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McLintock!, a review by Antares

McLintock! (1963) 50/100 - You know you're in trouble when you have to divide the film into segments, just to get through it. It took me close to a week to watch this stinking pile of horse dung and if I never watch it again, that will be fine by me. This may have made a boatload of money 50 years ago, but its comedy and politics have not stood the test of time. John Wayne and Chill Wills, are the only reasons for watching this turkey. They have comedic chemistry between them, and when they are onscreen, the movie has its brief moments of entertainment. But unfortunately, they don't fill out the two plus hours of the film, there are other characters involved in the proceedings, and frankly, they stink. Maureen O'Hara is so bad, I'm surprised she was offered any other roles after this one. Stephanie Powers is so glad to be in a major motion picture, she gushes over indulgently. And then there's Jerry Van Dyke. I have a theory about Jerry Van Dyke, you remember the plot to Ivan Reitman's movie Twins? All the good stuff, from the genetic milkshake went into Julius, while all the residue and crap went into Vincent. Well, there must have been some rudimentary form of genetic engineering going on in the Van Dyke home back in Missouri, because all the talent went into Dick, while Jerry got the residue. I can't think of one character he's played in his career that wasn't annoying as hell. If I could have reached back in time when they were doing his dancing scenes, I would have ripped his freaking head off. As for the direction, once again, Andrew McLaglen proves that he's a third rate John Ford imitator. Even going so far as to glean the Wayne/O'Hara pre-fight trek across Inisfree from The Quiet Man, and supplanting here with just a few minor changes. Let's see, we have the water trough, the hay and a character going through a window. Pitiful... pitiful.

Teal = Masterpiece
Dark Green = Classic or someday will be
Lime Green = A good, entertaining film
Orange = Average
Red = Cinemuck
Brown = The color of crap, which this film is

(From Antares' Short Summations on March 20th, 2015)

Kindergarten Cop, a review by Tom

Title: Kindergarten Cop
Year: 1990
Director: Ivan Reitman
Rating: PG-13
Length: 111 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Surround , French: Dolby Digital Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Penelope Ann Miller
Pamela Reed
Linda Hunt
Richard Tyson

Plot:
A tough undercover cop (Arnold Schwarzenegger) learns more than he bargained for when he poses as a teacher to a class of unruly kids.

Extras:
Production Notes
Scene Access
Trailers

Haven't seen this one for years. Decent enough comedy as far as a movie about 5 year old kids is concerned.

Rating:

(From Arnold Schwarzenegger: Comedy Favorites Collection on September 14th, 2008)

Smallville Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

1. ODYSSEY


My Thoughts:
The episodes with other superheroes has always been some of my favorite epiodes. And this one is no different. I enjoyed every minute of it. Not only do we get to see the Green Arrow, Black Canary and Aquaman again... but also The Martian Manhunter comes back as well.

My Rating:

2. PLASTIQUE


My Thoughts:
Another episode I really enjoyed! This is my second time seeing the episode (counting the orginal airing) and I was glued to my set watching it!

My Rating:

3. TOXIC
OLIVER QUEEN, poisoned and near death, recalls his first use of a bow and arrow. Is there someone whose lightning-like data-processing powers can find an antidote to the toxin? And will Tess also be a victim of the poison.

My Thoughts:
Another good episode. Though not quite as good as the previous two. I liked how they worked in somewhat of an origin story for the Green Arrow. showing how he got good with the bow and arrow.

My Rating:

4. INSTINCT
She's searching for a man who is her equal, Maxima, whose kiss is fatal to mortal men, arrives on Earth, looking for her KRYPTONIAN soul ,ate. She locks eyes on Jimmy, will they lock lips?

My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this one quite a bit as well. It seems, going by this first disc, that I may be able to say that season 8 is going to be a better season then 7.

My Rating:

(From Smallville Marathon on January 18th, 2010)