Galaxy Quest: ** ½
Release Date: 1999
MPAA Rating: PG
Director:
A funny spoof of Star Trek. Loses much of it's act during the second half, but the first half is quite amusing and comical because you don't half to watch Star Trek to get the film's humor.
Gandhi: ****
Release Date: 1982
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Richard Attenborough
This incredible movie remains today as one of the finest onscreen biographies ever produced. Powerhouse acting performances combine with impressive production value, all passionately directed by Attenborough to form a genuinely great motion picture.
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Ronald Maxwell
Still one of the finest Civil War dramas ever made. Excellent cinematography, a great cast and authentic, dominating battle sequences make this a crowning accomplisment. A rare movie where you feel that real history is being replayed before your eyes. This is a victory on all fronts.
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Stephen Hopkins
Explains the true, tragic events taking place when two lions killed over a hundred people in Tsavo, Kenya, during the late 1800s. Quite a few changes are made in the film for the sake of making it appear much more epic then it really was. The lion attacks are gruesome and gory, making them authentically realistic. Boosted by great sound, and cinematography that takes in the African savanna.
Gladiator: ** ½
Release Date: 2000
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Ridley Scott
Big budget swords and sandals epic has it's highlight moments in well choereographed gladiator battle sequences, but also it's relegating moments during the elongated and dry scenes interspaced in between. Ultimately typical popcorn entertainment bloated to massive proportions.
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Edward Zwick
So masterfully recreates an inspiring and true piece of American history. Glorious and emotional, if a little sentimental. A valuable piece of cinema that becomes a gem in historical filmmaking.
The Godfather: ****
Release Date: 1972
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
In the history of cinema, one of the most acclaimed, influential, well-casted and impressively mounted films ever made. A masterpiece that set's standards for films that are yet to be broken.
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Contains some of the finest acting in film history. Not as avant-garde or tightly packed as the predecessor, but a movie that can dwell upon you, as one of the most satisfactory sequels ever devised. Contains two stories in it, serving as both a sequel and a prequel, and tells both of them in masterful fashion.
The Godfather Part III: ***
Release Date: 1990
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
The conclusion to the epic Godfather saga. Not as powerful or effective as either of it's predecessors, but there are still moments of near-brilliance at the hands of a very talented filmmaker. The end opera sequences are riveting.
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Ronald Maxwell
Battle scenes continue to be well choreographed as the main centerpiece. However, strays more off to being pro-Confederate, and utterly fails to show the conflicting human emotions due to the horrors of war.
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Rolland Emmerich
Godzilla feels like Jurassic Park's T-Rex. Doesn't even have satisfaction in that. A mix of poor casting, lazy acting, weak script and unconvincing action sequences contribrute to this film's demise, though it should be a fun albeit cheap ride for some.
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Martin Campbell
Mondernizes the 007 franchise. Becomes a personal action story. Very entertaining, this is an updated Bond adventure, although like most Bond flicks, it can get a little silly.
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Guy Hamilton
Features the best action set-pieces in a Bond film. In reality silly and gimmicky, but very entertaining, memorable, and Connery's confidence in his ability to play 007 is at a maximun. Pure classic Bond.
MPAA Rating: G
Director: Victor Fleming
One of the handsomest and most fashionable Hollywood spectacles ever released. Outstanding and unique cinematography and production value make this an enduring American classic. Sheer weight of magnificence prevails to make this one of the greatest, masterful and authoritive movies ever put to screen.
The Great Escape: *** ½
Release Date: 1963
MPAA Rating: G
Director: John Sturges
Elongated though compelling watch about a true story when dozens of Allied POW's attempted to escape from Stalag Luft III, the Germans' most fortified prisoner camp. Finely acted and well performed. Very entertaining.
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Howard Deutch
An occassionally funny backwoods comedy. Quite a few comedies are funnier then this, but quite a few others can be worse.
MPAA Rating: PG
Director:
Great acting performances are what carry most of this otherwise emotionally detached film. There's really nothing too special here to talk about. Film editing is somewhat rough.
