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After the Sunset may not be the greatest jewel-heist caper comedy ever made, but it sure is easy on the eyes. Shifting back into his crowd-pleasing Rush Hour mode, director Brett Ratner kicks off the action with a rousing chase scene that pretty much describes the entire film: utter nonsense, but adequately enjoyable. Things get very sunny thereafter, when FBI agent Woody Harrelson lands in the Bahamas to track down ace diamond thief Pierce Brosnan and his lovely accomplice Salma Hayek, whom he suspects of planning their next big heist on a cruise ship. A Bahamian gangster (Don Cheadle) wants in on the action, and the whole thing's about as fluffy as an Elmo doll and just as harmless, especially when you consider Hayek's revealing wardrobe (which, thankfully, distracts from Brosnan's less-than-Bond-like physique). There's an abundance of witty banter between everyone, and the tropical locations make After the Sunset a balmy, vicarious vacation. Critics weren't exactly kind to this breezy dose of popcorn entertainment, but it's an agreeable time-killer and an instant cure for seasonal affective disorder, even if the comedic chemistry leaves something to be desired. --Jeff Shannon ... Read more

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Better Than I Expected
This isn't really a caper film, which is one reason I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.Sure, it has some of the elements of the Hollywood caper movie--the debonaire, super-clever and super-successful thief, the cop out to thwart him, exotic locations--but the movie isn't really about will-he-pull-it-off-or-won't-he.It's more of a cat-and-mouse buddy movie.That the heists are utterly implausible, to the point of being ridiculous (as they are in most caper movies, like Oceans's Eleven and Ocean's 12) doesn't matter as much, because it's not what the movie focuses on.

Instead, we get a lot of cute banter and bonding between Harrelson and Brosnan, who are fun to watch.There are some good, low-brow laughs in this movie--they are enough for me.I laughed out loud, for instance, when during the fishing scene Harrelson is putting tanning lotion on Brosnan's back, and Brosnan says, "My pole!" and Harrelson pulls back with disgust and says, "No way, I'm only doing your back!" (Of course, Brosnan meant, Look at the pole; I caught something.)There are other, similar crude jokes and sight gags.

Both men are good in their roles, and fun to watch.The female roles in the movie seem incidental, a formulaic requirement of Hollywood movies, and are never really developed beyond that basic requirement.And what is Don Cheadle, a great actor, doing in such a miniscule role?Anyone could have done his rolel he's sadly wasted.Chris Penn has an amusing cameo...but my goodness, has he gotten fat.I remember seeing him in movies in the 80's, before he starting hitting the Big Macs.You don't often see an actor let himself go like that.

Commercial for Bahama Tourism Starring...
After the Sunset is a fluffy piffle that is almost always beautiful to look at, but emptier than the nutritional content of cotton candy.

Pierce Brosnan and Salma Hayek make a good-looking couple, and the movie actually TRIES to address a theoretical dilemma that is infrequently brought up in movies.If a rich and successful criminal retires, what do they do?If, presumably, part of why they were a criminal in the first place is for the thrill of it, how can they be content simply retiring?If being a thief is both your job AND your hobby, what do you do after the last "big one"?The only film I can think of that showed the boring lethargy that sets in on a successful criminal is the end of "Scarface" when Al Pacino is lying around in the marble tub of his palatial bathroom, smoking a cigar and cursing at his wife and buddy.

But I digress.After the Sunset would be familiar territory if the only movies you had seen were the "Ocean's 11" remake(s).It's a "steal the jewel" caper.It tries to be a comedy, but Brosnan and Woody Harrelson don't have the comic chemistry we've seen both of them have in other work. Harrelson appears as the FBI agent who has been repeatedly burned by Brosnan, and wants to get his revenge.It follows the film cliche where the lawman is "hot on the trail" of the criminal - a la "Heat", etc., but instead of an edgy relationship between the Thief and the Lawman we get a bumbling comic relationship between Brosnan and Harrelson.

The "star" of the film is the way it looks, and much of that is owed to the Bahamanian resort standing in for paradise.The movie made me want to go there - but it didn't make me want to ever see this film again.

Our family has been in manure for three generations!
Did I miss something?Was there a contest going through all the Grade Schools of America to find the best story for acclaimed director Bret Ratner to bring to the silver screen?If so, why wasn't there a calendar made for those who didn't make the final cut?Oh, wait, apparently children did not write this film, but instead a guy that wrote for the TELEVISION SERIES the Weakest Link.That surely makes him ready by all means to tackle the caper genre and inherit a big payday ... right?You are the weakest link ... good-bye.This movie was a disaster from the beginning.With cardboard acting, an aging (and girth growing) sex symbol, and a corny ending that incorporated nothing that we were shown through the entire film, it is a big wonder how After the Sunset ever saw the illustrious "green-light".Perhaps it was the size of Salma's boo ... name, or perhaps the fact that Pierce Brosnan's The Thomas Crown Affair was such a cult film, or maybe because Don Cheadle was in it, because it had really no pull with just Woody headlining.So, how did this film get made?This film targeted pre-teen boys and retirement communities, and with their great pull, the financing behind this film became very easy.

