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1. Fire in the Sky
Director: Robert Lieberman
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FIRE IN THE SKY is the comprehensive story of a logger named Travis Walton who mysteriously disappears in 1975 only to turn up bloodied and bruised five days later. Walton and co-workers accidentally discover a UFO and unfortunately they all escape except Walton who is elevated aboard the bizarre aircraft. Onboard he undergoes painful unearthly medical treatments and tests. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars Decent movie, best part is the experiment
I remembered watching this movie with my dad and i thought it was just another alien abdudction movie, whoopdeedoo. Then came the part where the syrup falls into his mouth and he recollects all the events he encountered while he was inside the spaceship. I am pretty certain however, that what the aliens did to him in that experiment room never actually occured. They cover him with some sort of blanket that melts onto his skin and he just starts screaming so they put the blanket over his head. Then they start doing this experiment where they use clamps and needles, at one point it looks like he's about to take a needle in the eye (ouch!). I'm sure if they did something like that he still wouldn't be around today. But even so, that's the best part of this movie. D.B. Sweeney acting skills really show through in that sequence. The rest of the movie is based on Travis's friends telling the police what happened and what led up to it, then trying to prove to everyone they didn't murder Travis. All in all it is a good movie, but I suggest you don't let your kids see it.

3-0 out of 5 stars Good But Has Exceptions.
The Travis Walton case remains one of he most popular in the folklore of alien abduction stories. I think the mere fact a movie was actually produced about it proves it's resonance. But, alas, the movie almost works if not for two main problems: It has too much of a vague, quick pace and it is not even accurate as according to Walton's description of the abduction experience in the book. The movie as a movie isn't too bad, there's some good acting, and some story elements which might seem cliché don't seem too out of place here. The best scenes involve the encounter with the UFO and the frightening experience within. These are, one must admit, some of the most realistic scenes of supposed alien abduction ever made. They are indeed intense and scary, making one wish he/she never gets abducted by aliens (even if you don't believe in them). However, the fault for someone who already is familiar with the Walton case is that these scenes both disappoint and effect. They affect because they are realistic, but they disappoint because they never resemble for a second what Walton describes in his book. In it he writes about the aliens looking like humans and giving him a tour of the ship etc. etc., pretty nice and hospitable extraterrestrials, but in the film they are small, hairless beings who treat Walton like helpless cattle and force him to go through a horrible exeprience involving medical experiments. What's the deal? Does the movie want to entertain us or make us believe? The movie as a whole successes in keeping the viewer wondering, especially in the scenes where Walton is still missing and everyone theorizes where he has gone. The ending is too quick and answers nothing, a few more minutes and we might have at least gotten information on Walton writing the book and going back to a normal workday. But alas, this is all we get, it works, but deserves a little more.

5-0 out of 5 stars BEST ALIEN ABDUCTION MOVIE EVER!
BEST ALIEN ABDUCTION MOVIE EVER!, thats all that needs to be said!

5-0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I have seen the movie so many times. I find my self renting it every year, or at least seeing it some how, this year I have seen it 3 times already. When I talk about aliens, and UFO's with people this movie always comes into the equation. I'm a major in Film in college, and this is my number 1 in the alien abduction categorey. Dont worry folks you should be seeind more then a few great alien movies comming out in theaters with me alive! so get ready, I'm starting my second as we speak.

5-0 out of 5 stars Give it six stars
Man do I love this movie, I seen it coutless times and it still graps my attention. Based on a true story about a man who was abducted by aliens. You see him before he was abducted, his family and friends and how he was treated by the aliens in the SKY. This movie is so scary because its TRUE! ... Read more


2. Seven Girlfriends
Director: Paul Lazarus
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With so many romantic comedies revolving around eternally adolescent men with self-centered philosophies and terminal commitment problems, it's kind of nice to see one of them take stock of himself. Tim Daly, a chef with unconventional methods (try his dishwasher fish), embarks on a quest through past loves with sincere questions about why things didn't work out. Boyish Daly is charming as the rogue romantic, and his tour through broken affairs gives some fine actresses comic-showcase scenes--Jamie Gertz, Laura Leighton, Elizabeth Peña, Mimi Rogers, and Katy Selverstone among them. Olivia d'Abo is his current flame, a would-be psychic restaurateur who sets out after him, and Melora Hardin is an old gal pal who just may be his best chance at a fresh start. This isn't quite the High Fidelity thing--Daly's quest is a well-meaning attempt at personal growth, not a sour tour of self-justification--but then this is hardly as ambitious or revealing. He doesn't learn anything that a little serious self-examination would reveal just as well, but that's beside the point. It's a warm and winning little comedy about growing up, letting go, and opening up, with deftly played comedy and generous performances. --Sean Axmaker ... Read more

