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Summary: ?
Review: This was a dreadful movie. With this cast, I expected more--not a lot but at least one laugh. It was a complete waste of time. Couldn't believe Gwyneth agreed to be in this nothing movie. The best part of this fiasco was the soundtrack. Really awful.
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Summary: A Delightful Surprise
Review: I wasn't sure what to expect from this movie. Release delays usually bode ill, but not this time! Paltrow did an excellent job in her portrayal of a rural girl reaching for the sky. Her many talents were evident. Bergen and Myers added their experience and acting expertise, as did Christina Applegate. Although the story came to a rather hasty end (editing?), the result was quite satisfying. Others in the theatre seemed pleased with the experience. It was a great evening. I'll be back to see this one again on "the silver screen". Great costumes and an innovative story kept View From The Top crusing on target for Paltrow, and especially Applegate. Don't miss it!
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Summary: Lame, lame, lame
Review: Why did they make this movie? How did it go so (bad/stupid/pointless)? And how did stars the caliber of Gwyneth and Mike Myers get involved? I am not involved in the movie biz except as a regular viewer and I can tell that this flick somehow went hugely astray. This was not, and cannot be the movie they set out to make the first day the producer said, "hey, my Dad has a barn!" If you've seen the previews, you need to know that will not be the movie you will see when the lights go out. Mike Myers is goofy and entertaining. If the director had gone that way with the whole movie, I'd be a happy consumer. Gwyneth is a sweet and lovable in the rest of the movie, and if the director had gone that way with the whole movie, then my wife would have been a happy consumer. Instead, they created a hash that left both demographics bored and unhappy. Movies are supposed to generate a big emotional response; goofy, romantic, sadness, patriotism, fright. This one generates a capital letter WHO CARES!!! I'm the guy who can sit through anything and be entertained. On this one, though, save not only your $ at the theater, save your $ when it comes out on video. Oh, why 2 stars and not 1? Because I liked Mike Myers, and I really enjoyed ripping this movie at dinner with my wife. That was easily worth an extra star.
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Summary: Just Pure Entertainment!
Review: In this time of war i love to escape to the movies that are fun to watch. This is one of those films. Very good acting, a good story, a moral message, no one gets killed, no special effects, no bad language and no bad actors that have to take their clothes off because they can't act. This is just pure ENTERTAINMENT. It's a simple story of a country girl with big dreams and without using sex becomes exactly who she wants to be and gets the guy who loves at the end of the film. You will not be disappointed if your looking for pure fun entertainment. It also has a surprisingly interesting cast who all make this romantic comedy work.
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Summary: Not the Best and not the Funniest, but it works
Review: Gwyneth Paltrow seems to have a screen presence that makes one, at least me, want to watch her. "View from the Top" is not the funniest movie, but it's definitley better than watching countless bombs dropping on tv. For about one and a half hours, this movie takes the audience to a place, where anything could happen as long as you work hard for it, which probably should resonate in this moment of time. Gwyneth Paltrow was obviously the best part. She was funny and looked quite hot...The best parts of the film were the fight scene, gwyneth paltrow, christina applegate, the music, and the many cameos. The best part of the movie was that it left me with a feeling of being able to accomplish anything (with hard work and determination), which is quite nice, given the dismal surroundings now.
