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These are the movies that begin with the letter "S".
SABRINA, THE TEENAGE WITCH (1996)
Rating: **1/2
"Fun, but a little too silly. The sitcom is much better."
SALTON SEA, THE (2002)
Rating: **
"Val Kilmer does a great job here, but unfortunately, this thought-provoking thriller is also without much of a point."
SANDLOT, THE (1993)
Rating: **1/2
"An enjoyable yet somewhat pointless baseball romp."
SANDS OF IWO JIMA (1949)
Rating: ***
"This melodramatic World War II movie strikes back with a truly awe-inspiring third act."
SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN (1970)
Rating: ***
"I guess the reason why I enjoy this cartoon so much is that it's such a tradition in my family, the joy is inescapable whenever it's time to watch!"
SANTA CLAUSE, THE (1994)
Rating: ***
"Strange and charming, with a funny performance from Tim Allen. There's a sense of magic in the air, and the screenplay is cute, yet clever, without ever becoming annoying."
SANTA CLAUSE 2, THE (2002)
Rating: **
"A sequel that lacks the witty fun and cleverness of the highly superior original. Instead of being magical, the North Pole scenes feel big, clunky, and bloated. The film's best parts are the mostly enjoyable scenes away from the Pole, but even then, its most inspired bits are lifted directly from the first Santa Clause. Proof that some sequels are made for money alone."
SAVE THE LAST DANCE (2001)
Rating: ***
"What is most surprising about this movie is how good it is."
SCENT OF A WOMAN (1992)
Rating: ***1/2
"A very entertaining and powerful story of a broken blind man...with one great, over-the-top performance from Al Pacino."
SCHOOL TIES (1992)
Rating: ***
"Powerful moral entertainment of the highest quality, and what's most fun about it is that there are a few famous modern-day actors who are in here before getting their big break, and you get a taste of what they were like when they were a bit younger."
SCOOBY-DOO (2002)
Rating: **1/2
"Dumb and undeniably funny."
SCOOBY-DOO AND THE ALIEN INVADERS (2000)
Rating: **1/2
"Unfortunately, this is quite dumb and predictable, but the classic characters make it work better than it would have."
SCOOBY-DOO AND THE CYBER CHASE (2001)
Rating: **
"I'm a Scooby-Doo fan, and if this didn't do much for me, you should stay away unless you've got little children."
SCOOBY-DOO AND THE WITCH'S GHOST (1999)
Rating: ***
"Very entertaining and cute."
SCOOBY-DOO ON ZOMBIE ISLAND (1998)
Rating: ***
"Excellent animation, good writing, a rockin' soundtrack, and actually pretty creepy for a cartoon. A direct-to-video kid's movie that's actually worth checking out."
SCORPION KING, THE (2002)
Rating: **1/2
"In this prequel to The Mummy series, the Rock proves that he has some acting chops, and Michael Clarke Duncan proves that he kicks butt no matter what he's in. A routinely entertaining popcorn flick."
SCREAM (1996)
Rating: ***1/2
"A biting pop- and self-referencing thriller that's not too scary, but is definitely tense and deliciously clever."
SCROOGED (1988)
Rating: ***
"Bill Murray makes the perfect modern-day Scrooge."
SEABISCUIT (2003)
Rating: ***
"Marvelous acting and supremely thrilling horse races coupled with real human emotion and absolutely fantastic scenery results in one of the most inspired efforts of 2003. It almost achieves greatness, but drags too much when it should be galloping along."
SECONDHAND LIONS (2003)
Rating: **
"Robert Duvall sums up my opinion of the film in one of its very own lines: 'Corn, corn, corn. Nothin' but corn.'"
SECRET OF MY SUCCE$S, THE (1987)
Rating: **1/2
"It hits and it misses, but still manages to succeed."
SECRETARY (2002)
Rating: **
"This kinky romance is well-done and well-acted, though the attraction between the two leads can't be seen, and in the end, I didn't give a hoot about either of them. File this one under 'Major Disappointments'."
SERIAL MOM (1994)
Rating: *
"It's depressing to see what can be passed off as a comedy nowadays."
SET IT OFF (1996)
Rating: ***
"Packed to the brim with powerful performances, Set It Off is a gripping urban drama."
SEVEN SAMURAI (1954)
Rating: ****
"To me, the two-hour build-up is more entertaining than the final climactic battle, but the whole thing is a bonafide masterpiece: The actors are all magnificent, the characterizations (though sometimes subtle) are superbly executed, and Akira Kurosawa's direction for this Japanese samurai epic is right on the mark, as I would call a few of his shots some of my all-time favorites. One of the absolute brightest highlights of Asian cinema, this is a film not to be missed."