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4-0 out of 5 stars First introspection, then transcendance
Tim Daly's understated, warm, charming, womanizing veneer shines through in this richly entertaining indie. Paul Lazarus, director of many memorable "Friends" and "Mad About You" episodes, tackles his first feature film here, yet it never really feels like a TV movie. Although his tearful outburst on Mimi Rogers' doorstep was a bit painful to watch, few of Daly's acting limitations come to the surface in "Seven Girlfriends," partly because it's the perfect role for him. But, the real stars are the women he "revisits" on his path of self-discovery. First stop is his first girlfriend, played by Rogers, and all things are not as they first appear. As the uncomfortable discussion unfolds, you really begin to feel for the characters and the movie hooks you. I am a huge fan of "High Fidelity" and comparisons seem almost inevitable, but this film is not the same. It is far from acerbic, but far from sweet, too. My guess is that more guys can relate to Daly's understated charmer than to John Cusack's brooding slacker. Though "Girlfriends" is hardly brilliant like "Fidelity," it's still a nicely told little tale of soul-searching. While the story almost begs to be nothing more than a nonstop collection of cliches, the skillful dialogue and actors keep that from happening. I think that's what I like most about "Seven Girlfriends" - during my entire first viewing, I kept thinking I shouldn't like this movie, since it's not exactly loaded with original ideas, yet everything is executed here with a realistic, understated elegance that I just didn't expect. I'd call it a "guilty pleasure," but it deserves to be more. NOTE TO MOVIE BUFFS: The DVD has some interesting commentary by Daly and Lazarus that brings to light many interesting problems in making a low-budget movie.

5-0 out of 5 stars Excellent movie!
I first saw Seven Girlfriends on HBO late at night while on a business trip - then rented it to watch with my wife as soon as I got home. Even better the 2nd time. A very funny yet insightful movie about relationships and why they work and why they don't.

The coolest thing was - about 1/2 through the movie, Melora Hardin and Tim Daly sit down at the piano and Melora plays and sings - no unseen strings or flutes or harps in the background - just Melora, the piano, and her wonderful voice. Absolutely a top-10 of all time scene in a movie - dynamite.

5-0 out of 5 stars One of the best "Who am I?" movies to come out in a while.
We all know the drill. Person reaches time in his lifer where he must ponder on what goes wrong with his relations. That is where the commonality with other such movies stops. There are full rounded personalities and nothing weird with the exception of his imagination. The seven-girlfriend thing allows for different scenarios of which is relived in retrospect.

Each actor does not overwhelm the part with his or her personality. Yet their style is still recognizable. This adds another diminution to the movie. You do not see Elizabeth Peña much lately.

Going throughout the process is fun to watch and we may learn a little something ourselves. We may also learn a little bit about the object/s of his affection.

5-0 out of 5 stars A winner, suitable for both of you
Paul Lazarus has brought together an outstanding ensemble of actors and given them three-dimensional characters and crisp dialog to work with, creating a film that feels like it's filled with your own friends and acquaintances. Spend an afternoon or evening with it, and you'll want your own copy so you can see it again with a friend.

4-0 out of 5 stars Not Casablanca, but a nice little movie...
This movie list will never make an AFI list, but it is charming. The story of a man who is dumped and loses his greatest love (2 different women) within a few minutes, prompts our "hero" to hit the road and meet his exes and learn where he failed. Shades of High Fidelity, but a very different little film--it is not profound or wickedly funny. It is kind, sweet, and gentle. Sure, you can see how the story will turn out, but the journey is a nice way to spend 100 minutes.

Tim Daly, an actor I've never loved,(some one in America watched Wings for 8 seasons--not me) does a great job as Jesse. He is flawed but decent guy who you can't help but root for. I adored the cast, some biggish names, and many not so big, but faces you will remember. Laura Leighton is the true love and she shines. She is beautiful and makes you wonder where she has been (it seems she had child recently). The cast features nice and warm performances from Mimi Rogers, Lindsay Sloane (in the worst writen role in the movie--she is a much better actress than allowed to be here), Elizabeth Pena, Katy Selverstone (she has been Drew Carey), Jami Gertz (who is always a pleasure). Olivia D'Abo does a decent job (but continues her string mediocore films--will Kicking and Screaming be her high point? That outstadning film just might be). Arye Gross is solid as Roman, the best friend. Gross never hit it big, but fits his role well.

