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A comedy that leaves you in suspense!
Jennifer Aniston is the bright sunshine girl who really acted well in this flick. It's neither typical date movie nor a romantic comedy. It's really funny and keeps you in suspense. This is Aniston's best work at the movies! It's a great cast ensemble and is award-worthy. It's a different comedy and has one of the week's highest screen average, 14k. It's an emotional feature where you'd see Aniston in a completely different role and a completely different attitude that you'd see her with in "Friends"! The movie's worth a watch!

The movie revolves around Justine (Aniston) who plays a surly worker at Retail Rodeo. She's stressed out and sick of her pot-smoking husband. Soon she meets a fellow worker at Retail Rodeo who is in a worse place than she's in. They soon fall in love but can't seem to keep it a secret. Now she has lots of decisions to make!

The movie wasn't released on a lot of theatres but is quite good and worth checking out!

----Ahmed Mashhood

The Not So Good Girl
The Good Girl had gotten some positive buzz as it made its theatrical run last year, so I was bit curious to see what it was all about, and if actress Jennifer Aniston could pull off a largely dramatic role..Let's just say I was surprised.

Justine (Aniston) is unhappy with her life. She has a thankless husband, (John C. Reilly) and a boring job at the Retail Rodeo, at the cosmetics counter. She desperately wants a change. Enter co-worker Holden Worther (Jake Gyllenhaal), an introspective younger man, who finds himself attracted to Justine. Eventually, they fall in love, and start having an affair with each other. Holden asks her to run away with her, after he decides to steal a large sum of cash, from the store's safe. Directed by Miguel Arteta, the film boasts good performances from the cast, particularly from Aniston, who tries very hard to make you forget the Rachel character she plays on Friends. As for Jake Gyllenhaal, his work is good too, but he seems to employ the same "loner" motif that he used for Donnie Darko for this role as well. Even though the acting in the movie was solid, to be sure, none of it really "wowed" me that much. Having said that, I think that the film's biggest flaw lies in the script. Written by Mike White, the story is very predictible, and the characters are, (for the most part) as well. I could see the film's biggest twists from a mile away. Considering all the aforementioned buzz, I guess I thought it might be a better film.

The DVD includes just a handfull of exrtas. The first of 2 commentary tracks with Arteta and White is pretty good The two men present the making of the film in an informative way. For her part though, Aniston's participation on the second track seemed very limited, which is a letdown, given that she plays the main character in the film. In fact, her comments are less about what it was like to play Justine, and more about her fellow actors instead-I was hoping that she would talk about the whole experience. There are 9 deleted scenes that were wisely left on the cutting room floor. As for the "don't blink or you'll miss it" alternate ending, it's so so brief, you may have to play it twice to "get it". Finally viewers get a 2 and half minute blooper reel (what?? No theatrical trailer??) that isn't all that funny. The DVD allows you to watch the film in either the widescreen or full screen. A disappointment all the way around.

intriguing start descends into formulaic
This movie starts out with an intriguing situation. Jennifer Aniston plays a depressed Retail Rodeo employee with a pig of a husband. She plays the role convincingly, making viewers feel the world of a small-town Texas woman.

When she meets a new employee, a disturbed but more intellectual young man, she thinks she's found an escape from her daily drudgery.

From this point on, events spiral downhill and the movie becomes disappointingly predictable. The element of surprise is lost and viewers are taken on a formulaic ride where predictable consequences come from foreseen actions.

It's not a bad movie to watch on those nights when you want something light, just don't expect surprises.

A Really Disturbing Film
I have read all the other reviews for this movie and I am truly very surprised with how many people enjoyed it. I tried, really, to like this movie, but it is one movie that I truly despise. The story line in itself is unoriginal and also stupid. A woman is having a really bad life, so she starts trying to fix it, no big deal, maybe even intersting. But then her way of "fixing" it is to be in an affair with a strange pyscotic younger man. Not exactly what I think would qualify as fixing. This movie did not hold my attention and to this day I am sorry for the time that I will never get back that was spent watching that movie.
On the plus side, the acting from Jennifer Aniston and Jake Gyllenhaal is very well done. That is the only plus side for the entire movie. Do yourself a favor and watch something you won't regret later, "Office Space" or "The Day After Tomorrow" if you're stuck on the actors, perhaps. Both of those movies are signicantly better.

