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S.W.A.T. (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Well-made, but pointless and hokey.
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Sahara (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: The story contains too many elements for its own good, but this is still a fun action movie.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Much better than the original, as this one will make you laugh instead of cry.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Santa Maradona (2001)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: In the vein of a Kevin Smith slacker/buddy comedy.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Saturday Night Fever (1977)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: You can like Saturday Night Fever and have a set of testicles...and not be gay. No, seriously...
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Saved! (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: An OK teen dramedy that doesn't really bring anything new to the genre
Rating: 6 Readers: 8
Comments: 2
Saw (2004)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Great but very flawed thriller which has to be seen to be believed...yikes!
Rating: 7 Readers: 6
Comments: 4
Saw II (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: The old Saw learned new tricks...such as dropping crappy subplots, good job!
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Saw III (2006)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: The finale for the trilogy, but certainly not the last of the series...but probably the best.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Saw IV (2007)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: The fourth entry in the horror series offers a lot of info but more questions and will leave fans anxioiusly awaiting part five for the answers.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Say Anything (1989)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: All told, it’s an ok movie
Rating: 6 Readers: 7
Comments: 0
Scarlet Street (1945)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Has some nice Fritz Lang noir visuals, but far to few to be a masterpiece.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
School for Scoundrels (2006)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Anger Management 2, just isn't funny enough to make a lasting impact.
Rating: 4 Readers: 1
Comments: 0
School of Rock (2003)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: An abosulute ball of a movie where you can just let go and enjoy what is a completely infectious film.
Rating: 9 Readers: 7
Comments: 10
School of Rock (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A predictable, but fun comedy featuring an outstanding performance by Jack Black.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Schoolhouse Rock (1973)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: I could not be happier that this was released on DVD
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
The Science of Sleep (2006)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Wonderful idea but not completely successful in its realization.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
The Score (2001)
      by Da Bonghit
Highlight: It's not Heat, it's not Fight Club, but it's good.
Rating: 7 Readers: 6
Comments: 1
Scotland, PA (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: it’s just another movie you’ll forget in a weeks time
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Scrubs: The Complete First Season (2001)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A very clever and funny show which took me completely by surprise. For fans of off-center humor.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Scrubs: The Complete Second Season (2002)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Redundant at times, but still very funny and entertaining.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Scrubs: The Complete Third Season (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: This great show stumbles, but it's still funny.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Secret Window (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Depp is entertaining, and the film is well-made, but the story can't generate enough tension.
Rating: 6 Readers: 3
Comments: 0
Secretary (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: It’s a wonderful film and I am sorry I waited so long to see it.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
The Seed of Chucky (2004)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: A fun, trashy delight.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Semi Pro (2008)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Silly basketball farce set in my home of Flint, MI, and it's not negative. WHOO!
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
The Sentinel (1977)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Mediocre but interesting movie about those darned gates of hell residing in a relatively nice neighborhood, there goes the re-sell value.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
The Sentinel (2006)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Do yourself a favor and watch IN THE LINE OF FIRE instead.
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Serendipity (2001)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Will the fates keep you from watching this movie. Keep prayin, bub.
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 6
A Serious Man (2009)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: A Seriously painful experience.
Rating: 2 Readers: 0
Comments: 6
Shadows (1959)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Cassavetes' first film is like Manhattan New Wave.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
The Shaggy Dog (2006)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Tim Allen is funny, but this old dog has no new tricks.
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Shall We Dance? (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Dance away from this bad movie as quickly as you can.
Rating: 3 Readers: 0
Comments: 6
Shallow Hal (2001)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Uncomforatble, sweet Farrelly Brothers movie; but not laugh out loud.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Shattered Glass (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A gripping real-life drama which showcases a truly sick man and some great acting.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Brilliant, funny, touching, must-see zomedy, a term coined by my friend Oktober.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
She's the Man (2006)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: An appearance by David Cross and some mild laughs don't stop this from being very bland.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Shine a Light (2008)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: This movie would have been better done with the same techonlogy but younger Stones.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Shooter (2007)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Very entertaining action movie, with some interesting political messages. What they are, I'm not quite sure of.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Shooting Livien (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: A tragic story of a musician haunted by his mother and obsessed with John Lennon.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Shopgirl (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Words of Warning: Steve Martin Drama
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Shopgirl (2005)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Weird styling choices aside, a nice little romantic comedy.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Shrek 2 (2004)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Every bit as fun as the first.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
The Shunned House (2003)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Awful, boring, weird Lovecraft adaptation that needed more Lovecraft, and less adaptation. Great cleavage though!
