http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/bookluvr Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:14:43 GMT Reviews by bookluvr http://www.viewpoints.com/Nineteen-Minutes-review-82f02 ... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:14:43 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Nineteen-Minutes-review-82f02 bookluvr 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fantastic-Four-Rise-of-The-Silver-Surfer-review-fa5f2 Really...too bad I couldn't give it less than 1 star.  It hurts to say this, because FF was my favorite comic growing up, but I hope they just give it up.  The first movie was OK, fun.  This one, which should have been incredible (they had Galactus & the Silver Surfer, for crying out loud!), was an absolute groaner.  Don't want to write more; it's just painful to remember.... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:41:49 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fantastic-Four-Rise-of-The-Silver-Surfer-review-fa5f2 bookluvr 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Firefly-The-Complete-Series-review-9a681 One of the best SF series ever, along with Battlestar Galactica (the new incarnation) & Star Trek (original & Next Generation).  That being said, Firefly had something none of the others possessed...a genuine ability to tell a great story without relying on robots or aliens.  No wonder it never found a niche...network TV had no idea what to do with it!  It had a core cast of genuinely likeable characters who didn't always like (or trust) each other but who managed to come together to pursue a common goal.  Loved Mal, Kaylee, Book & Jane.  While River & Simon were fascinating, they were not my favorites.  That honor would have to go to Wash & Zoe.  Imagine, a happily married couple who really loved & respected each other!  And again, represented on network TV!  Who'da thunk it?... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:31:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Firefly-The-Complete-Series-review-9a681 bookluvr 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Heroes-review-67bf1 Heroes - Season 1 - darn near perfect.  First half of Season 2 - not so much.  Thankfully, rebounded halfway through the season & has restored my faith in Tim Kring's storytelling.... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:19:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Heroes-review-67bf1 bookluvr 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Princess-Bride-1987-review-68bd3 One of my all-time favorites!  Pirates, giants, rodents of unusual size, and love...true love.  What more could anyone ask? ... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:02:21 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Princess-Bride-1987-review-68bd3 bookluvr 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Juno--132967-review-67eb0 Amazing movie...every character multi-dimensional.  Juno herself is one of the best female characters in a long time.  Script never feels contrived; relationships genuine; made me laugh & cry.  What more can you ask for?... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:38:22 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Juno--132967-review-67eb0 bookluvr 5