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Summary: ending that blows you away.
Review: Wow. I have seen many movies, but this was one of the most amazing film I've ever seen. Usually, in this kind of action thriller, the main character saves himself and all the good people at the end, with the "bad guy" ending up dead or arrested. However, this film is not one of those. You don't often find me saying "wow" to the movie that I have just watched, but this film is an exception. It was the most satisfying story that I have ever seen. I like movies that actually have meanings, unlike movies that are made just for the profit purposes. I like movies that blows me away. And this was one of those. Tim Robbins like always, was amazingly attractive. Though as scary as his character was, I was attraced to him than ever before. He in my opinion is one of the most talented beautiful looking actor around. The topic was really exciting. Terrorism and war films are always filled with action and is excitng. After all, the unexpected ending just blew me away. This film is strongly recommended.
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Summary: Good for 90 minutes....
Review: Then went totally downhill... And without giving away too much of the ending, the climax is not the cause for this negative review. Instead, the problem with this film was the last 30 minutes. The overall plot payed dearly for it, and it ruined an otherwise well-made film. The plot suffers many unrealistic events, not that I mind movies being unrealistic sometimes, it's just with this type of film, the shock and suspense should be coming from it's degree of realism. Again, the last 30 minutes ruin the film. Not because of the ending or anything like that, but because of how we come to this unorthodox ending. The acting is quite good, but I had to only give one star for the writer giving WAY too much credit to these "right-wing" terrorist groups. Sorry, they are just NOT THAT GOOD. They aren't quite as "organized" as you think, and I believe it is the writer of this script that suffers the biggest paranoia of all, not the audience it is targeted for. Oh yes, I know there are certain hidden conspiracies out there in today's world (some, with which we wouldn't even want to know about, and I'm positive of that), but the Oklahoma City bombing was taken care of properly, and that is that. No hidden secrets, blah blah blah, you get the idea... A decent idea for a movie, with a creative but at times silly plot twist. Unfortunately, this completey ruins the film, and it's a shame when a film that portrays an interesting subject, with good acting, is ruined by an inconsistent plot and an unrealistic climax. Nope, sorry guys, you didn't pull off the BIG SURSPRISE you desired to achieve by the ending, but instead, made yourself look like fools. A film does not need a happy ending to be a good or GREAT movie, but it does need some common sense, and a degree of realism for it to work. Especially in this genre. For anyone that wants to see a good movie with an unhappy ending, watch Chinatown with Jack Nicholson. Great movie, sad ending. This movie Arlington Road --- Decent first 90 minutes --- Horrible last 30 minutes leading to a one star review from this critic. Definitely a RENT, NOT A BUY DVD or video !
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Summary: Arlington Road DVD Review: Great or Frustrating?
Review: This movie is going to do things to you: 1) Really upset you or 2) Make you say "This movie is like reality. It makes you think...It can really happen." I came out feeling both but I definitely lean more towards #1. Why? Because you go to the movies to get away from reality right? But the director's intent was to show that things do happen in real life and in reality and the heros doesn't always win. The sound and colors on the DVD are good but in terms of sound this movie is more of a dialogue driven movie, so don't expect any major sound effects until the action begins near the end of the movie. As for extra's, there is the commentary and the featurette which you may want to listen to and learn why the director did what he did. This is one shining point for why to buy the DVD release. After listening to the director explain his reasoning, the movie made sense. It's a good plot, don't get me wrong. The movie has a lot of action, it holds your attention throughout the movie. Prepare for a story that can be based on reality. I would give this movie an average...C+ but I have to give the director credit for doing something different and for NOT giving what audience are used to seeing. But is trying something different from the norm usually a good thing? That's up to youl.
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Summary: Interesting concept
Review: This movie will keep you entertained, but you may not like the ending, altho it could be considered more realistic than a lot of stuff being done on this theme. Definitely worth watching and talking about.
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Summary: A great movie even if it is a little improbable
Review: My wife & I got this move on the advise of a friend who said it had a great twist at the end. If you love conspiracy theories this one will bowl you over - just be prepared to accept lots of implausabilities. (We also had problems with the special features working on our DVD player)
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Summary: Arlington Road: A Personal Inspiration
Review: I am an amateur writer and I found this movie to be inspiring to a novel I am authoring. Last summer, I walked into the theater thinking this would be just some stupid action movie. But it turned out to be more; and when I left I felt it was one of the best movies I had ever seen and the group I was with was terrified. If you want a realistic look into today's society, without it being a stupid action movie with special effects, then rent this movie. Believe me you will think about it for days.
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Summary: The Parallax View of the 90s
Review: When a college professor (Jeff Bridges) helps save his neighbor's son from bleeding to death, he and his own son draw closer to the boy and his parents (Tim Robbins & Joan Cusack), whose suspicious behavior eventually leads him to delve into their shady past ... but with bad consequences. This well-executed film is timely, in the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, but a bit over the top with Bridges wavering between utter despair (over the previous loss of his wife) and utter panic as he is drawn further and further into the world of terrorism. It's not clear how much the audience is supposed to be surprised by what the professor uncovers, but it seems from the get-go that the peculiar behavior of the neighbors telegraphs their true nature well in advance. The overall sense of enveloping paranoia, however, is very well done, and the unconventional (i.e., un-Hollywood) ending is very refreshing (though fans of The Parallax View will have seen this before).
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Summary: This is one of the most original thrillers in quite a while!
Review: When I first saw this movie in the theater I left feeling like my entire life had been ripped apart. My friends and I just kept walking around asking each other if we really had just seen the movie we'd just seen it was that amazing. Most of our reaction had to do with certain twists in the plot which I don't want to reveal here, so I will concentrate more on other aspects of the film. One of my other friends has complained that this movie is slow-moving, and that may very well be true but I find that the reason it may seem that way at times is due to the highly intricate character development that goes on during the movie. I normally like Tim Robbins and I think he was even more stupendous in this movie than usual. The work of Jeff Bridges was beyond anything I have seen him do in the past. Overall I think this is a great movie with a highly inventive and original plot. The actors are quite good in their roles, and it has the perfect combination of edginess and suspense. Truly a unique movie.
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Summary: Immediately forgettable
Review: One method for judging movies is to consider whether some aspect stays with you, a character, a plot event, a mood, a place. All of the great movies have "staying power" that way. You keep thinking about them in the days after. Then there are the movies at the other end of the spectrum--you can hardly remember what happened by the next day, and you care even less. Although I'm a Robbins fan, this video is such a forgettable movie. The advantage, of course, is that you can also forget the things that made no sense at all (and there were many) and you can keep watching it -- every night, I suppose, since it will not stick.
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Summary: Suspensful, edge of your seat, and GREAT acting!
Review: Tim Robbins, Jeff Bridges, Hope Davis and John Cusack all star in this high tense, thrilling, suspense film. Jeff Bridges stars as a teacher who teaches college courses on terrosists. What he doesn't know is that his new next door neighbor Robbins is just that. Very freaky, it just shows you...you REALLY don't know who lives next to you. GREAT film. I really think you all should see it.
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