This was a caper film right?We are supposed to go on this roller coaster ride of who's conning whom, coupled with lies, deceit, and a surprise ending that will make you want to rewatch from the beginning to experience anything that you missed.That is the focus, goal, and overall tone that a film like this should have followed.Instead, Ratner decided to just make a movie without any sort of excitement or drive.As I watched this film, I never once felt excited about the plot.Why?Because there was nobody getting me excited.The acting in this film was well below par for anything that Hollywood has released.Pierce tries, but just can't seem to capture the essence of the film.There is no little demon inside you rooting for anything.Salma's role was basically for eye-candy.She provided nothing spectacular either.I can literally say the same for Woody and Cheadle as well.Here we have strong actors doing absolutely nothing during the course of about two hours.These characters never drive the plot, they bring nothing but clichés to the table, and by the end we really don't have any true grasp as to whom they are.Honestly, cardboard cutouts could have replaced the actual actors and After the Sunset would have been a better film.There was no depth to the characters, no emotion, no structure, just the simple direction of "step here, say your line, step here, look surprised".It was embarrassing for all that were involved.

I think a major flaw to this film was that Ratner did not fully understand, or was prepared, for the caper genre.From the opening moments until the end of the film, you can tell that Ratner is just trying to use his friends in the industry and show the world that he has some power as well.I say this because I saw no true direction or moment of impressiveness where he defines himself as a director.He reuses the same ideas throughout the entire film, he doesn't give anything strong to his players, and nothing stood out in this movie.Sure, it was a beautiful location, but am I to believe that Salma spend a majority of the film building a deck for them to sit on?Am I to believe that Pierce is still a sex symbol even with a HUGE gut sticking out?Am I to believe that Cheadle is a bad guy/imported American who is at the top of the community?Finally, am I to believe that Pierce could still move as quickly as Ratner defined?I swear that in the final unclimactic moments of this film, I could hear Pierce doing some heavy breathing to get from point A to point B.Maybe he isn't ready for the next Bond role.

So, without a good story, or decent characters, maybe there was some humor in it that could pull us away from the sour sensation cultivating in your mouth.Well, guess who is placed in to do the humor element? Woody Harrelson.Now, I don't mind Woody, but in this role, he just wasn't believable and his humor was so cliché that I had trouble believing that he brought anything to this character.He literally plagiarized his entire role.Teachers, and film viewers of the world, should be very upset with him.Instead of bringing a new twist to his character, he resorted to weird sex humor, skimpy bully humor, and that ever-popular drunken humor while fishing that is sure to make that senile woman in the front burst out with laughter. To me it was pathetic and a worthless attempt to make a joke out of already dead film.

Overall, this was a massive disappointment.Here you had a decent director, some strong players, but the worst story ever written by a man who wrote for a game show.Which piece does not fit?There was this huge sense of apathy throughout this entire film and clichés riddled it that I just couldn't get past.Brosnan had trouble with this film, and I couldn't tell if it was because he just didn't care, or because he was working with such low-talent that his heart just wasn't in it.The ending hurt as well.There was no excitement or intensity, just plain ... "here it is ... like it or not".I personally couldn't digest this film with its poor acting and below-par story.This may be a good film for some that are not familiar with the caper genre, but for me it was just hogwash.

Grade: * out of *****

I Liked It
I liked this movie alot. I watched it twice. I really enjoyed the little twist it had at the end.

AFTER THE BOREDOM! (21/2 ) STARS
Where the hell was the action in this movie! It started off
decent, then went down hill from there. The only thing that
kept me watching this lame script, was Salma Hayek! I gave the
movie 1 1/2 stars, and Salmas body 1 extra diserved star! ... Read more

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Based on a cable-channel Nickelodeon project, Good Burger teams Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson as a contemporary Abbott and Costello team, working a fast-food stand while competing with a major chain outlet right across the street. It's sight gags and physical humor galore, and while the film is aimed at kids there's no reason adults can't enjoy if caught in the right mood. --Tom Keogh ... Read more

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A Hilarious Movie!
I remember the first time this movie came out. My friend wanted to go see it.. and I thought she was CrAzY, considering it was a movie about fast food. Well, to make the long story short, I went to go see it with her and after watching the movie, my mind about Good Burger had completely changed! It's HILARIOUS! In the words of another reviewer, "I love the actors in it, Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, and Josh Server. They should all get credited for more than just 'People on Nickelodeon.'" I mean, you couldn't ask for a better pair.. Kenan and Kel totally fit their roles. By the way, Josh Server is the cutie who played "Fizz". :) Although, he played a small part in Good Burger, he definitely needs recognition for being a talented actor. He is also a member of the All That cast. Ever since then, I became an avid watcher of the Kenan and Kel Show and of All That. This is a great movie, and not just for kids, but for adults as well! If you have a good sense of humor, then you gotta go see this movie! It is THAT funny!