Un-Rachel Jennifer: Dark, Unpredictable Comedy about Despair
Can Jennifer Aniston do anyting better than "Rachel" after the successful TV drama that went on very long (or too long)? "The Good Girl" is the answer. Yes, she can, and in a surprising way.

Justine (Aniston) is working at a mini-mart in Nowhereville, Texas, completely dissatisfied with the humdrum life with her pot-smoking husband (John C. Reiley), who just doesn't care anything about his life. Her work is boring, always in a drab uniform which makes eveything in her life quite hopeless.

But one day, she notices that a young boy working in the same shop is interested in her. She is attracted to this boy (Jake Gyllenhaal, "Donnie Darko") who has, however, a slightly troublesome tendency. He calls himself "Holden" because, yes, he identified himself with that anti-hero of "Catcher in the Rye," and like Holden, this boy perhaps thinks too much.

Now, Justine thinks: "Could this strange boy is the last and only help offered to her?" Can she escape from the dull reality of life? And if escape, how and where? It's the same case as Madame Bovary, whose name is briefly referred to in the film.

"The Good Girl," written by Mike White (who wrote alarmingly unique "Chuck and Buck"), follows the life of Justine with a wry humor. Written with skewed perspectives, the film is never predictable, giving us a few surprising moments and one very serious decision Justine has to make. It is effectively supported by original characters played by Tim Blake Nelson, Zooey Deschanel, Deborah Rush, and Mike White himself as church-going guard.

Its dark humor is not for everybody's taste, and the undercurrent statement on life is often disturbing. But Jennifer Aniston's acting as Justine is strong (though you may still see something of Rachel in her.) The film, in its own quiet way, will make you grin, and then think ... think particularly about life as it is, not as it should be. ... Read more

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Orignal is better!
this movie is ok but it doesnt top the orignal, jean claude van damme is the best actor and he destroys Sasha Mitchell. Sasha Mitchell doesnt come close to the kind of actor jean claude van damme is. I say get the first one, its so much better.

A movie worth watching!
This movie is the best out of all the kicboxers. The fights look real and Sasha Mitchell looks damn hot! I think it is a bit hard to understand what happened to Kurt and Eric in the start, but by the end of the movie, you know what is happening. Great movie, you gotta see it for yourself!

Good,but not better than the original
This was a good sequel,but not better than the first one.He plays Kurts brother and fights Tong Po.Van Damne is way better though.

Kickboxer Goes On Without Van Damme For The Better
Kickboxer 2 The Road Back Deals With David Sloan. The brother of Kurt & Eric Sloan David is running his brothers kickboxer school tung po killed off van damme's charcter for the first kickboxer I say good sasha mitchell is a lot better tung po can only regain his honor by fighting david since kurt is dead so david vs. tung po with glue and glass is a bloody battle great movie the best in the series.

KICKBOXER 2 ROCKS!!!
This movie is just as good as the first. It picks up where the first one left off. Sasha Mitchell is great as David Sloan.
Great fight scenes and actors. This movie is a "MUST SEE"! ... Read more

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BORN GOOD!
This film impressed me with the tense plot and excellent acting from a relatively unknown cast. Corey Feldman is hysterical. The squemish might want to fast-forward through a disturbing scene where a woman gets her finger chopped in a paper cutter! Overall, I really enjoyed this picture.

ALL GOOD!
I really enjoyed watching this video. The actors were all really strong. I was surprised how good Corey Feldman is, and I haven't liked him since "Stand By Me." This picture deals with teens who rob a bank and essentially every thing that can go wrong does. The paper cutter scene is awesome...worthy of Hitchcock himself. "Born Bad" is "all good."

Darn GOOD!
Corey Feldman is hilarious in this movie. I thought that all the clever plot twists and turns were great. The last half hour is intense. Although I didn't recognize some of the actors, I thought they all did a really good job. Definitely worth seeing!

Wow!
I think this action-drama was GREAT!
At the end its really tense and I just shaked the last 15 minutes. Even if the end wasnt as good as you would like, it was still wort seeing it.
And I think the actors did a great job, even if they warent famous.

