standard mystery movie with interesting characters, and set in the future. Rent it.
I paid $4.50. They owe $.50

Signs
Signs. Signs. Everywhere a sign, blocking out the scenery breaking my mind. M. Night Shyamalan had some pretty damn good movies with awesome twists like Unbreakable, and The Sixth Sense. So I thought Signs was gonna be good too - WRONG!! Although M. Night did manage to accomplish something amazing. He was able to make a movie that was directed my himself and starred Mel Gibson and somehow make it boring. Congratulation Mr. Shyamalan.
I paid $4.25. They owe me $1.25

Osmosis Jones
So, Chris Rock is a white blood cell cop inside of Bill Murray. The guy who plays Frasier's brother is a cold tablet inside of Bill Murray. They both are trying to protect the city (which is Bill Murray) from an evil new virus. All the while, Shatner (as the mayor) is always on their butt about something they've done wrong. This sounds like a stupid movie, but somehow I kind of liked it. I guess I just liked how they made a human body into a city with thousands of citizens living inside it. Plus in my book it never hurts to have Chris Elliot (he played Billy Murray's friend). I like every thing he does, be it CB4, Kingpin, or even Cabin Boy. His part in the movie WILL be funny. Anyway, I liked this movie, but I wouldn't suggest you see it unless you really had nothing to do, because I think most people wouldn't like it.
I paid $4.25. They owe me $1.25

The Tuxedo
I love Jackie Chan, however Jennifer Love Hewitt gets on my nerves. A good Jackie Chan movie must have, I say must have awesome fight scenes. This one had only a few fight scenes and they were all boring. Jackie cannot speak very good english so he needs a strong partner in his films, such as Chris Tucker or Owen Wilson. I'm afraid he didn't get one in Jennifer Crap Hewitt. Did you know that she can't act? This movie had very corny lines which I could have forgiven if it was offered up with some action. But alas it was not. The story was absurd. Here it is...uh hmm...the bad guy was going to release water skidder bugs into the water supply so that they would spread a bacteria that dehydrates people. So when they drink the city's water they need even more water, then the bad guy can sell his "good" bottled water and make millions, that way he can rule the world. -------- What the hell?
If you see this movie on anywhere in the room, run. Run fast.
I paid $4.25. They owe me $3.25

The Whole Nine Yards
Imagine hired killers writing a Seinfeld episode, you get The Whole Nine Yards. I liked it, although the end seemed to drag on a bit. Matthew Perry turned in a wonderful performance. Rent this movie today, or tomorrow, or whenever. You wont be disappointed.
I paid $0. I owe $4.00

Anger Management
I had been following the progress of this movie from it's very beginning stages of writing, on AdamSandler.Com. I had been looking forward to a fine Sandler movie. Too bad. I was disappointed. It is in no way as good as Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, The Waterboy etc. Although it was better than Mr. Deeds and Little Nicky. I wish Adam would get his talent for writing movies about weird idiots back. Instead he writes about normal people going through slightly abnormal scenerios. What gives? Dear Adam, Go back to the Billy Madison way of making movies.
I paid $4.25. They owe me $1.75.

The Ring
Scary. Scaryyyyyyy!!!! I couldn't figure out the mystery in this movie until the very end. In fact, I'm still not so sure what really happend. But I liked it. During the entire movie, I was wondering about the mystery of The Ring. And now I am afraid to watch videotapes. (It's a good thing I don't work at my TV job anymore). It's about a VHS tape that kills you 7 days after you watch it. Anyway, it got me wodering..... If watching the tape kills you, what happens if you only watch half of the tape? Do you just get very, very ill? If you watch it backwards will it undo the first viewing? If you only watch it backwards, do you become immortal? What if you watch a 12th generation tape that is so bad that you can't tell what you are looking at. What happens then? There are just too many questions to answer. I need a sequal....perhaps "The Ring 2: The Killer DVD, This time it's digital!"
I paid $4.23. They owe me $1.23

X2
I really liked the first movie. It's the first time that I ever actually paid attention to anything involving the X-Men. This second film was not quite as good. Don't get me wrong, I liked it. I just wanted something more. I wanted more mutants. There were only 3 new ones in this movie. But I do see that this is a logical extension of the original. It's not some convoluted story line that is obviously created as a sequal. This one flows nicely from the last. I would say, go see this one if you liked the first. If you hated the first, stay away.
I paid $6.50. They owe me $1.50

White Oleander
White Oleander was, well... let's face it - boring. Who cares about the 14-year-old girl going from foster home to foster home? Who cares about her stupid murderous mother? Who cares about the different types of people who befriend her and take her in? I don't. Plus Renee Zellwegger's squinty eyes get on my nerves. She and Gilbert Gottfreid and French Stewart should do a film together. They could all be bumping in to each other, it would be funny...not. I say do not see this movie. It was not good. But I was told that the book was entertaining.
I paid $4.23. They owe me a few dollars.

