Men in Black

Length: 98 Minutes

I've seen this one.

Is it loyal to the book? Don't believe there is a book.

Best character: Agent JRFNKWRBGKAJSNF.... It has been a while, okay?

But is it art? Meh.

Major Flaws: Like I said, "Meh." This is one of those films that seem fun while I'm watching... but can't remember a thing later.

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Length: 92 Minutes

I've seen this one.

Is it loyal to the book? So not true to the book. Has some elements from it but that is about it.

Best character: No preferences.

But is it art? Not too shabby, the story holds up fairly well on its own.

Major Flaws: This was the very beginning of the 3D craze. THEY MILKED IT. There are so many gimmicky distracting shots. Also, there is a dinosaur in this film that is almost forgettable, dinosaurs shouldn't be forgettable.

Independence Day

Length: 145 Minutes

I've seen this one.

Is it loyal to the book? No book.

Best character: Several characters get a moment. We'll leave it at that.

But is it art? Guilty pleasures. Everybody has a few. This is a film that has problems, I know it has them, yet I don't care. 

Major Flaws: Come one, Boomer!

Flight of the Navigator

Length: 90 Minutes

I've seen this one.

Is it loyal to the book? No book.

Best character: Max, the wise-guy compu... spacesh... naviga... ali... I'm not sure it is ever really cleared up what he is. But as a little kid I found him ridiculously hilarious.

But is it art? Considering this is children's sci-fi from the 80s it has held up remarkably well. Sure, some of the alien puppets were lousy but again, 80s. Plus it still has the funniest E.T. reference of all time.

Major Flaws: Child actors are always somewhat of a mixed bag and here is no exception. The star of the film gives a nice performance but sometimes he struggles with the emotions he should be portraying.