SO, SO, SOOO FUNNY!!!
I just have to come out and say it-this movie is hilarious!Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell (of Nickelodeon's "Kenan and Kel" and old "All That")are the stars of "Good Burger" and are fabulous in it. They play Dexter and Ed, two Good Burger employees, who are trying to stop the evil Mondo Burger from putting Good Burger out of business. These guys go on one crazy roller coaster of a summer and become friends along the way.I must say that Kenan and Kel are the Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy for this generation. Kel Mitchell is particularly funny as the not so smart Ed. This movie just keeps the jokes coming. It also teaches kids a lesson about caring, friendship, and never giving up faith.
I love this movie!!! As a matter of fact, the reason I am writing this review is that my copy of "Good Burger" is chewed up because we have watched it so many times and I wanted to see if Amazon.com had it on DVD. They don't but hopefully it will be out on DVD soon. In the meantime, I will be enjoying every minute of the VHS!!
Last note- if you liked this movie, be sure to watch "Kenan and Kel" on Nickelodeon! It is soooo funny! I absolutely love this show and I am sure you will too. As of right now, it is on every Sunday at 6:00 p.m. for a full hour!!! I tell you this so you can check it out!
Well, I love this movie and I hope that you will love it (and "Kenan and Kel" :) ) too!!!

the best
this good movie is the best good movie in the good god world. this is good, very good.

my favorite character
i love good burger. especially jennie weber. she is so beautiful in this movie. also in real life to. her incredible popularity is so cool. her huge pants that she wears every day are great. she has so many friends. im so jealous especially kennan and kel. she brags about how popular she is and all the kids are so jealous. im so jealous. i wish i had a brother like jennie. she is so funny lookin when keenan slaps her in the face with a spatula. thats why i love good burger. and jennie is the greatest.

Great Flick!
Good Burger is a great old flick. It will become history for us kids and I have at least 32 friends that say it should be in the Hall of Fame Movies. I loved it! Kel Mitchell steals the movie as the always loveable Ed! Kenan is good but not as good as Kel! So good job Paramount and Nickelodeon and Also Kel and Kenan you both and the rest of the crew in Good Burger deserve a million thumbs up! ... Read more

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One of the best basketball movies ever made
"Blue Chips" is one of my favorite basketball movies. I've seen it a few times and it still doesn't get old. A coach (Nick Nolte) that has always had a successful career as coach of Western University is facing the threat of his first ever losing season. He has to find a way to get his team back on a winning streak, even if it means finding new and better players.

Nick Nolte does a spectacular job as the coach, but that's not the only reason that "Blue Chips" is such a realistic and great basketball movie. If you're familiar with NBA basketball, you'll see a lot of players that you know from today's game such as Penny Hardaway and Shaq. You'll also see other basketball legends such as Larry Bird and Bob Cousy. When it's gametime, it's as realistic as a movie can get. It has powerful coaching, spectacular defensive and offensive movies, the roaring crowd, and even the press conference after the game. "Blue Chips" has more drama in it than just about any basketball movie ever made.

If you'd like to see a realistic basketball movie, I recommend getting "Blue Chips." It won't let you down.

An entertaining look at college basketball recruiting
Nick Nolte plays an explosive, but caring college basketball coach who's career is on the decline due to recruiting problems. Nolte decides to lose his ethics and give recruits money, cars, houses, etc. to get them to come to his school. A serious sports movie without the usual fairytale ending. The basketball action is exciting and realistic because most of it is played by real NBA stars, like Shaq, Penny Hardaway, Allan Houston, George Lynch and many others. Bob Cousy is better than expected as the athletic director who doesn't miss foul shots.

A Good Realistic Look at Basketball
Nick Nolte is Coach Pete Bell in This drama about basketball. He has been a failure the last two seasons. He starts to develop a straight A team. even going to Louisiana and finding the big man Shaquele O'Neal. He knows when he does this that he is going to need an incentive for them. Thats Where the Alumni Supporter crook Happy(J.T. Walsh) comes in to buy the players and give them what they want. Of course they can get passed the sportswriter(played by Ed O'Neill) who is working on the story fo Basketball corruption.
Director: William Friedkin
Screenplay: Ron Shelton

Not a Hoosiers Imitator
We sure do make a lot of sports movies in the US, and this is one of the better ones, not as good as Hoosiers, but then again who could touch Gene Hackman in his prime, right? What I like about this one is the somewhat stiff performances by Shaq and Anfernee Hardaway, which add "something" of reality to the film. Really. The other good thing is Nick Nolte. He played his part to the hilt. He sold his soul to the devil (he cheated), but then he redeemed himself. The scene with him teaching the kids at the playground the fundamentals is a classy and classic ending. Excellent movie. It's not as emotionally exhilerating as Hoosiers, but that's another story, right?

Sensational Sports Movie!!
Nick Nolte, in my opinion, is a very underrated actor. He was outstanding in his role in this film as a Bobby Knight-like basketball coach.