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Summary: An excellent journey through the life of a flight attendant
Review: I've just seen the fantastic movie "View From The Top" at the theatre and I'd like to say I highly recommend that you all see it if you can. I'm not going to reveal too much about the movie, but wow I was impressed. The commercials for this movie try to market it as a comedy. Well, it has some funny parts, but believe me the movie is alot deeper and interesting than just a simple comic spoof on the airline industry. And it's certainly no spoof. Rather it captures the life of a flight attendant, the aviation world, and being an up and coming pilot myself (not licensed) I can tell you this movie hits it pretty close to home. It may sound strange to some, but just two minutes into the movie I was already choked up a bit as the camera turned from images of the main characters' childhood, to the sky. It just left me with that feeling I get sometimes when I'm not sure if where I want to go in the future is where I'm really headed...when I think about the pilot I want to be, and wonder if I'll ever make it. It struck a chord. :) And it's alot like that throughout the entire movie. From the most humble (and sometimes embarrassing) beginnings to the first big break, to leaving your loved ones behind to chase those dreams....to finally come back home after all that time away...this movie captures the adventures and trials of living a life in aviation...of finding your direction...and adds a bit of humour along the way. There's a great balance between comedy, drama, and emotion in this movie. Just funny enough to not be cheesy, just serious enough to not be overly dramatic. In short, an excellent show. I felt that the ending came a little too quickly but I'll let you be the judge of that, and just say that this is a movie that if you haven't see it yet, you need to see it as soon as possible! :) Of course I'm biased, after all aviation like many other things makes up a big part of my life, but this is the first time in years I've seen an actual, honest, good movie about aviation and the life we in that industry live (or hope to live). With so many movies out there about air disasters that pack on the adrenaline, it's nice to see something that bucks the trend and adds value and meaning to the world of aviation, even if it does mean throwing a few tears and laughs into the mix. This, perhaps, may be one of the best aviation based movies ever created, if only for the fact that it sticks to ideals and doesn't over-do it. Overall, a well balanced movie that takes you on the sometimes difficult journey of a flight attendant. The trials seen are the same as those in real life face in this industry, nothing feels or seems fake or "hollywooded-up" as it were. Coming from an aviation enthusiast, I think that says alot. Go see it, you won't regret it. :) P.S. Did I mention that Gwyneth Paltrow's performance was simply outstanding?
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Summary: First-class Gwyneth. A strictly steerage comedy. 2 1/2 stars
Review: God bless Gwyneth for taking on such a sophomoric comedy. Despite is banalities, she looks like she's having a great time -- or she's really that good an actress. The Oscar-winner works hard and her charms go a long way in this odd venture from some talented filmmakers. Shelved since 2001, it is obvious Miramax needed some time to grease up their legendary hype machine. Although, one look at the poster and the shameful marketing is painfully evident. Airbrushed faces on the bodies of models to represent the cast is a dead giveaway, since that is how the movie plays. VIEW FROM THE TOP is so featherweight, it practically floats away from your mind the minute it is over. However, given our current war situation, I have to admit it was a nice piece of brain candy to shut out the CNN barrage. The film offers a simple moral fable -- stay true to your dreams and heart. La Paltrow is white trash godddess Donna Jensen, who is determined to get out of the trailer park and fly the friendly skies as an international stew for Royalty Airways. The plot barely thickens, allowing for some cute cameos (Rob Lowe) and some shtick that goes on too long (Mike Myers, are you listening!?). The love story with uber-talented, but still slumming Mark Ruffalo is predictable, especially with its awww-fully sappy dialogue, but dammit, I bought it! Still, it is the girl power represented by such pros as Paltrow, Candice Bergen, Christina Applegate and, especially, Kelly Preston, that proves its best asset, even at its lowest points. At best, it is a mindless matinee that makes the best of limited pluses. At its worst, you may feel slightly cheated for spending the money. Still, I found the film a guilty pleasure. From its retrocool look to the chick pop soundtrack, VIEW FROM THE TOP is worthy of viewing, but keep your expectations low. If watching Gwyneth parade in some outfits that would have even Julia Roberts' jaw-drop in "Erin Brockovich," then this film is for you! If not, I highly recommend you find a copy of the legendary airline tell-all "Coffee, Tea or Me" for some real in-flight entertainment!
