Movie 666

The greatest movie of all time? You are not getting the whole story when you read those fancy blurbs in the newspaper. Read these ad lines and see how Movie 666 has put them in their proper context:

“A thriller with heart and one of the most satisfying movies of the year” assuming that all you require for satisfaction is a brooding hunk named Russell gunning down brown skinned losers for love and sport.

- Proof of Life
Margeret McGurk, Cincinatti Enquirer
Los Angeles Times ad, 12.19.00

Kids, warm up your magic missiles and + 2 bastard swords for “An ambitious spectacle” that will make Christian parents pray for divine intervention.

- Dungeons & Dragons
Bob Thomas, Associated Press
Los Angeles Times ad, 12.19.00

“A great big holiday dog treat! The best family film out there” in the bleak wasteland of American kiddy pics.

- 102 Dalmations
Joel Siegel, Good Morning America
Los Angeles Times ad, 12.19.00

“When it comes to action thrillers, Vertical Limit has no limits” nor substance of any kind. On the other hand, the movie does showcase the latest in yuppy adventure gear from The North Face.

- Vertical Limit
Jim Ferguson, Dish Network
Los Angeles Times ad, 12.19.00

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