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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 2004, PG)
This is so much better than the first two. Everything was undoubtedly great! This film is flawless. I loved everything about it. It's amazing. It has improved a lot. Every little thing from start to finish are far off better than the first two. The first two were brilliant, but this is much more. I never knew that I'd live to see this. I don't know what else to say. I'm deeply impressed by this film. Words will never be enough to express its brilliance. A great evolution of story. Better characters and storyline. |
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The Passion of the Christ 2004, R)
One of the best religious films ever! Mel Gibson did great. This one is overwhelming with sadness and emotion. After I watched this, I realized more deeply the sacrifices Jesus did and the pain he suffered just to save us from our sins. This is such a brilliant film about Christ. There are a lot of sad films in which I also felt the emotion of those masterpieces but this is the only film that made tears rush down my cheeks. |
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The Terminal 2004, PG-13)
Viktor Navorski lives in an airport. Yes, after literally losing his country while on flight, he finds himself stuck in the JFK airport. Frank Dixon, the head, thought that if he leaves Navorski there, he would eventually escape to New York and become someone else's problem. But, he was wrong. Navorski is an honest man and will be waiting until he's free to leave. |
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Philadelphia 1993, PG-13)
The movie throws us into a world of pain and prejudice. It was the best gay film I've ever seen (actually, the best out of two but I'm pretty sure it's one of the best out there). A heavy emotional drive even though you're not gay and you don't have AIDS. Tom Hanks was such a convincing and talented actor. I really look up to him especially in the scene where he said that he likes opera songs and actually sung with overflowing emotion and heartache. Banderas was also an effective one. Though he and Hanks never did something intimate, you could somehow feel the love they share. A very timely film during that period where AIDS was disdained instead of being cured, and the gays have no place in the society. |
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Finding Neverland 2004, PG)
"How far can your imagination take you?" |
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Dead Poets Society 1989, PG)
A very astonishing film. Everything was great. The story, the cast, how the film was carried out, everything. Robin Williams did a really good job and so as the other characters. I fell in love with this film and I'll never fall out of love. This is a very inspiring film and one of the most unforgettable movies I've ever seen. This is a certified must-see and undoubtedly a masterpiece. |
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The Green Mile 1999, R)
Perhaps the best movie adaptation from a Stephen King novel ever. The production staff and the cast made another piece of art. The movie is heavy for me. It's not something wherein you could possibly relax wile watching. The lives of every character, little or great, were remarkable. Tom Hanks is always great. Michael Clarke Duncan surely deserves the Oscar nod. |
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Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è bella) 1997, PG-13)
A beautiful masterpiece about the Second World War from a slightly different point of view. It presents a fable filled with imagination, courage, hope and love in the dark and harsh reality of the war. |
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Gladiator 2000, R)
I loved this epic. This is another big thing. The effects were good. The actors were convincing. Russel Crowe was fearless. He did very well in this movie. This film showed not only the cruelty Maximus and his family faced due to jealousy and envy, but also the tough lives of the slaves-turned-gladiators during the reign of the Roman Empire. Though it's almost three hours, I didn't feel the time because of the finely created craft. |
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Saving Private Ryan 1998, R)
One of the greatest war movies ever made. Director Steven Spielberg has done another WWII masterpiece and it was a stunning success. It surely is a heartbreak seeing this wonderful work be nominated the Best Picture, and remain a nomination in the Academy forever. The movie is filled with overflowing emotion, adversity and difficulty. It surely isn't a film to watch with family and eat popcorn. |
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The Phantom of the Opera 2005, PG-13)
This musical is certainly a masterpiece. I wonder why many critics didn't like it much. The story and the music was great, as well as the cast. I fell in love with the film, the characters and with the music of the night. |
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 2007, R)
"Never forget. Never forgive." |
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Forrest Gump 1994, PG-13)
