# 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:** 121
**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:** [March 25, 2019, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2402 "2019-03-25T04:14:13Z")
_The Green Berets_ John Wayne almost wins war _Apocalypse Now_ “Never get off the boat!” _The Deer Hunter_ American vets deal with PTSD Next: Korean War films ---
**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:** [March 25, 2019, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2403 "2019-03-25T09:07:09Z")
_M_A_S_H\* Definitive film. Suicide is painless. _The Vice Guide to North Korea_ Korean War, through Vice’s lens. _Inchon_ Box office bomb, don’t bother. Next: Films of Donald Sutherland ---
**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:** [March 25, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2404 "2019-03-25T17:01:21Z")
_Don’t Look Now_ Grieving dad explores creepy Venice _Animal House_ Tweedy professor beds lovely student _Pride & Prejudice_ Mr. Bennett steals most scenes Next: Films of Elliot Gould ---
**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:** [March 27, 2019, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2405 "2019-03-27T23:59:00Z")
_The Silent Partner_ Fairly decent bank heist thriller. _Ocean’s Eleven_ Really good casino heist thriller. _Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult_ Cameo as himself, funny movie. Next: Sports movies. ---
**Author:** ![LennieB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8dc957/32.png) [@LennieB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LennieB)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2406 "2019-03-28T00:51:04Z")
_Free Solo_: Don’t try this anywhere, ever. ---
**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:** [March 28, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2407 "2019-03-28T02:07:34Z")
Psst, **Lennie** … you need to post three movies, give a five-word review for each, and state the next category. And welcome to the game. Always good to have more players! ---
**Author:** ![LennieB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8dc957/32.png) [@LennieB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LennieB)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2019, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2408 "2019-03-28T02:38:41Z")
Eep! And I even had two more but deleted them, haha! _Hoosiers_: Underdog school (spoiler!) roundball title. _Downhill Racer_: Yep, it’s mostly about skiing. _The Hustler_: Rack and Roll with Paul. Next category: Hitchcock movies. ---
**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:** [March 29, 2019, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2409 "2019-03-29T06:23:38Z")
_Psycho_ Solid thriller, still shocks audiences. _Rear Window_ Stewart, Kelly, tense, taut, thriller. _Lifeboat_ Best and worst human nature. Next: Jimmy Stewart 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:** [March 29, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2410 "2019-03-29T20:22:22Z")
_The Murder Man_ His screen debut, in 1935 _It’s a Wonderful Life_ Still his best, I think _The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance_ Classic western about unearned reputation Next: John Wayne movies ---
**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:** [April 1, 2019, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2411 "2019-04-01T05:29:42Z")
_The Green Berets_ John Wayne singlehandedly saves Vietnam. _The Conquerer_ Wayne as Khan? No way. _The Cowboys_ His best; fills role perfectly. Next: Films of Tom Hanks. ---
**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:** [April 1, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2412 "2019-04-01T16:34:50Z")
_Splash_ Charming romance: boy meets mermaid _Saving Private Ryan_ Capt. Miller leads, fights, dies _Sully_ Unflappable pilot saves passengers, crew Next: Other films of Tom Hanks ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2413 "2019-04-01T18:03:25Z")
_Big_ No, there’s no alternate ending! _Bachelor Party_ Hanks as party animal. Seriously. _Cast Away_ No soundtrack on island scenes. Next: Films of Helen Hunt. ---
**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:** [April 1, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2414 "2019-04-01T20:30:34Z")
_As Good As It Gets_ Deserved her Oscar, I think _Twister_ She actually played it straight! _Then She Found Me_ Her debut as a director Next: Movies about pregnancy ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2415 "2019-04-01T21:42:26Z")
_Juno_ Teen Page becomes “cautionary whale”. _Knocked Up_ Dick jokes, but surprisingly sweet _Rosemary’s Baby_ He has his father’s horns… Next: Movies about saints ---
**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:** [April 2, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2416 "2019-04-02T13:46:27Z")
_Joan of Arc_ Ingrid Bergman (!) played French warrior _Becket_ King, archbishop have nasty dispute _St. Patrick: The Irish Legend_ No snakes were harmed, really! Next: Movies about sinners ---
**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:** [April 4, 2019, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2417 "2019-04-04T08:22:08Z")
_The Godfather_ Michael Corleone? Definitely a sinner. _Rocky Balboa_ Sin of pride. Redeems himslf. _Last Vegas_ They all sin. Great fun! Next: Films of Morgan Freeman. ---
**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:** [April 22, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2418 "2019-04-22T13:26:11Z")
_The Pawnbroker_ His screen debut, in 1964 _Deep Impact_ Masterfully plays conscientious, empathetic President _Se7en_ World-weary detective shaken by case Next: Non-hit films of Brad Pitt ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2419 "2019-04-22T13:49:38Z")
\*War Machine \* Don’t war in central Asia _Killing Them Softly_ Don’t rob Mafia poker games \*The Counselor \* Don’t mix weddings and cocaine Next: Movies with talking animals ---
**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:** [April 22, 2019, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2420 "2019-04-22T17:26:26Z")
_Charlotte’s Web_ Spider, pig become unlikely pals _Joe’s Apartment_ Hordes of roaches fill screen _A Bug’s Life_ Elaborate scheme to deter foes Next: Movies set on or around Easter ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2421 "2019-04-22T19:20:12Z")
_The Life of Brian_ Brian Cohen mistaken for Messiah _Steel Magnolias_ Southern belle dies from diabetes _Cool Hand Luke_ Paul Newman eats fifty eggs Next: Movies that take place in the desert [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=120) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=122)