My favorite performance is by Melora Hardin. I recognize her from many things, but then looking at the filmography, I see movies like Labamda which I've never seen. No matter. She steals the film. The scene she shares with Daly at her apartment is gentle and sweet. Paul Lazarus, director, should have done more with this talented actress. You can't help but fall in love with her when she sings. I hope her career takes off. She deserves it.

Enjoy this little movie. It is sweet. Share it with someone you love or to give you a bit of hope if you are alone. ... Read more


3. Jack Frost
Director: Michael Cooney
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5-0 out of 5 stars JACK FROST a holiday classic!
Cheap, silly, goofy characters and an extremely low budget all but help to make JACK FROST the EVIL DEAD of the 90's. The director must of known that the premise of a killer snowman wouldn't be taken seriously by an audience no matter how good the script was, so instead he plays the movie for laughs with lots of camp and B-style effects. On top of that, JACK FROST actually introduces us to really memorable characters who we come to enjoy. And once Jack Frost himself appears he's like a cold chilly version of Freddy Kruger with good smart remarks and a nasty attitude. What makes JACK FROST even funnier is watching as the prodcution values and acting get worse and worse towards the end. It goes from a good B movie to a really bad B movie all in 90 minutes! Its awsome! As long as you keep an open mind and learn to enjoy cheap fun, JACK FROST is a holiday treat. I have yet to see Part 2, but I have recently ordered it from amazon and can't wait to see it!

3-0 out of 5 stars if you want a good laugh.......
Its hard to say if this movie is good or bad. All I can say is that i deffinantly reccoment it. If you like hilarious horror movies than you will love Jack Frost. I saw this movie last summer with a friend. We were searching for a funny horror movie and when we saw the great cover of it at blockbuster we knew we had to watch it. The movie is basically about a mass murderer named Jack Frost who was just caught and about to sentenced to execution. However of course things dont quite work out as planned. Jack Frost gets into an accident and somehow transforms into a killer snowman. Jack in the form of a snowman continues to be a psycho killer. He goes after a family with an exremely annoying child who unfortunantly is not killed and the people in this town. What makes this movie so funny is the way the snowman kills people. At one point he kills a woman with christmas lights and as a snowman rapes a teenage girl in a bathtub. oh yeah where did the carrot go around this point? Also while he kills these people there is strange upbeat music in the background. The acting in this is also horribly funny. i reccomend this movie for anyone who gets a laugh out of cheesy horror movies because id have to say this is about the cheesiest i have ever seen.

4-0 out of 5 stars He's chillin' and killin'!
Dang this movie is sure campy and extremley bad as a movie, yet it is very entertaining all the same. I first rented on VHS wjile spending a week at my grandparents house, after viewing it, I just had too have it on DVD. Too bad it got trashed by the critics!

The plot is: a serial killer named (oddly enough) Jack Frost gets doused with some genetic liquids during a lite blizzard and dissolves into the snowy ground (this is the only actual scary scene in the whole movie). Inside the snow is where a
strange mutation takes place: the spilled genetic fluids combined with Jack's personality turns Jack into a MUTANT KILLER SNOWMAN! After that, Jack sets out to kill the man who caught him in the first place: Sherrif Samuel Tyler!

The dry humor and death scenes is what ALMOST makes this B-grade flick a classic. There was this one scene where Jack thrusts an ax down some old guy's throat, and "walks" off saying, "Gosh, I only axed ya for smoke!" That was priceless! In another scene, Jack busts into the sherrif's house and calls himself things like "F*ckin' Frosty" and "The world's most pissed off snowcone!" I can't stop laughing at that scene!

I almost had to be sent to the hospital after watching JACK FROST, because it's so d@mn funny!

