# 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:** 99
**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 22, 2017, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1962 "2017-07-22T02:46:30Z")
I mean, they made 14 of the damn things. SOMEbody is watching them… ---
**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 22, 2017, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1963 "2017-07-22T11:41:37Z")
> [@snfaulkner](#): > > I mean, they made 14 of the damn things. SOMEbody is watching them… If no one else picks it up, you can do your own topic, to keep the game going. ---
**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 24, 2017, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1964 "2017-07-24T02:36:35Z")
> [@snfaulkner](#): > > Next up: > > Air Bud movies Breaking my rule about actually seeing the movies so the game doesn’t stall out. _Air Bud_ No rule dogs can’t play. _Santa Buddies_ Santa’s dog’s son saves Christmas. _Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch_ Pup rescue from evil raccoon. **Next** : non sequitur pt. III: 3 movies that have nothing to do with one another. ---
**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 24, 2017, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1965 "2017-07-24T13:28:51Z")
_The Hidden_ Alien criminal on the run _Manchester by the Sea_ Mournful man helps his nephew _Birth of A Nation_ Remake focuses on slave uprising Next: Movies about American slavery, in whole or in part ---
**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 24, 2017, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1966 "2017-07-24T17:59:42Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Next: Movies about American slavery, in whole or in part _Amistad_ Based on real court case. _Gone with the Wind_ Civil War was about slavery. _12 Years a Slave_ Freeman captured, sold as slave. **Next** : movies about real American presidents. ---
**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 24, 2017, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1967 "2017-07-24T18:35:39Z")
_Hyde Park on Hudson_ Murray surprisingly good as FDR _PT-109_ Young JFK wins naval glory _Nixon_ Hopkins excellent as pathetic monster Next: Movies about real non-American, non-military national leaders ---
**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 24, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1968 "2017-07-24T21:15:10Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Next: Movies about real non-American, non-military national leaders _The King’s Speech_ King George learns public speaking _The Queen_ Elizabeth copes with Diana’s death. _Evita_ Musical biopic about Eva Peron. Next: Bruce Willis movies, not including the _Die Hard_ franchise. ---
**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 24, 2017, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1969 "2017-07-24T21:28:52Z")
Planet Terror Chemical warfare creates sicko epidemic Sin City He saves a girl. Jailed Sin City: A Dame to Kill For He’s back as a ghost Next up: Movies that are actually a compilation of several, barely related short stories. ---
**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 24, 2017, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1970 "2017-07-24T22:05:04Z")
> [@snfaulkner](#): > > Next up: > > Movies that are actually a compilation of several, barely related short stories. _The Kentucky Fried Movie_ Early John Landis directorial effort. _The Groove Tube_ Precursor to sketch-comedy TV shows. _History of the World, Part I_ Mel Brooks gives history lessons. Next: Anne Hathaway 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:** [July 24, 2017, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1971 "2017-07-24T22:39:54Z")
_Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland_ A highly unusual White Queen. _Get Smart_ Sexier Agent 99 than Feldon. _Ella Enchanted_ She’s fine, the movie’s “Meh”. **Next:** Films of Kim Novak. ---
**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 24, 2017, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1972 "2017-07-24T23:27:09Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > **Next:** Films of Kim Novak. - Vertigo\* Man tries to remake woman. _Bell, Book and Candle_ The inspiration for TV’s _Bewitched_. _The Mirror Crack’d_ Elizabeth Taylor’s rival; Christie mystery. **Next** : movies about magic, magicians, witches, wizards existing in the regular world (only one Harry Potter allowed). ---
**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 25, 2017, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1973 "2017-07-25T01:22:35Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > **Next** : movies about magic, magicians, witches, wizards existing in the regular world (only one Harry Potter allowed). _Bewitched_ TV show was much better. _All of Me_ Indian mystic mixes Martin, Tomlin. _Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone_ Fun start to great franchise. Next: Movies all or mostly set in London, UK. ---
**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 25, 2017, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1974 "2017-07-25T04:03:50Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Next: Movies all or mostly set in London, UK. _Broken Blossoms_ Takes place all in Limehouse. _Sidewalks of London_ Busker hits the big time. _Shakespeare in Love_ Shakespeare writes Romeo & Juliet. **Next** : movies with cities in the title. ---
**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 25, 2017, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1975 "2017-07-25T06:00:31Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > **Next** : movies with cities in the title. _Escape from New York_ Russell makes Plissken sympathetic character. _Sleepless in Seattle_ Nice Hanks and Ryan rom-com. _Casablanca_ Cinema classic; perhaps Bogart’s best. Next: More movies with cities in the title. ---
**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 25, 2017, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1976 "2017-07-25T07:48:04Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Next: More movies with cities in the title. _New York, New York_ Musician meet on V-J Day. _Moscow Does not Believe in Tears_ Iron Curtain film Best Foreign. _The Boston Strangler_ Tony Curtis creepy serial killer. Next: even more movies with cities in the title. ---
**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 25, 2017, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1977 "2017-07-25T13:41:39Z")
_Seoul Station_ Zombies on South Korean rampage _Warsaw 44_ Nazis brutally suppress Polish uprising _Tokyo Story_ Ozu masterpiece still widely admired Next: Great Japanese 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:** [July 25, 2017, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1978 "2017-07-25T14:37:50Z")
_The Seven Samurai_ When’s the next remake due? _Akira_ They TELL me it’s great. _Howl’s Moving Castle_ Really fun adaptation of book. **Next:** Movies that take place in 3 or more time periods. ---
**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 25, 2017, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1979 "2017-07-25T15:20:09Z")
_Cloud Atlas_ Count 'em: six different periods! OR Sprawling, wonderful, funny, scary epic _The Fountain_ Lovers in different eras connect _The Time Traveler’s Wife_ Man moves uncontrollably through life Next: Your favorite time travel movies ---
**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 25, 2017, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1980 "2017-07-25T21:53:13Z")
Time After Time Wells tracks Ripper to 1970’s Terminator Murderbot from future chases Connor Back to the Future Marty nearly raped by mother Next up: More movies you predict might be released in the future…let’s say around the year 2025, why 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 25, 2017, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494/1981 "2017-07-25T21:55:00Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Next: Your favorite time travel movies _Flight of the Navigator_ Overlooked 80’s flick I loved. _Time after Time_ Jack the Ripper in 1970s. _The Terminator_ Some of last great stop-motion. **Ninja’d!** Next up: More movies you predict might be released in the future…let’s say around the year 2025, why not? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=98) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-word-movie-review/680494.md?page=100)