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Premium Rush 2012
Was it wrong for me to want Michael Shannon (Love that guy) to succeed and run down all these obnoxious asshole cyclists in this film? As one of the "menace" pedestrians of this world, I think not.
A half-decent film if only for the aforementioned Michael Shannon, his crazy eyes, and his maniacal laugh. Love that guy.
'Premium Rush' reminds me of another film. One that I don't care much for either. Yes, this is the 'Hackers' of the bike courier sub-genre. Should one ever exist. Which it won't. Ever.
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Fast & Furious 6 2013
How has this franchise done it? Back in the day I wouldn't be caught dead entering the theatre to see any 'Fast & Furious' movie. But now? Well just try and stop me.
After the madness of 'Fast 5' in 2011, I have been waiting with baited breath the arrival of the next instalment. And by Jove they delivered! As soon as Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson appears in the first five minutes and decides to hurl quite a sizable baddie around… -
Pitch Perfect 2012
I'll be quick, sharp and to the point. All I've got to say is 'Pitch Perfect' is everything 'Glee' could only dream of being.
Really good. Such fun. Quality movie. -
The Faculty 1998
Sure, this may be rather a dated retelling of 'The Invasion of the Body Snatchers'. But after all these years it's still plenty of fun to watch.
And any film that utters the line "Fuck you, Tit Bags!" is A-okay with me.Now if you would excuse me, I could do with a glass of water.
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The Lords of Salem 2013
"Riveting!", "Terrifying!", "Nerve-shredding!" Are not words I would use to describe Rob Zombie's latest effort. Slow, obvious and tedious are. This, for me, was a poor man's... Actually no. Scratch that. It was a deranged man's 'Rosemary's Baby' which was a chore to watch for much of the time. And when it threatened to end with some bombast, it ended up forcing me to the floor in a fit of belly-laughs.
Any positives? Well, Judy Geeson was pretty great as… -
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 2005
In recent years, Joss Whedon has been lauded by many - myself included - as one of the best writers of dialogue in the business. Well, I'm afraid he can only dream of writing such smart, funny and snappy dialogue as writer/director Shane Black offers with 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'.
It's a work of unbridled genius, and for me it's one of the funniest films of the last 30 years.
A short review with not much said, but watch it and I guarantee you'll love it like me. Or your money back.p.s. No money will be returned. Just sayin'.
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Sound City 2013
I should begin by admitting that I am a huge Foo Fighters fan, so everything Dave Grohl is involved in I will more than likely praise it a little more than perhaps I should. And the fact that the music plays as a who's who of my music collection won't make things any more, I don't know, rational.
So take my score with a pinch of salt as it probably isn't in line with how this documentary really plays. But… -
Manborg 2011
Well I wasn't expecting that. I went into this with a mind to have a laugh at the expense of some guys who made a shitty movie. But 'Manborg' removed my head from my arse, gave me a dry slap and actually showed me a good time.
If you like the schlocky, cheesy straight to video Sci-fi of the 80's and the early 90's with a Robocop/Gladiator vibe and more than a smattering of the video game Mortal Kombat, then… -
Koyaanisqatsi 1982
Every now and then you come across a film that makes you wish you were born in a different era so you could experience it in its purest form. You know what I mean, films like The Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, and Adventures in Babysitting. Well this is another. I really wish could have been at the premiere to have my timbers well and truly shivered. But no. I have to make do with just sitting in a dark…
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Lesbian Vampire Killers 2009
If they wanted to appeal to my libido, then they kind of succeeded.
But as a film it's bobbins I'm afraid. -
Moonrise Kingdom 2012
...or how Wes Anderson got his groove back.
That's maybe not so fair as 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox' was a pretty awesome film. But after the relative disappointment of 'The Darjeeling Limited, this is a return to form for Anderson's live action fare.
If you want a film that perfectly represents Wes Anderson's directorial career, this is it. He picks and chooses some of the best bits from his past features like succulent fruit from a tree and turns them…
