I agree with Peter T. about "Dances With Wolves" and "Terminator II"...both tremendously effective movies, despite objections one might have to the basic premises of one or the other of them.

Interestingly enough, I almost always like Arnold Schwarzenneger films, even though I don't like other action films of the same general type. Why? Because I like him for whatever reason. Same deal goes for Clint Eastwood, most of the time.

One's affection for a particular actor/actress can completely override the subject matter of the film itself...and that is why Hollywood places such value on stars, naturally. It works for me with Arnold, Clint, and Winona Ryder (although I will still not put up with Adam Sandler in order to see Winona).

I liked Watership Down too, by the way. It was quite faithful to the book, and I loved the book, so there you go.

- LH