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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, October 5, 2008

Review a flick in 4 words or fewer

By Rene Rodriguez
McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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“The Dark Knight” (2008): Insane clown’s posse.

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"The Departed" (2006): Many covers, brains blown.

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Maybe you're the kind of purist film buff who can't stand having the slightest plot detail spoiled for you. Or maybe you just can't find time to read lengthy critiques of movies.

Whatever the reason, The Four Word Film Review Web site is for you. Made entirely of submissions from visitors, the site — www.fwfr.com — collects reviews and summaries of new and old movies and videos, all consisting of four words or fewer. You vote on the reviews you like best, and the ones with the most votes go to the top of the heap.

Despite the brevity of the reviews, be prepared to waste a lot of time on the insanely addictive site. It's hard to stop poring through the bite-sized critiques in search of gems and then trying to come up with a few yourself. Here are some of the best I've found:

  • "Thinner" (1996): Girth, interrupted.

  • "The Wizard of Oz" (1939): Lion, Witch, wide road.

  • "The Departed" (2006): Many covers, brains blown.

  • "The Dark Knight" (2008): Insane clown's posse.

  • "Psycho" (1960): Norman prefers clean kill.