I find myself watching and re-watching the opening scene of this film, where Nolte storms into the locker room, wreaking havoc on the water cooler and whatever else happens to be within arm's reach. A great beginning to a great picture! ... Read more

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Shaq-Tastic! Quite a Surprise Video
Shaquille O'Neal and a comedy roast? Who would have thought that this would be as funny as it was. Perhaps it's because Shaq is such a natural object of joking, ridicule, good-natured ribbing, whatever you want to call it. As a fan of good roasts -- Dean Martin, Friar's Club -- this video lives up to the time-tested standard. Shaq's good nature and charismatic smile show him to be not only a world-class athlete, but a world-class good sport. The only time he looked a little angry was when Artie Lange made some off-color references to a part of Shaq's anatomy, segueing into a derisive comment about his mother. Nonetheless, the joke was a riot and Shaq seemed to take everything in his Size 22EEE stride.

The question is: Do you need to buy this video? Of course not, but if you love world-class comedy -- from the likes of Jonathan Winters, Gilbert Gottfried, Don Rickles, and Jerry Seinfeld -- then ... well, what do you think?

We all knew Shaq could dunk, rebound, and play ball, but who knew that he could tell a joke or two and be the fodder for such comedic hilarity? Buy it, check it out. It's Shaq-tastic!

this was cracking!!
i truly enjoyed this all the way.some of the Comedians featured here while not always knocking me out with there regular Comedy were really funny here.Cedric The Entertainer&Steve Harvey cracked me up.Dick Gregory was a Hoot as well.this was cool.Shaq is the Baddest Cat on The Court&is cool off the court.very down to Earth. ... Read more

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This junk-candy movie stars Shaquille O'Neal as a genie who not only becomes a little boy's protector but also a problem in his oversized ubiquity. Kids will enjoy the concept and the ongoing visual joke of juxtaposing a small child with O'Neal, but the film (directed by Paul Michael Glaser) isn't always particularly wholesome. It also has that messy, semiliterate storytelling look where editing logic goes out the window in favor of a more impulsive style of throwing out one busy image after another. --Tom Keogh ... Read more

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Great flick!!!
I don't understand why people keep giving this movie bad reviews! Kazaam is pure fun!!!

The story is very well-written - it's about a genie, a very large genie. This movie would have been good even without Shaq. However, with him as the star, Kazaam is a fantastic movie.

This is the movie that made Shaquille O'Neal a huge movie star. The script is very well-written, and accentuates Shaq's acting abilities. Every time Shaq speaks, you'll realize just how intelligent he is - it's kind of like listening to Einstein lecture.

Also, I think it is hilarious (you will too!) that he's so much bigger than the kid who rubbed the lamp! Everytime they are both standing, I almost lose it - it's gut-bustingly funny!

My only complaint is the lack of a DVD! Why isn't this already out on DVD? The studio could make so much money!

ok...
if shaq didn't try and rap, this movie would get one more star! haha im serious... his singing is atrocious! anyway's the kid in this movie is precious! i feel soo bad for him that his dad is a jerk ball! it's a cute movies im sure the kids will love. i would only buy this on video not dvd. or rent it. i don't have any little kids in my house, but this would be a perfect movie for 9-14 ages. i liked it when i was that age

Action Packed Thriller of the Season!
For years the pundits said he would never make it. "go home" they said, "your finished in this buisness."

But being the fighter he was, Shaq carried on.

When he announced to the world he would begin a career in acting, the world thought he could never make it. But make it he did. His debut movie, Kazaam, proved once and for all that Basketball players can act.

His star performance in Kazaam was topped only by his rap career.

Silencing his critics, Shaquille went on to perform in many great commercials, such as Burger King and Radio Shack.

Shaq is such a great actor and Basket ball player. I am glad he is my friend.

This movie rocks
Shaq is a genius. I've seen him play basketball and his acting skills are far superior. If he's a method actor, he has successfully demonstrated a new method that no one has ever seen before. I also went to NYU film school and this movie was used in class as an inspirational tool. Forget about the whole genie aspect. I mean, a seven-foot black dude comes out of a bottle and grants wishes! This movie deserves 30,000 stars. If I had a genie I would wish for Kazaam II.

KAZAAM IS OFF THE FASHIZZLE DIZZLE
this is cleary the best movie ever created, by humans (that would exclude good burger, which of course was made by kaola bears). Shaquille O'Neal is a very talented actor and rapper, plus i heard he plays a little basketball. I wonder if he's any good. There are many hilarious scenes in this instant classic. My favorite part is when shaq makes it rain candy. I LOVE IT!!!
i own 13 copies (no joking here) in short its a hilarious tale of a genie played by shaq. ... Read more

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Shaquille O'Neal plays a relatively recent DC Comics hero named Steel, an Army weapons engineer who dons a steel suit and does battle with various bad buys, including a weapons dealer (Judd Nelson) whose market is criminals. Sooner or later, somebody had to give Shaq the opportunity to finally prove he doesn't belong in movies, and this silly 1997 action movie--in which O'Neal could not possibly look more wooden--does the trick. --Tom Keogh ... Read more

