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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
A TOTAL RIPOFF OF FATAL ATTRACTION
Oh boy. You know a movie is in trouble when your already looking at your watch within 20 minutes. How this movie was a hit at the theaters was beyond me. And how exceptionally stupid and unbelievable the story gets is what really makes this film so bad. For example: When Claire (Annabella Sciorra) goes to the police to report that she has been sexually molested by the doctor her full name and picture is shown on the news-something that would never happen. After Mr. Pervert Doc blows his brains out, his estranged wife (Rebecca Demornay) moves in with Claire to take care of her newborn baby. Wouldn't it be wise to check out her resume and background before letting her move in??? WOW how junk like this gets made is beyond me............
Troop Beverly Hills (1989)
Fine family fare
Not a side-splitting hilarious romp, but Shelley Long gives it her all and is quite funny (besides being so CUTE!!) The story involves a self indulged Long who becomes the leader of a dead end Girl Scouts for Beverly Hills. Will she turn this group of misfits around?? The tension doesn't mount but the laughs do-and of course, you can see the predictable ending coming a mile away.
Toy Story 2 (1999)
THE BEST MOVIE I'VE SEEN THIS YEAR PERIOD
Lets just say I can't wait to see it again. This is hands down the best work Disney has done since Aladdin. Even more surprising it excels the original by a milestone. (Though the first one is wonderful too) If only the makers of this years disappointing 'Iron Giant' could have seen this before they made that muddled mess, they might have pulled it off.
Office Space (1999)
WHY DID THIS FILM FLOP AT THE BOX OFFICE??
Office Space is a wonderfully funny movie that audiences (including myself) unwisely avoided at the theater. Happily, it has been a smash on video. The truth about Corporate America and the stink behind it has never been funnier. Why bother with more details? Rent it and laugh your head off.
Undercover Blues (1993)
VERY VERY FUNNY
What makes a movie fun is when the actors are having a blast. Dennis Quaid and Kathleen Turner (who have terrific chemistry throughout the movie) take advantage of a funny script and help us laugh it up all the way through. Stanley Tucci co-stars and steals the show. The only problem? Tucci wasn't given enough to do.
Sleeping with the Enemy (1991)
WHAT A STUUUUUUPID MOVIE!
This movie was probably about as silly as The Naked Gun (which was supposed to be). Case in point:
1. In order to fake her drowning Roberts is secretly taking swimming lessons at the YWCA. After her "death" the YWCA calls her husband at work to give their condolences. HELLO how did they get his work number?
2. Before she leaves town she drops her wedding ring in the toilet. Days or even weeks later her hubby finds it in the John. Does this mean the toilet was never flushed?
3. No explanation is given on how she is paying for her mothers care in the retirement home (since she did it behind her RICH husbands back).
4. Towards the end of this tiresome film Roberts suspects her husband is in the house. Instead of running for her life she runs to the kitchen instead to see if the cans are stacked neatly.
The First Great Train Robbery (1978)
As good as the book
Best selling novels often make bad movies but with writer director Michael Crichton (who also wrote the book) does what most others should do: FOLLOW THE BOOK AND IT WILL USUALLY BE A SUCCESS!! Not that Crichton does everything right. (Remember the movie Runaway? Didn't think so)