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X-Men (2000)
Better than I expected
I have collected X-Men comics for many years and was not expecting too much from the movie but I was pleasantly surprised. It was pretty good. Based in reality and more science fiction than fantasy I believed such a future could exist just around the corner. Unlike many comic book adapted movies X-Men is not cartoony. The spirit of the characters has been preserved although comic book continuity has not. Although Anna Paquin (Rogue) could not sustain a Southern accent I sympathised with her ordeal as a confused young woman. Hugh Jackman won me over as Wolverine (although he was not gruff enough or hairy enough) but I was disappointed with Sabretooth. What a wimp!! Not vicious enough and to see him as Magneto's lapdog was embarrassing. Mystique was pretty good but I do have one criticism here. Mystique is a shape shifter. She takes on the appearance of something or someone else including their clothes etc. When she becomes Wolverine and mimics his claws, the claws are still part of her flesh therefore when she battles the real Wolverine they would not break off as portrayed but would be sliced off an she would bleed. It was interesting to see Toad as a major baddie. I actually thought that he seemed the most powerful of the villains, quite the opposite of his rather lame comic book persona. On the whole I recommend this movie both to the general public and to the fanboy, although I did think the action sequences were a bit weak by comic book standards. Watch for the cameo and background appearances of a multitude of marvel characters and enjoy the jibes and in-jokes if your a fanboy. Happy viewing.
Mrs. Winterbourne (1996)
I'm still smiling
I just finished watching this movie and I enjoyed it very much. The plot is implausible but there are some excellent performances and memorable scenes.
Brendan Fraser is gorgeous (as always) and there were many entertaining moments where he shines in his dual roles as identical twin brothers. Shirley MacLaine is excellent as an incorrigible matriarch and Miguel Sandoval hilarious as the devoted butler.
Ricki Lake plays Connie, the title character, who is mistakenly identified as Mrs. Winterbourne after an accident. Being a homeless, unwed mother she allows herself to be taken in by the Winterbourne family but is a fish out of water and in constant fear of being unmasked. The family have their own fears and pains but Connie and the Winterbourne's manage to be positive influences on each other allowing healing, growth and romance.
Of course I've seen it all before but this movie is definitely worth a look if feel good comedy romances are your thing.
Clueless (1995)
Genuinely fun and funny
This movie is overtly hilarious and condescending yet has some subtle tips on sex and drugs without being preachy. For all her faults I think Cher makes a good role model for teens everywhere. It's all in the attitude and I'll enjoy watching this movie for many years to come.