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'The Road to El Dorado' is an animated adventure film that will appeal mostly to a young audience, while a mature audience will enjoy the original Elton John songs, and Hans Zimmer score.
Animation movies certainly have come a long way, and today's animated movies are simply stunning. Due to the cartoonish animation I couldn't really get into the movie as much as I wanted to. Apart from the animation, though, even the characters and dialogue were very plain - again, possibly to appeal more to a young demographic.
The premise revolves around two con artists, Tulio and Miguel, who unexpectedly find themselves on the adventure of a lifetime when they obtain a map to El Dorado - the legendary City of Gold. They find their way to the city surprisingly easy, but once there, they are mistaken for gods as foretold by a prophecy. With the prospect of receiving gold as gifts by the tribe, they run along with the idea and pretend to be gods. But someone else is in search of El Dorado and Tulio and Miguel realize they have to help the tribe save their city.
Yeah, there's lots of action and adventure to keep the kids entertained. As for me, this was a once off watch. Turns out I'm not the only one, as the film unfortunately flopped at the box office and only earned $76 million on a $95 million budget. Ouch!
Animation movies certainly have come a long way, and today's animated movies are simply stunning. Due to the cartoonish animation I couldn't really get into the movie as much as I wanted to. Apart from the animation, though, even the characters and dialogue were very plain - again, possibly to appeal more to a young demographic.
The premise revolves around two con artists, Tulio and Miguel, who unexpectedly find themselves on the adventure of a lifetime when they obtain a map to El Dorado - the legendary City of Gold. They find their way to the city surprisingly easy, but once there, they are mistaken for gods as foretold by a prophecy. With the prospect of receiving gold as gifts by the tribe, they run along with the idea and pretend to be gods. But someone else is in search of El Dorado and Tulio and Miguel realize they have to help the tribe save their city.
Yeah, there's lots of action and adventure to keep the kids entertained. As for me, this was a once off watch. Turns out I'm not the only one, as the film unfortunately flopped at the box office and only earned $76 million on a $95 million budget. Ouch!
Yeah, this definitely needed a remake. While the visual effects are impressive to this day, the story lacked reason and vision. I therefore can't help but compare this film to the 2002 remake starring Guy Pearce, and this review will be a comparison review.
In this 1960 film, the only reason inventor George Wells (Rod Taylor) invents the time machine, is because he has the means to do so, and because he wants to see what the future holds for humanity. In the 2002 version, our inventor and mathematician is Alexander Hartdegen (Guy Pearce) who wants to go back in time to prevent his girlfriend's death. In the process the film has a deeper meaning and more emotional edge to it, and we root for Alexander all the way hoping he will succeed. What happens to him afterwards, is as a result of his obsession to save his girlfriend.
In the 1960 film, our hero is far too passive, and for big parts of the movie he merely sits in his time machine watching time goes by. There is a lot more action and urgency in the 2002 remake. The underground creatures, the Morlocks, are creepy and dangerous beasts in the new version, while they are anything but scary in the 1960 version. Sure, back in the day they might have frightened audiences, but today they're more funny than scary.
One thing I can't understand about either of the two versions, is the fact they mention in both films that there are no older people among them anymore. In the 2002 film, it is said "they have gone from this place", while the 1960 version simply says "there are no older people". If the Morlocks were taking the older people, it would have made sense, but in both movies they randomly pick their victims/prey. So it still doesn't make sense to me why there are no older people. Why mention this if it plays no part in the story?
Back in 1960 this must have been an awesome movie, and yes, it does have a good climax. The 2002 film is one of my favourite movies, and one I'd watch again and again, while I doubt I will give this 1960 film a repeat viewing. (If you enjoy watching vintage movies, this is still worth a watch.)
In this 1960 film, the only reason inventor George Wells (Rod Taylor) invents the time machine, is because he has the means to do so, and because he wants to see what the future holds for humanity. In the 2002 version, our inventor and mathematician is Alexander Hartdegen (Guy Pearce) who wants to go back in time to prevent his girlfriend's death. In the process the film has a deeper meaning and more emotional edge to it, and we root for Alexander all the way hoping he will succeed. What happens to him afterwards, is as a result of his obsession to save his girlfriend.