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Why Butcher Shaq?
Personally, I have no idea how Shaquille O' Neal would want to act in movies. He is not that good a voice actor at all, but he does great action stunts. I always liked Steel, even though I've hardly ever heard of him. At least the comics have an African-American character. Now, why would this movie be bad? The effects aren't THAT bad. It's not exactly predictable. And besides Shaq, everyone else acts well. It's a nice little plot, not too simple, keeping you confused at the beginning and making you feel good at the end. Of course, Annabeth Gish's character being able to walk again at the film's end is a bit much; if anything, they should have saved that for a sequel. Shaq has the size and the looks. His films are B material at best, but STEEL was obviously his best. KAZAAM, of course, was hilarious, but not as good as this. This movie was MEANT to be taken seriously, so don't expect too much. I mean, the romance in TITANIC, the 1998 romance/tradgedy, was awful. And on the back of the case, it said "Titanic has been hailed as the greatest motion picture of all time". That's bull. I mean, who wrote that, anyway? God, or something? At least STEEL doesn't brag like THAT. The movie is one of the best I've ever seen in action. They just should have found a tall black man who wasn't Shaq, and made the story longer, and this could've been a classic. Shaq, please don't star in any more movies. There's something just dumb about how you act. But you survived it. And if you can do that, I think the movie's viewers should be able to treat it with a little more respect. In other words, shame on all of you. At least Shaq TRIED.

It's a giant! It's a robot! No it's STEEL!
John Henry Irons is a man you don't want as an enemy, because for these simple facts He's like seven feet tall, Used to be in the army and is an army of one, and is the super hero STEEL. Here is another super hero movie with an "S" involved. STEEL has no super powers but what he dose have is a metal suit that protects him from harm and has a big giant jackhammer as his weapon! The movie starts off with a tank being blown up, death, drama, and new advanced weapons! That's only in the first minute! You have a whole movie after that and can watch thrill packed adventure, suspense, gangs, the bad part of town, and STEEL. The music is good too. Five bucks says all boy's 5-12 will like this film because I'm not a boy anymore and I liked it. Kid's it is a must see and parents it makes a good stalking stuffer, so enjoy!
-Other movies I recommend with this movie are Superman, and Supergirl.

So bad, it's good...
I give this movie 2 stars simply because I feel a one star would be cruel. But take my word for it, this is not a good movie at all. Actually, it's so bad it's funny. The film stars Shaq. There are so many things wrong with that last sentence, mostly the part about Shaq being in a movie. Shaq is not a good actor. Heck, he isn't even decent. The movie's script doesn't help him much. He plays John Henry Irons, a retired soldier who learns of a madman's plot to sell high-powered weapons to other evil people. The madman is Judd Nelson. There are also so many things wrong with that sentence. Nelson is completely miscast here, and his performance is so weak, it wouldn't surprise me if the filmmakers tried to find someone who they knew would make Shaq look good. It doesn't matter. They both come out looking pretty ridiculous. The movie's only saving grace (except its unintentional humor) is Richard Roundtree. Roundtree steals the show and every scene he's in by just smiling and dealing with the fact that he's the only first-rate actor in a movie of second-rates. Sure, he's also unintentionally funny, but he's the only one in the cast who I think wanted to be. If you like cheesy movies with dumb plots and terrible acting, "Steel" is the place to go. Actually, I'd probably recommend it for that reason. But don't see it expecting a solid plot, good acting, cool action, or even witty one-liners. So see "Steel," just don't expect anything from it.

And they said Batman and Robin was bad....
Which it is, but this movie seems somewhat worse. It really looks like it was made on a tight budget and rushed through production. No screenplay, heavy metal rap music score, hastly designed sets and wooden acting from all the performers. Another strikeout movie from the DC Universe and Time Warner.

Worst movie ever made.
Steel was a bad movie with bad action.The script was bad,and the
music was just terrible.I rented this movie back In 1998,and I
sat down with my Pizza,and I watched it on a sunny Friday afternoon,and it was a waste of money.Shaq can't act,or do stunts.The costumes were bad,and the plot was weak.I think Shaq
needs to stick with his day job. ... Read more

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Great flick!!!
I don't understand why people keep giving this movie bad reviews! Kazaam is pure fun!!!

The story is very well-written - it's about a genie, a very large genie. This movie would have been good even without Shaq. However, with him as the star, Kazaam is a fantastic movie.

This is the movie that made Shaquille O'Neal a huge movie star. The script is very well-written, and accentuates Shaq's acting abilities. Every time Shaq speaks, you'll realize just how intelligent he is - it's kind of like listening to Einstein lecture.

Also, I think it is hilarious (you will too!) that he's so much bigger than the kid who rubbed the lamp! Everytime they are both standing, I almost lose it - it's gut-bustingly funny!

My only complaint is the lack of a DVD! Why isn't this already out on DVD? The studio could make so much money!

ok...
if shaq didn't try and rap, this movie would get one more star! haha im serious... his singing is atrocious! anyway's the kid in this movie is precious! i feel soo bad for him that his dad is a jerk ball! it's a cute movies im sure the kids will love. i would only buy this on video not dvd. or rent it. i don't have any little kids in my house, but this would be a perfect movie for 9-14 ages. i liked it when i was that age

Action Packed Thriller of the Season!
For years the pundits said he would never make it. "go home" they said, "your finished in this buisness."

But being the fighter he was, Shaq carried on.

