# 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:** 94
**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:** [July 6, 2017, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1862 "2017-07-06T22:43:01Z")
> [@snfaulkner](#): > > Next up: > > Lesser known/non-blockbuster 70’s/80’s sci-fi. _Saturn 3_ (1980) Bleah. Best part? Farrah Fawcett. _Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone_ (1983) Spacehunter: Adventures in Complicated Plot. _The Last Starfighter_ (1984) Video game auditions space fighters. Ninja’d on preview. Next: films that share the title of a completely unrelated film (yes, [**Rivkah**] can think of more than three off the top of [her] head). Review one film or the other, or give a combined review, your choice. How you list the film[s] is up to you. ---
**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:** [July 6, 2017, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1863 "2017-07-06T23:32:42Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > **Next** : films that share the title of a completely unrelated film (yes, I can think of more than three off the top of my head). Review one film or the other, or give a combined review, your choice. How you list the film[s] is up to you. _Crash_ (Cronenberg, 1996; and Haggis, 2004) Haggis’s better. Cronenberg’s? Just weird. _Stardust_ (Apted, 1974; Vaughn, 2007) Rise of rock star; excellent. _Bad Boys_ (Rosenthal, 1983; Bay, 1995) Early Penn outing, good effort. Next: Movies where the lead characters are supposed to be under 25 (even if the actors portraying them are not). ---
**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:** [July 7, 2017, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1864 "2017-07-07T00:58:17Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Next: Movies where the lead characters are supposed to be under 25 (even if the actors portraying them are not). _American Graffiti_ Yougest “teen” 25; oldest, 27. _Grease_ Worst offender: Stockard Channing, 36. _Back to the Future II & III_ Michael Fox ages; Marty doesn’t. **Next** : movies where actors played parent and child, who, due to real ages, could not be. ---
**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:** [July 7, 2017, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1865 "2017-07-07T04:10:18Z")
_North by Northwest_ Cary Grant’s mom too young _Mean Girls_ Poehler, McAdams seven years apart _Watchmen_ Akerman, Gugino just six years! Next: Movies about troubled superheroes ---
**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:** [July 7, 2017, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1866 "2017-07-07T04:16:42Z")
Ninja’d on preview! _Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade_ (Dad Sean Connery only 12 years older than son Harrison Ford.) Connery? Ford? Action, adventure, wisecracks! _Tommy_ (Mom Ann-Margret only 3 years older than son Roger Daltrey.) For Who and pinball aficionados. _Mean Girls_ (Mom Amy Poehler only 7 years older than daughter Rachel McAdams.) A high school popularity contest. Interesting we both had _Mean Girls_. 🙂 Next: Movies about troubled superheroes. ---
**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:** [July 7, 2017, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1867 "2017-07-07T10:54:49Z")
_The Return of Captain Invincible_ Alcoholic has-been must stop Midnight! _Iron Man 3_ Alien war’s unnerved Tony Stark. _Batman vs. Superman: the Dawn of Justice_ Bruce Wayne has trust issues. **Next:** movies about teenage romance. ---
**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:** [July 7, 2017, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1868 "2017-07-07T15:00:56Z")
_Romeo and Juliet_ Olivia Hussey was a stunner _A Little Romance_ Diane Lane’s brainy, adorable debut _Endless Love_ Brooke Shields no slouch, either Next: Movies about romance late in life ---
**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:** [July 7, 2017, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1869 "2017-07-07T21:32:51Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Next: Movies about romance late in life _Last Vegas_ Mary Steenburgen still looks great. _The Sound of Music_ Captain drops Baroness for Governess. _Grumpy Old Men_ Lemmon, Matthau, chase after Ann-Margret. Next: Movies about sports teams. ---
**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:** [July 7, 2017, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1870 "2017-07-07T22:57:41Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Next: Movies about sports teams. _Miracle_ I play for the USA! _The Bad News Bears_ Bad news for the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_! _8 Men Out_ Say it ain’t so, Joe! **Next** : movies with a demolition derby scene. ---
**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:** [July 8, 2017, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1871 "2017-07-08T23:12:32Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > **Next** : movies with a demolition derby scene. _Grandview USA_ Love story at demolition derby. _Grand Theft Auto_ Early Ron Howard directing effort. _Cars 3_ McQueen attempts comeback; adopts protege. Next: Movies not about golf, but with at least one scene that takes place on a golf course. ---
**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:** [July 9, 2017, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1872 "2017-07-09T03:34:21Z")
_Goldfinger_ Oddjob clearly an atypical caddy _Heaven Can Wait_ Even billionaires need to relax _Animal House_ ROTC jerk’s horse hit, runs Next: Movies with no more than one horse in them ---
