The Number 23 Review by James (2 Stars)

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Starring:
Jim Carrey, Virginia Madsen, Logan Lerman, Danny Huston, Lynn Collins, Rhona Mitra, Mark Pellegrino, Ed Lauter, Patricia Belcher, Paul Butcher, Michelle Arthur, Michelle Arthur, David Stifel, Corey Stoll, Troy Kotsur, Walter Soo Hoo

Directed By:
Joel Schumacher

Written By:
Fernley Phillips

The Number 23 (2007)

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Movie Review by James

February 26th, 2007

This film could've been cool, maybe even awesome. But man, they ruined it. Jim Carrey is a strong actor in my opinion, but when he tries to be a sorta noir, 50s-style, saxophone playing, lone-wolf detective, well...it just doesn't sit right.

I dug a lot of the shots and techniques used in this movie. There was even one shot that I always wanted to do. Where the lights from cars pass by on your wall or ceiling.

This movie made me laugh a few times, usually not intentionally. Don't do dramatic close-ups on a dog if you're not being silly. I mean, it just looks dumb. Also don't use lines of dialogue such as, "I'm a killer. I KILL people!" And above ALL else

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Do NOT use f*cking AMNESIA as your big twist and explanation for the film. UGH, isn't that common sense? When did soap operas become reference material?

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Also the name "Robin Sparrow" isn't clever or cute. However the name "Sirius Leary" is hilarious. Srsly.

So points for using some cool techinques, including, shots, color use and other stuff, also for some good acting and humor.

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	Jenny Feb 26, 2007 12:51 PM
Man that sucks!! I really wanted to like this movie.

	James Feb 26, 2007 1:00 PM
Who knows! You might. I never want to seem like my opinion should be yours. I like movies that people hate, and vice versa.

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