When he announced to the world he would begin a career in acting, the world thought he could never make it. But make it he did. His debut movie, Kazaam, proved once and for all that Basketball players can act.

His star performance in Kazaam was topped only by his rap career.

Silencing his critics, Shaquille went on to perform in many great commercials, such as Burger King and Radio Shack.

Shaq is such a great actor and Basket ball player. I am glad he is my friend.

This movie rocks
Shaq is a genius. I've seen him play basketball and his acting skills are far superior. If he's a method actor, he has successfully demonstrated a new method that no one has ever seen before. I also went to NYU film school and this movie was used in class as an inspirational tool. Forget about the whole genie aspect. I mean, a seven-foot black dude comes out of a bottle and grants wishes! This movie deserves 30,000 stars. If I had a genie I would wish for Kazaam II.

KAZAAM IS OFF THE FASHIZZLE DIZZLE
this is cleary the best movie ever created, by humans (that would exclude good burger, which of course was made by kaola bears). Shaquille O'Neal is a very talented actor and rapper, plus i heard he plays a little basketball. I wonder if he's any good. There are many hilarious scenes in this instant classic. My favorite part is when shaq makes it rain candy. I LOVE IT!!!
i own 13 copies (no joking here) in short its a hilarious tale of a genie played by shaq. ... Read more

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Shaquille O'Neil - the Gary Glitter for our generation
What can I say about this genius that hasn't already been said... well to start I must say that I would have paid a great sum of money to get this VHS tape, (would have prefered BETA/MAX but we can't be too picky), and I was very happy to find it for the price offered. Anyways, Shaquille O'Neil is one of the best musicians of our generation. Forget the Beatles and the Eagles, and even forget all you know about Dolly Parton, because Shaq is all we need. His velvety voice and genius lyrics enlighten my soul and take me to another level. Seriously, buy this VHS, (or BETA/MAX) and curl up with a loved one in front of the fire, maybe with some Chablis, pop this VHS into your VHS player, (Don't try to put this into a BETA/MAX, folks, I found out the hard way that that can lead to 3rd degree burns), and enjoy this marvellous gem of a tape. Shaq, wherever you are, I love you.

DON"T BUY ANYTHING SHAQ
my review is simple i would give this a zero star but anyway. don't buy shaq stuff he has no talent expect on the court. he can't sing or rap or act. thanks for your time

Big shaq
I dont know why people sleep on shaq. Yea he talks a little slurred yea he's too big to rappin but this man has style for some strange reason I have all his albums and the songs featured on this tape are some of my favorite shaq puts it down on this tape like he puts it down on the court a must buy! ... Read more

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Why Butcher Shaq?
Personally, I have no idea how Shaquille O' Neal would want to act in movies. He is not that good a voice actor at all, but he does great action stunts. I always liked Steel, even though I've hardly ever heard of him. At least the comics have an African-American character. Now, why would this movie be bad? The effects aren't THAT bad. It's not exactly predictable. And besides Shaq, everyone else acts well. It's a nice little plot, not too simple, keeping you confused at the beginning and making you feel good at the end. Of course, Annabeth Gish's character being able to walk again at the film's end is a bit much; if anything, they should have saved that for a sequel. Shaq has the size and the looks. His films are B material at best, but STEEL was obviously his best. KAZAAM, of course, was hilarious, but not as good as this. This movie was MEANT to be taken seriously, so don't expect too much. I mean, the romance in TITANIC, the 1998 romance/tradgedy, was awful. And on the back of the case, it said "Titanic has been hailed as the greatest motion picture of all time". That's bull. I mean, who wrote that, anyway? God, or something? At least STEEL doesn't brag like THAT. The movie is one of the best I've ever seen in action. They just should have found a tall black man who wasn't Shaq, and made the story longer, and this could've been a classic. Shaq, please don't star in any more movies. There's something just dumb about how you act. But you survived it. And if you can do that, I think the movie's viewers should be able to treat it with a little more respect. In other words, shame on all of you. At least Shaq TRIED.

It's a giant! It's a robot! No it's STEEL!
John Henry Irons is a man you don't want as an enemy, because for these simple facts He's like seven feet tall, Used to be in the army and is an army of one, and is the super hero STEEL. Here is another super hero movie with an "S" involved. STEEL has no super powers but what he dose have is a metal suit that protects him from harm and has a big giant jackhammer as his weapon! The movie starts off with a tank being blown up, death, drama, and new advanced weapons! That's only in the first minute! You have a whole movie after that and can watch thrill packed adventure, suspense, gangs, the bad part of town, and STEEL. The music is good too. Five bucks says all boy's 5-12 will like this film because I'm not a boy anymore and I liked it. Kid's it is a must see and parents it makes a good stalking stuffer, so enjoy!
-Other movies I recommend with this movie are Superman, and Supergirl.

