# 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:** 109
**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 18, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2162 "2017-10-18T01:54:01Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Next: Films of Faye Dunaway _Bonnie and Clyde_ This movie is now 50. _The Towering Inferno_ Luxury hotel is great disaster. _Mommie Dearest_ 2 children deny it happened. **Next** : films where someone gets drunk. ---
**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:** [October 18, 2017, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2163 "2017-10-18T03:29:23Z")
_Casablanca_ Rick drinks, tries to forget _Star Trek: First Contact_ Cochrane, Troi both get snockered _Groundhog Day_ Phil: “Too early for flapjacks?” Next: Other movies with a character named Phil ---
**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 18, 2017, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2164 "2017-10-18T05:34:52Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Next: Other movies with a character named Phil _The Hangover_ (Phil Wenneck) Vegas bachelor party goes wrong. _Date Night_ (Phil Foster) Carrell, Fey mistaken for mobsters. _Despicable Me_ (Phil the Minion) Fun animated feature–with Minions! Next: Films that spawned three or more sequels. ---
**Author:** ![Nonsuch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonsuch/32/2922_2.png) [@Nonsuch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nonsuch)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2017, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2165 "2017-10-18T05:40:21Z")
_Star Trek: The Motion Picture_ Not much happens. Cool music. _A Nightmare on Elm Street_ Killer stalks teens in dreams. _Dirty Harry_ Cop with a gun, squinting. Next: Films with scenes set in shopping malls ---
**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:** [October 18, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2166 "2017-10-18T16:11:24Z")
_Terminator: Judgment Day_ Ahnuld saves John near arcade _Fast Times at Ridgemont High_ Kids love to congregate there _Jackie Brown_ Heroine goes to food court Next: Films with a memorable meal scene ---
**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 18, 2017, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2167 "2017-10-18T21:10:47Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Next: Films with a memorable meal scene _Animal House_ Lunch starts normally, ends hilariously. _National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation_ Nothing goes right at dinner. \* Scent of a Woman\* Thanksgiving dinner with hostile relatives. Next: Films that take place on college campuses. ---
**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 18, 2017, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2168 "2017-10-18T21:29:36Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Next: Films that take place on college campuses. _The Freshman_ Harold Lloyd goes to college. _Breaking Away_ Filmed at my Alma Mater. _Black Christmas_ Serial killer stalks sorority house. **Next** : films about children that are meant for an adult or “general” audience. ---
**Author:** ![Nonsuch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonsuch/32/2922_2.png) [@Nonsuch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nonsuch)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2169 "2017-10-18T22:18:13Z")
Films about children that are meant for an adult or “general” audience. _It_ Killer clown stalks nine kids. _Kids_ They sure fuck a lot. _Paper Moon_ Cutest little con-artist ever. Next: Films in which someone scuba-dives ---
**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 19, 2017, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2170 "2017-10-19T04:53:42Z")
> [@Nonsuch](#): > > Next: Films in which someone scuba-dives \*The Creature from the Black Lagoon \* In 3D, no less! 🆒 _Jaws_ Shark eats cage for snack. _Open Water_ Diving couple is left behind. **Next** : movie where the characters play a game. The game doesn’t have to be the plot of the movie-- it can, but there can just be a scene where the characters play Monopoly. ---
**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 19, 2017, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2171 "2017-10-19T06:54:10Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > **Next** : movie where the characters play a game. The game doesn’t have to be the plot of the movie-- it can, but there can just be a scene where the characters play Monopoly. _The Sting_ Con starts with poker game. _Happy Gilmore_ Sandler becomes a pro golfer. _21_ Blackjack experts take on Vegas. Next: Movies where kids play sports. ---
**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:** [October 19, 2017, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2172 "2017-10-19T16:12:21Z")
_The Bad News Bears_ Schlumpy coach inspires baseball team _The Mighty Ducks_ Juvenile hockey players are stars _Meatballs_ Nerd wins footrace, surprising himself Next: Movies with unpleasant kids ---
**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 23, 2017, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2173 "2017-10-23T01:47:58Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Next: Movies with unpleasant kids _Heathers_ A surreal, Gen-Xer’s _Mean Girls_. _A Christmas Story_ Ralphie takes on his bully. _Escape to Witch Mountain_ Telekenesis used to fight bullies. **Next** : movies with sickeningly sweet kids. ---
**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 23, 2017, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2174 "2017-10-23T03:23:49Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > **Next** : movies with sickeningly sweet kids. _The Brady Bunch Movie_ Brady hallmark: sickeningly sweet kids. _Cheaper by the Dozen 2_ Murtaugh kids are too perfect. _Chitty Chitty Bang Bang_ Jeremy, Jemima: overdose of sweetness. Next: Films about family vacations. ---
**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 23, 2017, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2175 "2017-10-23T22:39:59Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Next: Films about family vacations. _Bon Voyage!_ Disney, Buena Vista, yadda, yadda. _National Lampoon’s Vacation_ Griswolds, road trip, Walley World. _Home Alone_ Way to ruin a vacation. **Next** : movies based on a true crime. ---
**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 24, 2017, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2176 "2017-10-24T06:57:01Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > **Next** : movies based on a true crime. _Catch Me If You Can_ Master conman Frank Abagnale’s story. _In Cold Blood_ The Clutter family murders; chilling. _Karla_ Bernardo and Homolka’s serial killings. Next: Golden Raspberry Award (Razzie) winners. ---
**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:** [October 24, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2177 "2017-10-24T15:05:28Z")
_Can’t Stop the Music_ The first winner, in 1980 _Battlefield Earth_ Legendarily stinky Travolta sf film _Jack and Jill_ Adam Sandler in drag? Oy! Next: Other movies with men in drag ---
**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 24, 2017, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2178 "2017-10-24T16:13:56Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Next: Other movies with men in drag _Some Like It Hot_ Two guys join girls’ band. _Hairspray_ Divine truly is, well, divine! _Nuns on the Run_ Idle, Coltrane as holy sisters. **Next** : movies with women as men (or boys). Voice-overs don’t count-- must be live-action. ---
**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:** [October 24, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2179 "2017-10-24T16:32:01Z")
_Victor/Victoria_ Julie Andrews in gender bender _Liquid Sky_ Punk androgyny sf movie \*sucked I’m Not There\* Blanchett channels young Bob Dylan Next: Movies about musicians ---
**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 25, 2017, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2180 "2017-10-25T06:09:21Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Next: Movies about musicians _La Bamba_ About Richie Valens’ brief career. _Great Balls of Fire_ Biopic of Jerry Lee Lewis. _Ray_ Foxx portrays Ray Charles excellently. Next: Movies about inventors. ---
**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 25, 2017, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2181 "2017-10-25T13:14:41Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Next: Movies about inventors. _The Story of Louis Pasteur_ Stars Paul Muni; won Oscars. _The Social Network_ Mark Zuckerberg claims was “hurtful.” _Edison, the Man_ Imaginative, to put it kindly. **Next** : films about people who who led social movements. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=108) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=110)