This film depicts a more accurate and less mystical version of Spartan King Leonidas efforts to fight off a Persian invasion of thousands with just 300 of his own men. He did have some untrained fighters from other Greek states, but they were quite ineffective.
Made in 1962, this film looked old and worn. it lacked as much entertainment value as 300, but told the tale well enough. I think a good documentary with reenactments would be better.
Library: Bandon
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055719/
Amazon: The 300 Spartans
This 70s era comedy depicts a male dominated newsroom where a fresh faced new gal comes on the scene threatening the lead anchorman. Will Ferrell and Christina Applegate star.
Yes, there are laughs here and I'm sure fans of Farrell will love it, but I don't like when films just think stupid equals funny. Seems lazy and boring to me. Oh and not suitable for younger viewers.
Library: Bandon & North Bend
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0357413/
Amazon: Anchorman - The Legend Of Ron Burgundy (Unrated Widescreen Edition)
Keanu Reeves stars as alien Klaatu sent to decide the fate of the Earth. As much as I loved the original, this one disappointed a lot. The filmmakers failed to realize the subtle message of the original that gave humanity a chance to change.
In this version the alien is dispassionate for the most part. Then he changes, but we're not really sure why. We also don't know why the woman helps him. Why destroy mankind when they have such powers. Why not just create a new planet and save species there.
It really seemed like an excuse to do a bunch of special effects. Get the original and avoid this one.
Library: Bandon & Coos Bay
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970416/
Amazon: The Day the Earth Stood Still (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition)
Al Pacino and Johnny Depp do a good job, I just find mob flicks generally boring. An undercover FBI agent feels more at home with his mob buddies than his regular civilian life. You'll have to decide for yourself if these actors will inspire you to see this based on a true story flick. I forgot the plot and to me that's a bad sign.
Library: VHS; Lakeside. DVD; Coos Bay & Dora.
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119008/
Amazon: Donnie Brasco (Special Edition)
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