As if pulp from an unwritten Tom Clancy thriller, The Siege can be unsatisfying, unlike Arlington Road.
Shakespeare in Love vs. Elizabeth
One is intellectual comedy, the other political intrigue. Both entertain.
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A Stir of Echoes vs. The Sixth Sense
Both films hold in high regard their child characters, two boys who become strong individuals despite unbearable hauntings.
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“The Game”
The Prince of Egypt vs. Pocahontas
Why Disney couldn’t retell the story of Pocahontas with as much respect for history as DreamWorks did with Moses is completely beyond me.
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The Corruptor vs. The Replacement Killers
On one side you have The Replacement Killers; the other side you have L.A. Confidential. Right in the middle is The Corruptor.
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Saving Private Ryan vs. The Thin Red Line
Saving Private Ryan and The Thin Red Line are at times overshadowed by the Sacred Bottom Line.
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Wing Commander vs. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
All I know is that Star Wars impacted my youth far more than any video game.
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Varsity Blues vs. Hoosiers
There’s something wrong when competitive sports becomes lucrative business.
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Vampires vs. Blade
In the shadow of its big brother Blade, I’m fairly convinced that Vampires looked better on paper.
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