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Nightrider_NIN
06-03-2003, 05:05 PM
Brandi

Remembered 2 other great movies. You have probably see Erin Brockovich if not thats a very independent women.

Erin Brockovich

Release Date: March 17, 2000
MPAA rating: 'R' for language
Running time: 130 minutes


She brought a small town to its feet
and a huge company to its knees.
In a world where heroes are often in short supply, the story of Erin Brockovich is an inspirational reminder of the power of the human spirit. Her passion, tenacity and steadfast desire to fight for the rights of the underdog defied the odds ... her victory made even more sweet by the fact that while helping others, she in turn helped herself.

Erin Brockovich is a stirring, funny and unconventional drama based on true events, starring two-time Academy Award nominee Julia Roberts as the twice-divorced mother of three young children who sees an injustice, takes on the bad guy and wins.

With no money, no job and no prospects on the horizon, Erin Brockovich (Roberts) is a woman in a tight spot. Following a car accident in which Erin is not at fault, she finds herself even worse off when her attorney fails to land her any kind of settlement. With nowhere else to turn, Erin pleads with her attorney Ed Masry (Albert Finney) to hire her at his law firm. It is there, while working, that Erin stumbles upon some medical records placed in real estate files. Confused, she begins to question the connection. She convinces Ed to allow her to investigate, where she discovers a cover-up involving contaminated water in a local community which is causing devastating illnesses among its residents.

Although the local citizens are initially leery of becoming involved, Erin's persistence and the personal interest she takes in their lives makes them listen. A kindred spirit, Erin is one of them, and her ability to connect with them on their level makes them comfortable, ultimately earning their trust. Helping her out is her next door neighbor George (Aaron Eckhart), a Harley Davidson biker whose friendship and support allows her the time to pursue the case. Going door to door, she signs up over 600 plaintiffs, and Erin and Ed go on to receive the largest settlement ever paid in a direct-action lawsuit in U.S. history....$333 million. By triumphing over insurmountable odds, she is able to prove herself, and reinvent her life.

Norma Rae which I liked better but I like Sally Fields more then Julia Roberts Sally seems more like a real person and better actress.

Norma Rae (1979)
In an Oscar - winning performance, Sally Field is unforgettable as Norma Rae, the Southern millworker who revolutionizes a small town and discovers a power in herself she never knew she had. Under the guidance of a New York unionizer (Ron Leibman) and with increasing courage and determination, Norma Rae organizes her fellow factory workers to fight for better conditions and wages. Based on a tue story, Norma Rae is the mesmerizing tale of a modern day heroine. Beau Bridges co-stars.
Director: Martin Ritt
Cast: Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle
Academy Awards: Won for Best Actoress-Sally Field; Best Song-"It Goes Like It Goes." Nominated for Best Picture; Best Screenplay. 1980.

Don't forget the Alien movies Ripley a woman is the hero and all of them. :o

tragic-beauty
06-03-2003, 09:15 PM
bruce allmighty!!!!


pomg hilarious movie.. i just went and watched it.. i laughed so hard my tummy hurt for an hour

SDDJ
06-03-2003, 10:08 PM
Adventures of Baron Von Munchausen!! pr spmething like that... =o)

SDDJ
06-03-2003, 10:09 PM
hey nightrider..i believe "fire walk with me" is one film..you have it listed twice tho.....it takes place before the death of Laura Palmer

Prester_John
06-04-2003, 01:30 AM
Anyone here like classic Sci-Fi? One of my alltime fav movies is "Blade Runner". In fact, so far every movie adapted from a Philip K. Dick work has been great, or at least entertaining (Blade Runner, Total Recall, Minority Report).

Spending a rainy afternoon watching Blade Runner or some other great Sci-Fi movie with someone special who likes that genre, now thats something that has great appeal. ;D

anthro102
06-04-2003, 02:35 AM
la femme nikita - the french version...

stunning

anthro101

Nightrider_NIN
06-06-2003, 03:31 PM
Brandi

Seen any good movies lately?

NikNak
06-07-2003, 03:51 PM
oh my god there were sooooo many good movies in here. I definitely agree with fight club, Alien, and GI Jane. Other good, strong women wones are Beautiful Creatures and Enough.

merely_lurking
06-13-2003, 03:30 PM
gummo- same guy that did kids (harmonie korine i believe)

I love Gummo, but its one of the most disturbing movies I have ever seen.

Some more recommendations:

Boogie Nights
River's Edge
Amores Perros
Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer
Fargo
Barfly
Welcome to the Dollhouse
Happiness
Jackie Brown
Kids
Drugstore Cowboy (my favorite movie)