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The story, the surrounding, the acting, perfect. It tells the story the
way people look at the us. They want to rule other country's but their
own country has too many problems. the white terrorists versus the
black defended by a white lawyer. If you have kids yourself you're eyes
will be with tears because you feel the pain the man has when they did
that to his daughter. They story could be a real true story that could
happen anyday in the US. Maybe it does... i don't know but i wldnt be
surprised.

It is not an easy movie, sit and make sure no one disturbs you. And
don't drink during the movie to keep a clear mind..

Awesome! .

Consider this situation: your daughter has just been raped and beaten. The two men who attacked her have been apprehended, but are likely to be set free. You are a Vietnam veteran and you have access to an M-16. What do you do? Sit by and hope that the fickle American courts decide the issue based on who has the best lawyer, or take decisive action now? It's possible to argue all day about how much of the race issue in A Time to Kill is a legitimate exploration of black/white tension, and how much is sensationalism used to spice up the story. The KKK has a prominent role, but couldn't a more moderate, less universally-despised group have filled a similar function? There are times when A Time to Kill preaches, but isn't Schumacher aiming the sermon at the converted? The movie clearly touches on some important social issues, but it's up to the viewer to dig beneath the propaganda and unearth the messages that mean something. Then again, it's worth noting that this Hollywood production is actually saying something, rather than just churning out eye-popping special effects while relying on a regurgitated plot. The basic setup has 10-year old Tonya Hailey, the daughter of Carl Lee Hailey (Samuel L. Jackson), being raped and beaten by two rednecks. Taking the law into his own hands, Carl Lee guns down the pair in front of dozens of witnesses in the Canton, Mississippi courthouse. In the process, he also seriously injures a local deputy (Chris Cooper, star of John Sayles' Lone Star). Carl Lee is arrested for the double murder, and faces trial. For his attorney, he chooses a local white lawyer, up-and-coming hotshot Jake Brigance (Matthew McConaughey). With a team that includes a sleazy divorce specialist, Harry Rex Vonner (Oliver Platt), an energetic assistant, Ellen Roarke (Sandra Bullock), and his old mentor, Lucien Wilbanks (Donald Sutherland), Jake goes up against the local DA (Kevin Spacey). When the KKK become involved, Jake discovers that his life, and the lives of everyone close to him, including his wife (Ashley Judd) and daughter, are in danger. And the defense of Carl Lee Hailey has just begun... Even with a one-hundred fifty minute running time, A Time to Kill is perhaps too ambitious. In remaining faithful to the novel, the movie gives us too many characters and themes, and some of both get lost in the cracks. Take Jake's secretary (played by Brenda Fricker), for example. She's superfluous -- remove her and nothing changes. Then there's the issue of capital punishment. Jake and Ellen debate the subject, but it's a perfunctory argument that doesn't do much for either side. Still, despite my reservations, it's impossible to deny that A Time to Kill is well-directed, expertly paced, and largely entertaining. Thankfully, grandstanding during the trial is kept to a minimum. Hollywood loves all sorts of twists and surprises in court dramas; Grisham has kept these to a minimum. There are a few, primarily to keep the audience interested, but nothing so outlandish that we leave the theater shaking our heads in disbelief. With respect to the filmed versions of Grisham's other novels (The Firm, The Pelican Brief, and The Client), there's no comparison -- this one is much better. The most compelling question raised by the film is whether Carl Lee, as a black man, can get a fair trial from a white judge and jury. As it turns out, he hires Jake because Jake is white. "You see me as they see me," he tells the attorney. "If you was on that jury, what would it take for you to set me free?" Ultimately, A Time to Kill shies away from offering a definitive answer. Perhaps, under the circumstances, it's not a question that can be answered definitively. A Time to Kill attracted a top-notch cast with star power and ability to match. Sandra Bullock, as appealing as ever, gets top billing, but the real lead is Matthew McConaughey, who mixes intensity and natural talent with good looks. Samuel L. Jackson is excellent as Carl Lee, radiating a palpable outrage and grief. The supporting cast includes such luminaries as Ashley Judd, Kevin Spacey, Donald Sutherland, Charles S. Dutton, and M. Emmett Walsh. From top to bottom, everyone does a credible job. There's not a lot of real tension about what the verdict is going to be, although the film unsuccessfully tries to lead us astray. But there are enough interesting side-issues going on that there's no fear of a viewer losing interest. Despite certain drawbacks, A Time to Kill is involving, energetic, and occasionally thought-provoking. All things considered, this film will make for a worthwhile trip to the cinema for all, not just those who have time to kill. .