In the 1960 film, our hero is far too passive, and for big parts of the movie he merely sits in his time machine watching time goes by. There is a lot more action and urgency in the 2002 remake. The underground creatures, the Morlocks, are creepy and dangerous beasts in the new version, while they are anything but scary in the 1960 version. Sure, back in the day they might have frightened audiences, but today they're more funny than scary.
One thing I can't understand about either of the two versions, is the fact they mention in both films that there are no older people among them anymore. In the 2002 film, it is said "they have gone from this place", while the 1960 version simply says "there are no older people". If the Morlocks were taking the older people, it would have made sense, but in both movies they randomly pick their victims/prey. So it still doesn't make sense to me why there are no older people. Why mention this if it plays no part in the story?
Back in 1960 this must have been an awesome movie, and yes, it does have a good climax. The 2002 film is one of my favourite movies, and one I'd watch again and again, while I doubt I will give this 1960 film a repeat viewing. (If you enjoy watching vintage movies, this is still worth a watch.)
'Dangerous Animals' might sound like the title of a documentary, but this survival horror is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat. The film is unpredictable and the shocks hit you unexpectedly, with disturbing realism. 'Dangerous Animals' is carried by an excellent performance by Jai Courtney as an unstable, sociopathic serial killer, and Hassie Harrison as a strong character fighting for her survival.
With so many shark movies out there - and we have been bombarded with them lately! - how do you make a shark movie that feels fresh? Hello, 'Dangerous Animals'. This isn't just a shark movie. It's also a survival movie, and it takes a look at a twisted, sick man who feeds his victims to sharks for his entertainment, and records the gruesome events. In a way, I suppose, 'Dangerous Animals' not only refers to sharks, but to serial killers as well.
Meet Zephyr (Hassie Harrison), who meets Moses (Josh Heuston), and soon they're having sex and Moses proclaims his love for her. Zephyr is a loner, though, and that night she deserts Moses to go surfing, but she is abducted by Tucker (Jai Courtney). Tucker operates a shark cage diving business. He is obsessed with sharks. He admires them. So he abducts girls, locks them up on his boat, and then feeds them to the sharks.
Zephyr is a fighter, but time is running out before she will become the next entertainment. Meanwhile, Moses is searching for Zephyr. 'Dangerous Animals' is an edge-of-your-seat horror thriller that never allows you to come up for air. It is relentless in its suspense, and this well crafted film delivers! This definitely is one of the best shark movies lately. With superb performances, a beautiful musical score and a stunning climax, this is a must-see if you're into shark movies.
With so many shark movies out there - and we have been bombarded with them lately! - how do you make a shark movie that feels fresh? Hello, 'Dangerous Animals'. This isn't just a shark movie. It's also a survival movie, and it takes a look at a twisted, sick man who feeds his victims to sharks for his entertainment, and records the gruesome events. In a way, I suppose, 'Dangerous Animals' not only refers to sharks, but to serial killers as well.
Meet Zephyr (Hassie Harrison), who meets Moses (Josh Heuston), and soon they're having sex and Moses proclaims his love for her. Zephyr is a loner, though, and that night she deserts Moses to go surfing, but she is abducted by Tucker (Jai Courtney). Tucker operates a shark cage diving business. He is obsessed with sharks. He admires them. So he abducts girls, locks them up on his boat, and then feeds them to the sharks.
Zephyr is a fighter, but time is running out before she will become the next entertainment. Meanwhile, Moses is searching for Zephyr. 'Dangerous Animals' is an edge-of-your-seat horror thriller that never allows you to come up for air. It is relentless in its suspense, and this well crafted film delivers! This definitely is one of the best shark movies lately. With superb performances, a beautiful musical score and a stunning climax, this is a must-see if you're into shark movies.
The film follows brothers Brian (Chris Pine) and Danny (Lou Taylor Pucci), Brian's girlfriend Bobby (Piper Perabo), and Danny's friend Kate (Emily VanCamp) as they try to stay alive as a highly contagious virus spreads around the world.
There are three simple rules: 1) Avoid the infected. 2) Disinfect anything they've touched in the last 24 hours. 3) The sick are already dead. Follow these rules and you might live.