So bad, it's good...
I give this movie 2 stars simply because I feel a one star would be cruel. But take my word for it, this is not a good movie at all. Actually, it's so bad it's funny. The film stars Shaq. There are so many things wrong with that last sentence, mostly the part about Shaq being in a movie. Shaq is not a good actor. Heck, he isn't even decent. The movie's script doesn't help him much. He plays John Henry Irons, a retired soldier who learns of a madman's plot to sell high-powered weapons to other evil people. The madman is Judd Nelson. There are also so many things wrong with that sentence. Nelson is completely miscast here, and his performance is so weak, it wouldn't surprise me if the filmmakers tried to find someone who they knew would make Shaq look good. It doesn't matter. They both come out looking pretty ridiculous. The movie's only saving grace (except its unintentional humor) is Richard Roundtree. Roundtree steals the show and every scene he's in by just smiling and dealing with the fact that he's the only first-rate actor in a movie of second-rates. Sure, he's also unintentionally funny, but he's the only one in the cast who I think wanted to be. If you like cheesy movies with dumb plots and terrible acting, "Steel" is the place to go. Actually, I'd probably recommend it for that reason. But don't see it expecting a solid plot, good acting, cool action, or even witty one-liners. So see "Steel," just don't expect anything from it.

And they said Batman and Robin was bad....
Which it is, but this movie seems somewhat worse. It really looks like it was made on a tight budget and rushed through production. No screenplay, heavy metal rap music score, hastly designed sets and wooden acting from all the performers. Another strikeout movie from the DC Universe and Time Warner.

Worst movie ever made.
Steel was a bad movie with bad action.The script was bad,and the
music was just terrible.I rented this movie back In 1998,and I
sat down with my Pizza,and I watched it on a sunny Friday afternoon,and it was a waste of money.Shaq can't act,or do stunts.The costumes were bad,and the plot was weak.I think Shaq
needs to stick with his day job. ... Read more

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A Hilarious Movie!
I remember the first time this movie came out. My friend wanted to go see it.. and I thought she was CrAzY, considering it was a movie about fast food. Well, to make the long story short, I went to go see it with her and after watching the movie, my mind about Good Burger had completely changed! It's HILARIOUS! In the words of another reviewer, "I love the actors in it, Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, and Josh Server. They should all get credited for more than just 'People on Nickelodeon.'" I mean, you couldn't ask for a better pair.. Kenan and Kel totally fit their roles. By the way, Josh Server is the cutie who played "Fizz". :) Although, he played a small part in Good Burger, he definitely needs recognition for being a talented actor. He is also a member of the All That cast. Ever since then, I became an avid watcher of the Kenan and Kel Show and of All That. This is a great movie, and not just for kids, but for adults as well! If you have a good sense of humor, then you gotta go see this movie! It is THAT funny!

SO, SO, SOOO FUNNY!!!
I just have to come out and say it-this movie is hilarious!Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell (of Nickelodeon's "Kenan and Kel" and old "All That")are the stars of "Good Burger" and are fabulous in it. They play Dexter and Ed, two Good Burger employees, who are trying to stop the evil Mondo Burger from putting Good Burger out of business. These guys go on one crazy roller coaster of a summer and become friends along the way.I must say that Kenan and Kel are the Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy for this generation. Kel Mitchell is particularly funny as the not so smart Ed. This movie just keeps the jokes coming. It also teaches kids a lesson about caring, friendship, and never giving up faith.
I love this movie!!! As a matter of fact, the reason I am writing this review is that my copy of "Good Burger" is chewed up because we have watched it so many times and I wanted to see if Amazon.com had it on DVD. They don't but hopefully it will be out on DVD soon. In the meantime, I will be enjoying every minute of the VHS!!
Last note- if you liked this movie, be sure to watch "Kenan and Kel" on Nickelodeon! It is soooo funny! I absolutely love this show and I am sure you will too. As of right now, it is on every Sunday at 6:00 p.m. for a full hour!!! I tell you this so you can check it out!
Well, I love this movie and I hope that you will love it (and "Kenan and Kel" :) ) too!!!

the best
this good movie is the best good movie in the good god world. this is good, very good.

my favorite character
i love good burger. especially jennie weber. she is so beautiful in this movie. also in real life to. her incredible popularity is so cool. her huge pants that she wears every day are great. she has so many friends. im so jealous especially kennan and kel. she brags about how popular she is and all the kids are so jealous. im so jealous. i wish i had a brother like jennie. she is so funny lookin when keenan slaps her in the face with a spatula. thats why i love good burger. and jennie is the greatest.

Great Flick!
Good Burger is a great old flick. It will become history for us kids and I have at least 32 friends that say it should be in the Hall of Fame Movies. I loved it! Kel Mitchell steals the movie as the always loveable Ed! Kenan is good but not as good as Kel! So good job Paramount and Nickelodeon and Also Kel and Kenan you both and the rest of the crew in Good Burger deserve a million thumbs up! ... Read more

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Great flick!!!
I don't understand why people keep giving this movie bad reviews! Kazaam is pure fun!!!

The story is very well-written - it's about a genie, a very large genie. This movie would have been good even without Shaq. However, with him as the star, Kazaam is a fantastic movie.

This is the movie that made Shaquille O'Neal a huge movie star. The script is very well-written, and accentuates Shaq's acting abilities. Every time Shaq speaks, you'll realize just how intelligent he is - it's kind of like listening to Einstein lecture.

