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FtAdmMax63@aol.com writes:
After reading your article on Small Soldiers, I must say I'm appalled. Granted the 1980s atmosphere was in the movie. But would you like to see Alan running around with one pant leg up to his knee, and goggles? Or whats-her-name running around with a cigarette in her mouth? And compared to the oh so horrible Gremlins, this thing deserves an award! I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and I think it deserves a lot more credit than it has gotten. The movie was perfect for ages 10 and up (although it was rated PG-13 because we need a more categorized rating system), and it would've been better without the Gorgonites. But all and all it was an excellent movie, and I think you have the wrong impression. I'm sure when you saw the movie you were tired of explosions after seeing Deep Impact, Armageddon, and the oh-so-horrible Godzilla, I know how you feel, I'm a movie critic for my high school newspaper.

The Flick Filosopher responds:
Thanks for your comments. I'm not sure how you can say a film would have been better without one of its major elements, and then go on to say that it was excellent, but to each his own. I still feel Small Soldiers was a poor excuse for a movie.

respect@aros.net writes:
So.. um... did you like The Sweet Hereafter? Cause if you didn't, I'm so, so sorry. It is truly a great film with stunning cinematography and great (make that, incredible) acting all around. And the serpentine plot makes it interesting to watch. Also, the final revelation adds to the already thematically rich story. The story isn't about accidents... it's about family troubles and how it causes people to lie in order to hurt those we love (or should love, as the case may be). I waited a long time to see it and I wish I had seen it sooner to tell more people about it. It is definitely one of 1997's best films.

The Flick Filosopher responds:
Umm, yeah, I liked The Sweet Hereafter very much.

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