Gas is in high demand, and when they come across Frank (Christopher Meloni) who has run out of fuel, one wrong decision is about to affect them all. Frank's 8-year old daughter is infected, and the group now travels in Frank's vehicle after Brian's car breaks down. Although they take precaution and follow their rules, the suspense is elevated when it appears one of them might have contracted the disease.
'Carriers' is an interesting character study. How far would you go in order to survive? What if your loved one is sick and there is no cure? The film explores this as the characters slowly but surely turn on each other, and everyone wants just one thing: survival.
'Carriers' feels like a tame version of 'Cargo' (2017) and 'Dawn of the Dead' (2004) - although this is no zombie movie!
There are three simple rules: 1) Avoid the infected. 2) Disinfect anything they've touched in the last 24 hours. 3) The sick are already dead. Follow these rules and you might live.
Gas is in high demand, and when they come across Frank (Christopher Meloni) who has run out of fuel, one wrong decision is about to affect them all. Frank's 8-year old daughter is infected, and the group now travels in Frank's vehicle after Brian's car breaks down. Although they take precaution and follow their rules, the suspense is elevated when it appears one of them might have contracted the disease.
'Carriers' is an interesting character study. How far would you go in order to survive? What if your loved one is sick and there is no cure? The film explores this as the characters slowly but surely turn on each other, and everyone wants just one thing: survival.
'Carriers' feels like a tame version of 'Cargo' (2017) and 'Dawn of the Dead' (2004) - although this is no zombie movie!
'The Lawnmower Man' is a character study that takes a look at the transformation of a simple man when he partakes in an experiment in Virtual Reality.
Jeff Fahey stars as Jobe Smith - essentially still a child trapped in a man's body. He loves comics, and he works as a church handyman, where he lives in a shed on the church grounds. He is cared for by the priest, who enforces his laws on Jobe in the name of the church.
When a chimpanzee used in a virtual reality experiment escapes and kills a few people in the process, security forces as well as scientist Lawrence Angelo (Pierce Brosnan) - who heads the experiment - traces the chimp to Jobe's shed - where it found refuge. When the chimp is killed, Lawrence decides to use Jobe for his experiment instead. Lawrence believes virtual reality holds the key to the evolution of the mind.
Soon afterwards, Jobe shows remarkable progress, but he then starts exacting revenge on those who abused him. But soon, the experiment spirals out of control and Jobe becomes unstoppable. 'The Lawnmower Man' is an excellent character study not only for Jobe, but for Lawrence as well. This is an exciting fantasy thriller which illustrates some elements should not be meddled with.
Jeff Fahey stars as Jobe Smith - essentially still a child trapped in a man's body. He loves comics, and he works as a church handyman, where he lives in a shed on the church grounds. He is cared for by the priest, who enforces his laws on Jobe in the name of the church.
When a chimpanzee used in a virtual reality experiment escapes and kills a few people in the process, security forces as well as scientist Lawrence Angelo (Pierce Brosnan) - who heads the experiment - traces the chimp to Jobe's shed - where it found refuge. When the chimp is killed, Lawrence decides to use Jobe for his experiment instead. Lawrence believes virtual reality holds the key to the evolution of the mind.
Soon afterwards, Jobe shows remarkable progress, but he then starts exacting revenge on those who abused him. But soon, the experiment spirals out of control and Jobe becomes unstoppable. 'The Lawnmower Man' is an excellent character study not only for Jobe, but for Lawrence as well. This is an exciting fantasy thriller which illustrates some elements should not be meddled with.
Frank (Kevin Interdonato) isn't a bad guy. We don't really know much about him until well into the movie, but we know he has a history of violence, and turned over a new page. But his life is about to spiral out of control again.
When his friend Travis asks Frank to accompany him to a job, it is revealed to be a drug deal. Drug lord Mickey (Tom Sizemore) and Frank have a history, and when the drug deal goes horribly wrong, Frank knows Mickey will come after him and Travis.
Frank is on medication to keep his temper under control, but when he runs out of meds and his wife Gina is kidnapped, Frank is unstoppable. He abducts Mickey's daughter Crystal, setting in motion a cat and mouse game that is bound to have you on the edge of your seat.
