Hootie-2 Reviews

Toy Story 2 (1999)

A wonderful follow-up.

[9/10 · 16 November 1999]

The film is perhaps one of few film sequels to surpass the quality of the original. This film is more of an adventure, yet still has plenty of room for emotion and humour. The voice cast is sublime and the animation is quite remarkable, a step up from the already stunning original. You leave with a big, stupid grin on your face that is hard to lose. A better time is rarely had at the movies

Anywhere But Here (1999)

Great performances make a flawed film enjoyable

[6/10 · 20 October 1999]

The best part about the film is the chemistry between Sarandon and Portman, and the exceptional performances they both give. The film seems episodic and uneventful, the moments that have been left in seem to be unimportant. But the performances make the film completely watchable, and the film cements Portman's status as an actress of very high regard.

The Suburbans (1999)

Dance hall days come back to haunt us.

[5/10 · 17 October 1999]

"The Suburbans" makes an interesting bookend to the British film "Still Crazy", in that they both deal with the same subject matter (old band reunites after a long absence) but deal with different eras and different conflicts. Having said that, they're both equally uninspiring, although The Suburbans manages to be somewhat funnier than Still Crazy. Some quality work by the actors is found in The Suburbans, especially from bit players Amy Brenneman and Jennifer Love Hewitt. A last minute cameo makes the film seem funnier than it really is, but those in the mood for some retro baiting may find something the laugh about here.

Simply Irresistible (1999)

the best dressed cook in New York

[4/10 · 17 October 1999]

It's interesting to see Sarah Michelle Gellar play a character in a low-key fashion. I recently rented the campy (and hilarious) Cruel Intentions to see her give a performance so unbelievably over-the-top I couldn't stop laughing. Also, the less said about her role in I KNow What You Did Last Summer the better. Though impeccably shot sequences in and around New York give the film a glowing lusture, the script and the characters don't live up to the glow and seem to blend in with the scenery. It's supernatural themes seem to get left behind when there's a moment of pesky plot to spoil the visual pleasure, and I'm not convinced that anyone on screen wanted to be there at all. Also, why does a young woman on the verge of bankruptcy dress so well and have such impeccably styled hair? And why would she wear designer outfits whilst making sauces? It's odd. It seemed to be a Vogue photo essay in search of a Meg Ryan-esque romance.

BASEketball (1998)

Stupidest film ever - love it!

[7/10 · 17 October 1999]

This film has to be one of the stupidest films I have ever seen, and consequentially, I absolutely love it. I haven't laughed so hard since I saw "Showgirls." Great comedy, fine screen presence from Parker & Stone. That Yasmine Bleeth, oh my. I laughed until I stopped. Almost applauded.