Cheryl Ebbs

When I decide to watch a movie I sure as heck don’t pay any attention to the critics, Rotten Tomatoes and certainly not stranger’s opinions. (I do like to read them though cause they are pathetic and hilarious). I choose to watch a movie based on who is in it and what the story is. I don’t sit there and pick apart everything. IT IS ENTERTAINMENT! And isn’t that why they make movies? To those of you who didn’t like her choosing FDR, the one who had one night stands as opposed to Tuck who had been married with a son: DID YOU ALL WATCH THE MOVIE? Did you not understand what happened towards the end at all?

All I can say people is decide yourself whether you will watch a movie or not. Don’t listen to others and their opinions. I, for one, ALWAYS decide what I am going to watch not letting others decide for me. Who’s in a movie and the storyline is what makes me interested or not in watching a movie. And Chris Pine is the reason I gave this movie a look see. And I was very much interested in the storyline. I also liked him in OUTLAW KING and the STAR TREK trilogy . He made a fantastic Captain Kirk. But then don’t listen to me. Decide yourself whether to watch it or not.

I haven’t seen this movie yet but the only way I could respond to Robert’s request for people not to watch this movie was to give it a rating. So I chose 5 stars because of the two actors in it and the storyline. This is for you Robert(who commented on the movie somewhere in this list of reviews) I, and only I, decides whether I watch a movie or not. I don’t listen to ANYONE or their opinion. And I hope I am not the only one who chooses to ignore your review of this movie. So, excuse me while I go watch it.

When I decide to watch a movie I certainly don’t take into account other people’s opinions and most certainly not critics. That doesn’t mean I won’t read the reviews of people that have watched the movie and want to offer up their opinions. And I find it quite amusing that so many people pick the movie apart that they are reviewing. That being said, I take into account who is in the movie and the storyline. I watch movies/tv series to be entertained and I certainly was by this movie. I first saw Chris Pine in the three Star Trek movies that offer up the younger versions of the crew of the Enterprise (I am a big fan of the old crew). I fell in love with each and every character and the actor’s portrayal. So I plan on watching past works of said actors. I first saw Thandiwe Newton on Mission Impossible 2 and really liked her. So imagine how happy I was when she and Chris were paired up for this film. I was thoroughly entertained and would certainly watch it again.

I am very happy to see that the majority of comments on here are in favor of the movie. I am a Star Trek fan of the old crew BUT I fell in love with the three Star Trek movies introducing us to the younger versions of the Enterprise and her crew. I have not watched the new Star Trek shows(The Next Generation, etc.)and have no desire to. Like I said, I am a big fan of the old crew. As far as Star Trek Into Darkness, I disagree vehemently with those of you on here that trash the movie. (For one thing, Benedict Cumberbatch is 1000 times a more terrifying Khan than Ricardo Montalban was). IMO, it is not a “rehash”(as one article had to say)of “The Wrath of Kahn”, it is the backstory to it. How can it be a rehash when the two movies don’t end the same. We learn the history between/behind Kirk/Enterprise/Khan. The actors did an excellent job portraying Kirk, Spock, Uhura and the rest of the original Enterprise crew. I can watch this movie over and over again(and I learn something new each time)and in fact, I have. lol I enjoyed the ST episode with the tribbles and it was nice to see they are still around.

To all you naysayers and critics of this movie: don’t think for one minute I am going to listen to you people as to whether I should watch this movie or not. I can decide for myself cause I sure as heck won’t listen to you people or RT EVER when deciding on viewing a movie. I am an avid Chris Pine fan as I absolutely loved him in the three Star Trek movies where he portrayed the young James Tiberius Kirk.

When I decide to watch a movie I don’t listen to critics and I sure as heck don’t listen to those of you on here offering your opinions in the negative. I pray that others feel the same way. I decide to watch a movie based on who is in it, what the story is about and most of all, if I have seen the main actors/actresses previous works and enjoyed them. Needless to say, I love this movie and gave it five stars and I would watch it again.

Contrary to what one commenter posted, I don’t believe the forest was raped just to make the movie. I lived in Oregon from 1962 to 1972(the movie was made in 1971)and companies were logging back then. In fact, one little town was created just for logging families to live.(the name of the town was Valsetz) I spent those years in elementary school and high school down the road in Falls City. I remember my mother taking us kids to the drive in to see this movie. I loved it and remembered the last 20-30 minutes 50+ years later. Especially the scene of Paul Newman on top of the tugboat going down the river with his very distinct message to the union people. And I am familiar with a few of the places in Oregon where it was filmed.

I absolutely love this movie. I am not one to watch movies based on fairy tales but when I saw the cast I thought I would give it a try. The costumes were beautiful and Drew Barrymore, whom I have loved since E.T., did not disappoint. Her strength was very much on display and Dougray Scott, whom I had seen before in the second Mission Impossible movie, was his usual handsome self and his portrayal of a spoiled prince was amusing. Loved the ending, especially the one that the stepmother and her one daughter received. This is one of a few movies I can watch over and over.

I watch tv shows and movies for entertainment. Not to tear apart and criticize the actors/characters representing said shows/movies! As far as I am concerned Arrow hit it out of the ballpark! I also think it is hilarious that a lot of you people out there are Olicity haters! Since when do writers, producers and directors follow the comic books right down to the last line? Show me a movie or tv show that has been based on a book, etc that is exactly like said book, etc! You can’t. Arrow was a success despite you people who hated various aspects of the show. I loved Arrow, all 8 years of it. In fact, I rewatch a lot of Arrow episodes several times. I also watch other actors on other shows cause I enjoy the entertainment value. I don’t tear apart their performances.