**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:** [July 9, 2017, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1873 "2017-07-09T07:55:48Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Next: Movies with no more than one horse in them _They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?_ Horse is likened to Fonda. _The Godfather_ Mister Woltz finds unwelcome bedmate. _Bachelor Party_ Donkey? Close enough: genus _Equus_. Next: Films where radio broadcasters play a prominent role. ---
**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:** [July 9, 2017, 9:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1874 "2017-07-09T09:51:40Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Next: Films where radio broadcasters play a prominent role. _Pump up the Volume_ Teenage ham starts a revolution. _Up in the Air_ From 1940: singer murdered mid-broadcast. _Tune in Tomorrow_ Hollywood All-star as usual lukewarm. **Next** : films that did poorly in first run, but picked up audiences over time. ---
**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:** [July 9, 2017, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1875 "2017-07-09T13:43:35Z")
_The Wizard of Oz_ Annual television broadcasts yielded fame. _The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai in the 9th Dimension_ Or any other cult classic. _Fantasia_ Lack of success crushed Walt. **Next:** The saddest movies you’ve ever seen. ---
**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:** [July 9, 2017, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1876 "2017-07-09T13:53:05Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > **Next:** The saddest movies you’ve ever seen. _Broken Blossoms_ I cry just remembering it. _Penny Serenade_ Can’t watch it twice. ☹ _And the Band Played on…_ A movie people should see. **Next** : movies you’ve seen more than three times. ---
**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:** [July 9, 2017, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1877 "2017-07-09T18:50:50Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > **Next** : movies you’ve seen more than three times. _The Rocky Horror Picture Show_ Best experience is at cinema. _The Wizard of Oz_ “There’s no place like home.” _Casablanca_ Excellent cast; story still gripping. Next: More movies you’ve seen more than three times. ---
**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:** [July 10, 2017, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1878 "2017-07-10T00:35:02Z")
The Hobbit (1977) Grew up watching it weekly The Thing Still gives me chills, paranoia Aliens Always watched during D&D sleepovers Next: Movies you have at some point watched weekly and thus seen uncountable numbers of times. ---
**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:** [July 10, 2017, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1879 "2017-07-10T00:54:11Z")
_Pinocchio_ When my daughter was young. _Muppet Treasure Island_ When my grandson was young. _Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl_ Also because of my grandson. **Next:** Movies before 1980 featuring computers. ---
**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:** [July 10, 2017, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1880 "2017-07-10T06:32:39Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > **Next:** Movies before 1980 featuring computers. _Aliens_ (1979) Talk about “the mother ship.” _The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes_ (1969) Kurt Russell gets computer brain. _Demon Seed_ (1977) Julie Christie raped by computer. **Next** : old movies featuring real things that hadn’t been invented, but eventually were. (Like the security CCTV in _Werewolf of London_, and yes, you can use that.) ---
**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:** [July 10, 2017, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1881 "2017-07-10T16:45:45Z")
_A Trip to the Moon_ (1902) Méliès film far predated Apollo _Island of Lost Souls_ (1932) Genetic engineering carries big risks _Things to Come_ (1936) Biological weapons threaten human civilization Next: Post-1980 sf films that you think might be accurate in their predictions of the future [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=93) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=95)