***** A great film to watch again and again and again One of this years premier films!  Gladiator packs a wallop!  Russell Crowe is magnificent!  Gladiator is a classic in the making!  Release Date: May 5, 2000 Nationwide An epic adventure that calls to mind the big-budget Hollywood films of the past, Ridley Scott's thrilling film is a raucous, engaging, and highly impressive spectacle. Russell Crowe stars as Maximus, a well-respected general who is stripped of his rank when the evil Commodus (Phoenix) takes over the Roman Empire in 180 AD. Maximus finds himself fighting for his life in the vicious gladiator arenas, where he uses his fame to spark unrest among the oppressed Roman citizens, firing up Commodus's anger, setting the stage for the ultimate battle.            A must see for everyone over the age of eleven as long as they don't mind a little gore.  This movie will knock your socks off while your shoes are still on.  The battles are arguably the most spectacular ever and are backed up by a grand plot.  Tim Cook of chaos monthly the tip of a hat...... Action/Adventure. 2 hrs. 45 min. Rated R for intense graphic combat. Starring: Russell Crowe , Joaquin Phoenix , Richard Harris , Connie Nielsen , Djimon Hounsou . Directed by Ridley Scott . Produced by Laurie MacDonald , Walter Parkes , David H. Franzoni , Douglas Wick and Steven Spielberg . Written by David H. Franzoni , John Logan and William Nicholson . Distributor: Dreamworks SKG

*** Not the greastest theatrical feat of our time but the movie is FUN FUN FUN! One of the years most charming hits!  Angels is tons of fun!  Bill Murray is hilariously dumb!  The angels is flawless and funny! Release Date: November 3, 2000 NationwideIn this remake of the popular 1970s television show, the three angels--Dylan (Drew Barrymore), Natalie (Cameron Diaz), and Alex (Lucy Liu)--are called to duty by their flirtatious boss, Bosley (Bill Murray), to intervene in the kidnapping of a well-known millionaire. The film has been updated from the original TV show in a few poignant ways: The angels are now called "women" (not "little girls") in the introductory voice-over, and they concentrate on strength and martial arts when they fight criminals because they no longer carry guns. Packed with glam action and featuring a fantastic cast--including LL Cool J--CHARLIE'S ANGELS promises to please. Tim Cook of Chaos Monthly gives it a shoe tap....... Action/Adventure and Comedy. 1 hr. 38 min. Rated PG-13 for action violence, innuendo and some sensuality. Starring: Drew Barrymore , Cameron Diaz , Lucy Liu , Bill Murray , Sam Rockwell . Directed by McG . Produced by Leonard J. Goldberg , Drew Barrymore , Leonard Goldberg and Nancy Juvonen . Written by Ryan Rowe , John August and Ed Solomon . Distributor: Columbia Tristar

**** Unbreakable is a masterfull work of wonder.....thouroughly intriguing A film certainly worth seeing but may bore soom of our younger or more lighthearted viewers. Unbreakable is strangely wonderful!  Bruce Wilis delivers again!  Jackson is astounding!  M, Night Shyamalan ( sixth sense ) shows us another look at the world. Release Date: November 22, 2000 NationwideUnbreakable is a riveting story shared by two men. David Dunn, a man from a blue-collar neighborhood in Philadelphia emerges unharmed as the sole survivor of a devastating train accident. Enter Elijah Price, a mysterious stranger who offers a bizarre explanation as to why David escaped without a single scratch, an explanation that threatens to change David's family and life forever. Tim Cook of Chaos Monthly gives it an eyebrow raise....... Drama. 1 hr. 43 min. Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements incl. some disturbing violent content, & for a crude reference. Starring: Bruce Willis , Samuel L. Jackson , Charlayne Woodard , Robin Wright Penn , Spencer Treat Clark . Directed by M Night Shyamalan . Produced by Barry Mendel , M Night Shyamalan and Sam Mercer . Written by M Night Shyamalan . Distributor: Touchstone Pictures

