13 November 2006

Legally Blonde, Chasers & K-911

Stephen's Short Video Reviews

Legally Blonde

         Comedy. Reese Witherspoon & Luke Wilson 2001

        Standard plot number 56. Girl gets dumped by boy, girl follows boy. Comedy rating 2.14

        Moral of the story: The US legal system is seriously flawed.

        Rating: Two yawns

        Rent it? No

        Buy it? No


Chasers

         Comedy. Erika Eleniak & Tom Berenger 1994

        Two sailors have trouble holding on to one girl. Comedy rating 0.29

        Moral of the story: You just can't keep a good girl down.

        Rating: Average

        Rent it? Yes

        Buy it? Yes?


K-911

         Comedy. James Belushi, Mac & Christine Tucci 1999

        Dooley & Jerry Lee get new partners. Comedy rating 4.00

        Moral of the story: Old dogs are very good with old tricks, be prepared.

        Rating: Average

        Rent it? Yes

        Buy it? Yes


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The opinions expressed here are just that, opinions.

The length of a video, if stated, is the length quoted on the ' box ' and may not correspond with the actual length.

Ratings in descending order:

Eye popper

Entertaining

Average

Quite average

One yawn

Two yawns

Three yawns

Ejected it




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This week Gerbra & Rose photos.

Simply nice photos, Landscape, Seascape, Underwater, The Northern Beaches Sydney.

Miss Congeniality & Love Actually

Stephen's Short Video Reviews

Miss Congeniality

         Comedy. Sandra Bullock & Benjamin Bratt 2000

        Sandra goes undercover as a beauty contestant. Comedy rating 6.32

        Moral of the story: Beware of the crown.

        Rating: Average

        Rent it? Yes

        Buy it? Yes


Love Actually

         Comedy. Hugh Grant & Emma Thompson 2003

        Many standard romantic comedy plots that are kinda, sorta related. Slow and long at two and a quarter hours. Good ending. Comedy rating 4.22

        Moral of the story: Every one hates the US president.

        Rating: Quite average

        Rent it? Yes

        Buy it? Yes?



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The opinions expressed here are just that, opinions.

The length of a video, if stated, is the length quoted on the ' box ' and may not correspond with the actual length.

Ratings in descending order:

Eye popper

Entertaining

Average

Quite average

One yawn

Two yawns

Three yawns

Ejected it




.       .        .        .        .        .

" We cannot really love anybody with whom we never laugh. -Agnes Repplier "

http://www.ebearweb.net


Stephen's Snaps
http://photo.ebearweb.net/

This week Gerbra & Rose photos.

Simply nice photos, Landscape, Seascape, Underwater, The Northern Beaches Sydney.

12 November 2006

Dreamcatcher & Maid in Manhattan

Stephen's Short Video Reviews

Dreamcatcher

         Thriller. Thomas Jane & Damian Lewis 2003

        Alien in the snow. Comedy rating 0.91

        Moral of the story: Every story should have the hook at the beginning.

        Rating: Three yawns

        Rent it? No

        Buy it? No


Maid in Manhattan

         Comedy. Jennifer Lopez & Christopher Eigeman 2002

        Pretty woman for hotel staff. Comedy rating -1.00

        Moral of the story: Every one deserves a second chance.

        Rating: Three yawns

        Rent it? No

        Buy it? No



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The opinions expressed here are just that, opinions.

The length of a video, if stated, is the length quoted on the ' box ' and may not correspond with the actual length.

Ratings in descending order:

Eye popper

Entertaining

Average

Quite average

One yawn

Two yawns

Three yawns

Ejected it




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" No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. -Eleanor Roosevelt "

http://www.ebearweb.net


Stephen's Snaps
http://photo.ebearweb.net/

This week Gerbra & Rose photos.

Simply nice photos, Landscape, Seascape, Underwater, The Northern Beaches Sydney.

The Silence of the Lambs & The Life of Brian

Stephen's Short Video Reviews

The Silence of the Lambs

         Thriller. Jodie Foster & Anthony Hopkins 1991

        A soon to be FBI agent is sent to talk to a serial killer, about murder.

        Moral of the story: I'm having an old friend for dinner.

        Rating: Average

        Rent it? Yes

        Buy it? Yes


The Life of Brian

         Classic. Graham Chapman & Susan Jones 1979

        Three wise men follow a star, then change their mind. Comedy rating 12.00

        Moral of the story: He's just a naughty boy.

