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Shane (1953)

A wonderful classic. Not only for those who love westerns, but also for those who like solid classic acting that brings out the best in the characters. Alan Ladd in maybe his best ever role. Watch out for it!

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

The Shining (1980)

I absolutely despise this one. When I first saw it I was expecting a lot, as it is said to be a good (almost legendary) movie. However, I was totally disgusted by what the story of Stephen King has turned into. Stanley Kubrick has entirely abandoned the originial version, and folks, I've heard that Mister Stephen King himself was furious about Kubrick's adaptation and told him that several times.

The story is weird. Jack Nicholson's dumb "I'm-as-nuts-as-a-moron-and-kill-'em-all" glance, which is presented for ages without a cut, is so cheap and just disgusting.

My Movie Rating:

1 / 10

Shorts (2009)

Yeah, you guys have pretty much said it all. The boys are great, the story is a complete mess. :D

My Movie Rating:

6 / 10

Sidekicks (1992)

Haven't seen this one for ages. Young Jonathan Brandis was a very talented actor, and I'll always remember him for his roles in IT and The Neverending Story II, both of which I loved as a kid. I could easy relate to him in Sidekicks, having had the same respiratory problems. The story itself is a kind of Karate Kid revisited.

My Movie Rating:

7 / 10

Signs (2002)

I personally like it. This is mainly due to the fine cast and the solid performance by Rory Culkin. I'm not a fan of Mr. Shyamalan, but this one was done properly. The suspense was intact for a long time throughout the movie - you did not know what to expect nor what would happen. Once the alien was visible, the suspense was replaced by solid action and a nice climax at the very end.

Good job.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Silent Fall (1994)

Surprisingly good movie! Set up as a classical crime story, with lots of twists in the end and a very convincing autistic boy. I didn't quite come to terms with the voice-imitation thing - this seemed so very unrealistic, at least in the dubbed German version, in which they used the voices of the adult actors when the boy imitated their voices. I strongly doubt that a high-pitched boy-voice could imitate the deep adult sounds so easily. I wonder if this is the same with the original English audio? Richard Dreyfuss was very good as the disillusioned child psychologist. Worthwile experience, I was never tempted to zap away.

My Movie Rating:

7 / 10

Simon Birch (1998)

Nice, funny and moving.

My Movie Rating:

7 / 10

The Sixth Sense (1999)

Yeah, this one is definitely a "must watch". The movie has gained some sort of legendary status already. It is the first movie in which Haley Joel Osment was able to present his acting skills to a broad public that applauded him frenetically. He is sheer brilliant, no doubt. In my eyes, Haley leads the table of outstanding all-time performances by any young actor, followed scantly by Elijah Wood.

This movie has suspense, it has frightening sequences, it has mystery and thrilling crime aspects, all of these superbly converging on Haley Joels' character. Congrats!

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Sleepers (1996)

A classic. The story is complex and very sophisticated. The cast is sheer brilliant and hardly to surpass. Here we get first-class entertainment in combination with suspense and a variety of themes that are fairly well known to anyone, just as revenge, justice, murder, abuse, atonement etc. The kids do a fine job, really. They add tremendous depth to the deeds and to the behaviour of the grown ups. Their genuine and sure-handed performances grant the movie a considerable amount of emotional recognition and chain anyone who soaks up and identifies with the storyline and the characters. The very end closes the circle and makes us aware of how quickly our lives can fall apart. Thrilling and suspense is guaranteed. Very recommendable.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Sling Blade (1996)

Awesome character portrayal. Lucas Black has a substantial part and shines indeed as the poor and lonely kid from the boondocks who yearns for a happy life and fatherly guidance. The focus is strongly on his relationship with Karl and how both of them try to make the best out of their miserable lives. Shot in Arkansas.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

My Movie Rating:

6 / 10

Son of Rambow (2007)

Absolutely brilliant!

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

Song for a Raggy Boy (2003)

One of the best movies I've seen in years. Watch it, watch it, watch it! The characters are so strong and the story will break your heart. I don't feel ashamed to admit that I cried at the end. One of the most harrowing real-life dramas of all time.

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

I enjoyed Freddie's double performance. The ending was very cheesy, but I guess you can't get around feel-good endings in such family movies.

My Movie Rating:

7 / 10

Spud (2010)

Very good movie.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002)

Yeah, I couldn't make much of it too.

My Movie Rating:

4 / 10

The Squid and the Whale (2005)

Owen Kline is amazing, but that's that.

My Movie Rating:

7 / 10

Stand by Me (1986)

Well, what can I say? This is probably the most classic coming of age story of all times. All the actors act magnificently, especially the two main characters. Magic and nostalgia as never experienced before. Unique, simply unique. A look into the heart and soul of the youth in the 50s. Thanks to Stephen King for the original artwork.

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994)

I didn't like the Next Generation series at all. Never watched it regularly. I'm much more into the classic series with Captain Kirk, Bones McCoy and the other legends. They were my heroes when I was about ten.

My Movie Rating:

3 / 10

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