Star Wars - The story. The special effects esp the one that was
made in 1977 when computer graphics was not invented. The way the
good guy and the bad fought with light saber as well as the X-Wing
vs Darthvader battle.
STAR WARS, George Lucas's
stunning sci-fi masterpiece, is arguably one of the most inventive
and entertaining films ever made, garnering generations of loyal
fans who are forever imprinted with the memory of its characters
and dialogue. As the adventure begins, Luke Skywalker (Mark
Hamill), an impulsive but goodhearted young man who lives on the
dusty planet of Tatooine with his aunt and uncle, longs for the
exciting life of a Rebel soldier. The Rebels, led by the headstrong
Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), are fighting against the evil
Empire, which has set about destroying planets inhabited by
innocent citizens with the Death Star, a fearsome planetlike craft
commanded by Grand Moff Tarkin (Peter Cushing) and the eternally
frightful Darth Vader (David Prowse, with the voice of James Earl
Jones). When Luke's aunt and uncle are murdered by the Empires
imperial stormtroopers and he mysteriously finds a distress message
from Princess Leia in one of his androids, R2-D2 (Kenny Baker), he
must set out to find Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness), a mysterious
old hermit with incredible powers. On his journey, Luke is aided by
the roguish, sarcastic mercenary Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his
towering furry sidekick Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) as they run into a
host of perilous situations while trying to rescue the
princess--and the entire galaxy.
Magnificently referencing everything from Akira Kurosawas SEVEN
SAMURAI and THE HIDDEN FORTRESS to THE WIZARD OF OZ to John Ford
Westerns and Joseph Campbell philosophies, STAR WARS revolutionized
the cinematic world with its epic storytelling and amazing special
effects. In addition to film veterans Guinness and Cushing, the
movie also features an unforgettable performance from the young
Ford, who would, of course, go on to become one of the biggest
stars of the silver screen. Even today, Lucas's astonishing film
leaves viewers wanting to see it again and again.
Ghost - Very touching. Demi Moore was beautiful even when she was
crying. This movie made me want to fall in love again.
After he's murdered, a young
executive attempts to communicate with his girlfriend through a
phony psychic.
Pretty Woman. - Nothing much about the story. But it's very
lighthearted.
The Pygmalion-like transformation
of a young Los Angeles prostitute given $3000 to spend the week
with a wealthy businessman.
Father of the Bride - warmheartening comedy which gave me the urge
to get married....hehehe.
A remake of the 1950's Spencer
Tracy / Elizabeth Taylor classic in which an ordinary guy has to
take on the planning, expense, and complications of his daughter's
wedding. Martin Short appears in the hilarious role of the wedding
coordinator while Steve Martin has one of his best roles as the man
who realizes his little girl is all grown up.
Awakenings - Robin Williams has always been good. To make it even
more worth watching this, Robert De Niro played the role of Robin's
patient.
Based on the true story of a
research physician who uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the
catatonic victims of a rare sleeping sickness. The first patient to
receive the drug (De Niro in an astounding performance) is filled
with awe and enthusiasm that teaches the introverted doctor to
value life's simple pleasures. Academy Award Nominations: 3,
including Best Picture, Best Actor--Robert De Niro, Best (Adapted)
Screenplay.
