Greatest American film of all time? Shmaybe. Has all the pieces; ambitious story, sizzling screenplay, groundbreaking imagery, over-acting.
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#140RVW - 140 character reviews
140 character review: When I started this site that’s all I did – movie reviews that could fit on Twitter. With the exception of a few short blasts, everything since 2014 has been a full-size review, and I've gone back to expand on some of the earlier reviews. If they're here, I haven't updated them yet...
#140RVW: The Decoy Bride (2011)
Cute little trifle. Knows that you don’t need to be brilliant if you keep it short, snappy & well-cast. And Tennant & Macdonald are lovely.
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#140RVW: Mousehunt (1997)
If Verbinski got his start in tv commercials, why are his movies always overlong? Great physical acting by Lane & Evans. Needed more mouse.
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#140RVW: Silent Running (1972)
As important to the development of sci-fi as 2001, and nearly as boring. Dykstra hones skills to be used for Star Wars, which eclipses this.
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#140RVW: Sign “O” The Times (1987)
Best of generation artist performs at his high-water mark. More or less a concert film, emphasis on more. Why in theaters? Cause Prince…
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