Consider this situation: your daughter has just been raped and beaten. The two men who attacked her have been apprehended, but are likely to be set free. You are a Vietnam veteran and you have access to an M-16. What do you do? Sit by and hope that the fickle American courts decide the issue based on who has the best lawyer, or take decisive action now? It's possible to argue all day about how much of the race issue in A Time to Kill is a legitimate exploration of black/white tension, and how much is sensationalism used to spice up the story. The KKK has a prominent role, but couldn't a more moderate, less universally-despised group have filled a similar function? There are times when A Time to Kill preaches, but isn't Schumacher aiming the sermon at the converted? The movie clearly touches on some important social issues, but it's up to the viewer to dig beneath the propaganda and unearth the messages that mean something. Then again, it's worth noting that this Hollywood production is actually saying something, rather than just churning out eye-popping special effects while relying on a regurgitated plot. The basic setup has 10-year old Tonya Hailey, the daughter of Carl Lee Hailey (Samuel L. Jackson), being raped and beaten by two rednecks. Taking the law into his own hands, Carl Lee guns down the pair in front of dozens of witnesses in the Canton, Mississippi courthouse. In the process, he also seriously injures a local deputy (Chris Cooper, star of John Sayles' Lone Star). Carl Lee is arrested for the double murder, and faces trial. For his attorney, he chooses a local white lawyer, up-and-coming hotshot Jake Brigance (Matthew McConaughey). With a team that includes a sleazy divorce specialist, Harry Rex Vonner (Oliver Platt), an energetic assistant, Ellen Roarke (Sandra Bullock), and his old mentor, Lucien Wilbanks (Donald Sutherland), Jake goes up against the local DA (Kevin Spacey). When the KKK become involved, Jake discovers that his life, and the lives of everyone close to him, including his wife (Ashley Judd) and daughter, are in danger. And the defense of Carl Lee Hailey has just begun... Even with a one-hundred fifty minute running time, A Time to Kill is perhaps too ambitious. In remaining faithful to the novel, the movie gives us too many characters and themes, and some of both get lost in the cracks. Take Jake's secretary (played by Brenda Fricker), for example. She's superfluous -- remove her and nothing changes. Then there's the issue of capital punishment. Jake and Ellen debate the subject, but it's a perfunctory argument that doesn't do much for either side. Still, despite my reservations, it's impossible to deny that A Time to Kill is well-directed, expertly paced, and largely entertaining. Thankfully, grandstanding during the trial is kept to a minimum. Hollywood loves all sorts of twists and surprises in court dramas; Grisham has kept these to a minimum. There are a few, primarily to keep the audience interested, but nothing so outlandish that we leave the theater shaking our heads in disbelief. With respect to the filmed versions of Grisham's other novels (The Firm, The Pelican Brief, and The Client), there's no comparison -- this one is much better. The most compelling question raised by the film is whether Carl Lee, as a black man, can get a fair trial from a white judge and jury. As it turns out, he hires Jake because Jake is white. "You see me as they see me," he tells the attorney. "If you was on that jury, what would it take for you to set me free?" Ultimately, A Time to Kill shies away from offering a definitive answer. Perhaps, under the circumstances, it's not a question that can be answered definitively. A Time to Kill attracted a top-notch cast with star power and ability to match. Sandra Bullock, as appealing as ever, gets top billing, but the real lead is Matthew McConaughey, who mixes intensity and natural talent with good looks. Samuel L. Jackson is excellent as Carl Lee, radiating a palpable outrage and grief. The supporting cast includes such luminaries as Ashley Judd, Kevin Spacey, Donald Sutherland, Charles S. Dutton, and M. Emmett Walsh. From top to bottom, everyone does a credible job. There's not a lot of real tension about what the verdict is going to be, although the film unsuccessfully tries to lead us astray. But there are enough interesting side-issues going on that there's no fear of a viewer losing interest. Despite certain drawbacks, A Time to Kill is involving, energetic, and occasionally thought-provoking. All things considered, this film will make for a worthwhile trip to the cinema for all, not just those who have time to kill. Night at the Museum Ben Stiller plays Larry Daley, a slightly desperate divorcee who as a final resort takes a job at his city's Natural History Museum in order to keep the wolf from the door, as well as being a last-gasp attempt to keep his son out of the clutches of his new stepfather. Larry has barely spent an hour alone in the institution when he realises something is afoot: the exhibitions may be family-friendly and more importantly still during the day, but by night they come alive and run amok throughout the building. Chief among them are Robin Williams as President Roosevelt, and a warring Owen Wilson and Steve Coogan playing a Wild West cowboy and a Roman leader respectively. It says something when Ben Stiller is outshone comedically by two octogenarians, but that's exactly what happens as Dick Van Dyke and Mickey Rooney are let loose as the former night security guards that Larry just can't shake. Indeed, Stiller sleepwalks his way through the whole affair, unable to unleash his naturally hilarious side (the film is very, very short on laughs) and forced to be the warm and fuzzy father figure. While the technical effects are undoubtedly impressive, they seem somewhat wasted in a film which has a plot that is paper-thin. The so-what factor here is very high, and adults expecting a feelgood factor for all the family will be left feeling slightly queasy. It is possible that young children may enjoy the experience, but for everyone else this is likely to be a very long night indeed. .

