Teen Ink Magazine,
September 2005 :
Movies Articles
Cursed by Michael W., Arlington Heights, IL “Cursed” is supposed to be a great horror movie, but it turns out to be so stupid it’s funny instead of scary.
The main characters are attacked by a werewolf so, of course, they turn into werewolves too ... Continue...
“Holes” is based on a great book by Louis Sachar and is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. It has a lot of mystery and surprises. Teens will relate to the characters because they seem like an average bunch of kids ... Continue...
Monsieur Ibrahim by Morgan D., San Antonio, TX The fluorescent lights of Hollywood Video shine on me. While most people in the store linger over flicks like “White Chicks,” I ponder some of the world’s most overlooked titles - independent and foreign films ... Continue...
The Amityville Horror by Scott B., Alma, MI “The Amityville Horror” is a remake of a 1979 horror movie that wasn’t very good to begin with. I think it is sad that Hollywood has been reduced to remaking old horror films ... Continue...
You Got Served by Sara E., Peoria, AZ “You Got Served” features moretalent in a movie than I’ve seen in a long time. Although the plotis mostly predictable, the dancing is incredible. After seeing thismovie, I had to catch my breath, and then watch the dance scenes againand again ... Continue...
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