Movies Worth Seeing

King Features Syndicate, Inc. ^ | 02-06-04 | Reese, Charley

[Rhetorical pi2]

And for simple souls like me, "Sea Biscuit" was a movie that could "lift one's soul". But then, it is rare that I go to a movie other than Friday Evenings. And my purpose is just to sit in the dark theatre and try to smooth out the rough edges and recover from the week.

I can tolerate the simple-minded comedy from time to time just for the escape it provides. At 7:30 PM on Friday, the stress has normally not receded enough to conciously examine the writing,directing, acting.

My view of most movie makers and performers is such that I don't think of them as creating works of art. I don't examine their symbolism and subtle messages...if, by chance they really exist.

But enough of that. I do appreciate the column for referring to Ayn Rand, who wrote the REAL "Best novel of the 20th Century".

[Dante3]

All LOR films have been outstanding.

My family also enjoyed "Gods and Generals."

We plan to see "Miracle," opening this week. It has received several excellent reviews.

[BSunday]

I MUST see Miracle. I remember vividly when that happened. It was absolutely the greatest thing ever to happen in sports.

[mbynack]

We just watched "Second Hand Lion" on Tuesday night and the whole family loved it. I agree with you about Sea biscuit. It was one of the better movies of the year.

[Dante3]

I also still remember the excitement of that hockey game.

[EuroFrog]

If you havent already watched it, see Secondhand Lions. Its one for all ages.

[Agnes Heep]

He told a cracking good story about the conflict between good and evil.

But probably nowhere near as good as Bram Stoker's "Dracula," which, incidentally, I'm weary of hearing described as an allegory about sex.

[grumple]

Radio...

[Theo]

... and the sleeper "Frequency"....

[KevinDavis]

I saw Open Range and I liked that movie.

[valkyrieanne]

Go see Big Fish.

[Shooter 2.5]

Another good movie is "Under the Tuscan Sky" with Diane Lane. Every once in a while I need a movie that doesn't feature a Death Count.

If you liked "Dracula", you might like "League of Extraordinary Gentleman". There's some references in it that you may recognize.

[Shooter 2.5]

Rent "Searching for Bobby Fisher".

[KantianBurke]

[Dante3]

I second "Searching for Bobby Fisher."

Another film that deserves recognition is "Brigham City." Just don't peek at the ending.

[Ditter]

We enjoyed Seabiscuit as well. Also Secondhand Lions was fun, lighthearted & had a message of love. The LOTR were OK if you were a LOTR fan. We have taken our grandchildren to see all of them. I pray that there will not be another one, I don't think we could take it.

[Captain Peter Blood]

In my opinion "Seabiscuit" had way too much social commentary in it with the voice over by David McCullough.
None of that was really neccessary, it spoiled the movie for me. I want watch that movie again.

[evets]

wasted $10 renting these (imho)

[Shooter 2.5]

I'm finally at the age where I don't see just action movies. I'm trying to see great movies and the rest can be ignored.

I was at a friend's house where Bad Boy II was playing. The assault on the mansion looked real but my son said verbal commands are impossible. Everyone near a SAW[Squad Automatic Weapon] is deaf.