# 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:** 115
**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:** [April 24, 2018, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2282 "2018-04-24T01:04:16Z")
> [@Leo\_Bloom](#): > > Next… > > Love stories where one of the two is physically or mentally disabled _Mask_ Has interlude; both are disabled. _Wait until Dark_ Well, they are in love. _Children of a Lesser god_ Hearing is a serious disability. **Next** : movies featuring a child prodigy. ---
**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:** [May 15, 2018, 10:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2283 "2018-05-15T10:02:29Z")
_August Rush_ Kid learns guitar quickly; excellent. _Billy Elliot_ Kid dances well; attracts attention. _Revenge of the Nerds_ Wormser helps nerds defeat Alphas. Next: Robin Williams movies. ---
**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:** [May 22, 2018, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2284 "2018-05-22T19:43:41Z")
Robin Williams movies. _Good Morning Vietnam_ Chatty military deejay likes local _Popeye_ Mork as Popeye sounds good _Night at the Museum_ Alive exhibits help schlubby guard Next: Movies that had television shows based on them. ---
**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:** [May 22, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2285 "2018-05-22T21:46:36Z")
M.A.S.H No real plot. But funny! The Terminator “I’ll be back” equals murder The Pink Panther Opening credits turned into series Next up: Movies featuring peter sellers that aren’t Pink Panther movies. ---
**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:** [May 24, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2286 "2018-05-24T17:53:55Z")
_The Black Rose_ His debut; a 1950 voiceover _Dr. Strangelove_ Played President, scientist, RAF officer _Being There_ Totally misunderstood, but that’s OK Next: Movies set in whole or in part in Texas ---
**Author:** ![Leo\_Bloom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leo_bloom/32/10377_2.png) [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2287 "2018-05-24T21:48:17Z")
_Last Picture Show_ Small town elegy, Cybill’s naked _No Country for Old Men_ Cattle bolt killer stumps sheriff _Giant_ American epic of Texas dynasty Next: Movies which mixed live action with animation ---
**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:** [May 25, 2018, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2288 "2018-05-25T04:07:24Z")
_Mary Poppins_ Penguins dance with faux-Cockney Bert _Who Framed Roger Rabbit_ Grouchy detective, 'toons share screen _Enchanted_ Princess, cute animals, good movie! Next: Movies you wanna see this summer ---
**Author:** ![Leo\_Bloom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leo_bloom/32/10377_2.png) [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2289 "2018-05-25T16:19:00Z")
[\* “faux-Cockney” one word…Hmmmm… 🙂 \*] ---
**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:** [May 25, 2018, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2290 "2018-05-25T17:56:57Z")
It’s hyphenated, but it’s one word. Using just one part or the other of that word wouldn’t convey the meaning intended. ---
**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:** [May 25, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2291 "2018-05-25T23:06:00Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > It’s hyphenated, but it’s one word. Using just one part or the other of that word wouldn’t convey the meaning intended. “Mockney”? ---
**Author:** ![Leo\_Bloom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leo_bloom/32/10377_2.png) [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2292 "2018-05-25T23:47:45Z")
🙂 Excellent. ---
**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:** [May 27, 2018, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2293 "2018-05-27T22:44:12Z")
Movies I want to see this summer: _The Avengers: Infinity War_ 23 Heroes, Who Will Die? _Deadpool 2_ Breaking The Fourth Wall Again _Ant Man and the Wasp_ Hey, Two Who Didn’t Die! **Next:** The Films of Tom Hanks ---
**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:** [May 27, 2018, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2294 "2018-05-27T22:57:18Z")
Big Alternate ending? I think not. Mazes and Monsters Gamer nerd thinks its real The Money Pit Shitty house. Shitty movie. Avoid. Net up: TV movies/miniseries ---
**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:** [May 28, 2018, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2295 "2018-05-28T03:25:14Z")
_And Then There Were None_ Good, chilling, recent British remake _Roots_ Huge miniseries in its day _Prime Suspect_ Mirren superb as tough detective Next: Movies you wanted to love, but didn’t ---
**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:** [May 28, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2296 "2018-05-28T19:59:12Z")
_The Shadow_ Tepid script, direction and acting. _Avatar_ Why was this a hit? _Justice League_ 50+ year wait, and Meh. **Next:** Non-scary movies with ghosts. ---
**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:** [May 28, 2018, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2297 "2018-05-28T22:14:58Z")
The Frighteners Fox uses ghosts to scam Ghost Swayze haunts to avenge death Ghost Dad Not scary. Also, not funny. Next up: Movies with dragons ---
**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:** [May 29, 2018, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2298 "2018-05-29T04:15:44Z")
_The Hobbit_ Smaug was movie’s best part _Reign of Fire_ Dragons practically destroy modern London _Dragonslayer_ Young warrior fights… you know Next: More movies with dragons ---
**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:** [May 29, 2018, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2299 "2018-05-29T16:28:43Z")
More movies with dragons _Dragonheart_ Connery ish the lasht dragon! _How to Train Your Dragon_ Boy and dragon become besties _Pete’s Dragon_ Orphan boy bonds with dragon Next: Sword and sorcery movies ---
**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:** [May 29, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2300 "2018-05-29T18:43:02Z")
_Conan the Barbarian_ Ahnuld has big sword, pecs _The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring_ Hobbits hike, helped by wizard _Eragon_ Hated by just about everyone Next: Pretty bad movies featuring Jeremy Irons ---
**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:** [June 21, 2018, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2301 "2018-06-21T06:02:59Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Next: Pretty bad movies featuring Jeremy Irons _M. Butterfly_ Some **should** have low self-esteem. _Dungeons & Dragons_ My brother admits it’s horrible.\* _The Time Machine_ Did not need a remake. \*He did FX for it. **Next** : films where an actor or actress not known as a singer chose to do their own singing, and turned out a really good performance. Can be a musical, or a film where the part was a professional musician, or just any part that required singing. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=114) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=116)