Poseidon

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I didn't expect this to be any good, especially since it was a remake of an old film. Also, to follow in the footsteps of Titanic is not an easy task. However, Wolfgang was able to produce a very realistic and suspenseful journey for us in the destruction of a cruise ship after a big wave hits it. Kurt Russell and Joshua Lucas were heroes in their own rights, and led the group in survival and escape. Can you imagine having a group of people lives in your hands and you can lose one at any time?

Glory Road

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A true story of a basketball coach who stoodup for the first black basketball team in America. He fought even when there was no chance. A possible great story that could have been shown so much better on film, rather than turning out to be a story of a few black kids who were getting out of the hood. A major disappointment from Jerry Bruckheimer.

V for Vendetta

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A fantastic story of a man who became an ideal of the people and stood against the corruption and evilness of the government. Sometimes, revolution is the only way to rebuild a nation that is lost from its own roots. An inspiring film with great music sequences and thoughts.

Capote

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I wouldn't even think of seeing this film if it wasn't an Oscar winning piece. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is a great actor and he was very believable as Truman Capote, but his life just wasn't interested. He wrote a novel that made him the most popular author in America. It changed his life but it was definitely not meant to be on film. There wasn't much going on.

Take the Lead

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I thought this could be inspirational, but I was wrong. It could have been so much better, but this seem to be another film about how high school rejects can make it if they have determination. This time, Banderas is teaching ballroom dancing and the kids are catching on to this type of dance. Cheezy and looks like a low budget film.

Failure to Launch

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Just another romantic comedy. There is nothing special about it. It could even be worst than Sex in the City. This is a definitely not a joy ride. Sarah Jessica Parker falls in love with her client who she is trying to help move out of his house. There is no spark between this couple. In fact, the supporting actress was more entertaining. When you are upstage like that, you know the film is horrible.

The Departed

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This film was based on the incredible thriller made in Hong Kong, called Infernal Affairs. Now produced by Martin Scorsese and with a cast like Leonardo Dicarprio, Jack Nicholson, and Matt Damon, this film is not to disappoint. In fact, it's Oscar worthy. The film is violent, bloody, and full of in-your-face smack downs. You will always be wondering what will happen next, unless you saw the HK version of this film. I liked the film but it was predictable. I would have like it more if Scorsese changed the storyline from the original movie. It would have been more suspenseful. All in all, the HK version was still better than this one.