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The Wonderful World of Disney: Princess of Thieves (2001)
Nice...
This is not one of the best TV movies I've ever seen, but it isn't hateful. The acting of Kiera Knightley was excellent, as was Stuart Wilson(Robin Hood) and Crispin Letts (Will Scarlett). Most of the others were pretty terrible, but that's forgiving. The script needed a bit of a touch up in places, but I don't think there is even one line of Robin's that I didn't like. "You have egg in your beard..." he says to Prince John.
The one thing that really bothered me in this movie was the sword fights. They looked as if these extras coordinated them on their own, and had about an hour to practice. They have no speed, no feeling, and I imagine that Bob Anderson would have had a fit with these.
Apart from the sword fighting (and that annoying Pope near the end...), nothing really bothered me about this movie. If you're looking for something to watch while holding the hand of your date, avoid this movie at all cost. If you're baby-sitting several kids, or are just bored out of your mind, this movie is flawless. Other than that, it seems to be just average. I've seen better, but I've seen much worse *cough*Attack of the Clones*cough*
Cast Away (2000)
Confusing...
This movie confused me quite a bit. It wasn't boring like most people claim, but you really don't want to watch this if you're feeling tired, because you'll fall right asleep. About half this movie is silence, so you can easily add in your own voice (until someone throws popcorn at your head). There is some blood, and they weren't kidding when they said disturbing images *spoiler*like when Chuck yanks out his own tooth with an ice skate.
If you know the Lord of the Rings movies, you will be thinking ALOT about Gollum as Chuck has been trapped on the island for over four years, and begins to talk to a blood covered volleyball named Wilson. Yeah. The ball has a name.
All in all a good story line, a bit of a snooze, but not bad. Not something you'd want your nine year old cousin to see, but it isn't horrible. If you're a Tom Hanks fan, you'll love the movie. Otherwise, these aren't the droids you're looking for. Move along.