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: George Roy Hill
Shallow, forgettable but entertaining drama about an avid aviator. Lots of cool aerial sequences.
The Greatest Story Ever Told: ** ½
Release Date: 1965
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: George Stevens
Tells the story of Jesus' life from his birth to resurrection. Well acted by most members of the all-star ensemble cast, but the film never gains that much momentum and fails in becoming a decent cinematic expierence. Still worth a watch if you have the time (the story unfolds over three hours). This unfortunately ended up being one of the biggest box-office flops in Hollywood history.
MPAA Rating: G
Director: John Wayne
A Vietnam War picture that feels somewhat like a western with cowboys and indians. Gives a moderately good job in explaining those harsh realities, but it's utterly a failure when it comes to showing, or displaying, it. As a result, we can't grasp what the soldiers and people went through in Nam.
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Harold Ramis
A sinewy, comedic tale of self-improvement, with strong themes of selflessness as well as an equally strong sense of moral value. It's sheer indulgence makes it one of the most warm-hearted comedies ever made.
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Andrew Davis
Rescue sequences in the Bering Sea are enthralling and realistic. Plot and characters are formualic, though not completely predictable. In total, pretty underrated and entertaining, but it's just not anything all to special.
MPAA Rating: NR
Director:
Allied commandos inflitrate a German-held Greek island to blow up the big guns of Navarone that sink any passing Allied ship. We feel slightly detatched from this complex and well-set up though humorless action thriller. Plays out in better form then other 50s and 60s war films.
Release Date: 1999
MPAA Rating: PG
Director:
A funny spoof of Star Trek. Loses much of it's act during the second half, but the first half is quite amusing and comical because you don't half to watch Star Trek to get the film's humor.
Gandhi: ****
Release Date: 1982
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Richard Attenborough
This incredible movie remains today as one of the finest onscreen biographies ever produced. Powerhouse acting performances combine with impressive production value, all passionately directed by Attenborough to form a genuinely great motion picture.
Gettysburg: ****
Release Date: 1993MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Ronald Maxwell
Still one of the finest Civil War dramas ever made. Excellent cinematography, a great cast and authentic, dominating battle sequences make this a crowning accomplisment. A rare movie where you feel that real history is being replayed before your eyes. This is a victory on all fronts.
The Ghost and the Darkness: ***
Release Date: 1996MPAA Rating: R
Director: Stephen Hopkins
Explains the true, tragic events taking place when two lions killed over a hundred people in Tsavo, Kenya, during the late 1800s. Quite a few changes are made in the film for the sake of making it appear much more epic then it really was. The lion attacks are gruesome and gory, making them authentically realistic. Boosted by great sound, and cinematography that takes in the African savanna.
Gladiator: ** ½
Release Date: 2000
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Ridley Scott
Big budget swords and sandals epic has it's highlight moments in well choereographed gladiator battle sequences, but also it's relegating moments during the elongated and dry scenes interspaced in between. Ultimately typical popcorn entertainment bloated to massive proportions.
Glory: *** ½
Release Date: 1989MPAA Rating: R
Director: Edward Zwick
So masterfully recreates an inspiring and true piece of American history. Glorious and emotional, if a little sentimental. A valuable piece of cinema that becomes a gem in historical filmmaking.
Release Date: 1972
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
In the history of cinema, one of the most acclaimed, influential, well-casted and impressively mounted films ever made. A masterpiece that set's standards for films that are yet to be broken.
The Godfather Part II: *** ½
Release Date: 1974MPAA Rating: R
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Contains some of the finest acting in film history. Not as avant-garde or tightly packed as the predecessor, but a movie that can dwell upon you, as one of the most satisfactory sequels ever devised. Contains two stories in it, serving as both a sequel and a prequel, and tells both of them in masterful fashion.
The Godfather Part III: ***
Release Date: 1990
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
The conclusion to the epic Godfather saga. Not as powerful or effective as either of it's predecessors, but there are still moments of near-brilliance at the hands of a very talented filmmaker. The end opera sequences are riveting.
