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The Madness of ...
Perfect 66 Points 1994

Fascinating history lessons are rarely tremendously entertaining, yet The Madness of King George is both. Frequently funny, often charming, it’s nevertheless chockablock with important historical insights about the British government, crown and class system, and the ignorant barbarity of pre-mo…

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Braveheart
Great 22 Points 1995

A Mel Gibson classic man-movie about William Wallace – the Scottish hero. This film addresses all of your man-movie needs including: A period history with its simple to understand plot, Beautiful women that inspire bravery and revenge, Testosterone laden homeland pride, Swordplay and strength tha…

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Apollo 13
Perfect 77 Points 1995

Gripping from start to finish, though the end is never in doubt.

Stands as a testament to American heroism, ingenuity and bravura movie-making.

Tom Hanks – in one of his iconic performances – heads a stellar cast atop their games.

The screenplay introduced not one, but two catchphrases i…

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Restoration
Great 66 Points 1995

Restoration refers to Britain’s casting off of Puritanism, a liberated time of royal hedonism and bawdy theater, from which a much lauded historical novel was derived. Add in Robert Downey Jr., Meg Ryan, Sam Neill and the stunning Polly Walker for cinematic firepower. Restoration is the resul…

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Catherine the G...
None Yet 0 Points 1996
Elizabeth
Perfect 66 Points 1998

Elizabeth is a smashingly good movie – presented with great aplomb – about worldshaping events, centered on arguably the greatest queen of all time. All that and the great Cate Blanchett’s first ever motion picture role – for which she was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar.

Politically t…

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Shakespeare in ...
Really Great 66 Points 1998

Delicious fun this Elizabethan confection, a Shakespearean extravaganza just this side of full Disnefication.

Superior cast, especially Joseph Fiennes & Gwyneth Paltrow as Romeo & Juliet, er, Will & Viola.
Which Will? Will Shakespeare, sometime actor, full-time rake and pageman for hire.

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WikChip Image The Bard – As You Like It, er, Him
Thirteen Days
Great 17 Points 2000

To many of us, the cuban missile crisis is just a blurb in a history book. Superb acting and story-telling by this movie brings to light the complex nature of this event and the profound impact it had — not to mention the unparalleled blend of diplomacy, politics, and military chest-thumping tha…

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The Affair of t...
None Yet 0 Points 2001
Gangs Of New York
Great 12 Points 2002

Great movie. With an all-star cast and director, good writing, intriguing and captivating story, great cinematography, sex, and violence, this movie would have been hard-pressed to be anything but great. This film shows a compelling version of mid-1800s NYC that, whether historically accurate or …

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