'Bad Frank' is a much better quality film than expected, with a few twists as well. I thought Kevin Interdonato was actually quite good as Frank. (Oh, and that manly, muscular, hairy body they so love showing off!!) The film is unpredictable with some good action sequences - and I did not expect that ending! I really enjoyed this movie.
When his friend Travis asks Frank to accompany him to a job, it is revealed to be a drug deal. Drug lord Mickey (Tom Sizemore) and Frank have a history, and when the drug deal goes horribly wrong, Frank knows Mickey will come after him and Travis.
Frank is on medication to keep his temper under control, but when he runs out of meds and his wife Gina is kidnapped, Frank is unstoppable. He abducts Mickey's daughter Crystal, setting in motion a cat and mouse game that is bound to have you on the edge of your seat.
'Bad Frank' is a much better quality film than expected, with a few twists as well. I thought Kevin Interdonato was actually quite good as Frank. (Oh, and that manly, muscular, hairy body they so love showing off!!) The film is unpredictable with some good action sequences - and I did not expect that ending! I really enjoyed this movie.
They took an interesting concept from a very good 1966 film (Fantastic Voyage) and turned it into this silly slapstick comedy!
'Fantastic Voyage' had a very clear goal and purpose, with believable characters and incredible visuals (for its time, off course). In 'InnerSpace' nothing is properly motivated and the characters are annoying and silly.
Dennis Quaid stars as Lt. Tuck Pendleton, who gets into a pod and shrinks himself and the pod to microscopic size to be injected into a rabbit. Uhm, why exactly? During the procedure the lab is attacked by rival scientists. The supervisor manages to escape with the syringe in which Tuck finds himself, and is then injected into Jack Putter's butt, who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time - or eventually in the right place, as it turn out...oh, whatever...
Now the bad guys are after Jack, and Tuck helps Jack outwit the baddies - from inside him!! Ugh, this is just completely unbelievable and stupid. I hated it. 'Fantastic Voyage' is far superior to this crap.
'Fantastic Voyage' had a very clear goal and purpose, with believable characters and incredible visuals (for its time, off course). In 'InnerSpace' nothing is properly motivated and the characters are annoying and silly.
Dennis Quaid stars as Lt. Tuck Pendleton, who gets into a pod and shrinks himself and the pod to microscopic size to be injected into a rabbit. Uhm, why exactly? During the procedure the lab is attacked by rival scientists. The supervisor manages to escape with the syringe in which Tuck finds himself, and is then injected into Jack Putter's butt, who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time - or eventually in the right place, as it turn out...oh, whatever...
Now the bad guys are after Jack, and Tuck helps Jack outwit the baddies - from inside him!! Ugh, this is just completely unbelievable and stupid. I hated it. 'Fantastic Voyage' is far superior to this crap.
With mixed - and many negative - reviews and the film underperforming at the box office I almost never watched it. I'm so glad I did; I absolutely love it!
There have been so many disappointing fantasy movies lately (for me), but thankfully 'Death of a Unicorn' is not one of them. This film is fast-paced, unpredictable, quirky, and features good visual effects. There's plenty humour and satire, but it was effective and never reduced the film to slapstick. (Hollywood, please learn from films like this if you want to add humour. We don't need silly slapstick or annoying farting jokes you so love adding to your mainstream movies. Subtlety is the key, and it is funnier that way.)
The film starts with Elliot (Paul Rudd) and his teenage daughter Ridley (Jenna Ortega) heading to his boss's estate. Late for the meeting and speeding, he hits a small unicorn. When Ridley touches the unicorn's glowing horn, she senses something magical about the creature, but Elliot then kills it - as a mercy killing for the suffering animal.
Soon after, Ridley notices changes in her, and Elliot suddenly seems to be rid of his allergies. Ridley feels a connection to the unicorn, which comes back to life again in the back of Elliot's car during his interview with his boss, Odell and his wife Belinda. Odell's assistant then shoots the unicorn.
Odell has cancer, but when scientists discover the unicorn's horn has healing properties and Odell is completely healed, they plan to sell it as a cure for cancer. However, the unicorn's parents want their baby back - and nothing will get in their way.
Wow, I never expected the movie to be so gory! As I said, this movie is completely unpredictable and I had a great time watching it. This is fantasy after all, so don't take it too seriously, and just maybe you will have just as good a time with it as I did.