Rating: 3 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Sideways (2004)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Like a Grand Reserve, Payne's work seems to get better with each passing year.
Rating: 9 Readers: 4
Comments: 0
Signs (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: One of the very best films of the year, and a film that delivers in every way you could ask.
Rating: 9 Readers: 8
Comments: 3
Signs (DVD) (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: All told, this is a really great film, and a darn good, if simple, disc.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Silent Hill (2006)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: A brutal adaptation of the video game series. Has some bumps, but it's a creepy damn movie.
Rating: 7 Readers: 5
Comments: 11
The Simpsons Christmas 2 (2000)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A nice compilation of Simpsons holiday episodes with at least one classic in the mix.
Rating: 8 Readers: 5
Comments: 3
The Simpsons Gone Wild (1989)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: I don't respect Fox for releasing these filler DVDs, but the shows are pretty good.
Rating: 7 Readers: 2
Comments: 4
The Simpsons Movie (2007)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: As good as it was apt to get - this really does capture the magic of the show.
Rating: 8 Readers: 6
Comments: 1
The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season (1991)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Yet another great DVD package for TV's best show.
Rating: 10 Readers: 6
Comments: 0
The Simpsons: The Complete Sixth Season (1994)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Another great season from the best show ever.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 4
Sin City (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: A messed up geekfest that you'll either love or hate but that you won't soon forget.
Rating: 8 Readers: 10
Comments: 4
Sin City (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A great looking action packed film which could have used more work in the story department.
Rating: 6 Readers: 10
Comments: 3
6ixtynin9 (1999)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: If Hitchcock was Thai, this is the movie he would make.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Beautiful, fun homage to thirties sci-fi serials.
Rating: 8 Readers: 7
Comments: 2
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A technological marvel which has no heart whatsoever.
Rating: 5 Readers: 4
Comments: 4
Sky High (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: You've seen it all before, but it's still wholesome fun.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Slap Shot (1977)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Put on the foil, and LET EM KNOW YOU'RE THERE!
Rating: 7 Readers: 5
Comments: 15
Slashers (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: These surely are the end times friends because I have seen the devil and it’s name is Slashers
Rating: 1 Readers: 7
Comments: 12
Sleeping Beauty (1959)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: This animated classic is all about style, which makes up for the sparse plot.
Rating: 6 Readers: 1
Comments: 6
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Above average chick flick, but it's still a chick flick
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Sleepwalking (2008)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Watch other people play out the monotony of your life.
Rating: 3 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Slipknot - Disasterpieces/Ani DiFranco - Render (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Both discs are outstanding efforts and really do justice to their respective acts.
Rating: 9 Readers: 10
Comments: 9
Slither (2006)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Great gobs of gooey gore from out of this world.
Rating: 8 Readers: 5
Comments: 2
Sliver (1993)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Sharon Stones Ta-Ta's and a bad story make for a marginal movie.
Rating: 5 Readers: 1
Comments: 8
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
      by Rosie
Highlight: Never heard of it? Trust me, you will ...
Rating: 10 Readers: 8
Comments: 2
The Small Back Room (1949)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Powell and Pressburger Post-war gem.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Smart People (2008)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Enjoyable film for those who like comedies based on odd personality clashes and not blasts to the groin.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
The Smashing Machine (2002)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: An interesting look into No Holds Barred fighting and one of it's stars, Mark Kerr who shows us that even fighters are regular humans.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Smiley Face (2007)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: If you can find something funny about this movie you are in a better state of mind than I.
Rating: 2 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
Smokin' Aces (2007)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Overly long and with a weird character focus, not the Carnahan movie I'd recommend you see.
Rating: 5 Readers: 7
Comments: 0
Snake Eyes (1998)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Recommended for the first 40 minutes.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Snakes on a Plane (2006)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Fun, ridiculous, and full of snakes on a damned plane, for god's sake!
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Solaris (2002)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Another remake that misses the mark that the original hit.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 4
Solaris (2002)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: You tell me and then we'll both know.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Soldier (1998)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Horrible action, horrible writing, horrible acting. Not good for anything, so steer clear and put Escape from New York in your DVD player.
Rating: 2 Readers: 0
Comments: 4
Solitary Man (2010)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Douglas puts up a strong performance as a complete dirtbag. Wonder if he is method acting.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Something's Gotta Give (2003)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Not even Jack Nicholson's 63-year old bare-ass can save this.