        Rating: Average

        Rent it? Yes

        Buy it? Yes



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The opinions expressed here are just that, opinions.

The length of a video, if stated, is the length quoted on the ' box ' and may not correspond with the actual length.

Ratings in descending order:

Eye popper

Entertaining

Average

Quite average

One yawn

Two yawns

Three yawns

Ejected it



.       .        .        .        .        .

" No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. -Eleanor Roosevelt "

http://www.ebearweb.net


Stephen's Snaps
http://photo.ebearweb.net/

This week Gerbra & Rose photos.

Simply nice photos, Landscape, Seascape, Underwater, The Northern Beaches Sydney.

When Harry Met Sally & Two Weeks Notice

Stephen's Short Video Reviews

When Harry Met Sally

         Comedy. Billy Crystal & Meg Ryan 1989

        Boy meets girl. Boy meets girl. Boy meets girl. Comedy rating 2.5

        Moral of the story: It's best to have it on the side.

        Rating: Quite Average

        Rent it? Yes

        Buy it? Yes


Two Weeks Notice

         Comedy. Sandra Bullock & Hugh Grant 2002

        Standard plot # 75. Girl hates boy. Boy hires girl. Comedy rating 6.29

        Moral of the story: Developers will screw you.

        Rating: Average

        Rent it? Yes

        Buy it? Yes



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The opinions expressed here are just that, opinions.

The length of a video, if stated, is the length quoted on the ' box ' and may not correspond with the actual length.

Ratings in descending order:

Eye popper

Entertaining

Average

Quite average

One yawn

Two yawns

Three yawns

Ejected it





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" No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. -Eleanor Roosevelt "

http://www.ebearweb.net


Stephen's Snaps
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This week Gerbra & Rose photos.

Simply nice photos, Landscape, Seascape, Underwater, The Northern Beaches Sydney.

11 November 2006

The Bachelor & The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Stephen's Short Video Reviews

The Bachelor

         Comedy? Chris O'Donnell & RenĂ©e Zellweger 1999

        Standard romantic comedy plot # 5. Boy meets girl, boy proposes to girl, girl tells boy to f.....off. Slow at just under 2 hours. Comedy rating 1.67

        Moral of the story: many US brides are very opinionated.

        Rating: Quite average

        Rent it? No

        Buy it? No


The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

         Fantasy. Sean Astin & Miranda Otto 2003

        Frodo stumbles on. Still no Tom. Comedy rating 1.05

        Moral of the story: Bow to no one.

        Rating: Eye popper

        Rent it? Yes

        Buy it? Yes



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The opinions expressed here are just that, opinions.

The length of a video, if stated, is the length quoted on the ' box ' and may not correspond with the actual length.

Ratings in descending order:

Eye popper

Entertaining

Average

Quite average

One yawn

Two yawns

Three yawns

Ejected it



.       .        .        .        .        .

" No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. -Eleanor Roosevelt "

http://www.ebearweb.net


Stephen's Snaps
http://photo.ebearweb.net/

This week Gerbra & Rose photos.

Simply nice photos, Landscape, Seascape, Underwater, The Northern Beaches Sydney.

Gangs of New York & Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Stephen's Short Video Reviews

Gangs of New York

        Drama? Leonardo Di Caprio & Cameron Diaz 2002

        The story of ' native ' New Yorkers and immigrants. Good story, but the movie should be half as long. Slow!

        Moral of the story: Never trust a movie review.

        Rating: Two yawns

        Rent it? No

        Buy it? No


Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

         Action. Drew Barrymore & Demi Moore 2003

        Slow. This movie seemed much longer than it actually was. Some ridiculous scenes. It's as if they tried too hard to be funny. Comedy rating 1.14

        Moral of the story: Demi Moore is as good as three others.

        Rating: Two yawns

        Rent it? No

        Buy it? No



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The opinions expressed here are just that, opinions.

The length of a video, if stated, is the length quoted on the ' box ' and may not correspond with the actual length.

Ratings in descending order:

Eye popper

Entertaining

Average

Quite average

One yawn

Two yawns

Three yawns

Ejected it



.       .        .        .        .        .

" No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. -Eleanor Roosevelt "

http://www.ebearweb.net


Stephen's Snaps
http://photo.ebearweb.net/

This week Gerbra & Rose photos.

Simply nice photos, Landscape, Seascape, Underwater, The Northern Beaches Sydney.