There have been so many disappointing fantasy movies lately (for me), but thankfully 'Death of a Unicorn' is not one of them. This film is fast-paced, unpredictable, quirky, and features good visual effects. There's plenty humour and satire, but it was effective and never reduced the film to slapstick. (Hollywood, please learn from films like this if you want to add humour. We don't need silly slapstick or annoying farting jokes you so love adding to your mainstream movies. Subtlety is the key, and it is funnier that way.)
The film starts with Elliot (Paul Rudd) and his teenage daughter Ridley (Jenna Ortega) heading to his boss's estate. Late for the meeting and speeding, he hits a small unicorn. When Ridley touches the unicorn's glowing horn, she senses something magical about the creature, but Elliot then kills it - as a mercy killing for the suffering animal.
Soon after, Ridley notices changes in her, and Elliot suddenly seems to be rid of his allergies. Ridley feels a connection to the unicorn, which comes back to life again in the back of Elliot's car during his interview with his boss, Odell and his wife Belinda. Odell's assistant then shoots the unicorn.
Odell has cancer, but when scientists discover the unicorn's horn has healing properties and Odell is completely healed, they plan to sell it as a cure for cancer. However, the unicorn's parents want their baby back - and nothing will get in their way.
Wow, I never expected the movie to be so gory! As I said, this movie is completely unpredictable and I had a great time watching it. This is fantasy after all, so don't take it too seriously, and just maybe you will have just as good a time with it as I did.
If you've seen the original 2010 animated film with the same title, then you'll know how this movie will play out scene for scene, because it literally is copy/paste. It is exactly the same script (with the same director); just live action. You might think this is a totally unnecessary movie, and in a way I suppose it is, but hell, it looks so darn good with live actors!!
You probably know the story. Hiccup is a teenage boy who lives in the Viking village of Burke. They don't have pests like rats; they have dragons. And Vikings and dragons have always been fighting and killing one other. Hiccup is unlike any of the other Vikings and a bit of an outcast, but he dreams of being 'like the others'.
When their village is once again attacked by dragons, Hiccup is determined to prove himself by killing the elusive Night Fury dragon. He manages to hit the dragon, but it flies away - and no-one else saw it. The next day he goes looking for the dragon, and finds it badly injured. When he can't bring himself to killing the dragon, he instead decides to help it, and the bond that forms between man and dragon is beautiful! Hiccup names the dragon 'Toothless' (due to its retracting teeth). Toothless steals the show in every scene!!
Hiccup has to keep Toothless a secret, and in the process he learns dragons are not as bad as they're made out to be. But his dad Stoick is determined to rid their village of dragons once and for all and searches for the dragon's nest.
The visuals are insanely good!!! Not since the first 'Avatar' have I seen visuals this good, and I won't be surprised if 'How to train your Dragon' is an Oscar contender for Best Visual Effects. I mean, it truly is astonishing how they managed to bring the animated fantasy to the big screen as a live action adaptation. It once again proves how far CGI developed, and that nothing is impossible anymore.
The casting is also really good. Mason Thames is fantastic as Hiccup, and I found it so appropriate for Gerard Butler to be cast as Stoick - the same character he voiced in the animated film. I also really enjoyed Nick Frost as Stoick's righthand man, Gobber.
If you're into fantasy adventures, this is a must watch film, and will appeal to young and old alike. It is a stunning film sure to win several awards. This is by far one of the best fantasy films this decade. (Even so, I still prefer the animated film. Animated films are just more endearing.)
You probably know the story. Hiccup is a teenage boy who lives in the Viking village of Burke. They don't have pests like rats; they have dragons. And Vikings and dragons have always been fighting and killing one other. Hiccup is unlike any of the other Vikings and a bit of an outcast, but he dreams of being 'like the others'.
When their village is once again attacked by dragons, Hiccup is determined to prove himself by killing the elusive Night Fury dragon. He manages to hit the dragon, but it flies away - and no-one else saw it. The next day he goes looking for the dragon, and finds it badly injured. When he can't bring himself to killing the dragon, he instead decides to help it, and the bond that forms between man and dragon is beautiful! Hiccup names the dragon 'Toothless' (due to its retracting teeth). Toothless steals the show in every scene!!