Ben Stiller plays Larry Daley, a slightly desperate divorcee who as a final resort takes a job at his city's Natural History Museum in order to keep the wolf from the door, as well as being a last-gasp attempt to keep his son out of the clutches of his new stepfather. Larry has barely spent an hour alone in the institution when he realises something is afoot: the exhibitions may be family-friendly and more importantly still during the day, but by night they come alive and run amok throughout the building. Chief among them are Robin Williams as President Roosevelt, and a warring Owen Wilson and Steve Coogan playing a Wild West cowboy and a Roman leader respectively. It says something when Ben Stiller is outshone comedically by two octogenarians, but that's exactly what happens as Dick Van Dyke and Mickey Rooney are let loose as the former night security guards that Larry just can't shake. Indeed, Stiller sleepwalks his way through the whole affair, unable to unleash his naturally hilarious side (the film is very, very short on laughs) and forced to be the warm and fuzzy father figure. While the technical effects are undoubtedly impressive, they seem somewhat wasted in a film which has a plot that is paper-thin. The so-what factor here is very high, and adults expecting a feelgood factor for all the family will be left feeling slightly queasy. It is possible that young children may enjoy the experience, but for everyone else this is likely to be a very long night indeed. Handlung: Hicks ist ein waschechter Wikinger – nur leider sieht man ihm das nicht an, denn er ist klein, schmächtig und daher auch nicht gerade als Kämpfer geeignet. Dabei gibt es im kleinen Wikingerdorf Berg eine Menge zu kämpfen: Immer wieder tauchen Drachen am Himmel auf, klauen Vieh und setzen die Behausungen in Schutt und Asche. Hicks wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher als mitten im Geschehen dabei zu sein und gegen die Feuerspeier vorzugehen. Doch sein Vater – der bullige Wikingeranführer Hau zu – macht sich viel zu viele Sorgen um seinen Sohn und lässt ihn lieber eine Ausbildung beim Schmid machen. Denn eines ist Hicks: Geschickt mit den Händen und ein kluger Bastler. Mit einer selbst gebauten Waffe will er einen der gefürchteten „Nachtschatten“ fangen und damit beweisen wie gut er sich zum Drachenkämpfer eignet. Es gelingt ihm tatsächlich einen der geheimnisvollen schwarzen Drachen zu erwischen, doch er bringt es einfach nicht übers Herz das Tier auch zu töten. Stattdessen beobachtet er den Drachen und stellt fest, dass er verletzt ist und nicht mehr fliegen kann. Er hilft ihm mit einer eigenen Konstruktion dabei, sich wieder in die Lüfte erheben zu können und so fassen Hicks und der Nachtschatten langsam vertrauen zueinander. Doch zeitgleich schickt der Vater den kleinen Wikinger in das Trainingslager für Drachenkämpfer. Dort kann Hicks mit kleinen Tricks, die er sich vom Umgang mit dem Nachtschatten abgeguckt hat, seine Gegner besänftigen. Doch schließlich wartet die Abschlussprüfung auf ihn und bei der muss er vor dem versammelten Dorf einen ausgewachsenen Drachen töten. Kritik: DreamWorks scheint eine Schwäche für ungewöhnliche Hauptfiguren zu haben. Nachdem „Shrek“ als gefürchteter grüner Oger gleich in mehreren Teilen um seine Fiona und gegen viele Anfeindungen kämpft und der tollpatschige Po in „Kung Fu Panda“ erstmal beweisen muss, dass er ein guter Kung-Fu-Kämpfer ist, steht nun Hicks in den Startlöchern um die Herzen der Zuschauer zu erobern. Das wird im unter Garantie auch schnell gelingen, denn er ist gutherzig und schlau. Er fragt sich während des Filmes immer wieder warum er ist wie er ist. Zum Wikingeranführer scheint er nicht zu taugen, für einen Jungen ist er außergewöhnlich klein und schmächtig. Aber getreu dem Motto, dass jeder seinen Platz im Leben findet, stellt auch Hicks fest, dass es sehr wohl einen Sinn dafür gibt, dass er ist wie er ist. Denn er durchbricht die Feindschaft zwischen Drachen und Menschen und begibt sich dabei natürlich in ein aufregendes Abenteuer. Im Gegensatz zu „Shrek“ und „Kung Fu Panda“ erlebt der Zuschauer Hicks´ Geschichte in 3D und das lohnt sich – ganz besonders in den rasanten Flugszenen. Aber auch abgesehen davon bietet „Drachenzähmen leicht gemacht“ eine hervorragende Unterhaltung für Groß und Klein. Die Geschichte bietet nicht nur Spaß und Humor sondern auch eine Portion Moral in der es um Friedensschließung, frei Entfaltung, Vertrauen und Teamwork geht. Themen, die auch problemlos auf die Realität übertragen werden können. Einziger Kritikpunkt ist, dass sich gegen Ende einige Dinge bzw. Konflikte einen Hauch zu schnell auflösen. Für Kinder ist eine solche Entwicklung vielleicht ganz gut, aber den Erwachsenen dürfte spätestens hier wieder klar werden, dass es sich leider nur um einen Animationsfilm handelt, dessen Grundsätze so eben doch nicht in die Wirklichkeit transportiert werden kann. Andererseits sollte an dieser Stelle angemerkt werden, dass die Filmemacher Chris Sanders und Dean DeBlois (früher beim Konkurrenten Disney für animierte Filme zuständig) eine Happy-End-untypische Komponente in den Film eingebaut haben, die hier natürlich nicht verraten wird. Wer animierte Filme mag, der sollte sich den neusten Streich von DreamWorks nicht entgehen lassen, denn hier erwartet ihn ein rasantes Abenteuer, dass an keiner Stelle langweilig wird und ein würdiger Nachfolger für seine Vorgänger ist. 3D ist dabei eine tolle Zugabe, die den Zuschauer die Möglichkeit gibt, noch tiefer in das Geschehen einzutauchen und Hicks Weg zu sich selbst noch intensiver zu erleben..