5-0 out of 5 stars Great B-Movie With Style
I just finished watching this movie, and I have to say it was a great B film. The pure camp, humor, and fun of it all makes takes this right up there with Killer Klowns from Outer Space, and the slick direction, and clean, well shot feel of it all make it an easy watch.
The movie is obviously cheesy, and plays for laughs most of the time. But it still comes through in the gore department every once in a while. And while it isn't a total splatter fest, there are some nice death scenes, all with some good one liners from the title Killer Snowman.
It also helps that the director has real style, and uses the camera, and the cheap budget to his advantage. Even the fakest looking scene (like the van flipping in the begining) works, because the director uses his mole hill, and exploits it, creating one of the funniest scenes in the movie. Plus, even the Jack himself looks VERY fake, he still gets some nice shots in the movie.
Acting wise, well, it's all very B grade, with over acting, and under acting done perfectly for the parts at hand. No characters are all that deep, and most of the time you could care less weither they live or die. Although there is one somewhat likeable character who gets an extremely grissly end to their life. Still, decent acting. And Shannon Elizabeth even comes out seeming like a decent, if not stiff, actress.
For some great B movie fun, with some style, some gore, and a whole lot of humor, check out Jack Frost. Who knew a Killer Snowman could be so fun.

2-0 out of 5 stars A Second Chance to be the Coolest Dad...Whoops, Wrong Film!
Although often touted as a horror comedy, the most amusing aspect of this 1997 direct-to-video clunker is the fact that it is often confused with its saccharine family-flick namesake, a commensurately clunky and similarly themed Michael Keaton vehicle released in theaters the following year. Interestingly, the titular character of each film is a snowman that has somehow come to life. However, those planning a nice evening with the youngsters will be in for quite a shock if they purchase or rent the wrong movie. The snowy dude in Keaton's film is a benevolent father figure who wants to help out his real-life family; the icy hombre in the 1997 horror flick is animated by the soul of an escaped convict with a penchant for rape and murder.

Outside of the amusing thought of 1997's JACK FROST getting an accidental showing at a kiddie party, this film has very little to offer. The special FX are amateurish, the script is so inane that it is nearly impossible to suspend one's disbelief for the duration, and much of the acting is horrid. While some films can be admired for their cheesiness--Sam Raimi's EVIL DEAD (1981) comes immediately to mind--JACK FROST falls way beneath even THAT standard. Writer-director Michael Cooney seems unable to decide if he wants to spoof the horror genre--there are scenes that mimic horror clichés but few, if any, that parody or satirize them--or simply make, á la Wes Craven's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984), a scary film with humorous characters and an amusing premise. The film vacillates between both styles without gaining sufficient footing in either, and the result is a slushy thematic jumble that is neither scary nor entertaining.

JACK FROST is not without a few near-redeeming qualities, however. There are lots of amusing Python-esque puns and jokes sprinkled throughout the film, the kind of verbal gags that make you simultaneously chuckle and...well, GAG. And this film also marks the cinematic debut of gorgeous actress Shannon Elizabeth, who here has some, ah, revealing moments with the eponymous snowman. Unfortunately, these elements do not elevate the film enough to make it worth wasting an hour-and-a-half of one's life.

Don't be fooled by the artwork on the DVD's packaging--that cool skull made of snow does not appear in the film. In truth, 1997's JACK FROST is an ice-cold stinker that few discerning horror fans will want to add to their collections. ... Read more


4. Jack Frost
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3-0 out of 5 stars So Bad It's Good
This movie is appaling. It is so bad that I find myself watching it, slack-jawed, every time it comes on. Snowman raping a teenaged girl? Check. Rampaging killer snowman? Check? Clueless cops and Stupid yokels? Check.
Watch this movie with the heater on high.

1-0 out of 5 stars Oh my goodness
Ok, I like this movie b/c it is SO terrible. It's not a scary movie @ all, it is hillarious! That kid is played by a 12-yr old, playing an 8 yr-old, acting like a 6 yr-old. And then... anti-freeze in the oatmeal?! What in the hell?!!!! This has to be the absolutely worst movie ever made. It's almost worth renting it's so bad.

5-0 out of 5 stars NOT FROSTY THE SNOW MAN
I SAW THIS MOVIE WHEN I WAS 8 AND I STILL LOVE IT. IT DOES'NT GET MUCH BETTER THEN THIS IT IS ABOUT A CONVICT WHO ESCAPES AND GETS TURNED INTO A SNOWMAN AND GOES ON A KILLING SPREE!!!! I LOVE THE SLEAD SCENE AND WHO CAN FORGET THE CRISTMAS ORTIMENTS SCENE (LOL) BUY IT OR ELSE!!!!