Hiccup has to keep Toothless a secret, and in the process he learns dragons are not as bad as they're made out to be. But his dad Stoick is determined to rid their village of dragons once and for all and searches for the dragon's nest.
The visuals are insanely good!!! Not since the first 'Avatar' have I seen visuals this good, and I won't be surprised if 'How to train your Dragon' is an Oscar contender for Best Visual Effects. I mean, it truly is astonishing how they managed to bring the animated fantasy to the big screen as a live action adaptation. It once again proves how far CGI developed, and that nothing is impossible anymore.
The casting is also really good. Mason Thames is fantastic as Hiccup, and I found it so appropriate for Gerard Butler to be cast as Stoick - the same character he voiced in the animated film. I also really enjoyed Nick Frost as Stoick's righthand man, Gobber.
If you're into fantasy adventures, this is a must watch film, and will appeal to young and old alike. It is a stunning film sure to win several awards. This is by far one of the best fantasy films this decade. (Even so, I still prefer the animated film. Animated films are just more endearing.)
Scientists developed technology that can miniaturize any item, including people, but it only lasts 60 minutes. Scientist Dr Benes found a way to make it last indefinitely, but he is left in a comatose state after an assassination attempt.
The only way to get to a clot is from inside the brain. Now, the scientists plan to reduce a submarine and its crew down in size and inject it into an artery. They will make their way to the brain, where they will attempt to remove the clot with a laser beam.
On board are head surgeon Dr Duval and his technical assistant Cora, specialist Dr Michaels, Bill Owens who is the designer of the experimental submarine, and communications expert Grant. The moment they enter Benes' bloodstream, though, they encounter various obstacles, and it appears someone might try to sabotage their mission.
This is an interesting concept and unlike anything anyone has ever seen prior to 'Fantastic Voyage'. Good visuals, clever photography and models bring this fantasy adventure to life, and make it believable. It is therefore no surprise that 'Fantastic Voyage' won the Oscar for Best Special Effects back in 1967.
The film has so much opportunity to create suspense, but I felt the film lacked in this department. If to be remade today, I'm sure it would be a nail-biter. (It was remade in 1987 as 'Innerspace', but it needs a modern remake with today's technology).
Although dated, 'Fantastic Voyage' is still well worth the watch and apart from the visuals, I also found the film very informative - almost educational.
The only way to get to a clot is from inside the brain. Now, the scientists plan to reduce a submarine and its crew down in size and inject it into an artery. They will make their way to the brain, where they will attempt to remove the clot with a laser beam.
On board are head surgeon Dr Duval and his technical assistant Cora, specialist Dr Michaels, Bill Owens who is the designer of the experimental submarine, and communications expert Grant. The moment they enter Benes' bloodstream, though, they encounter various obstacles, and it appears someone might try to sabotage their mission.
This is an interesting concept and unlike anything anyone has ever seen prior to 'Fantastic Voyage'. Good visuals, clever photography and models bring this fantasy adventure to life, and make it believable. It is therefore no surprise that 'Fantastic Voyage' won the Oscar for Best Special Effects back in 1967.
The film has so much opportunity to create suspense, but I felt the film lacked in this department. If to be remade today, I'm sure it would be a nail-biter. (It was remade in 1987 as 'Innerspace', but it needs a modern remake with today's technology).
Although dated, 'Fantastic Voyage' is still well worth the watch and apart from the visuals, I also found the film very informative - almost educational.
All 11-year old Billy Elliot (Jamie Bell) wants to do is dance. But back in 1984, when the movie is set, dancing boys were not well accepted. By chance - during a miner's strike - the ballet class practices at Billy's gym, where he is taking boxing lessons. Driven by his desire to dance, he joins in.
When Billy's dad, Jackie (Gary Lewis), finds out about Billy's dancing in the ballet class and bans him from dancing, Billy's teacher Mrs Wilkinson (Julie Walters) offers to give him private lessons, unbeknownst to Jackie. She believes he is good enough to audition for the Royal Ballet School. What follows is a good coming-of-age story, as well as great character development - especially Billy and Jackie. (I actually thought Jackie was adorable later in the film, and so well portrayed by Gary Lewis).