Rating: 2 Readers: 1
Comments: 15
Something's Gotta Give (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A fun romantic-comedy that features knockout performances from Nichlson and Keaton.
Rating: 7 Readers: 2
Comments: 2
Somewhere In Time (1980)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Boring and overly simplistic historical romance that would be far more fun if there were dragons in it.
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Song of the South (1946)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Song of the South, as controversial as it may be, is still a fun movie that deserves to be seen and debated about.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 30
The Sore Losers (1997)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: A 50's Science Fiction comic book captured on celluloid.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 5
South Park: The Complete Ninth Season (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Yes, it has that one that you keep hearing about...plus some very good ones.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
South Park: The Complete Third Season (1999)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: While it is hit-or-miss, South Park allows offers some laughs
Rating: 7 Readers: 5
Comments: 1
South Park: The Passion of the Jew (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: South Park is always hit or miss and these shows prove that.
Rating: 6 Readers: 1
Comments: 1
Spanglish (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: James L. Brooks stumbles with this occasionally moving film that is hampered by annoying characters.
Rating: 4 Readers: 5
Comments: 0
Spartan (2004)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: I'm truly jealous that some people get to watch this for the first time. Stellar movie.
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Spider (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Alas, as great as director Cronenberg may be, Spider just isn't deep enough or interesting enough to keep the viewer terribly interested, which is a shame.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
      by Cinema Guru Boy
Highlight: Amongst films with the phrase with 'Spider-Man' in the title, this film gets the bronze medal.
Rating: 2 Readers: 5
Comments: 4
Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock (1994)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: As usual, the animated Spider-Man show is good, but this DVD has a misleading title and an odd grouping of episodes.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: It's not entirely faithful to the comics, but this is a fun and visually exciting show.
Rating: 8 Readers: 10
Comments: 7
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga (1994)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: One of the best story arcs from this great show, but I'd still rather have season sets.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Spiderman (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: great movie and a pretty decent DVD release, and the sound of millions of cash registers singing Hallelujah
Rating: 8 Readers: 1
Comments: 2
Spiderman 2 (2004)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Well nigh brilliant comic film with the most depth we've seen from one yet and one hell of a climax. Kick it!
Rating: 9 Readers: 1
Comments: 4
Spiderman 3 (2007)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: What do you get when the suits decide what makes a good movie and not the director? Welcome to Spidey 3.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
Splash (20th Anniversary Edition DVD) (1984)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A fun romantic comedy which features the breakthrough role for Tom Hanks.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Not exactly the SpongeBob SpongeFest that many viewers expected, but a must-see for fans of the show.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete 1st Season (1999)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Nickelodeon grows up (sort of) with this nice box set.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 13
SpongeBob Squarepants: The Complete Second Season (2000)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: SpongeBob hits his stride, as this season contains many classic episodes
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Spongebob Squarepants: Tide and Seek (1999)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: The spongey one gets the digital treatment.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 12
Spring Break Shark Attack (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Stay out of the water and stay away from this movie.
Rating: 2 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Spy Kids 2 - Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: All in all this is a really fun, if not perfect, movie.
Rating: 7 Readers: 7
Comments: 2
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: It's about a video game and it's just like a video game...a bad one.
Rating: 3 Readers: 5
Comments: 0
The Squid and the Whale (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A brutally honest, but unengaging look at divorce.
Rating: 5 Readers: 7
Comments: 1
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: To boldly go where no audience wants to go.
Rating: 4 Readers: 2
Comments: 2
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Trekkies will love this, but it's too slow for the average viewer.
Rating: 5 Readers: 6
Comments: 0
Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Ugly and cheap, but it's just like STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Star Trek: The Original Series Season One (1966)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: To Boldly Go Where No DVD Has Gone Before (Yeh, I'm sure I'm the only one who came up with that...)
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Part of the saga, but disappointing.
Rating: 5 Readers: 6
Comments: 3
Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: So is this a ‘great’ film? No, of course not. It’s a movie, a silly summer sci-fi soap-opera that was made and intended as a long-form homage to the o
Rating: 8 Readers: 5
Comments: 3
Star Wars Trilogy (2004)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: For now, you can't ask for a better set of the original Star Wars Trilogy. Perfect? No, but as close as we're apt to get.
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
      by Jackass Jon
Highlight: Don't run too fast to see this one!
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 6
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: An amazing accomplishment by Lucas, and a fitting end to this series.
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 6
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
      by Cinema Guru Boy
Highlight: This is exactly the film we fanboys wanted.