Gods and Generals: **
Release Date: 2003MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Ronald Maxwell
Battle scenes continue to be well choreographed as the main centerpiece. However, strays more off to being pro-Confederate, and utterly fails to show the conflicting human emotions due to the horrors of war.
Godzilla: **
Release Date: 1998MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Rolland Emmerich
Godzilla feels like Jurassic Park's T-Rex. Doesn't even have satisfaction in that. A mix of poor casting, lazy acting, weak script and unconvincing action sequences contribrute to this film's demise, though it should be a fun albeit cheap ride for some.
Goldeneye: ***
Release Date: 1995MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Martin Campbell
Mondernizes the 007 franchise. Becomes a personal action story. Very entertaining, this is an updated Bond adventure, although like most Bond flicks, it can get a little silly.
Goldfinger: *** ½
Release Date: 1964MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Guy Hamilton
Features the best action set-pieces in a Bond film. In reality silly and gimmicky, but very entertaining, memorable, and Connery's confidence in his ability to play 007 is at a maximun. Pure classic Bond.
Gone with the Wind: ****
Release Date: 1939MPAA Rating: G
Director: Victor Fleming
One of the handsomest and most fashionable Hollywood spectacles ever released. Outstanding and unique cinematography and production value make this an enduring American classic. Sheer weight of magnificence prevails to make this one of the greatest, masterful and authoritive movies ever put to screen.
The Great Escape: *** ½
Release Date: 1963
MPAA Rating: G
Director: John Sturges
Elongated though compelling watch about a true story when dozens of Allied POW's attempted to escape from Stalag Luft III, the Germans' most fortified prisoner camp. Finely acted and well performed. Very entertaining.
The Great Outdoors: **
Release Date: 1988MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Howard Deutch
An occassionally funny backwoods comedy. Quite a few comedies are funnier then this, but quite a few others can be worse.
The Great Santini: **
Release Date: 1979MPAA Rating: PG
Director:
Great acting performances are what carry most of this otherwise emotionally detached film. There's really nothing too special here to talk about. Film editing is somewhat rough.
The Great Waldo Pepper: ** ½
Release Date: 1975MPAA Rating: PG
Director: George Roy Hill
Shallow, forgettable but entertaining drama about an avid aviator. Lots of cool aerial sequences.
The Greatest Story Ever Told: ** ½
Release Date: 1965
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: George Stevens
Tells the story of Jesus' life from his birth to resurrection. Well acted by most members of the all-star ensemble cast, but the film never gains that much momentum and fails in becoming a decent cinematic expierence. Still worth a watch if you have the time (the story unfolds over three hours). This unfortunately ended up being one of the biggest box-office flops in Hollywood history.
The Green Berets: **
Release Date: 1968MPAA Rating: G
Director: John Wayne
A Vietnam War picture that feels somewhat like a western with cowboys and indians. Gives a moderately good job in explaining those harsh realities, but it's utterly a failure when it comes to showing, or displaying, it. As a result, we can't grasp what the soldiers and people went through in Nam.
Groundhog Day: *** ½
Release Date: 1993MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Harold Ramis
A sinewy, comedic tale of self-improvement, with strong themes of selflessness as well as an equally strong sense of moral value. It's sheer indulgence makes it one of the most warm-hearted comedies ever made.
The Guardian: ** ½
Release Date: 2006MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Andrew Davis
Rescue sequences in the Bering Sea are enthralling and realistic. Plot and characters are formualic, though not completely predictable. In total, pretty underrated and entertaining, but it's just not anything all to special.
The Guns of Navarone: ***
Release Date: 1961MPAA Rating: NR
Director:
Allied commandos inflitrate a German-held Greek island to blow up the big guns of Navarone that sink any passing Allied ship. We feel slightly detatched from this complex and well-set up though humorless action thriller. Plays out in better form then other 50s and 60s war films.
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