'Billy Elliot' is a wonderful example to follow one's dream, and not to judge a book by its cover, as the saying goes. This was a very good watch.
When Billy's dad, Jackie (Gary Lewis), finds out about Billy's dancing in the ballet class and bans him from dancing, Billy's teacher Mrs Wilkinson (Julie Walters) offers to give him private lessons, unbeknownst to Jackie. She believes he is good enough to audition for the Royal Ballet School. What follows is a good coming-of-age story, as well as great character development - especially Billy and Jackie. (I actually thought Jackie was adorable later in the film, and so well portrayed by Gary Lewis).
'Billy Elliot' is a wonderful example to follow one's dream, and not to judge a book by its cover, as the saying goes. This was a very good watch.
'The Plague Dogs' follows the adventures of two dogs, Snitter and Rowf, who manage to escape from an animal research station. Snitter recently had a complicated brain operation, and he has a crack on his skull. He fondly remembers his master, who was sadly killed when he saved Snitter from being run over by a truck.
Now free, they set out to find a new master. Rowf is unfamiliar with the outside world and is haunted by the experiments he underwent. Unable to find a master, they realize they have to become "wild animals" in order to survive, and they must kill to eat.
They meet a fox named The Tod, who teaches them how to hunt. But hunting sheep makes them unpopular with the farmers, who sets out to hunt them down. Meanwhile, the Research Centre is also trying to find them. With growing media attention and rumours of the dogs carrying a plague, Snitter and Rowf are on the run trying to find a new home.
The third act is fast-paced and action-packed. The film cleverly never shows the faces of the human characters, and the cinematography is beautiful - often as seen from the dogs' perspective. I felt so sad for Snitter, whose health was deteriorating due to his head injury, and him longing for his master. He is wonderfully voiced by John Hurt.
The ending makes the viewer decide how it ends, but this final moment together with that theme song made me reach for the tissues!! 'The Plague Dogs' reminded me of 'Watership Down', and no doubt will be just as memorable.
Now free, they set out to find a new master. Rowf is unfamiliar with the outside world and is haunted by the experiments he underwent. Unable to find a master, they realize they have to become "wild animals" in order to survive, and they must kill to eat.
They meet a fox named The Tod, who teaches them how to hunt. But hunting sheep makes them unpopular with the farmers, who sets out to hunt them down. Meanwhile, the Research Centre is also trying to find them. With growing media attention and rumours of the dogs carrying a plague, Snitter and Rowf are on the run trying to find a new home.
The third act is fast-paced and action-packed. The film cleverly never shows the faces of the human characters, and the cinematography is beautiful - often as seen from the dogs' perspective. I felt so sad for Snitter, whose health was deteriorating due to his head injury, and him longing for his master. He is wonderfully voiced by John Hurt.
The ending makes the viewer decide how it ends, but this final moment together with that theme song made me reach for the tissues!! 'The Plague Dogs' reminded me of 'Watership Down', and no doubt will be just as memorable.
What does the future hold for A. I.? Will we ever go too far? Written and directed by and starring Franklin Ritch, he explores the possibilities of future A. I.
Gareth (Franklin Ritch) designed an A. I. teenage girl, Cherry, to lure and trap online pedophiles. When interrogated by agents Deena and Amos about the girl's identity, he reveals his secret on the condition it stays between them, otherwise his project might fail. They agree, and form a team to hunt online predators.
Nowadays, we are able to ask our smart phones any question and it will provide an answer, as if talking to a person. 'The Artifice Girl' takes this concept to the extreme. I believe this will materialize in the not too distant future, where we will be able to interact with an A. I. creation as if it was an actual person. (I just don't think I'm ready for that yet...)
I really enjoyed the first half of them movie, but as time goes on for the characters, it became less interesting, and too much talk. Gone was the project to catch online predators, and it now revolved around Cherry, and how she has evolved. Cherry is excellently portrayed by Tatum Matthews.
The film has an intelligent script with good performances all-round, and it definitely is thought-provoking. No doubt there will be elements in the future that will remind me of the movie, so yes, it left a lasting impression.
Gareth (Franklin Ritch) designed an A. I. teenage girl, Cherry, to lure and trap online pedophiles. When interrogated by agents Deena and Amos about the girl's identity, he reveals his secret on the condition it stays between them, otherwise his project might fail. They agree, and form a team to hunt online predators.
