Majestic

Pros: a good solid movie by Jon Carrey
Cons: the pacing of the movie isen't to great, not a comedy.

I got the Majestic a while ago when I found it at a dirt cheap price and bought it. I like Jim Carrey movies despite knowing that this wasn’t a comedy. I watched it and I found it kind of charming, it’s a shame Carrey earn the reputation of a clown, ...

Pros: No Brainer entertainment, easy on the eyes, it has Martin Landau in it.
Cons: Not exactly oscar winning stuff,

Next time your loved one suggests a nice quiet night in, with a bottle (or two) of wine and a nice, not too demanding film, then may I suggest The Majestic, starring Jim Carey. Now right away I can hear lots of you screaming at me "Nooooooo Jimblob! ...

Pros: No one can force you to see it
Cons: I already did

I am a fan of the soap opera. I freely admit it. Wacky plot lines, serial marriages, pregnancies that last 5 years and children that grow up in six months. And amnesia, lots and lots of amnesia. I’m all for it. What makes them fun is that they...

Pros: Visually tasty, great period film, enjoyable to watch, good music
Cons: Predictable, contrived plot, can be slow

Gee, I wrote that catty headline, and now I feel bad because there are a lot of things I like about Jim Carrey's attempt at serious acting in The Majestic. He convincingly pulls it off at times, too.

And there's no doubt about it, I...

Pros: Quiet and powerful character study.
Cons: resolution was too pat.

The Majestic.
Quiet and powerful character study with many characters to study.
Jim Carrey plays Peter Appleton a screenwriter in Hollywood who has been named a Communist in the Joe McCarthy 50's. Blacklisted, dumped by the studio and his...

Pros: That mid-century charm will please Sun-City retirees, Nostalgic, Happy.
Cons: Plot done on a 5th grade level, Wrong role for Jim Carrey

I've noticed that as people get older, their tastes tend to mellow out. Once the spicy and flavorful foods start making them frequent customers of "Depends," they suddenly love all of the bland stuff the rest of society just can't stand. Such is the...

Pros: story; message; performances
Cons: tries a little too hard for the Oscar in some places

Less than a decade ago, Jim Carrey was moving his butt cheeks to give the illusion that his behind was talking. Nowadays, the only things of his that are moving are his performances.

Like Adam Sandler, Carrey’s films have been...

Pros: Carrey, Landau and the message, set design and music
Cons: sentimental, I admit it

I was prepared not to like this movie. After all, I read a few reviews here, and I’m not as dumb as I look. However, I found that in spite of all warnings to the contrary, I liked this film. I didn’t LOVE it, but I did like it. Now you may think that is...

Pros: It's very.
Cons: It's too.

It’s actually surprisingly difficult for me to dislike ‘The Majestic’, and I won’t say that I am all the way to dislike. I really want to like it, but I can’t quite get there.

The idea of an attempt to put together something...

Pros: Ocean scene cinematography was nice
Cons: This is one of the most boring films ever

My wife and I struggled to finish this movie hoping that it would somehow turn for the better and be worth the 2 1/2 hour bore-fest. I can't believe Jim Carrey chose to star in such a boring, unimaginative film. There's not even much to say because...

Pros: Lovely cinematography, excellent supporting cast, occasional smart moments
Cons: Jim Carrey isn't up to this and Frank Darabont isn't Frank Capra. Too darned long!

I believe that reviewers tackling The Majestic are contractually obligated to make reference to the fact that this is Frank Darabont's attempt to make a Frank Capra film. So here was my plan in attacking The Majestic: I was going to look at...

Pros: Carrey in a good role for a change.
Cons: Sort of Truman-like in its way. Been there done that

Reincarnating the majestic theater is the resuscitation of a town, a man, and the spirit of yesterday. Lawson California has lost 62 men in WWII, and it's McCarthyism in America. The Communist is the biggest enemy to hit the streets. One place adores...

Pros: It reminds us of great directors like Frank Capra and Preston Sturges
Cons: Capra and Sturges stopped making films 50 years ago.

Once upon a time, there was a movie reviewer who stumbled out of a cinema in the wee hours of the morning, half-drunk on buttery popcorn and watered-down cola. As he reeled from side to side down the street, clinging to lampposts for support along the...

Pros: Strong and positive message
Cons: Somewhat sappy at times, and too many attempts for tears for my liking.

I would not be surprised if I found out that Jim Carrey suffers from multiple personality disorder. It seems he sometimes make the most obnoxious crude and despicable movies like the Cable guy and Me Myself and Irene, and at times he tries to make the...

Pros: A wonderous movie from the maker of my fav. movie of all, The Shawshank Redemption
Cons: None

Have you seen The Shawshank Redemption? You should, and damn, you had better see this movie. This incredibly touching motion picture is one of the best movies I have seen. Jim Carrey does a 6-star job. The entire cast does a great job. The story is one...