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The drama starts when the stowaways enter the vast cavernous holds of the ship.
The horror which follows the discovery of the victims is unbearable : the grim metallic background of the ships holds and a feeling that there is no where to hide adds to the drama.Some of the freighters crew are not into the murder and those who get involved are gradually sucked in to a world of violence from which there is no escape.The chase through the ship especially the engine room scenes are "edge on the seat" : the feeling of extreme claustrophobia abounds.
It is funny, sexy, violent and sick, but it all holds together for a brilliant Troma rendition of Romeo and Juliet.
Charlie has an intense dislike for a black man, T.T. (Poitier) who holds the same position.
A very rare type of film these days - it holds the attention and stirs the emotions without abandoning artistic integrity and succumbing to manipulative, superficial shortcuts.
That especially holds true in the glory years of Les Canadians.
The Ultimate Matrix 10-Disc Set of this also holds nearly three hours of music, in a simple system, with individual track selection and a Play All function, about 38 minutes worth of BTS material in addition to the title itself, in various featurettes.
I find that they only add to the flavor and fun of this fine old adventure film that holds up to repeated viewings.
Very original idea,great allurement in the way it holds you as it tells it's story to minds that need a release from the every day realities of this life.
Penelope cruz is superb and really holds the film together.
Though not completely original--it owes much to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, it holds its own with a sense of humor, genuine creepy moments, a brilliant score by Pino Donaggio, and the fun performances by Chuck Connors and the cast.
When other kids had playstations, I was playing Zelda on my NES etc. Now, this movie holds a special place in my heart already despite me being only 15 years old at the time of writing this review.
However, it is the quality of the acting that holds this film together, as it is nothing shorter than incredible.
Renee Zellweger ("Jerry Maguire") not only holds her own in this exalted company but shines as Streep's daughter, who learns to see in a new light her parents' lives as well as her own.
Perhaps overall the movie is a little long but May Miles Thomas seems to enjoy her actors when they are giving strong performances and therefore sometimes holds them in longer close ups than necessary.
Rockwell has often demonstrated that he operates very closely indeed with his cast, and this holds true in this instance as he allows his actors to create their roles while any ad libbing is neatened nicely via the editing process, resulting in an artistic success for the director, despite negative comments from some mainstream evaluators.
Inglorious Basterds makes no apologies, asks for no forgiveness, it's a no holds barred assault on the senses.
But aside from some of these obvious flaws, I think it still holds OK.
I can't wait to see what the future holds for this group!
Despite this production having received a number of poor reviews, it actually holds up quite well for its age.
Lange does well and holds her own opposite some strong veterans in the business, namely Joan Crawford.
Only "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" holds up this well, performance-wise.
While there is a definite prurient appeal in watching Ricci fall out of her skimpy outfits, her performance is risky and mature--not a trace of Wednesday Addams to be found, and she easily holds her own with Jackson, who personifies "the blues" in his portrait of a flawed, God-fearing man.
It's nothing like most "chick flicks" in the sense of tears and sadness, but holds its own and i think can be equally enjoyed by males as well as females.
This definitely holds true.
Well-written and compelling, this movie draws you in and holds on tight.
Because it always holds your attention, it captivates you and refuses to let go!
This will take you back to the early 80's if you were there, but it holds up quite well today.
A terrific script - which still holds up 20 years after it was first made.
Tromeon & juliet is a definite stretch from the original Shakesperan tragedy, but it holds up well.
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