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Basically, I find it to be really slow and poorly written...suspense falls flat and turns to tedium. The actors are good, but with few exceptions the characters are empty. The final confrontation with the shark is awesome, but otherwise I didn't find much to like about it.
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i disagree. i thought the two ultimate victors were very likeable. even robert shaws character was charasmatic. there was also a nice little thread of humour running through it.
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I think the central part of Jaws was a bit tedious and stretched for some reason. It starts off brilliantly and ends in a great thrilling climax sequence, but in-between it drags a bit. Of course the suspenseful moments are aplenty, and they carry it forward.
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just cause it's technically a horror doesn't mean there shouldn't be significant sections of story telling and character development. i just wish there was more horror containing quality acting/drama/plot. maybe the genre would be more credible if it did so. don't forget, the exorcist also had large sections seemingly innocuous drama.
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07-26-2007, 07:32 AM
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I dont think Jaws ever let up on the atmosphere for one bit, whether it be the beginning, middle or end...each part was laced with plenty of pacy atmosphere which keeps the overall movie quite pacy and relentless.
Spielberg did really good to stick to his script, and Benchley wrote one hell of a story. No complaints there. Its a great movie, and of course, one of the most scariest movies ever made. Nice bashups there, Vamp and Kane. Although we have more Jaws lovers here, it was a good buildup. This is becoming great... Okay we have seen a fan favorite of many horror fans out there get plenty of ridicule and hate here in HDC. But, guys, why dont most of you like Child's Play? Chucky is regarded as somewhat of a cult horror icon in his own right. There are plenty of creepy slasher moments in the franchise, and Brad Dourif has gathered quite a fan following after the movie... So...what actually doesnt tick in it for you? Bring it on!!:D
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I love Child's Play, maybe because it scared the hell out of me when I was little and I'm proud I'm not scared anymore. I think Chucky would probably be the most popular horror icon in terms of being well-known behind Michael, Jason, and Freddy, maybe Leatherface. I liked the sequels too, Don Mancini is cool in the fact he kept the series and wrote every installment (unless I'm mistaken). Plus, the sequels are also personal favorites of mine, I'm glad they realized it couldn't stay a serious series for more than 3 movies, Bride and Seed are the two most entertaining in the series, the first 2 are good horror movies. I think I'm the only one who liked Child's Play 3.
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07-26-2007, 08:57 AM
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Not the worst movie ever...BUT there is just something very corny about a killer doll. In a horror flick, the killer/monster is what makes the movie. Chucky was pretty medicore IMO.
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07-26-2007, 08:58 AM
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Good premise. Good acting from Brad Dourif. It's really scary if you're a kid. Child's Play gave my brother nightmares for months, but he was five. The problem with Child's Play is it can be very scary for kids, but they're not the target audience, in fact, it's far too scary for them in their context. For adults, it's not so scary. The only Child's Play I really liked is Bride of Chucky, because it's smarter, funnier and sexier. All the others are good for traumatizing and boring or getting uncomfortable laughter out of grownups.
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