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The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Not a bad idea for a film school project, but
it should never have been released as a major motion picture.
It was a small, albeit creative, idea that through hype and manipulation was unleashed on an unsuspecting public. This film isn't masterful for its horror or suspense, but for its manipulation of the public at large. It's important for its "scam" effect.
The most that can be said of this movie is that it is a boring, obscenity laden, story of 3 nitwits lost in the woods. That's it! And it was never truly scary, although it did have a creepy moment or two in it.
The characters were completely unlikable and unsympathetic, and I kept hoping the witch would get them sooner, rather then later.
For masterful suspense, try Hitchcock. If you want to feel ripped-off and a victim of a great hype machine, see this film instead.
Out There (1995)
An hour into this film, I hadn't laughed once!
I admit it, I rented this film because Billy Campbell is in it, but it was a disappointment. I won't say it was a huge disappointment, as I wasn't expecting much, I still found it to be plodding and boring. Outrageously funny? I can't imagine where or how. Don't waste your time with this one.
True Crime (1999)
Clint is getting up there ...
This movie opens with one of the most difficult scenes to watch I've experienced in quite some time.
The tawdriness of seeing the nearly 70 year-old Mr. Eastwood kissing, badly, I might add, the so-called 23 year-old reporter in that bar was stomach turning. Add to that his 30-something wife and 5 year-old daughter, and the whole thing just doesn't add up.
Perhaps Mr. Eastwood, who is a limited actor at best, might have served the material better by casting someone else, someone not quite so old, in the leading role.
The Matrix (1999)
The Matrix must be seen in theaters to be appreciated!
This stylish, hip film is a must see for anyone who loves movies. The Wachowski brothers deliver a tour-de-force of slick appeal which pays homage to everything from "Alice in Wonderland" to "The Terminator." Keanu Reeves delivers a fine performance along the lines of his work in "Speed." Carrie-Anne Moss makes the perfect freedom fighter alongside him, and no-one is cooler then Laurence Fishburne. The special effects are PHENOMENAL, the soundtrack loud, but useful, and the amazing fight sequences are not to be missed.