Also, I think it is hilarious (you will too!) that he's so much bigger than the kid who rubbed the lamp! Everytime they are both standing, I almost lose it - it's gut-bustingly funny!

My only complaint is the lack of a DVD! Why isn't this already out on DVD? The studio could make so much money!

ok...
if shaq didn't try and rap, this movie would get one more star! haha im serious... his singing is atrocious! anyway's the kid in this movie is precious! i feel soo bad for him that his dad is a jerk ball! it's a cute movies im sure the kids will love. i would only buy this on video not dvd. or rent it. i don't have any little kids in my house, but this would be a perfect movie for 9-14 ages. i liked it when i was that age

Action Packed Thriller of the Season!
For years the pundits said he would never make it. "go home" they said, "your finished in this buisness."

But being the fighter he was, Shaq carried on.

When he announced to the world he would begin a career in acting, the world thought he could never make it. But make it he did. His debut movie, Kazaam, proved once and for all that Basketball players can act.

His star performance in Kazaam was topped only by his rap career.

Silencing his critics, Shaquille went on to perform in many great commercials, such as Burger King and Radio Shack.

Shaq is such a great actor and Basket ball player. I am glad he is my friend.

This movie rocks
Shaq is a genius. I've seen him play basketball and his acting skills are far superior. If he's a method actor, he has successfully demonstrated a new method that no one has ever seen before. I also went to NYU film school and this movie was used in class as an inspirational tool. Forget about the whole genie aspect. I mean, a seven-foot black dude comes out of a bottle and grants wishes! This movie deserves 30,000 stars. If I had a genie I would wish for Kazaam II.

KAZAAM IS OFF THE FASHIZZLE DIZZLE
this is cleary the best movie ever created, by humans (that would exclude good burger, which of course was made by kaola bears). Shaquille O'Neal is a very talented actor and rapper, plus i heard he plays a little basketball. I wonder if he's any good. There are many hilarious scenes in this instant classic. My favorite part is when shaq makes it rain candy. I LOVE IT!!!
i own 13 copies (no joking here) in short its a hilarious tale of a genie played by shaq. ... Read more

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A Hilarious Movie!
I remember the first time this movie came out. My friend wanted to go see it.. and I thought she was CrAzY, considering it was a movie about fast food. Well, to make the long story short, I went to go see it with her and after watching the movie, my mind about Good Burger had completely changed! It's HILARIOUS! In the words of another reviewer, "I love the actors in it, Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, and Josh Server. They should all get credited for more than just 'People on Nickelodeon.'" I mean, you couldn't ask for a better pair.. Kenan and Kel totally fit their roles. By the way, Josh Server is the cutie who played "Fizz". :) Although, he played a small part in Good Burger, he definitely needs recognition for being a talented actor. He is also a member of the All That cast. Ever since then, I became an avid watcher of the Kenan and Kel Show and of All That. This is a great movie, and not just for kids, but for adults as well! If you have a good sense of humor, then you gotta go see this movie! It is THAT funny!

SO, SO, SOOO FUNNY!!!
I just have to come out and say it-this movie is hilarious!Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell (of Nickelodeon's "Kenan and Kel" and old "All That")are the stars of "Good Burger" and are fabulous in it. They play Dexter and Ed, two Good Burger employees, who are trying to stop the evil Mondo Burger from putting Good Burger out of business. These guys go on one crazy roller coaster of a summer and become friends along the way.I must say that Kenan and Kel are the Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy for this generation. Kel Mitchell is particularly funny as the not so smart Ed. This movie just keeps the jokes coming. It also teaches kids a lesson about caring, friendship, and never giving up faith.
I love this movie!!! As a matter of fact, the reason I am writing this review is that my copy of "Good Burger" is chewed up because we have watched it so many times and I wanted to see if Amazon.com had it on DVD. They don't but hopefully it will be out on DVD soon. In the meantime, I will be enjoying every minute of the VHS!!
Last note- if you liked this movie, be sure to watch "Kenan and Kel" on Nickelodeon! It is soooo funny! I absolutely love this show and I am sure you will too. As of right now, it is on every Sunday at 6:00 p.m. for a full hour!!! I tell you this so you can check it out!
Well, I love this movie and I hope that you will love it (and "Kenan and Kel" :) ) too!!!

the best
this good movie is the best good movie in the good god world. this is good, very good.

my favorite character
i love good burger. especially jennie weber. she is so beautiful in this movie. also in real life to. her incredible popularity is so cool. her huge pants that she wears every day are great. she has so many friends. im so jealous especially kennan and kel. she brags about how popular she is and all the kids are so jealous. im so jealous. i wish i had a brother like jennie. she is so funny lookin when keenan slaps her in the face with a spatula. thats why i love good burger. and jennie is the greatest.

Great Flick!
Good Burger is a great old flick. It will become history for us kids and I have at least 32 friends that say it should be in the Hall of Fame Movies. I loved it! Kel Mitchell steals the movie as the always loveable Ed! Kenan is good but not as good as Kel! So good job Paramount and Nickelodeon and Also Kel and Kenan you both and the rest of the crew in Good Burger deserve a million thumbs up! ... Read more