# 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:** 37
**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 7, 2014, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/721 "2014-05-07T17:21:38Z")
\*\*Movies with a robot/android/cyborg/mechanical person, from before 1950. \*\* _Flash Gordon_ (1936 film serial) Beware of Ming’s Annihilants! Beware! _Doctor Satan’s Robot_ (aka The Mysterious Doctor Satan, 1940 film serial) Steel killer robot serves Evil! _Metropolis_ (1927) Fritz Lang’s classic beautiful robot. Next: **Movies being made in other 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:** [May 7, 2014, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/722 "2014-05-07T17:46:31Z")
**Movies being made in other movies.** 1. The Muppet Movie (The Muppet Movie) Made millions of people happy. 2. Habeas Corpus (The Player) Writer sells out by end. 3. Cleaver (The Sopranos) They really should’ve filmed this!!! Next: **Movies with non-human leads.** ---
**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 7, 2014, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/723 "2014-05-07T17:55:26Z")
> [@buddha\_david](#): > > Next: **Movies with non-human leads.** _Cars_: It’s not just for kids! _101 Dalmatians_: Cartoon better, but fur cuter. _The Cat from Outer Space_: Really should have been better. Next: **Irene Dunne 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:** [May 7, 2014, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/724 "2014-05-07T20:46:26Z")
> [@buddha\_david](#): > > **Movies being made in other movies.** > > …3. Cleaver (The Sopranos) > They really should’ve filmed this!!! _The Sopranos_ wasn’t a movie. Instead, how about: _Under the Rainbow_ Munchkins, off _Oz_ set, misbehave. Irene Dunne films _Anna and the King of Siam_ Not the King you think. _The White Cliffs of Dover_ War and romance - take two! _Theodora Goes Wild_ By 1936 Hollywood standards, anyway. Next: Edward Woodward films. ---
**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 8, 2014, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/725 "2014-05-08T03:21:02Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Next: Edward Woodward films. _The Wicker Man_: Didn’t see this one coming. _Becket_: Major film, (uncredited) minor role. _A Christmas Carol_: The George C. Scott version. Next: **Courtroom Dramas** ---
**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 8, 2014, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/726 "2014-05-08T04:58:08Z")
_Breaker Morant_ Shouted, “Shoot straight, you bastards!” _A Few Good Men_ Lots of courtroom scenery chewed. _The Verdict_ Ambulance chaser seeks hard-won redemption. Next: Frank Gorshin movies. ---
**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 8, 2014, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/727 "2014-05-08T11:11:45Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > _Theodora Goes Wild_ > By 1936 Hollywood standards, anyway. Have you seen this movie? the title is totally tongue-in-cheek. BTW, I happen to love this movie. ---
**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 9, 2014, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/728 "2014-05-09T01:52:04Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > Have you seen this movie? the title is totally tongue-in-cheek. BTW, I happen to love this movie. No, haven’t seen it. Just skimmed the Wiki description. Next: Frank Gorshin 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:** [May 12, 2014, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/729 "2014-05-12T14:50:34Z")
**Frank Gorshin movies** _Batman_ He almost kills the Bat. _The Creature Of The Sunny Side Trailer Park_ Dark secret in desert town. _Bells Are Ringing_ He’s a Brando wanna be. Next: **Julie Andrews films.** ---
**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 12, 2014, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/730 "2014-05-12T15:39:21Z")
[QUOTE=Prof. Pepperwinkle;17369644 Next: **Julie Andrews films.** [/QUOTE] _Mary Poppins_: Pops-in, Pops-out, spoonsful of sugar. _Victor/Victoria_: Woman is man is woman. _S.O.B._: Will she or won’t she? Next: “Comeback” 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:** [May 12, 2014, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/731 "2014-05-12T16:06:37Z")
_Pulp Fiction_ Travolta’s career got big boost. _Moonstruck_ Cher starred in charming romance. _The Godfather_ Brando reinvented self as gangster. Next: George Peppard 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:** [May 13, 2014, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/732 "2014-05-13T06:11:06Z")
**George Peppard films:** _Tobruk:_ Another WWII film: Allies win. _Damnation Alley:_ Post-apocalyptic future, action aplenty. _Breakfast at Tiffany’s:_ With Audrey Hepburn; his best. Next: **Burt Lancaster films.** ---
**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 13, 2014, 8:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/733 "2014-05-13T08:40:20Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Next: **Burt Lancaster films.** _The Unforgiven_: Not that one; from 1960. _Judgement at Nuremberg_: Nazis should be so reasonable. _A Child is Waiting_: 1960s “message” film; still effective. Next: movies with fake apes (the faker the better) ---
**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 13, 2014, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/734 "2014-05-13T13:51:28Z")
_2001: A Space Odyssey_ Ooo, lemme touch that monolith! _Planet of the Apes_ You know the twist, right? _Trading Places_ Interspecies rape played for laughs. Next: Katharine Hepburn 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:** [May 13, 2014, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/735 "2014-05-13T17:33:27Z")
\*\*Katharine Hepburn movies. \*\* _The Philadelphia Story_ This film salvaged her career. _Suddenly, Last Summer_ Wealthy dowager’s quite a bitch. _On Golden Pond_ Fourth Oscar - a world record! Next: **Audrey Hepburn 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 13, 2014, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/736 "2014-05-13T18:26:41Z")
_Roman Holiday_ Charming young princess plays hooky. _My Fair Lady_ Stunning beauty; dubbed singing voice. _Always_ She plays an angel, duh. Next: Imogene Coca films. ---
**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 21, 2014, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/737 "2014-05-21T22:00:38Z")
EH, it looks like Imogene Coca did mostly TV work. Should we use TV movies, or do you just want to do this one yourself, and give us a new category? ---
**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 22, 2014, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/738 "2014-05-22T04:17:09Z")
Wiki shows she had 14 big-screen movies. Go for it. ---
**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 22, 2014, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/739 "2014-05-22T04:36:21Z")
**Imogene Coca films:** _National Lampoon’s Vacation:_ She’s not a good traveller. _Rabbit Test:_ Crystal’s pregnant, Rivers directs. Fail! _Under the Yum Yum Tree:_ Lemmon, Lynley, 60s sex comedy. Next: **Frank Sinatra films**. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Knig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@Typo\_Knig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Knig)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2014, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/740 "2014-05-22T04:57:55Z")
**Frank Sinatra films** _From Here To Eternity_ Rolls olives to snake eyes _The Manchurian Candidate_ Pass the time with solitaire Kindest, warmest, bravest, most honorable First martial arts American film (Great movie deserves extra reviews!) _High Society_ Remake of Philadelphia Story sings! Next: **Kevin Bacon films** [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=36) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=38)