Forrest Gump. Clearly, he has a very low IQ and it would be very much appropriate to remark that he is a complete idiot. But, I think a kinder and still proper description of him in my point of view is that he is a man of innocence. He has gone through a lot in his life. He was bullied at school. He met the girl of his dreams and her only friend as a child. There are times when he had her, and often she's gone. He gained and lost things along the way. But, what he retained until the end is his innocence. This innocence made him a laughingstock of the world, but, this is also what made his life extremely extraordinary. |
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Coraline 2009, PG)
I loved it. I loved everything about it! Dark-themed films are usually great. This may be the best animated film I've ever seen in my whole life. This is well-crafted and beautifully made. I really love it. I don't know how to put into words the greatness of such masterpiece. Henry Selick is a good director, almost like Tim Burton. |
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Road to Perdition 2002, R)
It shows that beyond crime, murder, sins, betrayal and death, a father's love will always prevail. And for a gangster film, this one's a tearjerker. The right mix of action and drama. A film I'll surely treasure for a lifetime. |
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Catch Me If You Can 2002, PG-13)
If you see this movie, I assure you one thing: it will surely make you smile. It was fun and smart. Imagine presenting a biopic which turned out to be very unique and never boring. Excellent job for Mr. Spielberg. The story was really exceptional. Frank Abagnale is someone, whether you like it or not, you'll surely remember for such a long time. Thanks to the magnificent portrayal of Leonardo DiCaprio. He has enormous talent. Amazing. Tom Hanks was good, too. But obviously, he's outdone by DiCaprio. The character Abagnale, I must say, is a risky role which needs a gifted performer. DiCaprio is a perfect choice. |
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Up 2009, PG)
This is the best animated film I've seen for all of my life! I totally loved it. It got good shots of drama, comedy and adventure. It's a film every one would surely enjoy. The concept, the animation, the storyline, the characters. All were totally awesome. The story was really touching from every aspect and, at the same time, never losing its comedic side. The way Ellie and Carl loved each other deeply touched my heart. Although it's just an animation, the film can fully connect to the audience's emotions. From the moment they met to the last moment of the film, it is completely evident that Carl loved Ellie with all his heart and is very sentimental about the moments they shared. Ellie was also really sweet, especially after it was shown that what she put on her adventure book was all about her relationship with Carl. Russell, as a cute little boy, also has his own principles and dignity he's willing to fight for until the end. This film got colorful and wonderful characters, and was able to mix them right. I fully believe that this has a great chance for winning the best animated film this upcoming Oscars. When people ask me what my favorite animated film is, Up would surely be the answer. |
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A Beautiful Mind 2001, PG-13)
Brilliant. Well-crafted. Stunning. Beautiful. The film was amazing! One of the best biopics ever. All the actors were great! Russell Crowe showed a really admirable and awesome performance. He truly deserves the Oscar nomination, and he should have won. All of his fellow performers were also great. Each made their characters remarkable. Ron Howard is such a magnificent director. The screenplay was also really beautiful. No wonder it bagged its Oscar. I would never regret I bought the DVD. I waited for such a long time to watch this, and I'm happy I did. It was never boring for me though it seems that it is for some. It has a wonderful way of connecting to its audience. I really felt the sadness and adversities John Nash went through. I really love the film! It is an exceptional motion picture which shows that what matters most is not what is stuck inside your head, but the power you have in your heart. It is a film that grabbed me to the soul! |
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Schindler's List 1993, R)
Stunning! What a film! I'm very lucky to watch this one. Steven Spielberg is the man! One of the best films ever made. When dealing with war films, especially with World War 2, it should be handled by a master's hand. Some outsanding movies of war were Life is Beautiful and, Saving Private Ryan which was directed by the same man, Steven Spielberg. I was never bored watching it. I was never shocked to see that almost everyone who saw this was amazed. It didn't only show how great Oskar Schindler is, but it also showed the dreadful reality the Jews suffered. It's about a man who lighted a candle of hope in the midst of the horrors of war. I really look up to this. It deserves every award it gained. It was one of the most critically acclaimed films in history, and it still is. A film I'd never forget for the rest of my life. |
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Julie & Julia 2009, PG-13)
This flick was amazing! The performance was great, especially of Streep's. The story was very inspiring. The director had done a really good job. It's about two different women who found cooking as their life-saver. As the tagline says, "Passion. Ambition. Butter. Do you have what it takes?", this movie engages its viewers into a fascinating lifetime memory. This light drama gives an amusing treat. I enjoyed every single scene. This is undoubtedly a must-see. Bon appetit! |