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Summary: Very Fluffy Eye-Candy: And That's All
Review: So, what does she wants to do, after all? I mean, Gwyneth Paltrow, who was going to be a great thing, that's how I thought when she was in "Shakespeare in Love or "Sliding Door." Then, "Shallow Hal" came. And then, this one, complete mess. Ms. Paltrow is utterly miscast as Donna living in a small town in Nevada. She wanted to leave the place anyway, and see the world, and to do so she becomes a flight attentant. So far, you see so lots of cliche -- a girl living in trailer, a mom who had married four times, and her drunk husband. Is this supposed to be a satire? Or just insensible, prejudjuced ideas of someone behind the movie? And Donna becomes a flight attendant, and be a friend with Christina Applegate and Kelly Preston as co-workers... quite a bad sign, isn't it? For these ladies, talented as they are (especially the latter), tend to be typecast. And again they are. To make matters worse, Kelly Preston soon disappears (whom I miss) while Candice Bergen shows up (who exactly looks unchanged from her role in "Miss Congeniality"), and Paltrow & Applegate go on to audition for the first-class airline, where the best trainer is over-the-top Mike Myers, whose awfully misguided acting demolishes every little thing in the film. What does this film want to do? It sometimes suggests our prejudiced ideas about flight attendants, trying to be a satire. But the satire is weak, when you see Applegate and Paltrow engaged in a fierce cat flght (really), the former banging the head of the latter into bread. Comedy? But the gags are weak too when Myers' performance is just irritating and unfunny, the same kind of gags you see in, say, "Little Nicky." And there is a romance, which is too weak to remember (love interest, Mark Raffalo). "View From the Top" gives us lots of fluff, that's the only thing you can get. And as that, the film is not bad, a real eye-candy. You will see Paltrow in bikini, and the costumes she wears are very fashionable. And that's all that I can recommend.
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Summary: Light and silly
Review: Such a flimsy movie would have totally failed were it not for the appeal of the actors, and here Paltrow is very endearing in the role of a smalltown girl who wishes to be a flight attendant and see the world. The movie is upbeat, has its obligatory conflicts and struggles, and throws in the obligatory romance. Another perk to this fun, mediocre film is the presence of Candice Bergen, who exudes worldly charm and steals every scene she's in. And there's also Mike Myers as an instructor in flight attendant school; he has a peculiar problem with his eyes and manages to make it both a source of humor and poignancy. So if you want a fluffy, inspirational film that won't make you think too much and that has it's memorable moments, View From the Top could be a decent movie for you.
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Summary: uneven though occasionally fun
Review: Bruno Barreto's "View From the Top" boasts a cute premise that doesn't quite live up to its potential. The film starts out in a satirical vein, promising to deliver a nifty spoof of life in the friendly skies. Instead, it settles into a typical romantic comedy formula, not bad as these things go, but nothing to write home about either. So while "View from the Top" never soars very high, neither does it end up crashing and burning. In this day and age, one must be grateful for a safe landing, even if the ride is a bumpy one. Gwyneth Paltrow delivers a winning performance as Donna, a small town girl who becomes a stewardess as a way of escaping her dysfunctional family and white trash upbringing. The first part of the film is fun, as Donna earns her wings flying for a cut-rate airline whose attendants dress and act more like prostitutes than stewardesses. With their form-fitting, cleavage-exposing blouses, purple hot pants and big hair, these pleasantly perky hostesses look like they're ready to serve their passengers more than just the customary coffee, tea or milk. So far, so good - but once the girls move onto a more "legitimate" airline, much of the satiric bite drains out of the film and we move onto the more familiar terrain of catty rivalries, long distance romance, and unrequited love. In addition to Paltrow, the movie features Christina Applegate, Rob Lowe, Candice Bergen and Mark Ruffalo in various roles. Mike Myers is surprisingly annoying in the part of a cross-eyed stewardess trainer. The screenplay by Eric Wald has a maddening tendency to drop characters along the way, giving the film a slapdash, unformed and oddly amateurish quality. As partial compensation, the film boasts superb production and costume design and a generally ebullient spirit. "View From the Top" doesn't end up flying us anywhere special and it's definitely coach all the way, but it does serve up a few laughs in mid flight.
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