PS. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

5-0 out of 5 stars killer snowman!
Jack Frost is a fantastic tale of an evil man metamorphosing into a snowman. "Jack" enjoys killing people which he does throughout the film. American Pie hottie Shannon Elizabeth is a star in the movie. There is a great scene of her taking a bath and "Jack" materializes in the tub (his carrot nose isn't where it should be. The snowman shoots icsicles though one guy. This is an enjoyable movie to watch over and over again, most fittingly in the wintertime. I can't wait to purchase part two. JACK FROST is totoally worth buying because you can watch it over and over again like 3-7 times a year. It's also a good background dvd. too bad it doesn't have the hologram cover like the the vhs original did though. ... Read more


5. Jack Frost 2: Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman
Director: Michael Cooney
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5-0 out of 5 stars OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!!!
Again, I had to spend a week at another relative's house (at Grandma Robbie's this time). And just like the previous stay at another relative's house, we decided to rent a movie. And when I found Jack Frost 2: Revenge Of The Mutant Killer Snowman at this different video store, it reminded me of the time when I saw Jack Frost 1 at my Nany's house. When I loaed it into the VCR, I was expecting some kind stupid sequel, blaming the fact that most people said it was really bad, but to my surprise, I actually liked it even BETTER THAN the first, I CAN'T BELIEVE I SAID THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. It was quite different from the last: It was Christmas time again and Sheriff Sam still refuses to beleive Jack Frost is dead and gone forever, even after he help destroy him the previous Christmas. This time around, Frost attacks on a tropical island and there is a whole load of new characters (Captain Fun, of which is the most annoying of them all). And this time, anti-freeze won't save them from Jack's icy wrath! Anyway, after I saw this movie and was left breathless with laughter! HA! I watched this movie so many times, I now every peice of Dialoge in the whole movie. Well done, director Micheal Cooney for bringing the Jack Frost character back to life!
I GIVE JACK FROST 2: REVENGE OF THE MUTANT KILLER SNOWMAN A SLICIN' 5 OUTTA 5! Not to mention this DVD is UNCUT and is highly recommend it!!!!

5-0 out of 5 stars Icin' and Slicin'
This movie is terrible. I don't know if it's worse than the first or not. Again, the plot is predictible and stupid. Again, the acting is hit or miss. And again, I love to torture my friends with this film when they come to visit.

Unlike the first DVD, this DVD includes some fun extras. There's a music video where the actors rap all about Jack Frost. And there's behind the scenes footage (which I found somewhat disappointing). My favorite "extra" is the director's commentary track. It's fun to be able to hear what the director was thinking when he made the movie.

Don't let anyone fool you. This movie is loads of fun. It doesn't take itself seriously. You shouldn't either.

1-0 out of 5 stars Oh the humanity!
The first "Jack Frost" film, despite the presence of Shannon Elizabeth, was a flaming wreck of a movie best suited for viewers incapable of such mundane activities as tying their shoes or figuring out bar soap. Imagine my surprise when I learned the folks behind the first travesty released a sequel. What were these guys thinking? They were thinking about money. The first film did well in video stores due to an eye catching holographic cover. That the film inside the nifty box was a complete waste of time didn't enter into the picture until the poor dupes got the rental home and shrieked in disgust. Anyway, the money rolled in. So now we have "Jack Frost 2: Revenge of the Killer Mutant Snowman" to worry about. And worry you will if you discover you possess the mental and physical fortitude required to survive a single viewing of this nightmare. My entire film watching career has changed forever due to "Jack Frost 2," and not in a good way. In my review for the first film, I promised to watch movies like this one so I could warn others not to make a fatal mistake at the video store. From now on, you're on your own. In fact, I blame the movie renting public for the existence of this film.

If you haven't burned the memory of it out of your brain cells, the first film introduced us to a warped serial killer who, while on the way to his execution, was exposed to dangerous toxic wastes as a result of an auto accident. The outcome of this incident was Jack Frost, a sinister snowman burning with hatred for the sheriff of a small mountain town who captured him years before. Thus the killer snowman heads to the sheriff's town where he wreaks havoc on the residents. The townspeople fight back with a lot of cheesy dialogue, lame special effects, and gallons of antifreeze. As the first film came to a close, I breathed a sigh of relief that the horror was finally over. Wrong. In "Jack Frost 2," the same sheriff and a few other principals from the first film reappear to once again battle the evil that has a carrot nose and two eyes made out of coal. This time out, mere antifreeze won't stop Jackie, at least not for long. Nope, a company secretly experimenting with Jack's remains somehow provided the killer with several important immunities: he can't melt in sunlight, he can travel around in water form, and he can change the weather at will. Important developments, certainly, but you won't care too much about them by the end of the movie.