Born Bad is all good
Sure to be a cult classic! This gripping teen crime drama got so intense at one point that my girlfriend squeezed the circulation out of my hand! Corey Feldman is funnier than I have ever seen him. The non-stop tension makes this picture worth buying on DVD. You will thank me later. ... Read more

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NAMI Media Award Winner
NAMI: The Nation's Voice on Mental Illness (www.nami.org) honored this movie with a 2001 Outstanding Media Award. it's excellent. A non-stereotyped portrayal of a person with mental illness and an at times difficult, but loving relationship with her sister. A true story. Book by the same name. It both opens minds and entertains. Great acting by Kathy Bates: an informative contrast to her role in the movie Misery.

Jan Linder-Koda in the movie
I love this movie. I got to play my scene with Both major stars. The work is superb. I love acting in this film ... Read more

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Doing the low-budget best it can with a high-concept story, Menno's Mind postulates a sci-fi future in which your every fantasy can be indulgedin a state-run virtual-reality emporium called the Resort. Though no overt dictatorship seems to be in operation, this future environment comes complete with the obligatory band of armed rebels, led by Mick Dourif (Bruce Campbell). When Dourif learns of a sinister plot hatched by the government's chief security officer and dark-horse presidential candidate FelixMedina (Corbin Bernsen), he is fatally shot; but not, fortunately, before downloading his brain into a computer terminal, wherefrom it is subsequently placed into the mind of a computer programmer at the Resort, theendearingly cowardly techno-nerd Menno (Bill Campbell). With its oddconspiracies and illogical plot developments, the film owes less to Westworld than its far from equally beloved sequel Futureworld. Still, a nice sense of humor undercuts the clumsily stagedaction sequences, making Menno's Mind, though not really enjoyable, easyenough to sit through. And pairing up cult Campbells Bill (The Rocketeer)and Bruce (Evil Dead) was inspired, even though the mechanics of thesituation only allow the latter a few precious minutes of screentime. --Bruce Reid ... Read more

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MENNO'S MINDLESS
This is another one of those future societies where man's quest for self satisfaction is the major motivator of daily living. Too bad director Jon Kroll didn't enliven it with some good acting or great action scenes. As it is, we get Bruce Campbell for a few minutes as an underground rebel leader who when fatally shot downloads his brain into a computer. Nerdy computer geek Bill Campbell is then forced by the tough Stephanie Romanov to download Bruce's brain into his own so he can find out what it is that Brucie knew about an impending computer disaster. Corbin Bernsen (gleefully vile as usual) is an evil guy who is running for President and has decided to use the Resort to influence votes.
The acting is negligible to say the least and the pace is snail-like at best.
Could have been better, but no cigar this time!

Too much Bill, not enough Bruce...
I got this movie for two reasons: 1. It's being sold in Russia on the black market as "The Matrix 2." 2. It has Bruce Campbell in it. Unfortunately, Bruce isn't in the movie for long, as he is killed off early in the picture. The rest of the film is pretty bad, being your typical DTV picture, but there are some good qualities to it. Michael Dorn is good as Menno's best friend, and there is some good humor. But most of the movie is very silly with terrible acting and pretty subpar action. I guess if you like "Johnny Mnemonic," you'll like this one.

good story and solid actors, but it is kinda low budget
there are some good qualities to this movie, it fits the genre of a futuristic sci-fi where a powerful G-man is vying for the presidency in a fascist/democratic America. But it does fail in many areas, like action and budget. The language and acting is really good though, and Corbin Bernsen made a great bad guy. The real reason to watch this movie though is Stephanie Romanov, no bouncing action, but what a fox.

Menno's Mind
I finally feel as though there are people out there making films for the sake of making a films and not trying to recreate film making history. Everyone seems to think that for a movie to be entertaining and good, it has to be a big-budget blockbuster type film. Fortunately, the maker's of Menno's Mind decided to make a film for the sake of making a film. I first rented this film and have since purchased it. It's fun to watch and enjoyable to watch again. Bravo to it's writer, director and all it's cast. Thanks for the entertainment!

disapointing
I got this video and was excited by the possible plot, and bruce cambell is usually good. To cut to the chase this is dissapointing. It has a relative good idea, but the script is one-dimensional at best. The acting it sub par, the director never even gave bruce a chance to be bruce. Not to say this was a horrible film, it was ok, for a late night showtime film, or something. I wouldn't recommend it unless it's on television, or a movie channel, and there's nothing else on. ... Read more