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nice nail in coffin (Reply to this comment)
by gene_s
Hi:
Thanx so much for your review of "The Haunting". I agree, this was a terrible and ill-conceived remake. I mean, could they have done worse if they just filmed the original script? Maybe jazz things up with some CGI? But no, they had to gut every original and creepy idea and replace it with bad acting, overblown FX, and some of the most unintentionally funny dialog in years.
I saw the video with a few friends, and like you, we all lol'ed near the end. At the point when the film was suppose to be most serious and deliver its punch line--we all burst out laughing.
Best,
Gene
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Oct 23 '00
6:48 pm PDT
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MIKE! What the! (Reply to this comment)
by Minx_In_LA
I rated this like...in APRIL...and I clicked back to check on something in your review...and it says I HAVEN'T RATED IT!!!!!!
Oooooooooooooo that pisssssssssssses me off!
I hope you GOT PAID TWICE.
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Jun 05 '00
4:56 pm PDT
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Loved the book (Reply to this comment)
by s_trimble
I loved Shirley Jackson's creepy, insidious novel and wanted badly to see this movie when it first came out. Naturally I heard all the lousy reviews, and I never went. Still, I had considered renting it.
Thanks for saving me $5.
Great stuff, as always, Mike.
Steve
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Apr 13 '00
8:38 pm PDT
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Well said.. (Reply to this comment)
by ObiWanJabroni
I was EXTREMELY disappointed with this movie...it had so much hype and the plot was great but within the first 5 minutes it just slipped away into oblivion..and whats with that ending?? Great review...D
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Apr 13 '00
9:28 am PDT
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I heartily agree! (Reply to this comment)
by energy81
This was one of the stupidest theatrical experiences I ever had, hence why it's on my hate list. However, and admirably, you found the words to better state why than I did. Good job!!
Rachel
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Apr 12 '00
5:31 pm PDT
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Poltergeist (Reply to this comment)
by fdknight
This movie is so awful- you really hit the nail on the head. I think they decide Shirley Jackson was too boring and that nobody would notice if they used the plot from POLTERGEIST.
Awful movie. Dumb, dumb, dumb.
Good review, though.
Doug
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Apr 11 '00
11:38 pm PDT
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Re: Another entertaining review, Mike.... (Reply to this comment)
by st3on1ey1baby
Yes, what he said! I love your reviews, Mike, and I can't wait to see you review The House on Haunted Hill.
Tammy
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Apr 11 '00
6:54 pm PDT
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Another entertaining review, Mike.... (Reply to this comment)
by Bonies7
Mike....
After reading several of your reviews tonight....I could use the same comment again and again.....
"....another extremely entertaining and well written review..."
Two new friends of mine....Jeremiah and Rachel....both suggested that I would enjoy your reviews. And that advice was dead on accurate.
Thanks for always creating mini works of art with your writing. Your care in writing only well crafted reviews is always evident.
My compliments again and again, Mike...
Jeff Clow (Bonies7)
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Apr 11 '00
6:34 pm PDT
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Re: wow (Reply to this comment)
by Mike_Bracken
lp,
As a huge Highlander nut, who absolutely despised Highlander 2 (funny about that Electric Boogaloo line..I was gonna use that one a few weeks back) I can safely tell you that The Haunting is in the same league.
It's probably not quite as bad because with Highlander 2 you had some preconceived notions as to what to expect--which the filmmakers then ignored. This one didn't give you many preconceived notions, so it was slightly less disappointing.
Mike B.
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Apr 11 '00
3:09 pm PDT
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wow (Reply to this comment)
by lpmiller
that bad huh? Even worse then say...Highlander 2, electric Boogaloo?
And before you answer, know that I braved the Great Halloween Blizard to see that movie - 30 inches of snow, impacted ice on the roads, traveling at about 5 mph just for the pleasure of actually wanting my money back...the only movie ever to make me want my money back.
So, worse then that?
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Apr 11 '00
3:06 pm PDT
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