# 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:** 24
**Author:** ![Roundabout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dec6dc/32.png) [@Roundabout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roundabout)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/461 "2014-03-04T18:16:24Z")
**American Movies Set in Paris** The Rugrats in Paris The title is self-explanatory. The Pink Panther Pretty funny remake, though unnecessary. Ratatouille Every french person speaks English. Next: **70mm Films.** ---
**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:** [March 5, 2014, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/462 "2014-03-05T04:26:03Z")
**70mm Films.** \*It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World \* Funny, Funny, Funny, Funny movie. _The Sound of Music_ Nazis and Nuns sing, dance. _2001: A Space Odyssey_ Apes meet rock, learn strategy. Next: **Bollywood 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:** [March 5, 2014, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/463 "2014-03-05T14:30:16Z")
_Lagaan_ Was nominated for 2002 Oscar. _Rowdy Rathore_ Action and adventure for Shiva. _Jab We Met_ Hindi Manic Pixie Dream Girl! Next: Pakistani movies. ---
**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:** [March 5, 2014, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/464 "2014-03-05T20:31:39Z")
**Pakistani movies,** _Raja Harishchandra_ 1913, first full-length silent film. _Haseeno ka Mela_ Romance and action from Sangeeta. _Kotwal_ Starring Sultan Rahi & Nadeem. Next: **Lee Marvin 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 5, 2014, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/465 "2014-03-05T20:43:54Z")
_Paint Your Wagon_ Marvin, Eastwood - offbeat Western musical. _The Big Red One_ War is hell twice over. _Gorky Park_ Soviet cop fights crooked businessman. Next: Mark Hamill movies. ---
**Author:** ![Roundabout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dec6dc/32.png) [@Roundabout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roundabout)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2014, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/466 "2014-03-05T22:03:25Z")
**Mark Hamill movies** Star Wars Created and destroyed Mark’s Career. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm The best 90’s Batman movie. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Luke Skywalker says F\*\*\*. Yay! Next: **Renny Harlin Movies** ---
**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2014, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/467 "2014-03-06T00:06:21Z")
**Renny Harlin Movies** _The Adventures of Ford Fairlane_ Wayne Newton pissed in punchbowl. _Die Hard 2: Die Harder_ Why can’t planes land elsewhere? _Cliffhanger_ Highest form of love = sacrifice. Next: **John McTiernan films** ---
**Author:** ![Roundabout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dec6dc/32.png) [@Roundabout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roundabout)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2014, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/468 "2014-03-06T02:16:03Z")
**John McTiernan Films** Predator Naturally everyone dies except Arnold. Die Hard Cop fights terrorists. Awesomeness ensues. Last Action Hero Obviously should’ve been rated “R” Next: **Movies photographed by Jan De Bont** ---
**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:** [March 6, 2014, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/469 "2014-03-06T03:13:19Z")
**Movies photographed by Jan De Bont** _Die Hard_ Yippee ki yay, it’s Christmas. _Flatliners_ Brats die, return: no zombies. _The Hunt for Red October_ Sean Connery’s Russian accent: whuh? Next: **Movies about mice.** ---
**Author:** ![Roundabout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dec6dc/32.png) [@Roundabout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roundabout)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2014, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/470 "2014-03-06T03:28:27Z")
**Movies about mice** Mouse Hunt Christopher Walken licks a turd. Stuart Little M. Night Shyamalan wrote this?!! :rolleyes: The Witches Rightfully semi-dark Dahl adaptation. Next: **Movies with Anthropomorphic 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:** [March 6, 2014, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/471 "2014-03-06T03:50:24Z")
_Bambi_ Hunting never looked so cruel. _Dumbo_ Heartbreaking mom, son bonding scene. _Enchanted_ Princess lost, found in NYC. Next: Ian Richardson movies. ---
**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2014, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/472 "2014-03-06T05:14:39Z")
**Ian Richardson movies** _Brazil_ Studio butchered original U.S.A. version _Dark City_ Been so long, can’t remember… _102 Dalmations_ Cool sequel title, I guess Next: **Movies about gov’t conspiracies.** ---
**Author:** ![Roundabout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dec6dc/32.png) [@Roundabout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roundabout)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2014, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/473 "2014-03-06T13:50:17Z")
**Movies about gov’t conspiracies** Blow Out More neo-noir than thriller. The Manchurian Candidate Brainwashing, red scares, and assassination. Total Recall Get your ass to Mars!!! Next: **Poorly Edited 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 6, 2014, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/474 "2014-03-06T14:54:21Z")
_Manos: The Hands of Fate_ Jumbled and stoopid movie overall. _Bonnie and Clyde_ Cornfield continuity errors: Clyde’s hands. _Liquid Sky_ Just one more sucky aspect. Next: Jill Clayburgh movies. ---
**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:** [March 6, 2014, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/475 "2014-03-06T15:02:49Z")
**Jill Clayburgh movies.** _Silver Streak_ Gene Wilder was her gardener. _Gable and Lombard_ Clayburgh’s better than Brolin’s Gable. _Semi-Tough_ Burt & Kris play football. Next: **Frank Oz 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:** [March 6, 2014, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/476 "2014-03-06T15:21:27Z")
_Dirty Rotten Scoundrels_ Still a favorite: Prince Ruprecht! _Little Shop of Horrors_ Carnivorous plant seeks world conquest. _Death at a Funeral_ Mourners learn many interesting things. Next: Keira Knightley films. ---
**Author:** ![Don\_Draper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b2d939/32.png) [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2014, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/477 "2014-03-06T15:28:32Z")
Frank Oz movies: **The Dark Crystal** Cute gelflings vs. sinister Skeksies **The Muppets Take Manhattan** Gates McFadden has a cameo! **What About Bob?** Bill Murry irritates Richard Dreyfuss Next: Kiera Knightley 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 6, 2014, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/478 "2014-03-06T16:15:48Z")
_Pride and Prejudice_ Charming, lovely as Lizzie Bennet. _Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl_ Blacksmith woos spunky governor’s daughter. _Love Actually_ Secretly admired by husband’s friend. Next: Lionel Barrymore movies. ---
**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:** [March 7, 2014, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/479 "2014-03-07T04:18:14Z")
[Lionel did a number of series of open edition prints, usually of ships at dock. They weren’t half bad. Nowadays they sell for a few hundred dollars apiece, framed.] **Lionel Barrymore movies.** _You Can’t Take It With You_ This could be our house. _Young Dr. Kildare_ and a whole series after. _Treasure Island_ Lionel’s Billy Bones, dies early. Next: **Ethel Barrymore movies.** ---
**Author:** ![Don\_Draper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b2d939/32.png) [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2014, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/480 "2014-03-07T17:00:40Z")
Ethel Barrymore movies **The Spiral Staircase** Maniac targets young mute ‘hysteric.’ **Portrait of Jennie** Uninspired painter finds inspirational girl **Pinky** Black girl “passes” for white. Up next: “Women Behind Bars” flicks [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=23) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=25)