A kind of strange movie – Robin Williams as the “same guy” in 4 different time periods. It wasn’t that great of a movie, but at least it was an interesting idea.
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Dead Poets Society
There is a period in one’s youth where every word takes on an epic and urgent importance. When where time is compressed, and all history and future are in the now. Where the world seems ready to erupt into…. and then you grow up.
What Dreams May Come
I really liked the concept of this movie – we all make our own afterlife, whether it’s heaven or hell is up to us. That makes a lot more sense than the dictatorial / judgmental Christian view. Well, none of it makes sense anyway, but I did like this movie. There were some annoying parts, but the movie was visually interesting enough to overcome any writing or acting shortcomings.
Toys
A forgettable movie that tries to be a musical comedy I guess… but just ends up being dumb. One word review: “Huh?”
Popeye
I suppose it had to be done. I guess it couldn’t have been done a lot better either. One of the few movies where Robin Williams isn’t “Robin Williams”. This doesn’t even compare to the really old b/w popeye cartoons from the 30’s though, where he’d beat up on people for just looking at him wrong – before the Hollywood morality police took over.
One Hour Photo
Nearly perverted & nearly freaky… I was actually quite happy that the movie didn’t end with a bloodbath. Strange how a mellow ending can be a surprise ending. I really liked the set they created for the Walmart-lookalike store though, almost more like a medical lab. One thing though, I thought the photos the woman took were too well-done for her character – they were obviously done by a professional photographer, who was probably too proud to take mediocore photos… or just didn’t think of it.
Moscow on the Hudson
Robin “I defect” Williams actually acting. Enjoyable, but a bit “dated”. Cold war is over everyone. I wonder how other cold war movies will “age”?
Mrs. Doubtfire
One of Robin Williams’ good movies. He really did quite a convincing job as an old prude.
Jumanji
Kind of dumb, but kids seem to enjoy it.
Hook
Robin Williams = Peter Pan… you get the idea.
Good Will Hunting
I think my favorite scene in this movie was the first time that the Robin William’s character ‘gives it’ to Will. I’ve never heard the “you don’t know everything kid” speech done so well… I guess that’s cause the kid does “know everything”… except what can’t be learned in books. I think this movie really says that we all have something to learn. Just think, if you ever reached that point where you did know everything there was to know, what would be the point anymore? What would you do? I think the actual character of Will wasn’t important, it was the development of that character which was most interesting. I could take the more cynical approach and just mark this one off as another “abused kid overcomes his problems”, but I think this movie is better than that. (I would like to know if the actual math problems were real though)
Good Morning Vietnam
There are some good and funny bits in this, but the whole anti-war message was eye-rolling… I mean, he’s a DJ for god sakes… does every Vietnam movie have to make the same point?
The Fisher King
Someday, I want to try rubbing my bare butt on a grass lawn in the middle of the night. It does look like it’d feel great. Of course I liked this movie… it felt great too. I can’t think of a Terry Gilliam movie that I didn’t like… or love.