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Summary: The second worst movie I've seen
Review: This was the second worst movie I've ever seen. It's beaten only by Bed of Roses starring Christian Slater. There is nothing redeeming about the movie: cheesy lines, bad acting, ugly actors, and worst of all, a totally nonsensical plot. The story is about a rich kid (Chris Klein) who steals a poor kid's girlfriend (Leelee Sobieski), yet there is no notion of justice being served. The movie ends with poor kid looking on as the rich kid etches his devotion for the girl on the wall of the local diner (analagous to the Peach Pit in 90210). And all of the sudden, the girl dies of cancer. Talk about a plot twist coming out of nowhere.The lines are totally aweful as well. There's this one scene where Klein names all the states along the east coast while inching his way with kisses from Leelee's toes to her head. I wanted to kill myself. And the actors are awful looking as well. Leelee is quite possibly the most homely looking up-and-coming actor these days. If Meet Joe Black was two hours of scenes with beautiful people (Brad Pitt and Claire Forlani), Here on Earth is its antithesis.
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Summary: Here are Earth
Review: I really thought that this movie was really good. It really teach the heart and you just wish you can fine love like that and that you can full in love like that. So yes this movie makes every one cry and I saw it five times and to me it gets better and better. I thought that the young actres were very good and they had some hotties in there.
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Summary: Here on Earth takes me to Heaven
Review: I saw it twice opening weekend, mainly because of Chris Klein, but when I saw it, I was blown away. The acting is great for such young actors, especially for a romance. The romance isn't so teeny-bopper too. It's great for adults to see as well. The music is outstanding, the cinematography is good, the location is beautiful. So is Chris Klein! I highly recommend it.
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Summary: great movie
Review: Here on Earth was an excellent movie. I usually dont like movies like this one, but I really loved this one. If it makes a guy cry then of course its good. I have seen it several times. I recommend everyone see it. Be sure to bring a box of kleenex.
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Summary: It wasn't all that bad
Review: I know a lot of people are disappointed with the ending and how things go during the love triangle. But I feel that it shows if you really love someone, you have to let them go. A person cannot always control the way their heart feels and that is out leelee's character. She loves both men, but her heart is pulling her in a direction she has never been before.
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Summary: tedious and unfulfilling
Review: Let me begin by giving a quick movie lesson to all of you out there. There are essentially two types of chick flicks. The first kind is very rare and is successful because of its appeal to both sexes. For an example of a chick flick that falls into this category, you may wish to read my review of 'Anywhere But Here' by clicking here.
Of course that leaves the other kind of chick flick which are the films which give the genre its name!!! Much to my dismay (being a huge fan of Leelee Sobieski), 'Here on Earth' falls into this category and is quite simply one of the most tedious and unfulfilling features I have come across in recent times.
Given my absolute disgust with this title, I shall try to keep my comments brief. In a nutshell, 'Here on Earth' is yet another film aimed at the ever-growing teen audience demographic. The problem lies in the pacing of the feature. It is so slow!!! We are forced to endure countless scenes of adolescent angst during the first two acts of this feature that by the time the third act comes around with its so-called 'surprise' twist (which even a halfwit could guess), the audience just doesn't seem to care. I know my immediate concern at that point was how many more minutes of my life were going to be wasted!!!
When I think of the cast which has been assembled by Director Mark Piznarski, I bury my head in shame for all involved. This is the epitome of a wasted opportunity, as many of the cast deserve so much better than this. Whilst Sobieski turns in another fine performance, it is evident from her subtle facial expressions that even she fell prey to boredom throughout the filming of the feature. Personally, I feel that Sobieski has already proved her worth by delivering standout performances in recent features such as 'Roadkill' and 'Uprising'. Seriously, 'Here on Earth' is the type of film which can harm a career and I hope it is the last time we see Sobieski in such a predicament.
On the other hand, Chris Klein leaves a lot to be desired. Whilst his performances in 'Election' and the 'American Pie' movies were charismatic, his performance as Kelley Morse is a dud! There is literally no expression on his face 90% of the time and the chemistry between Sobieski and him is 100% non-existent. There is one particular scene which will have you cringing in embarrassment (and which I am sure Klein will regret for the rest of his life) and that is a scene where Klein is attempting to dance in a barn.
Josh Hartnett and Bruce Greenwood also feature in 'Here on Earth' and are further examples of wasted talent. Hartnett does his best to inject some life into his character, and succeeds as best as he can given the confines of the script. Greenwood on the other hand, a screen veteran, has no business dabbling in teen cinema and it is an embaressment to see him lower his standards for this feature.
At the end of the day, I really could not find anything redeeming about 'Here on Earth' and therefore cannot recommend this DVD outside its core demographic, i.e. teenage girls.
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Summary: Only the ending music saves this one
Review: If it were not for "Where You Are," the love song from the film sung by Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, this movie would be a complete waste of precious time. So predictable, so done before a million times, corny as a cartoon, with completely predictable story lines. How many times do we have to watch a rich, spoiled kid (Chris Klein) steal the girl (Leelee) away from the true Knight in Shining Armor (Josh Harnett). Perfect example is A WALK TO REMEMBER with Mandy Moore as the terminally ill babe who falls for the no-no bad guy. Same story here, just different actors... And anyone remember Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, or for that matter, any other Molly Ringwald movie back in the early 1980s?? At least Molly was quirky and a fun actress to watch. It's all been done before, except this time the actors are very unlikeable, their performances unmemorable. The only 2 stars I give this film are for the pretty song, otherwise this is a big dud.
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Summary: I LOVE THIS MOVIE
Review: I have seen this movie about a dozen times and never get tired of watching it. I can't believe there are people tht do not like it. I would reccomend this movie to anyone...young or old. I am 30 y/o and my step-daughter loves this movie also and she is 17 y/o.
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Summary: Brought back memories
Review: Although this movie does no require deep thinking on the part of its viewers,as so many other reveiwers have noted before me...it still has something special. Watching it, I found my heart pounding, just remembering those teenage years of first love and heartbreak. Give it a try. I'm glad I did.
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Summary: Would give negative stars if possible
Review: I have read alot of reviews written here that says this movie will appeal to preteen girls. I like to think that even pre-teen girls have more sense than to like this dreck.
First there's Harnett playing a slack-jawed yokel. I think the emotion he's trying to convey is his undying love for Sam (Sobieski's character), however, he just comes across as a rather dim bumpkin. Although Chris Klien has an awesome physique, he seems to be capable of only two facial expressions. And Sam (Sobieski) is a typical Mary Sue kind of character with long luxurious blonde hair that looks great regardless of the circumstances and who is nauseatingly sweet and dewy eyed throughout the entire movie. She is simply too good to be true. The writers of this movie should NEVER be allowed to inflict their "skills" on the movie going public ever again. The only saving grace I felt toward this movie was that I saw it on TV and did not waste money on a ticket to see it in a theater.
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