# Five-Word Movie Review **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [February 4, 2014, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494 "2014-02-04T16:53:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 107
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2017, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2122 "2017-09-23T23:15:57Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Next: Movies starring comedians in dramatic roles. _The Big Street_ Pre-comedy, Ball plays raging bitch. _The Color Purple_ Little-known stand-up Goldberg is Oscar-nominated. _Dead Poets Society_ Rare Williams turn I like. **Next** : movies that spawned SUCCESSFUL TV shows. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2017, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2123 "2017-09-24T03:50:30Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > **Next** : movies that spawned SUCCESSFUL TV shows. _M_A_S_H\* Altman’s Korean War classic; unforgettable. _The Paper Chase_ Law student challenged, exceeds expectations. _Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore_ Burstyn won Oscar for performance. Next: Movies about lawyers. ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2017, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2124 "2017-09-24T23:07:53Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Next: Movies about lawyers. _The Case of the Howling Dog_ First Perry Mason movie: 1934. _To Kill a Mockingbird_ Lawyer defends black alleged rapist. _Philadelphia_ HIV-positive lawyer sues bigoted firm. **Next** : movies about clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychoanalysts. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2017, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2125 "2017-09-25T20:25:44Z")
_Analyze This_ Mob boss just wants help _Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex_ (_But Were Afraid to Ask)_ Doc falls for hawt sheep _There’s Something About Mary_ Psychiatrist slips out for snack Next: Movies about people who are bad at their jobs ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2126 "2017-09-28T22:12:13Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Next: Movies about people who are bad at their jobs _Ghostbusters_ Failed academics become paranormal problem-solvers. _The Bellboy_ Jerry Lewis slapstick, little plot. _Get Smart_ About world’s most incompetent spy. Next: Movies that take place all or mostly in Washington DC. ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2127 "2017-09-28T22:22:33Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Next: Movies that take place all or mostly in Washington DC. _Mr. Smith Goes to Washington_ A lot on senate floor. _The Exorcist_ Yup. Set in Georgetown, DC. _All the President’s Men_ Scandal broken by _Washington Post_. Next: more “demonic possession” movies. ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2128 "2017-09-28T22:29:33Z")
_Evil Dead II_ Evil possess Ash. Gets better. _Army of Darkness_ Posses, then splits off doppelganger _Prince of Darkness_ Alice Cooper as a hobo Movie starring a professional wrestler as not a wrestler. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2129 "2017-09-28T22:31:59Z")
_Repossessed_ Linda Blair’s comically possessed. _Constantine_ Unfaithful adaptation as action flick. _Ghost Rider_ Cage is demon of vengeance. Next: Movie starring a professional wrestler as not a wrestler. ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2130 "2017-09-28T22:55:42Z")
Movie starring a professional wrestler as not a wrestler. _The Rundown_ Rock’s merc wants to cook. _Suburban Commando_ Hogan’s space cop on Earth. _They Live_ Piper hates those ugly aliens. Next: More movies starring a professional wrestler as not a wrestler. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2017, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2131 "2017-09-29T06:47:33Z")
Next: More movies starring a professional wrestler as not a wrestler. _Walking Tall_ (2004) “The Rock” improves upon original. _The Princess Bride_ Andre the Giant? He’s reliant. _Predator_ Ventura turns in fine performance. Next: Remakes that, IYHO, are better than the originals. ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2017, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2132 "2017-09-29T13:47:45Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Next: Remakes that, IYHO, are better than the originals. _Gaslight_ (1944) Ingrid Bergman version is better. _The Maltese Falcon_ (1941) Humphrey Bogart version is better. _Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde_ (1931) Fredric March betters John Barrymore. **Next** : more remakes that are better than (or at least equal to) the original. ---
**Author:** ![Dropo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce7236/32.png) [@Dropo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dropo)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2017, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2133 "2017-09-29T18:22:29Z")
_The Wizard of Oz_ (1939) Stranger kills, then kills again. _The Sword of Doom_ (1966) Ryunosuke has a tortured life. _Eyes Wide Shu_t (1999) Kube’s last and lamest flick. **Next: Movies where someone explodes.** ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2134 "2017-09-29T22:38:30Z")
Scanners Michael Ironsides causes internet meme Meaning of life One tiny thin waafer. Boom! Total recall Did you guess the surprise? More exploding people! ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2017, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2135 "2017-10-01T01:24:11Z")
> [@snfaulkner](#): > > More exploding people! _From Dusk till Dawn_ Shove cross down Vampire’s throat… _Mars Attacks_ Loosely defining “Martians” as people. _Mission to Mars_ Don’t remove helmet during space-walk! **Next** : movies where someone has highly unconventional death, but not by exploding. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2017, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2136 "2017-10-01T20:08:39Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > **Next** : movies where someone has highly unconventional death, but not by exploding. _The Man With the Golden Gun_ Henchman falls into liquid helium. _The Abominable Dr. Phibes_ Deaths match ten Biblical plagues. _Who Framed Roger Rabbit?_ Falling safes, pianos, kill humans. Next: Films that combine live-action with animation. ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2017, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2137 "2017-10-01T21:10:49Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Next: Films that combine live-action with animation. _Song of the South_ Ensconced in Disney vault, permanently. _Bedknobs and Broomsticks_ First example I remember seeing. _Pete’s Dragon_ Orphan boy has pet dragon. **Next** : films that used matting to produce “miniature human” effect. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2017, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2138 "2017-10-02T01:34:53Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > **Next** : films that used matting to produce “miniature human” effect. _Raiders of the Lost Ark_ That huge warehouse? A painting. _The Wizard of Oz_ Heroes just dots in spots. _Earthquake_ Great effect of destroyed city. Next: Films of George Kennedy. ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2017, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2139 "2017-10-02T02:06:37Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > _Raiders of the Lost Ark_ > That huge warehouse? A painting. > > _The Wizard of Oz_ > Heroes just dots in spots. > > _Earthquake_ > Great effect of destroyed city. Kinda missed the point of matting. I meant like the FX that produced the homunculi in _The Bride of Frankenstein_, or made Fay Wray look smaller than an 18" model ape. Or produced _The Incredible Shrinking Man_. > [@](#): > > Next: Films of George Kennedy. _Charade_ Despite assumptions, NOT Hitckcock film. _Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte…_ Recently deinstitutionalized Crawford still crazy? _The Boston Strangler_ Did he, or didn’t he? **Next** : films commonly mistaken for Hitchcock, but not Hitchcock (and you can use\* Charade\*; it’s a big one). ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2017, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2140 "2017-10-02T03:36:33Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > Kinda missed the point of matting. I meant like the FX that produced the homunculi in _The Bride of Frankenstein_, or made Fay Wray look smaller than an 18" model ape. Or produced _The Incredible Shrinking Man_. OK, I misunderstood. I thought we were looking for examples of matte painting to make things look small. Oh well. Let’s continue with your prompt: “Films commonly mistaken for Hitchcock, but not Hitchcock (and you can use _Charade_; it’s a big one).” ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2017, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2141 "2017-10-02T10:22:21Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > OK, I misunderstood. I thought we were looking for examples of matte painting to make things look small. No: it was an extension of the “mixing of cartoons and humans”; I was going for “mixing of two different sets of footage to produce the miniature human effect.” > [@](#): > > Oh well. Let’s continue with your prompt: “Films commonly mistaken for Hitchcock, but not Hitchcock (and you can use _Charade_; it’s a big one).” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=106) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=108)