Science Fiction

‘V for Vendetta’ reviews

John’s “V for Vendetta” flashback review, Nov. 5, 2020 “V for Vendetta” – This adaptation of Alan Moore’s famous comic book takes us to a

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‘The Prestige’ review

“The Prestige” – Like “V for Vendetta,” this wide release surprisingly allows viewers to use their brains while being entertained. During the progressive age of

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’28 Days Later’ review

“28 Days Later” – This new British horror classic starts with a killer premise — a guy wakes up in a hospital to discover he’s

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‘Spider-Man’ reviews

John’s “Spider-Man” flashback review, May 18, 2019 “Spider-Man” — This is a colorful start to a new film franchise, but it has some nagging flaws:

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‘E.T. The Extra Terrestrial’ review

“E.T. The Extra Terrestrial” — This 20th Anniversary release allows Steven Spielberg fans to go back to a time when a simple movie about intergalactic

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‘Planet of the Apes’ (2001) reviews

John’s “Planet of the Apes” (2001) flashback review, April 13, 2018 “Planet of the Apes” — Director Tim Burton and writer William Broyles’s re-imagining of

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‘Jurassic Park III’ reviews and commentary

John’s “Jurassic Park III” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Jan. 29, 2015 “Jurassic Park III” — Director Joe Johnston cuts out the fat and gets right to

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‘The 6th Day’ review

NDSU Spectrum: Movie review ‘6th Day’ asks moral questions and blows stuff up By JOHN HANSEN Dec. 1, 2000 A filmgoer couldn’t be blamed if

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‘Red Planet’ review

NDSU Spectrum: Movie review ‘Red Planet’ is a beautiful journey to nowhere By JOHN HANSEN Dec. 1, 2000 Prior to this year, no one had

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‘Unbreakable’ reviews

John’s “Unbreakable” flashback review, May 4, 2019 NDSU Spectrum: Movie review Shyamalan’s latest casts an unbreakable spell By JOHN HANSEN Dec. 1, 2000 There have

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