Reviews by doudouce55

This is one of the lousiest films Arnold has ever made! I usually enjoy his films, and because they are usually so ridiculous I find myself laughing more than being scared. End of Days was too pathetic to laugh; it was just plain stupid and gory - very gory. (Do not let children watch this!) As usual the script is lousy; special effects are nevertheless amazing.

The only reason this film deserves one star is Gabriel Byrne: He was the perfect actor to play Satan.

If you're looking for *T2* and the like, stay away from this. *End of Days* is in NO way similar to Arnold's previous films. If you want to waste your time, the way I did, take your chances and rent or buy this film.

The author is an experienced engineer, who studied the technology of Ancient Egypt in great depth. He is concerned with the discovery of the hidden wisdom of this ancient yet advanced civilization.

In this book, he demonstrates how the precise design of the pyramids help in in future designs. His theories do not please Egyptologists, for, as he himself writes about the iron plate Howard Vyse found in the Great Pyramid: "Egyptologists have a vested interest in continuing their teachings as they have taught them for the past century. To do otherwise would be to admit that they have been wrong. The iron plate is just a small, though significant, item in a large collection of anomalies that have been ignored or misinterpreted by many academics because they contradict their orthodox beliefs." This is most definitely a book for open-minded readers.

A special album with beautiful lyrics. What else can one expect from an artist with such talent as Cocciante ?

Some songs were originally done in French, such as "Un uomo felice" ("Un homme heureux" by William Sheller), "L'amore esiste ancora" ("L'amour existe encore" by Celine Dion) and "Sopra un preludio di Bach" ("Sur un prélude de Bach" by Maurane).
The song "I'd fly" is the English version of Cocciante's Italian "Per lei" which he also did in French, "Pour elle."

Nevertheless, the Italian versions are just as beautiful musically and lyrically speaking. (Cocciante is one of the best Italian composers and songwriters.)

Cocciante is accompanied in this album by talented Italian female singers, such as Mina, Giorgia, Cecilia Bartoli and Mietta. There are many different sounds from rap to romance to jazz to rock. Enough to satisfy everyone's taste. A (rare) definite must for all Cocciante admirers !

Different from everything Patrick has done so far. The song "Elle voulait tout" reminds me of Nicolas Peyrac's lyrics and music. "Juste avant" offers romantic songs, with nevertheless a certain beat; lyrics that make sense. "Au Café des Délices," "Au bout de la marelle," "Pour La Vie," and "Trois Ans et Demi" are splendid; and what can one say of "Nunca mas" in duet with the great Nilda Fernandez.
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Un album à écouter avec... délice.

A new artist who can look forward to a long career, if all goes well. Vocals similar to Jean-Jacques Goldman, but with his own charisma and personality. A romantic album with a few good beats, among which a great hit if the next single (Mal de toi). In any case, this is an album to discover immediately. This is his first album, and is the best of them all... so far.
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Un nouvel artiste qui promet, en effet, une carrière longue, du moins nous l'espérons. Une voix très ressemblante à celle de Goldman. Un album plutôt romantique, avec toutefois quelques bonnes chansons rythmées; d'ailleurs un succès assuré: "Mal de toi" (le prochain single?!?) De toute évidence, un album à découvrir sans plus attendre. Il s'agit aussi de son premier album, bien meilleur que ceux qui ont suivi.

Novels dealing with Ancient Egypt seem to discuss the same characters: Tutankhamen, Akhenaten and Nefertiti, Hatshepsut, and Ramses II. This however is not the case with this book.

The author, writing in a simple style, has researched deeply into the lives and characters of the Hyksos, and their invasion into Egypt. Among the numerous accurate details provided, he has included an explanation for the appearance of the horse and the use of the wheel and also writes of the complexity of Ancient Egyptian religion. Having a fascinating ending, this is an enjoyable read for all lovers of historical thrillers.

A friend lent me this book, and thought I would enjoy the plot. I am, I admit, a lover of thrillers and read this in one day.

A strange killer is on the moves (pun intended), and a woman detective (Jessie Drake) must identify him before it is too late. Will Jessie save her sister's marriage, and will she find the Curare Killer before he strikes again... Romance can not be avoided, as in most thrillers, but it at least is plausible and believable. Of course, the inevitable happens, the plot does get a little predictable, nevertheless the suspense is there all the way. Definitely deserves five full stars.

No plot, no credible facts. King Scorpion and Imhotep didn't even live in the same time frame. When will Hollywood learn?!

This is a pathetic sequel to the first film, The Mummy (which was much more fun). It is also a film which make several references to older films in some scenes oh! so cliché (the jet airship?!?). The scriptwriters obviously did not care about making any sense when writing this junk. Alex's mother would worry but not the father?!?!?! Oh pleeease. The kid seems to have been, at first, a copy of Ramses Peabody (see the Amelia Peabody series written by Elizabeth Peters); however this dissolves after his meeting with the mummy.

A film as full of oh! so phony special effects as possible. Some scenes even look like video games. It is so incredibly gory too.

The two stars I give for making me laugh from beginning to end, and for its unbelievable stupidity throughout the story. And I am being very generous!

Not being a fan of Binoche *at all,* I was reluctant at seeing this at first, but having heard the delightful soundtrack, I went ahead, and was not disappointed.
Movies without guns and violence are so rare these days, they are difficult to appreciate when seen.

Wonderful performances by Molina, Binoche, Judi Dench and even Johnny Depp add credibility to this story. The chocolate seems sooo delicious, you want to be a guest of Vianne's shop to drink the thick hot chocolate and eat the delicate tasty chocolates.

Definitely the best drama of that year. Five full stars.
(And ten stars to the producers who have decided to produce this instead of a Rambo-type film.)

The story seemed interesting, and I expected a much better film; it just kept getting worse as the film continued.

Bullock's character was just too unbelievable; the only possibly credible characters would be the two high school students.

Editing and lighting were not as good as they could have been; directing was lousy. And indeed this film is not as thrilling as believed: it is really stupid.

A total disappointment. Hollywood needs a reality check.