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THE GURU

I had seen this around on DVD before, but not really showed any interest. I am not a Bollywood fan and the cover of this film makes it look very Bollywood. But even though there are a few elements to Bollywood in there it is not Bollywood.

The movie is about an Indian guy who leaves India to pursue a career as a Hollywood actor. When he moves to the USA he gets a break in the movie industry by starring in a porn film… this doesn't work out but he does form a friendship with a porn actress who takes him under her wing and helps him get into the porn industry… little does she know that the information she is giving him he is using to trick everyone into thinking he is a Love Guru. People are listening to his advice and he starts getting recognised for it.

This is a romantic comedy but not like many others. The story is really well written. It has the typical elements of all romantic comedies, but this has a fresh feel to it. The comedy is well done, but not really laugh out loud. There were a few moments which I did laugh to, but generally the film was just amusing and fun.

The characters were really well played out. The characters were believable and also likable. Sometimes I find that in these films the characters can just be annoying and not really well done. I like to connect with the characters in the film, and in this it was good. The main character was played by Jimi Mistry. He was very good in this film and I am surprised that he gave up the big movie dream to end up in Coronation Street. I thought he was better than that. Other great performances in this were by Heather Graham and Marisa Tomei. Heathers character was just complicated. Her character was just very weak and seemed confused. Marisas character was just annoying, but not in a bad way. She played the part well and had some very funny moments.

There were a couple of funny musical numbers in this movie. They were unexpected and seemed out of place, but somehow worked really well. It added the Bollywood feel to the film and did make me laugh. The only part that I thought was a little out of place and did not belong in the film was the very last scene. The last scene really had me scratching my head as to what was going on. It didn't make sense and didn't belong in the film. I didn't get it.

It was an entertaining film and a lot better than I thought it would be. I will give this film 7 out of 10.

"I talked to a real live pornstar... and she sounded naked!"

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THE HANGOVER

I remember watching this when it first came out and I was the only one out of all of my friends that thought it was crap.

The film is about 4 guys who go to Vegas to celebrate a stag party. The problem is, the stag is missing and nobody can remember what went on the night before. There are a lot of things wrong when they wake up the next morning. The stag is missing, the room they are in is wrecked, the dentist is missing a tooth, there is a tiger in the bathroom and they find out they have as police car! Their missing is to now try and retrace their steps to find out where their friend is so they can get him back in time for the wedding.

As I said at the beginning, I have seen this before and was very disappointed. But after watching it again I really liked it this time around. The story is really well planned out. I love the idea of the film starting when it has already all gone wrong. You have no idea, just like the characters, what has happened and it is a great adventure what happened the night before.

I loved some of the twists in the story. It does just keep you laughing throughout. Just when you think it couldn't get worst… something else comes to light and you realise it is a lot worse than expected. The characters were not very likable. Every one of them has something about them that makes them the worst friends in the world. But they do stick together and do not stop until they get their friend back. The acting was really good throughout. It makes a change but the casting was perfect. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Heather Graham and Ken Jeong. There was even a great cameo by Iron Mike Tyson. Mike can't act to save his life and he definitely can't sing… but it did add to the comedy in this movie.

The adventure in this film plays along so well that it is a roller-coaster ride to watch. This film is very funny and if you have seen it and didn't like it, watch it again. I liked it a whole lot more the second time around.

I will give this 7 out of 10.

"What do tigers dream of when they take their little tiger snooze? Do they dream of mauling zebras, or Halle Berry in her Catwoman suit? Don't you worry your pretty striped head, we're gonna get you back to Tyson and your cozy tiger bed. And then we're gonna find our best friend Doug, and then we're gonna give him a best friend hug. Doug, Doug, oh, Doug, Dougie, Dougie, Doug, Doug! But if he's been murdered by crystal meth tweakers, well then we're sh*t out of luck."

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TYSON THE MOVIE

OK, so this is more of a documentary than a movie, but it was still released in the cinemas and it is called Tyson the Movie, so I thought I would review it.

This is a documentary about the legendary former heavyweight boxing champion, Iron Mike Tyson.

Mike Tyson has has a very interesting life. He isn't really a nice person as we have seen during various moments in his public life. There are times when he comes across as a nice guy, but there are a lot of times where he is just scary. The man is a huge powerhouse which a crazy amount of strength. I would not like to get on the wrong side of this guy. But his boxing career is nothing to be sniffed at. He is and always will be a legend in his chosen occupation.

This film interviews Mike about his life and career. He talks about all the highs and lows of what he has been through. Yes he has had a rough life. He was always in the spotlight in and out of the ring. The film was shot quite well, he covers everything that would want to hear him talk about, from his boxing life, his rape trial, the infamous bite to when he retired altogether. It is very interesting to hear his side of things, but with all stories, there are obviously 2 sides and this only tells his side of things.

Mike was an unbelievable boxer that I loved to watch and still love to go back and watch again and again. He was mesmerizing with the power and skill he had... he knocked out some of the best boxers in the world within a couple of rounds. It is very rare to have a talent like that in any sport.

His personal life is not really any of our business, but when he got convicted of rape I was shocked. There is no excuse for what he did, even though he still denies it to this day. But Mike has done his time and it is time everyone just let it lie and stop mentioning it to him or anyone else. I saw on live TV the other day someone mentioned it to him and he started swearing at the interviewer. I am so glad I was no the guy interviewing him then.

I really enjoyed hearing his stories of his arguments with Don King and various other people when he was young. He tells a great story and as far as I can see doesn't hold back.

The only thing I can say that I thought ruined this film a little bit was it felt rushed a lot of the time. There was not a lot of time on any subject of his life. The stories were good but very brief and I would have liked Mike to go into more detail about some of adventures in his life.

This is very entertaining and if you are a boxing fan, this is a must watch. Mike comes across as sometimes mad, but I think he is just misunderstood and if you sit down and try and connect with him I think everyone would understand him a lot more... if he lets you.

I will give this 7 out of 10.

"In a fight, in the streets, not like the ring, it has to be almost to the death because you never know. If you don't knock them out cold or you don't him half to death, he'll go home and come back with a gun or come back with a friend with a gun, or gang of people. Normally a fight on the street is deadly"

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