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Ratatouille 2007, G)
"Anyone can cook!" |
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(500) Days of Summer 2009, PG-13)
"This is not a love story. This is a story about love." |
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Million Dollar Baby 2004, PG-13)
As I see it, it's about protecting yourself and those that complete you. There's this phrase that Frankie often says. "Always protect yourself." It's also protecting those dearest to you. But, what if the only way to protect that someone is just not the way you actually expected? |
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Up in the Air 2009, R)
From the moment I knew that this film existed, I readily became interested to see it. One of my biggest dreams was to travel, to live a life on the road while I'm still young enough to do it. I also don't want to die alone. I'm going to have a settled life after all the adventures. I'll never be young forever. It's like I'm having both Natalie Keener and Ryan Bingham inside. |
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Big Fish 2004, PG-13)
"An adventure as big as life itself." |
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Inglourious Basterds 2009, R)
"If you need heroes, send in the Basterds." |
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Avatar 2009, PG-13)
"An All New World Awaits." |
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Slumdog Millionaire 2008, R) |
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How to Train Your Dragon 2010, PG)
How to Train Your Dragon is surely an animated tour de force. A breathtaking delight for the eyes, and a lovely tale for the heart. The animated films have been highly developing for the past decade. Shrek, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Ratatouille and Up were just some of the most celebrated ones. And now, we have How to Train Your Dragon as a new addition to the list. Despite the short running time, it was able to tell a beautiful story in a visually superb presentation. The film itself was tastefully planned, creatively designed and perfectly carried out. The dialogues were funny and appealing; the movie itself is. The storyline was sharp and pretty enjoyable. Aside from the stunning success of our dear animators, my most treasured element would be the story. I would be looking for this in Oscars 2011. |
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Braveheart 1995, R)
From the ravaged towns of Scotland rises the hero who willingly fought for freedom and his country come what may. This deeply captivating masterpiece has brought to life the shadows war and invasion cast upon men. |
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Chicago 2002, PG-13)
Sexy. Seductive. Irresistible. Chicago is the best musical I've seen so far. It's full of burning passions flawlessly delivered by the magnificent cast. The screenplay was not something really sensible but it was very interesting and entertaining which, of course, was brought to life by Marshall's superb direction. Every song number was excellently made and each complemented the scenes quite well. All songs were great but Mr. Cellophane won my heart. The acting was undoubtedly effective. Catherine Zeta-Jones was so impressive and she's surely worthy for her Oscar. Renee Zellweger did pretty well, too. My favorite character for this would be Billy Flynn as portrayed by the exceptional and charming Richard Gere who was able to razzle dazzle his audience, including me. But of course, Reilly's out-of-the-ordinary performance projected the most admirable character for this movie who's no other than the ever-loyal Amos together with his unconditional yet stupid love for Roxie. This film is something to be treasured for a lifetime. I'm very happy to see such marvel. As I finished it, I saw myself quite pleased and smiling yet wanting for more. |
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127 Hours 2010, R)
Sometimes, there are stories that appear to be either too good or too bad to be true. On the 26th day of April 2003, a real story which is, in my opinion, too unpleasant to bear came to pass. |
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The Fighter 2010, R)
Honest. Moving. Absorbing. It's definitely one of the best biopics ever made. Everything was perfect. The screenplay, the direction, editing, cinematography; all were flawless. But I have to say that the acting was best thing about this. As it reached its end, it left me in awe. Well done, guys. Well done. |
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50/50 2011, R) |
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The Artist 2011, PG-13)
In the generation of filmmaking where exquisite visual and audio effects added so much to a movie's success and brilliance, The Artist proved that silent motion pictures can still compete. With a screenplay so clever and interesting, a direction so superb, a cinematography so classy, and actors so splendid, I would be tremendously surprised if this doesn't bag the Best Picture statuette in the upcoming Academy Awards. All the things needed to regard a film as a true masterpiece are all in the top-notch motion picture The Artist. Just perfect. |



