The Matrix Reloaded
Okay..where to start? Neo, good. Trinity, good. Morpheus, good. Agent Smith, good. Merovinian.......what? The first Matrix was awesome, awesome, awesome. It was what a good science fiction movie is all about. It had a fresh story, interesting characters and effects that enhanced the story, but this new movie had a convoluted story, a few interesting characters and I guess the effects helped the story along. I liked seeing what happened to every one, although some results didn't make sense like...to defeat the Agent Smiths, why doesnt' Neo just do what he did in the first movie, or is he suffering from "Wile E. Coyote syndrome". Oh well, maybe I will appreciate this one more after the 3rd one comes out this winter. Maybe then this one will make perfect sense.
I paid $4.25. I owe $.75.

The Pianist
Is there any wonder why I hate all things German. During most of this movie I wanted all Germans dead. It's just not right, what happened back then. Human beings were not created to treat each other that way! It makes me so damn angry! Anyway, lets talk about the movie. It was pretty darn good. It's about a piantist in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation, and his valiant struggle to survive. I can see why Adrien Brody won his Oscar. This film never had any dull moments. Of course it never had any happy moments either. Just 2 and a half hours of sadness, but that's nothing compared to the years of torment that the Jews had to go through. I can't tell you what happens in the end, but it's not TOO depressing. I liked this movie, but like Schindler's List, it made you wanna cry and ask God why are things like that allowed to happen.
I paid $4.23. I owe them $.77.

Zoolander
I like Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson and the like, but this movie left me wanting something more, something substantial. All of the good parts were in the promos. I was disappointed.
I paid $2.00. That sounds good.

The French Connection
Alright. I sat down to watch a film that is on the AFI's (American Film Institute) top 100 of all time, The French Connection. It stars Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, ya know, the guy from Jaws and SeaQuest: DSV. It is reported to have the best car chase sequence EVER!! So how could it possibly be bad? This film makes the impossible, possible. It was bad. The story was so booooring. Poor Roy Scheider hardly ever got a chance to talk. And I've seen a better car chase sequence in Driving Miss Daisy. Most of the movie was a stake out. Wow, what fun!! I dunno why thousands of people think this is a good movie, I especially don't know why they made a sequel. In short - no see movie.
I paid $4.25. They owe me $4.25

Men in Black II
I liked the first Men in Black. It was original and fresh. It made me laugh. And so did the second one. They were able to bring back the characters and give them a workable reason for them to be together, unlike some movies (like Worf in Star Trek: First Contact). I liked the back story that the sequel provides. That's always good in a sequel. If you have never seen Men in Black, the first one, then get up off your butt and see it now. And when you are finished, go see this new one. I really liked Men in Black II, I hope there will be a part three.
I paid $4.25. They owe me $.25.

Collision Course
Okay, get this. Pat Morita (remember him as Mr. Miyagi from Karate Kid), is a cop. He is forced to team up with......Jay Leno. When I saw this on the shelf I just had to rent it. I was bored and was in the mood for a movie that I could really make fun of, or "MSTify" and we Mystery Science Theater 3000 fans call it. Anyway, I got what I paid for. This was a really bad, crappy, low budget movie that starred Mr. Miyagi and the future Tonight Show host. It was hours of fun laughing and laughing at this horrid piece of poop. But for some reason, I liked it. Maybe it was because I had so much fun just making fun of it. Yes, that's it. That's exactly why. I would say rent this movie as soon as you can, but only if you are in the mood to create your own entertainment.
I paid $2.00. We are even.

Bruce Almighty
So...Jim Carey (Bruce) is given the powers of God, as if God were a superhero. I thought this movie was gonna be sacrelilgious, but I was wrong. It was a fun movie with fresh humor and not once did I get offended. I laughed my butt off. I would say, see this movie. It is a must see.
I paid $0. I owe $5.

Gods and Generals
This movie is of course, about the Civil War. It is mainly about Samuel "Stonewall" Jackson. From watching the extra stuff on the DVD, I realize that it is accurate. Accuracy, however, is not always entertaining. I found this movie, which is over 3 hours long, to be a bit boring. Maybe it would have been better on the big screen, but I doubt it.
I paid $3.00. I got my money's worth.

Lonestar State of Mind
Darned hilarious!! I would describe this movie as a poor man's Lebowski, but with more laugh-out-loud humor. When I got finished watching this, I wanted to watch it again. It's not too long or too short and the characters are very funny. The acting is hot that great, but who cares. Rent it today.
I paid $0. I owe $6.

Apocalypse Now
One of the best movies of all time......that left me bored. My fears came true. I have heard about this movie for a few decades and had never seen it. It had such a great build up that my expectations were very high. When I watched it, those expectations came tumbling down like dominoes.
I paid $3. That's about right.