Wonderful story.

please write 2 Reviews for different movies..

awesome.

A young, attractive and highly-skilled attorney is faced with the toughest case of his life, one that on many occasions may also threaten it. In the southern Mississippi town of Clanton, the K.K.K. is active and the tension is high when the black majority is angered at the rape and beating of a black man's 10-year-old daughter. Against Jake's advice, the distraught father takes revenge, gunning down the two criminals in the local courthouse. Racial hatred heightens with the suspense and conflict threatens to break out regardless of the verdict. Jake .

itss was so good iw as so emotional.

The movie creates a trill, as well as gives you food for thought.

First things first - though I believe Joel Schumacher is at best a
mediocre director and more often (as here) downright bad, the lion's
share of the blame for this ugly travesty of a film must go to John
Grisham whose novel this is based on.

Set at an undetermined point in time (the 50s? the 70s? now?), the film
opens with the rape and murder of a child by rednecks so caricatured
that their purpose seems to be to reassure racists that "at least we're
not that bad"… Cut to the bad guys arriving at the courthouse when the
girls father, Samuel L Jackson, fearful they will get off on some
technicality, guns them down in cold blood before the trial.

The setting is a 'deep south' that probably never existed - the few
black characters live in shacks and seem to pick cotton, the
dyed-in-the-wool racists (Kiefer Sutherland is a cartoon version of a
Klansman) are laughable in their villainy. The set-piece is the trial:
for the defence, are the "good guys" - a milquetoast lawyer played by
Matthew McConaughey as though in a coma, his assistant played by Sandra
Bullock's breasts (she doesn't seem to serve any other narrative
purpose) and Donald Sutherland as the requisite
drunk-lawyer-who-sobers-up-to-fight-the-good-fight. For the
prosecution, Kevin Spacey goes through the motions of being demon
spawn, while in the town at large, crosses are burned, witness are
intimidated and the local citizens don't seem to care…

Some of the reviews here claim the film immoral, since surely Samuel
Jackson is a killer and should trust to the forces of the law rather
than get off on a feeble heart-tugging piece of oratory by Matthew
McConaughey. To be honest, objectionable though the underlying message
"Vigilante justice is good" might be, everything about the movie
stinks: the characterizations are pitiful, the acting leaden, the
direction plodding, the screenplay and the dialogue almost verging on
parody. Peter Menzies lush, 50s Technicolor cinematography is pretty
but derivative.

And it goes on for nearly two and a half hours!!

What's left to say? This is a waste of 141 minutes of anyone's life, it
is tedious, vacuous and hammy, and, almost as an afterthought, it is
morally repugnant..