Rating: 9 Readers: 1
Comments: 4
Starship Troopers -- SuperBit (1997)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A great sci-fi action film which offers a real-world political agenda.
Rating: 9 Readers: 6
Comments: 3
Starsky and Hutch (2004)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Wilson and Stiller are hilarious together. Todd Phillips does it again.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Startup.com (2001)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: The moral to the story is – don’t get into business with your friends
Rating: 8 Readers: 9
Comments: 2
State and Main (2001)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Witty comedy from Mammet brings back screwball comedy feel.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 4
Stay (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
Steel Trap (2007)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: A great, spooky location can't overcome annoying characters. Still good for fans of the genre.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Step Brothers (2008)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Ferrell lampoons the Boomerang Generation and T-Bags a drumset.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
The Stepford Wives (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Made-by-committee Hollywood garbage...which could have been good.
Rating: 2 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Stepmom (1998)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Fuerstmasta, what the heck are you doing with Stepmom in your DVD collection? Let me show you.
Rating: 5 Readers: 5
Comments: 4
Stitch! The Movie (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: An hour-long commercial for an upcoming TV series.
Rating: 4 Readers: 3
Comments: 8
Stop-Loss (2008)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: War film with a message but an average film.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Storm (2008)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Bigger ideas and hopes than skill but an engaging film nonetheless.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Storytelling (2001)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Two stories about the cruelty of the every day person.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Strange Circus (2007)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Creepy, surreal Asian horror film about a novelist whose life may be the horrific inspiration for her stories.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Stranger Than Fiction (2006)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Very funny, very smart film about accepting fate and learning to live within its confines.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Stranger Than Fiction (2006)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: An interesting film with very skewed emotions.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Stranger than Fiction (2006)
      by Rosie
Highlight: Another dagger in Chris Kattan's heart.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Strangers on a Train (1951)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: The swapping of murders makes for intriguing suspense.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
The Strangers (1998)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: A werewolf movie that pretends to be a piece of poop stuck to the bottom of the seat.
Rating: 1 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
The Strangers (2008)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Paint by numbers nihilism with little heart but a ton of filmmaking skill.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Straw Dogs (1971)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Classic American thriller from Sam Peckinpah about violence and its many faces.
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Stray Dog (1949)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Slow but brilliant early Kurosawa noir.
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Street Law (1974)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: A quality Italian crime flick delivers a lot more action than most US Action films today.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Streets of Legend (2003)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Doesn't achieve legendary status, but it sure is a cool idea and more inventive and genuine than Fast and the Furious.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 4
Stuart Little 2 (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: It isn’t going to change the world, it isn’t going to feed the hungry to the poor and make monkeys get your mail for you, but what it does is entertai
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 5
Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild (2006)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A change in look and feel makes a sequel which will only appeal to younger viewers.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Stuck on You (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: The Farrelly's disappoint once again, with a
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Stump the Band (2006)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: It's watchable, but, really, honestly, that's about all it is.
Rating: 3 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Suicide Circle (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: American horror wishes it were this gutsy and deep.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 17
Suicide Killers (2006)
      by Jettie Vanderveen
Highlight: Documentary on terrorism not as true to the topic as it seems.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Summer Scars (2008)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Surpisingly good tale of wayward teens and the psycho they meet in the woods.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Summer School (1987)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A lightweight comedy gem which features some funny lines and great characters.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 5
Superbad (2007)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: You will not see a funnier movie in 2007.
Rating: 9 Readers: 7
Comments: 0
Superhero Movie (2008)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Leslie Nielsen; nice to see you again. As for the rest of the movie....
Rating: 2 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Superman Returns (2006)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Welcome back Supes, we missed ya.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 6
Superstar - The Karen Carpenter Story (1984)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: A very strange, very beautiful journey into the
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 13
The Sure Thing (1985)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: John Cusack shines in Rob Reiner's mature take on the teen comedy.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Survival of the Dead (2010)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight:
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Survival of the Dead (2010)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight:
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Suspect Zero (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: An interesting premise is ruined by dark and vague direction.
Rating: 4 Readers: 3
Comments: 0
Swimming With Sharks (2005)
      by Geoff Roberts
Highlight: Swimming With This Shark Is Worth Risk.
Rating: 8 Readers: 6
Comments: 2
Swingers (1996)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: It’s smart, got amazing dialogue, and is a pretty darn good comedy.
Rating: 8 Readers: 8
Comments: 3
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Another haunting thriller from a director who is becoming a master of this genre.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Flawed but gripping and painful thriller that raises some very hard questions about the nature of revenge.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 1


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