Intolerable Cruelty
Not too bad of a Coen brothers movie. It had a few weird twists and a few weird characters (as all of their film do), which helped it alot. But I just didn't get the full Coen brothers effect. With that said, I would still recommend it. In fact go watch it sometime in the near future.
I paid $0. I owe $3.50

The Hudsucker Proxy
Another Coen brothers movie with weird characters. This was not in the same style as Raising Arizona, or The Big Lebowski, but it was entertaining. It was set in the 40's if I remember correctly. It's about a guy (Tim Robbins) who gets a job in the mail room of Hudsucker Industries. When the president of the company jumps off the building, the board of directors (with Paul Newman at the head)needs a new president who will be their proxy and do whatever they tell him. So they get Tim Robbins' character. Meanwhile a newspaper reporter played by Jennifer Jason Leigh infiltrates the company to get the dirt on this new president. Then hilarity ensues. All in all it's a neat little movie, but I wouldn't recommend it for everyone. If you like Paul Newman, Tim Robbins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, the Coen Brothers or even Bruce Campbell (from Evil Dead, and Xena: Warrior Princess) then why not see this movie.
I paid $0. I owe about $3.

Kill Bill Vol. 1
Awesome!!!! It doesn't have the great dialogue that most Quentin Tarentino films have, but this movie KICKS BUTT!! Plus it is also very bloody which somehow adds a comical effect. The fight scenes alone are reason enough to see this, but the story is great (I can't wait for Vol. 2), the cinematography was incredible. See this movie now, then like me, immediately see it again.
I paid $0. I owe $5.50

Run, Lola, Run
Run, Reader, Run. Run to the video store and rent this. If follows a day in the life of Lola, a healthy young German girl, whose boyfriend Manni needs several thousand DeutcheMarks in 30 minutes, or else he will be killed. So Lola runs out to get the dough from her dear old papa, the bank president. The film is over in 30 minutes, but then it starts again and shows different outcomes brought on by just slightly different changes of fate. Then we get to see a third version, the best version of life.
I paid $0. I owe $5.

Rudy
Want to cry? See Rudy. It's a awesome story about a kid who wanted to play football for Notre Dame all of his life. But he was small and not a very good player. Somehow, thanks to his determination, he gets on the team. It is quite a tear jerker. I recommend everyone see it.
I paid $0. I owe $4.

50 First Dates

I paid $6.

The Passion of the Christ

I paid $0.

Fight Club
Rule number one of Fight Club is: "You don't talk about fight club". So I'm afraid that's all I can say. Oh...and this: See it, see it now!!!!! It is so awesome!!
I paid $0. I owe $5.

The Gangs of New York

I paid $0.

Gladiator

I paid $0.

About Schmidt
About Schmidt = About Schit.
I paid $0. And I'm glad of that.

Johnny English
Rowan Atkinson is a secret agent. That can't be funny. But wait, yes it can. If you are looking for a fun silly Rowan Atkinson movie, this is one. If you are looking for the ultimate comedy, this is not it. But all in all, I liked it.
I paid $3. That's about right.

Girl with a Pearl Earring
This movie is good for those who suffer from insomnia.
I paid $3. They owe me $2.

Master and Commander: The Far Side of The World
Do you like slow movies starring Russell Crowe? This is for you. It's just life on a boat during the Napoleanic Wars. It's hohum, but somehow it succeeds. If you like Russ, see it. If you like boats, see it. If you like action see something else.
I paid $0. I owe $3.

Monster
Do you like to see gross, disgusting, pieces of trash make out in sickening lesbian love scenes, and then kill people? If so, this movie is for you. Luckily I could fast-forward through the sickening parts and get to the less disgusting murdering parts. If you are a lesbian, like the chick/dude who made this movie, Patty Jenkins, then you will love this. Otherwise, don't see it.
I paid $3. They owe $2.

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
The gentlemen may have been extraordinary, but the movie was not. It was certainly entertaining, but somehow it just left me empty. The effects were nice, the story was great, the acting was superb, but it all didn't fit well together. It was a good movie, I don't know what is wrong with me. Maybe I wasn't in the mood, having just finished Monster.
I paid $3. $3 is about right.

Don Juan DeMarco
Not a bad little movie. Not a great little movie either though. It's about a guy (Johnny Depp) who thinks he is Don Juan. He ends up in a mental health facility. His doctor (Marlon Brando) gets his own sex life and his marriage rejuvenated by talking with Don Juan and learning of his conquests. It's just a cute little movie that can help pass the time.
I paid $0. I owe a few bucks.

Cold Creek Manor
This movie is a suspenseful thriller was was neither suspenseful nor thrilling. It was sloooow. This movie (if you can call it that- actually let's just call it this worthless waste of film), which was 1 hour and 55 minutes, should have been 45 minutes. I recommend that no one ever see this waste of film. The scariest part of this thriller was when Dennis Quaid's character bought milk, took it to a bar, and let it just sit there a few hours before driving it out to Cold Creek Manor. Oooh scary.
I paid $3. They owe me $3.

The Manchurian Candidate
(1961)

I paid $0.

Gandhir

I paid $1.50.

West Side Story

I paid $1.50.

Camelot

I paid $1.50.

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
I really liked it. It was different than Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory of course but it was not worse. It was quite creepy though, and dark but it worked. I laughed throughout most of the movie. I suggest you go see it.
Brack saw this July 9th, 2005
I paid $8.50. They owe me $3.50

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