****Pay It Forward will make you think while giving you a thouroughly interesting story...!Warning! non-thinkers be careful while viewing this movie as you might learn something! Pay It Forward is a stunning flic!  Haley Joel Osment shows us he does not just see dead people.  Kevin Spacey is unexpectingly charming!  Insprational!  IN THEATRES: OCTOBER 20, 2000 PAY IT FORWARD is a feel-good family story about a social studies teacher, Eugene Simonet (Kevin Spacey), who challenges his 11-year-old students to come up with an idea that will change the world. Trevor McKinney (Haley Joel Osment) decides to step up to the plate. His idea is a game called "pay it forward." In the game, every time somebody does a favor for you, you "pay it forward" to three other people. Surprisingly, the idea seems to work, helping his teacher to come out of his shell and reveal a dark past, and bringing his mother, Arlene McKinney (Helen Hunt)--who works two jobs to keep their household afloat--new freedom. Tim Cook of Chaos Monthly gives it a slight nod....... Drama. 1 hr. 55 min. Rated PG-13 for mature elements: substance abuse/recovery, some sexual situations, language and brief violence. Starring: Kevin Spacey , Helen Hunt , Haley Joel Osment , Jay Mohr , Jim Caviezel . Directed by Mimi Leder . Produced by Mary McLagen , Jonathan Treisman , Leslie Dixon , Peter Abrams , Robert L Levy and Steven Reuther . Written by Leslie Dixon . Distributor: Warner Brothers

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****A perfect movie, no amount of overplay good dull its shining greatness this movies radiates perfection. This movie is the best save the princess from the evil man story ever.......                Easily one of the most perfect movies ever. The Princess Bride captivates, moves, and amazes!  A directorial masterpiece!  One of the few books that might just be better as a movie.... Director Rob Reiner breathes vividly colored cinematic life into William Goldman’s THE PRINCESS BRIDE, effectively evoking the wondrous, wide-eyed spirit of the witty 1973 novel. When a sick boy (Fred Savage) receives a visit from his doting grandfather (Peter Falk) who intends to read to him from his favorite book, he's not exactly pleased to be extracted from his world of video games. However, his mood quickly changes as he, along with the viewer, is transported to a place out of time--to Florin, a kingdom in the ultimate imaginary land, complete with dashing heroes, cowardly princes, rhyming giants, shrieking eels, rodents of unusual size, fancy swordfights, and yes...even some kissing. The lovely Buttercup (Robin Wright) learns that "As you wish" really means "I love you" when she falls for her charming farmhand, Westley (Cary Elwes). While trying to seek his fortune, however, Westley disappears at sea, an apparent victim of the Dread Pirate Roberts, who takes no prisoners. A few years later, Buttercup, engaged to the oily Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon), is kidnapped by an oddball trio of rogues--brains, Vizzini (Wallace Shawn); brawn, Fezzik (André the Giant); and sword, Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin in a standout performance). As they sail away toward the Cliffs of Insanity, they notice the pursuit of a man in black...and the adventure begins. A clever fairy tale for all ages, THE PRINCESS BRIDE is arguably one of the funniest and most entertaining films of all time. Tim Cook of "Chaos Monthly" gives it the century snowball award....... Starring: Cary Elwes , Robin Wright , Peter Falk , Mandy Patinkin , Carol Kane Directed by Rob Reiner . Produced by Arnold Scheinman and Rob Reiner . Written by William Goldman .   More Credits

***Never has any one movie showed the events of any true life military event so well.  The Cuban Missle Crisis is shown to the public in a shining new light. Costner finally gets it together.  Costners best performance of his career! Finally a semi-modern war movie done right!  Thirteen Days will hold you in your seat!  Even if you alread now the history this movie is still a surpriser! In Thirteen Days, the power and peril of the American presidency is dramatically explored by director Roger Donaldson, who captures the urgency, suspense and paralyzing chaos of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The alarming escalation of events during those fateful days brought to the fore such public figures as Robert McNamara, Adlai Stevenson, Theodore Sorenson, Andrei Gromyko, Anatoly Dobrynin, McGeorge Bundy, Dean Acheson, Dean Rusk, and General Curtis LeMay. In addition many others -- politicians, diplomats and soldiers -- were on the front line of the showdown. In Thirteen Days, we see all of these people, -- and, above all -- President John F. Kennedy and his brother Bobby, through the eyes of a trusted presidential aide and confidante, Kenneth P. O'Donnell (Kevin Costner). O'Donnell, who served as Special Assistant to the President, was a key White House insider with a birdseye view of the crisis. His office was next door to the President's Oval Office, and he was a major behind the scenes figure in the Kennedy White House. In the film, O'Donnell serves as a conduit to this gripping dramatization of one of the most dangerous moments in modern history. Tim Cook of chaos monthly gives this one a historical wink. Starring: Kevin Costner , Bruce Greenwood , Dylan Baker , Steven Culp , Tim Kelleher . Directed by Roger Donaldson . Produced by Paul Deason , Mary Montiforte , Ilona Herzberg , Marc Abraham, Thomas A. Bliss , Armyan Bernstein , Peter O Almond , Kevin Costner and Kevin O'Donnell . Written by David Self . Distributor: New Line Cinema