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X-Files - I want to Believe, a review by Rich

30/11

X-File - I want to Believe



The supernatural thriller is a stand-alone story in the tradition of some of the show's most acclaimed and beloved episodes, and takes the always-complicated relationship between Fox Mulder (Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Anderson) in unexpected directions. Mulder continues his unshakable quest for the truth, and Scully, the passionate, ferociously intelligent physician, remains inextricably tied to Mulder's pursuits.

Another trip to the cinema to end my marathon, and what a disappointment!
Sometimes you regret wishing for certain series to carry on forever, and this is the case with the x-files. This 'film' is just a feature length episode, low in quality, interest or appeal. Anderson is really showing her age now, and Mulder looked particularly uninterested. The drama and buzz between the 2 characters has been done to death and just doesn't work anymore. Lets hope X-Files gracefully retires at this point, I would rate 90% of series 1-4 episodes against this drivel.
(And the price of F******G popcorn these days!!!!!)
 


(From November Alphabet Marathon - Discussion/Review Thread on December 1st, 2008)

Batman Returns, a review by Tom

Batman Returns (1992/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia Warner Home Video (United Kingdom) Director: Tim Burton Writing: Bob Kane (Original Characters By), Daniel Waters (Screenwriter), Daniel Waters (Story By), Sam Hamm (Story By) Length: 126 min. Video: Widescreen 1.78 Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, German: Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian: Dolby Digital 5.1, Catalonian: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, Portuguese: Dolby Digital 1, Commentary: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Subtitles: Catalonian, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

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Stars:
Michael Keaton as Batman/Bruce Wayne
Danny DeVito as Penguin
Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman/Selina
Christopher Walken as Max Shreck
Michael Gough as Alfred

Plot:
Gotham City faces two monstrous criminal menaces: the bizarre, sinister Penguin (Danny De Vito) and the slinky, mysterious Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer). Can Batman (Michael Keaton) battle two formidable foes at once? Especially when one wants to be mayor and the other is romantically attracted to Bruce Wayne? Like the ground breaking 1989 original, Batman Returns is directed by the wizardly Tim Burton. And like the first blockbuster, it's a dazzling adventure that leaves you breathless.

Awards:
Won:

BMI Film & TV Music Awards (1993)		BMI Film Music Award (Danny Elfman)
Saturn (1992)		Best Makeup (Stan Winston, Ve Neill)

Nominated:

Academy Award (1992)		Best Makeup (Ve Neill, Ronnie Specter, Stan Winston)
Academy Award (1992)		Best Visual Effects (Michael Fink, Craig Barron, John Bruno, Dennis Skotak)
BAFTA (1992)		Achievement In Special Effects (Michael Fink, John Bruno, Craig Barron, Dennis Skotak)
BAFTA (1992)		Make Up (Ve Neill, Stan Winston)
Golden Raspberry Awards (1992)		Worst Supporting Actor (Danny DeVito)
Hugo Award (1993)		Dramatic Presentation
MTV Movie Awards (1993)		Best Kiss (Michelle Pfeiffer and Michael Keaton)
MTV Movie Awards (1993)		Best Villain (Danny DeVito)
MTV Movie Awards (1993)		Most Desirable Female (Michelle Pfeiffer)
Saturn (1992)		Best Costumes (Bob Ringwood, Mary Vogt, Vin Burnham)
Saturn (1992)		Best Director (Tim Burton)
Saturn (1992)		Best Fantasy Film
Saturn (1992)		Best Supporting Actor (Danny DeVito)

Extras:

• Commentary
• Featurettes
• Music Videos
• Photo Gallery
• Scene Access
• Trailers

Batman Returns is a good movie, but I don't like it as much as the first one. Burton's style was there way too much. Danny DeVito was good, but I think that the focus is way too much on Penguin instead of Batman. I also really enjoyed Catwoman.
This movie feels too much like a Tim Burton movie instead like a Batman movie.

Rating:

(From Tom's Random Reviews on December 3rd, 2011)

Pete's Pilots, a review by addicted2dvd

Heroes
Discover the phenomenon that is sweeping audiences everywhere as Heroes: Season 1 comes to DVD! Experience the suspense, mystery, and electrifying twists as this astonishing series follows seemingly unconnected, ordinary people around the globe who discover they have extraordinary powers. As they come to terms with their unique abilities, their risky decisions will affect the futures of everyone around them ... and the world. Join their epic journey in this seven-disc set packed with hours of fascinating and revealing bonus features, including the never-before-aired series premier from show creator Tim Kring.

Genesis
Events are set in motion as a total eclipse casts its shadow across the globe and a genetics professor uncovers his father's secret research revealing that people with super powers are living among us.

My Thoughts:
This is a good series... though I have found I am not enjoying it quite as much the second time around... as I remember thinking it was awesome when it aired on TV. The pilot episode does definitely set up the story well. And it is fun watching all the ideas for people with special powers. While the re-watch value isn't quite as high... I think it is still worth collecting the DVDs. It is still good entertainment.

My Rating:

(From Pete's Pilots on February 4th, 2010)