Sheriff Sam Tiler, his wife, and another couple from first film, decide to take a trip to an island so they can forget about Jack Frost. Tiler especially carries a lot of unpleasant baggage from his first encounter with the evil snowman. He cannot shake the feeling that the serial killer somehow survived the events of the first film, a feeling that eventually bears fruit when carrot nose turns up at the resort where Tiler and company are staying. The movie keeps getting more and more ridiculous as the story unfolds. Frosty dispatches a bunch of innocent tourists, including two yucks trapped on a life raft, a trio of bubble headed girls, and a bunch of vacationers at the resort in particularly bloody ways. A few characters, including an annoying English colonel, a goofy bartender, and the head of resort security (with links to the first film, of course) appear to provide lukewarm comic relief. Tiler eventually goes out of his head as the snowman runs riot on the tropic island, thus leaving it up to his wife and others to carry on the battle. I thought the movie a lost cause within the first ten minutes, but by the time Jack Frost started giving birth to little snowballs sporting razor sharp teeth and bad attitudes I knew I was watching pure dreck.

"Jack Frost 2" rarely works. The acting is so over the top bad that the performances eclipse the histrionics seen in the first movie. The sight gags simply failed to elicit any chuckles from me, especially Jack Frost's groan worthy dialogue. About the only thing that worked-- moderately, if at all--was the bloody ways Jackie dispatched his victims. Ice daggers soar through the air and punch through bodies, one person perishes in a crushing, and the snowballs with teeth slice and dice a few poor souls while Jack steps off center stage for awhile. Beyond the gore, "Jack Frost 2" disappoints through a mixture of lame acting, cheesy effects, and a bad script. I am thinking about retiring from watching films if a "Jack Frost 3" hits the store shelves in the near future. Well, I probably won't, but you get the idea. It is the total badness of "Jack Frost 2" that makes me spout such extreme statements.

The DVD version of the film boasts a few extras. There's an interview with the director, a commentary, a behind the scenes look at the movie, and some trailers. The worst extra has to be the rap music video starring all of the actors in the film. All I can say after watching this jaw droppingly bad attempt at comedy is...O.K., there is nothing nice I can say about it here. "You'll never work in this town again" might be an appropriate statement, but this time worn phrase doesn't encompass the depths of scorn I feel for the movie. Don't buy "Jack Frost 2." Don't rent "Jack Frost 2." Don't stand in the same room when the movie plays on the television set. Just put the idea of watching the film out of your mind and do something constructive instead. You can thank me later.

4-0 out of 5 stars Fun, Not as Good as the First, But Fun
I have to say, I enjoyed this film very much. I mean, I knew going in that it was going to be a cheesy horror film. Just look at the cover, and you know that. And I was not disappointed. It was fun from the get go with cheesy acting (although the woman who played the main character's wife was very likeable in her role, a much beefier part than in part 1), cheesy dialogue, and tons of gore (at least on the DVD. I hear the VHS is heavily cut).

While this is a step down from part 1, in actual film grade and set design, it realizes that from the get go. This one is ten times more self referential than the first one, and also lacks any disturbing scenes (Shannon Elizibeth in the bath tub was one of those scenes in the first one) but still has BUCKETS of gore. I mean, this one has red stuff to spare. And the addition of the little snow ball nasties was a nice touch. They were cute, and very fun to watch. If only they did more CG stuff with them. And on CG, I have to say, the little bit that there was in this movie looked REALLY good for such a cheap budget.

If ya liked the first one, check this out. If you haven't seen the first one, watch that instead. Then maybe check this out. Now will someone make a Jack Frost 3!

1-0 out of 5 stars Absolutely not.
I liked the first one; It was kind of funny and dumb. We drank all this Pabst Blue Ribbon on a cold December night and laughed pretty hard at it. So when this second one came out, me and the wife got all excited and prepared ourselves for maximum laughs. Sadly, the maximum laughs were not to be. This movie was so dumb that it was boring. About 45 minutes before it ended we were sitting completely silent on the couch, not laughing, not scared, not stimulated, not happy. Just pondering which one of us had enough energy to get up and push the stop button. If you want to achieve the same level of maximum laughs as you did during the original Jack Frost, I would just recommend renting the first one again. Renting this garbage sequel will only encourage them to make a 3rd one... ... Read more


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