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Movie Parables

Rating Title | Year Quote Author
93%

In the Heat of the Night (1967)

"To judge someone merely by the color of his skin is an act of ignorance, arrogance, and laziness."

Michael Elliott

93%

In the Bedroom (2001)

"It floors us through its simple honesty, intimately showing us a set of characters who are living through a time of emotional devastation."

Michael Elliott

2%

The In Crowd (2000)

"The script is beyond weak, the acting mediocre, and the direction near laughable."

Michael Elliott

89%

In America (2003)

"Death stings."

Michael Elliott

62%

Identity (2003)

"With a good cast and a psychological twist on a classic premise, Identity has the goods which will please fans of the genre."

Michael Elliott

86%

An Ideal Husband (1999)

"In An Ideal Husband, a man's word was not only his bond, it was his most valuable possession."

Michael Elliott

44%

Ice Castles (1978)

"It takes the forceful support of her father and her boyfriend to get her to see that she doesn't have to let her blindness stop her dreams."

Michael Elliott

77%

Ice Age (2002)

"Bringing the expressive cartoon characters to life are some equally expressive vocal talents."

Michael Elliott

15%

I Spy (2002)

"I Spy has the feel of a summer popcorn movie. Nothing too deep or substantial."

Michael Elliott

9%

I Dreamed of Africa (2000)

"some breathtaking scenery with a few actors possibly standing in the foreground."

Michael Elliott

34%

I Am Sam (2001)

"I Am Sam works largely because the loving relationship between Sam and his daughter Lucy is so heartwarmingly real."

Michael Elliott

83%

The Hurricane (1999)

"Denzel Washington gives the performance of his career as Rubin "Hurricane" Carter."

Michael Elliott

30%

The Hunted (2003)

"The Hunted should have spent a bit more time hunting for a decent screenplay."

Michael Elliott

96%

The Hunt for Red October (1990)

"It reminds us of the biblical story of Saul who was recognized as being a persecutor of Christ's followers."

Michael Elliott

100%

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1997)

"In times of trouble... in times of distress... we must remember that we have a sanctuary to which we may turn."

Michael Elliott

42%

The Human Stain (2003)

"In this film containing so many secrets and lies, the one glaring truth which should be obvious to all is that Anthony Hopkins has been badly miscast."

Michael Elliott

62%

Hulk (2003)

"Lee seems to be reaching for a profundity that neither the film nor its actors can support."

Michael Elliott

42%

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

"The charismatic stars are just likable enough to overcome most of the script's flaws."

Michael Elliott

53%

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

"In this version, Whoville has so commercialized Christmas that we'd be excused if we agreed with the Grinch that canceling the holiday might be a good idea."

Michael Elliott

48%

How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)

"But really, who cares?"

Michael Elliott

89%

How Green Was My Valley (1941)

"a timeless story of love and family told with the awareness that God is tied to both."

Michael Elliott

81%

The Hours (2002)

"individual performances alone, no matter how brilliantly executed, do not always make for a satisfying experience."

Michael Elliott

73%

The Horse Whisperer (1998)

"Bravo to Mr. Redford and company for riding this horse all the way to the finish line."

Michael Elliott

25%

Hope Springs (2003)

"there's no hope springing to the aid of this film."

Michael Elliott

24%

Hope Floats (1998)

"a feel-good, family-oriented, spiritually enriched movie-going experience"

Michael Elliott

88%

Hoosiers (1989)

"Above everything else, this film is about second chances."

Michael Elliott

31%

Hook (1991)

"re-imagined Peter Pan tale."

Michael Elliott

20%

Honey (2003)

"The messages at the heart of Honey are as sweet as its title."

Michael Elliott

54%

Home Alone (1990)

"Kevin's inventiveness and zeal to protect his house from invasion is admirable"

Michael Elliott

12%

Holy Man (1998)

"don't let the bad reviews you've read be the thing that keeps you from renting Holy Man."

Michael Elliott

30%

Hollywood Homicide (2003)

"As it is, Hollywood Homicide is not quite DOA, but its vital signs are awfully weak."

Michael Elliott

47%

Hollywood Ending (2002)

"Much of the dialogue is witty and the mood of the film is extremely light, almost a throwback to the comedies of a simpler age."

Michael Elliott

100%

Holiday Inn (1942)

"Every day is a "holiday""

Michael Elliott

77%

Holes (2003)

"imaginative tale of friendship and redemption"

Michael Elliott

97%

His Girl Friday (1940)

"With a political scandal brewing, an execution to stop, and an escaped murderer on the loose, he needs his best newshound pounding out the stories. Besides which... he loves her."

Michael Elliott

96%

High Noon (1952)

"a timeless morality tale which remains as poignant today as it was when first seen in 1952."

Michael Elliott

92%

High Fidelity (2000)

""Do I listen to pop music because I am miserable or am I miserable because I listen to pop music?" is about as deep as Rob's introspective analysis goes."

Michael Elliott

31%

High Crimes (2002)

"reminds me of a car I once briefly owned: sleek and fast moving, it was really fun to drive until it got a few miles from its destination at which point it would suddenly break down and leave me by the side of the road"

Michael Elliott

46%

Hidalgo (2004)

"In addition to being an exciting adventure, Hidalgo is also about a man accepting who he is and, in doing so, finding the strength to achieve victory."

Michael Elliott

94%

Hell House (2002)

"It could have been called "Scared Straight... to Heaven.""

Michael Elliott

65%

Heist (2001)

"an intelligent and well-crafted crime drama."

Michael Elliott

50%

Hearts in Atlantis (2001)

"Hearts in Atlantis is a simple coming-of-age story which should tweak the hearts of anyone given to reminiscing upon their own spent youth."

Michael Elliott

53%

Heartbreakers (2001)

"the film is heavily laden with sexual dialogue and situations which should give parents pause despite the PG-13 rating."

Michael Elliott

10%

Head Over Heels (2001)

"Head Over Heels doesn't just insult our intelligence... it assumes we haven't any."

Michael Elliott

31%

Head of State (2003)

"Chris Rock's Head of State takes a lazy man's way out by settling for a shotgun approach to humor when a more focused or targeted aim is needed."

Michael Elliott

13%

The Haunted Mansion (2003)

"The only thing giving up assures us of is failure."

Michael Elliott

83%

Harvey (1951)

"Dowd certainly stands apart from the rest of the characters in the movie, but he's decidedly not crazy. On the contrary, he may be the sanest and most sound-minded character in the film."

Michael Elliott

60%

Hart's War (2002)

"The almost chess-like interplay between McNamara and Visser, the German camp commandant played by Marcel Iures, is both intriguing and interesting to watch."

Michael Elliott

83%

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

"a bit darker, moves a bit slower, but is just as faithful to its source novel as the original movie."

Michael Elliott

80%

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

"From the Quidditch match (a sporting event played on flying broomsticks) to the three-headed beast named Fluffy, the film tells the story of the book with exacting accuracy but alas, only with a part of the flair."

Michael Elliott

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