# 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:** 145
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2882 "2026-02-25T06:15:45Z")
_A Mighty Wind_ Jane Lynch sings folk songs _Advise and Consent_ Betty White as Senator Adams _Roustabout_ Raquel Welch in uncredited role **Next: Child actors as adults** ---
**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:** [February 25, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2883 "2026-02-25T06:32:52Z")
_Silence of the Lambs_ Jodie Foster drives this one. _Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star_ Plenty in the ending choir. _The Brady Bunch Movie_ Cameos by adult Brady kids. **Next: Concert films** ---
**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:** [February 25, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2884 "2026-02-25T20:40:04Z")
_The Last Waltz_ The Band, and other stars _9 Songs_ Porn movie with concerts, too _From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China_ Violin master is charming, talented Next: **The last great movie of an actor’s career** ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2885 "2026-02-27T16:28:05Z")
_Always_ Audrey Hepburn, gracious as Hap _Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner_ Spencer Tracy bows out afterwards _The Misfits_ Two greats lost: Gable, Monroe **Next: Comedians in serious, unfunny roles** ---
**Author:** ![HeyHomie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heyhomie/32/207_2.png) [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2886 "2026-02-27T16:37:53Z")
_The Big Sick_ (Ray Romano) Muslim guy loves sick woman. \*No, Ray Romano is not the Muslim guy, but the dad of the sick woman. _Lost in Translation_ (Bill Murray) Has-been meets girl in Tokyo. _Uncut Gems_ (Adam Sandler) Jeweler just can’t stop gambling. **Next: Horror movies with minimal violence** ---
**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:** [February 28, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2887 "2026-02-28T20:17:19Z")
_The Sixth Sense_ Troubled kid, counselor; big twist _Good Boy_ Loyal dog tries to help _Angel Heart_ Detective learns more than desired Next up: **Detective movies with a difference** ---
**Author:** ![HeyHomie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heyhomie/32/207_2.png) [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2888 "2026-03-01T14:22:52Z")
_Who Framed Roger Rabbit?_ Standard noir comedy, but animated. _Brick_ Noir film in high school. _The Nice Guys_ The detectives are giant buffoons. **Movies with a city in the title** ---
**Author:** ![Horatio\_Hellpop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2026, 9:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2889 "2026-03-02T09:19:15Z")
_LA Story_ Gets fired; trades up girlfriend. _Fargo_ Buscemi in a wood chipper. _Key Largo_ You know how to whistle. **Based on a Steven King novel** ---
**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 2, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2890 "2026-03-02T09:42:10Z")
_The Long Walk_ Cocky kids—until they die. _Misery_ Kathy Bates as deranged fan. _Carrie_ Don’t tease the uncool kid. Next: **Courtroom Dramas** ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2026, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2891 "2026-03-03T04:22:17Z")
_To Kill a Mockingbird_ Scout fondly remembers her father _The Rainmaker_ Lawyer wins case, gets girl _My Cousin Vinny_ We learn what are “youts” **Next: Families traveling somewhere** ---
**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 3, 2026, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2892 "2026-03-03T05:04:15Z")
_The Grapes of Wrath_ Great Depression was no fun. _Little Miss Sunshine_ This little girl’s gonna sparkle! _The Road_ Father, son on grim journey Next up: **Sweet but not cloying films** ---
**Author:** ![Horatio\_Hellpop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2893 "2026-03-03T08:37:16Z")
_Juno_ That girl’s eggo is preggo! _Mystery Men_ Z list superheroes finally shine. _A Room With a View_ Oh, swoon! Helena Bonham-Carter! **Movies that a better budget might have saved, but they didn’t get it, so… Sorry.** ---
**Author:** ![Horatio\_Hellpop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2026, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2894 "2026-03-05T10:26:59Z")
(Movies that meet this description include **The Shadow** with Alec Baldwin, **Vibes** with Cyndi Lauper and Jeff Goldblum, **Evolution** with David Duchovny and that guy who played Stiffler, and **Daredevil** with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner: Good scripts, solid casts, cringe-y effects. You may think of better examples, but that’s what I was going for.) ---
**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 5, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2895 "2026-03-05T10:42:00Z")
None of which I’ve seen, and none of which interest me. And the prompt is far too subjective. How about trying something simpler and much more objective, such as **Films of Michael Caine**? ---
**Author:** ![Horatio\_Hellpop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2896 "2026-03-05T13:40:28Z")
Works for me. ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2897 "2026-03-05T15:27:28Z")
never mind ---
**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:** [March 5, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2898 "2026-03-05T18:25:12Z")
> [@Horatio\_Hellpop](#): > > Movies that a better budget might have saved, but they didn’t get it, so… Sorry. _To Be or Not to Be_ (942) Appreciated later; lacked marketing budget. _Return to Oz_ Everything just missed the bus. _Children of a Lesser god_ Good movie-- could be great. NEXT: Sequels to films that did **not** need sequels. ---
**Author:** ![HeyHomie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heyhomie/32/207_2.png) [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2899 "2026-03-05T22:27:46Z")
**Sequels to films that did _not_ need sequels.** _Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2_ Great found footage film, once. _Paranormal Activity 2 (through infinity)_ Great film, once is enough. _Caddyshack 2_ Seriously, just stop, Bill Murray. NEXT: Sequels that are better than their predecessor. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2900 "2026-03-06T06:21:43Z")
_The Dark Knight_ Ledger kills as the Joker _The Road Warrior_ _Mad Max_ gets a boost _Ouija: Origin of Evil_ Goes way beyond the original **Next: Movies with classic lines** ---
**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:** [March 6, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/2901 "2026-03-06T21:55:03Z")
> [@knoodler](#): > > Next: Movies with classic lines _The Wizard of Oz_ “We’re not in Kansas anymore” _Sunset Boulevard_ “I’m ready for my close-up” _Soylent Green_ “Soylent Green is [spoiler alert]” NEXT: **Movies made before the end of WWII** [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=144) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=146)