SHALLOW HAL (2001)
Rating: **1/2
"It's a nice idea and all, but it may come off as a little offensive."
SHANGHAI KNIGHTS (2003)
Rating: **1/2
"It starts off as a dreadful follow-up to Shanghai Noon, but trust me, if you give it time, it more than redeems its flaws."
SHANGHAI NOON (2000)
Rating: ***
"Another Jackie Chan buddy comedy that's hilarious."
SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, THE (1994)
Rating: ***1/2
"Amazingly easy to watch over and over again. One wonderful prison drama."
SHILOH (1996)
Rating: **
"Quite a shoddy adaptation of the book, with new characters added that bogs it down and with most of the important events dumbed down to standard, sugary family fare. How disappointing."
SHINING, THE (1980)
Rating: **1/2
"It totally shreds the book into tiny little shards, but it's still fun."
SHINING, THE (1997)
Rating: ***
"Stanley Kubrick went for amazing shots...Stephen King goes for dark thrills."
SHOOTIST, THE (1976)
Rating: ***1/2
"John Wayne is magnificent as an aging, dying gunfighter in his last film, and the additions of James Stewart, Lauren Bacall, and Ron Howard don't hurt either. Watch out for the incredibly riveting climax."
SHREK (2001)
Rating: ****
"The best, most realistic-looking animation you're likely to find...and with a knock-out script and winning personality, to boot!"
SIGNS (2002)
Rating: ****
"One of the best, most chilling films of all time. Read the signs...you are meant to see this."
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991)
Rating: ****
"Hannibal ate some guy's liver, and you'll be coming back for seconds."
SIMPLE TWIST OF FATE, A (1994)
Rating: ***
"This wonderful drama-comedy is marred only by a somewhat overblown third act; but I'd be hard-pressed to find a father/daughter relationship more poignant and touching than the one present here. For that reason alone, I highly recommend this entertaining Steve Martin-written film."
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (1952)
Rating: ****
"Ah, what a great, fun movie this. An hilarious, colorful musical parodying Hollywood during the coming of the sound era. Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor are all simply wonderful, and the dance scenes are some of the best, most amazing ever witnessed on film, as are the songs. An all-ages enjoyment if ever there was one!"
SISTER ACT (1992)
Rating: ***1/2
"Whoopi Goldberg's best comedy, Sister Act is a soulful blend of great oldies rock 'n roll tunes and uproarious belly laughs."
SISTER ACT 2: BACK IN THE HABIT (1993)
Rating: **1/2
"An unneeded, half-baked rapper sequel."
SIX DAYS, SEVEN NIGHTS (1998)
Rating: **
"Its sheer charm (especially that of David Schwimmer's) is enough to keep it afloat, at least for a little."
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION (1993)
Rating: ***
"A depressing, yet entertaining character study with Will Smith."
6TH DAY, THE (2000)
Rating: ***
"Pleasantly funky."
SIXTH SENSE, THE (1999)
Rating: ***1/2
"A quiet, chilling, near-masterpiece."
SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (1993)
Rating: ***
"I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Charming and delightful. How come all these C&D movies are so good?"
SNOW DOGS (2002)
Rating: **1/2
"And the award for worst marketing in the history of marketing goes to..."
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS (1939)
Rating: ***
"The first-ever animated feature isn't great, but it's still very good."
SO I MARRIED AN AXE MURDERER (1993)
Rating: **1/2
"This odd Mike Myers comedy boasts cleverness of the most fiendish variety: The film is quite stupid, not very funny, and pretty derivative, but the charm of its stars is immense, and a batch of hilarious gags unrelated to the story makes us forget how much we should be shaking our heads...a highly mixed affair, but a funny one."
SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE (2003)
Rating: ***1/2
"Diane Keaton is smart, sexy, and a great actress, which she gets to prove in this brilliant comedy that explores middle-aged romance. Jack Nicholson is also excellent and gives a wonderful performance (what else is expected of him?). The screenplay is hilarious, tender, and intelligent, resulting in one of the best films of 2003."
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: THE MOVIE (1999)
Rating: **
"It's decent, I guess, but pretty stupid. Why, oh why did they abandon the games' plot?"
SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER & UNCUT (1999)
Rating: ***
"This vulgar, foul-mouthed cartoon is a brilliant satire, and often hilarious. Just don't watch it with your mother."
SPACE COWBOYS (2000)
Rating: ***1/2
"A dream cast in a comedy/drama well worth their talent."
SPACE JAM (1996)
Rating: **1/2
"A wacky and silly (yet intriguing) live-action/animation farce."
SPACEBALLS (1987)
Rating: ***
"An hilarious parody of all that is sci-fi!"
SPARTACUS (1960)
Rating: ***1/2
"Stanley Kubrick's epic set in ancient Rome is beautifully shot, skillfully directed, and sports a fine lead performance from Kirk Douglas. For its almost three-and-a-half hour running time, Spartcaus remains a fresh, excellent film."
SPECIES (1995)
Rating: **1/2
"Entertaining, yet muddled, sci-fi/horror flick."
SPECIES II (1998)
Rating: **1/2
"It starts out extremely lame, but ends up being better than the original."
SPEED (1994)
Rating: ****
"Keanu Reeves, the ultimate L.A. cop? Believe it or not, yes."
SPICE WORLD (1997)
Rating: *
"A cringe-inducing piece of trash that makes you glad the Spice Girls fad is over."
SPIDER-MAN (2002)
Rating: ****
"You will believe a man can webswing."
SPY KIDS (2001)
Rating: ***
"Colorful and twisted, this feels a little like Tim Burton Lite in moments."
SPY KIDS 2: ISLAND OF LOST DREAMS (2002)
Rating: **1/2
"It doesn't have some of the edge that the first does, and its purposely lower-budgeted special effects do not help at all."
STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT (1996)
Rating: ****
"A mind-blowing science fiction spectacle with some of the most chilling villains I've ever seen."
STAR WARS (1977)
Rating: ****
"The first Star Wars movie, and still the best."
STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE (1999)
Rating: ***1/2
"A refreshing and enjoyable trip into an already familiar sci-fi universe."
STAR WARS: EPISODE II - ATTACK OF THE CLONES (2002)
Rating: ***
"Had George Lucas watched a bit more Pretty Woman, maybe the romantic scenes would've come out romantic."
STAR WARS: EPISODE V - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)
Rating: ***
"My least favorite Star Wars film out of the original trilogy."
STAR WARS: EPISODE VI - RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983)
Rating: ****
"An amazing slice of sci-fi heaven!"
STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997)
Rating: ***
"Fun action sequences and some amazing special effects."
STEEL (1997)
Rating: **
"I don't remember much of it. All I do know is that it's based on a Superman comic book, and Superman wasn't anywhere in sight."
STEPFORD WIVES, THE (1975)
Rating: ***
"Creepy and startling."
STIR OF ECHOES (1999)
Rating: ***1/2
"A hypnotic and intense horror film that's so easy to get caught up in."
STRIPES (1981)
Rating: ***1/2
"Hilarious and irresistible, this is one of the many highlights of Bill Murray's career."
STUART LITTLE (1999)
Rating: ***
"Michael J. Fox's voice manages to be the highlight of this stellar family flick."
SUM OF ALL FEARS, THE (2002)
Rating: ***1/2
"Luckily, the sum of your fears is the exact opposite of this movie."
SUMMER OF THE MONKEYS (1998)
Rating: **
"Woo-hoo. What a title."
SUPER MARIO BROS. (1993)
Rating: **1/2
"Believe it or not, despite the generally poor reviews, this is a pretty enjoyable flick."
SUPERMAN (1978)
Rating: ****
"With the strength of three or four movies!"
SUPERMAN II (1980)
Rating: ****
"Christopher Reeve flies again."
S.W.A.T. (2003)
Rating: ***
"Superbly Winning Action Treat."
SWIMFAN (2002)
Rating: **
"Echoes of Fatal Attraction abound in this boring, mundane teenage melodrama. However, instead of being chilling and taut like the aforementioned 1987 film, this is an amateurishly-acted, badly-written shockfest with direction awash in mediocrity. A fatally dull attraction."
SWINGERS (1996)
Rating: ***1/2
"Simply put, this is about as funny as you can get...especially when the subject is arrogant single actors trying to woo the girls in Hollywood. Jon Favreau's screenplay is excellent, as is his performance in the film, and the amount of fine comedic performances here is awesome. Hilarious and at times heartbreaking, Swingers swings and doesn't miss."
SWEET HOME ALABAMA (2002)
Rating: **
"A little too sweet."
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