Author Archives: Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

About Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Robert Lockard has been a lover of writing since he was very young. He studied public relations in college, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in 2006. His skills and knowledge have helped him to become a sought-after copywriter in the business world. He has written blogs, articles, and Web content on subjects such as real estate, online marketing and inventory management. His talent for making even boring topics interesting to read about has come in handy. But what he really loves to write about is movies. His favorite movies include: Fiddler on the Roof, Superman: The Movie, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Back to the Future, Beauty and the Beast, The Fugitive, The Incredibles, and The Dark Knight. Check out his website: Deja Reviewer. Robert lives in Utah with his wife and four children. He loves running, biking, reading, and watching movies with his family.

Unsung Heroes of the Deja Reviewer

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I have praised my wife many times for her invaluable help without which the Deja Reviewer website wouldn’t be possible. Just about every image you see on my articles is captured, cropped, and placed by her. And there are still … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged family, library, personal, relationships, technology | Leave a comment

The Hurricane Is a Natural Follow-up to The Shawshank Redemption

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I remember hearing about The Hurricane when it came out in 1999, but I wasn’t able to go see it. And then I just kind of forgot about it. Until recently when it popped into my head, and I haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged denzel washington, drama, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, prison films, the hurricane, the shawshank redemption | 2 Comments

Would the Wheel of Pain Actually Give Someone Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Physique?

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Conan the Barbarian is an entertaining movie. It’s a compelling revenge tale mixed with a tragic love story, and it’s got tantalizing hints at fantasy elements. Plus, it stars a young Arnold Schwarzenegger. At the start of the movie, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, arnold schwarzenegger, conan the barbarian, exercise, films, movies | 2 Comments

I Finally Found the Full Soundtrack of The Last Starfighter Online!

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I can’t tell you how much I love the soundtrack of The Last Starfighter. I’ve searched high and low on the Internet for years to find the complete soundtrack. For a time, there was something close to it on YouTube, … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, action movies, films, last starfighter, movies, science fiction, soundtrack | 5 Comments

Movie Matchups: Mrs. Doubtfire vs. Liar Liar

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Remember that amazing mid-‘90s comedy about a divorced man trying to be a good dad that stars a legendary comedian at the height of his career? That’s right, I’m talking about Liar Liar pants on Mrs. Doubtfire. That is, I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged comedy, family, films, jim carrey, liar liar, movie review, movies, mrs. doubtfire, relationships, robin williams | 2 Comments

I Figured Out What Dune (1984) Is Missing

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Frank Herbert’s Dune is one of my favorite books. And David Lynch’s Dune (1984) is a guilty pleasure of mine. For a long time, I’ve been fascinated by its failure. What is it about that interpretation of Dune that doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, dune, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, science fiction, star wars, super mario, the dark knight | 4 Comments

The Person I Wish Would Read This Never Will

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’m writing this to someone I knew once, even though I don’t think they will ever read it. I can’t even remember her name. I think it was Sister Dill, so that’s what I’ll call her. She wasn’t a nun, … Continue reading →

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The Brilliance of Clue’s 3 Endings

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Clue is a remarkable movie. It managed to accomplish the seemingly impossible task of turning a simple board game into a richly dark comedy. The brilliance of the filmmakers is that they realized this isn’t an Agatha Christie whodunnit where … Continue reading →

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All 6 Terminator Films Summed Up in a Few Words

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

We’re going to use a little clever wordplay to boil down each movie in the Terminator series to its essence. Okay, most of these descriptions are more than one word, but I’m including them in the One-Word Film Reviews section … Continue reading →

Posted in One-Word Film Reviews | Tagged action movies, films, fun, funny, movies, science fiction, sequels, terminator | Leave a comment

The Biggest Problem with Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I remember somehow watching Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead as a kid and actually enjoying it. I’m not sure if my mom even knew I saw it. It must have been the film’s final part that won me over because that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies That Get Worse | Tagged 1990s, comedy, film endings, films, movie review, movies, relationships | 3 Comments