Nowadays, we are able to ask our smart phones any question and it will provide an answer, as if talking to a person. 'The Artifice Girl' takes this concept to the extreme. I believe this will materialize in the not too distant future, where we will be able to interact with an A. I. creation as if it was an actual person. (I just don't think I'm ready for that yet...)
I really enjoyed the first half of them movie, but as time goes on for the characters, it became less interesting, and too much talk. Gone was the project to catch online predators, and it now revolved around Cherry, and how she has evolved. Cherry is excellently portrayed by Tatum Matthews.
The film has an intelligent script with good performances all-round, and it definitely is thought-provoking. No doubt there will be elements in the future that will remind me of the movie, so yes, it left a lasting impression.
Jane Hardy (Trish van Devere) has just lost her mom and it's been three months since her divorce, so she decides to go on vacation in the country. She stays at her Aunt's house in the town of Blackford, who died 30 years ago, and she is now about to inherit the house after her mom's death.
The townsfolk doesn't exactly make her feel welcome, and she later learns her Aunt worshipped the Devil and wasn't popular in town. The only person who is friendly towards her, is teenager Paul, who is attracted to her. Jane hires Paul to help with maintenance at the house. She also becomes friends with the handsome Tom (David Gautreaux), who came to her rescue when a mysterious hearse drove her off the road. He also becomes the romantic interest.
Strange things start happening at the house and Jane is always being followed by the hearse. When the lines between reality and her sightings start to blur, she turns to Tom for comfort, but is he truly as charming as he appears to be?
'The Hearse' does have some good moments, but it too often gave me a sense of deja vu. How many times did a frightened Jane run to her car to flee? How many times did she sit on her bed reading when a window suddenly opened? I enjoyed Jane being a strong and independent woman, and was reasonably well portrayed by Trish van Devere.
In general, there were too many jump scares without the film being scary. It felt like a TV film based on more popular films of the genre.
The townsfolk doesn't exactly make her feel welcome, and she later learns her Aunt worshipped the Devil and wasn't popular in town. The only person who is friendly towards her, is teenager Paul, who is attracted to her. Jane hires Paul to help with maintenance at the house. She also becomes friends with the handsome Tom (David Gautreaux), who came to her rescue when a mysterious hearse drove her off the road. He also becomes the romantic interest.
Strange things start happening at the house and Jane is always being followed by the hearse. When the lines between reality and her sightings start to blur, she turns to Tom for comfort, but is he truly as charming as he appears to be?
'The Hearse' does have some good moments, but it too often gave me a sense of deja vu. How many times did a frightened Jane run to her car to flee? How many times did she sit on her bed reading when a window suddenly opened? I enjoyed Jane being a strong and independent woman, and was reasonably well portrayed by Trish van Devere.
In general, there were too many jump scares without the film being scary. It felt like a TV film based on more popular films of the genre.
If the movie was called 'The Alien Paradox' it could easily have been added to the 'Alien' franchise. If you told me this was a sequel to 'Alien: Romulus', I'd have believed you. In short: there is nothing memorable about this movie that makes it stand out from the myriad of space/alien movies out there today. It definitely does not feel part of 'Cloverfield' or '10 Cloverfield Lane' - apart maybe for that final second.
Earth's energy resources are depleted. A Small crew is working on a space station trying to get the Shepard particle accelerator to generate energy for Earth. However, when the Shepard overloads, they can't see Earth anymore. They come to the disturbing conclusion that they are now in an alternate universe. When they find a woman, Jensen, within the walls it gets even more complicated.
Ok, so they're trying to make us believe there is another Earth and different versions of ourselves on that planet. Yawn, ok. Try to grasp that! And now one of the characters (I won't spoil who) doesn't want to go back to her Earth; instead she wants to go to the alternate Earth, because on that Earth her children are still alive while on her Earth they perished in a fire. Girl, what the hell?? Do you even know how complicated it can get when you meddle with alternate universes?
Chances are I'm going to forget this in the blink of an eye. This definitely is the least interesting in the 'Cloverfield' franchise. For a film in this genre, it feels like I've already seen everything here in other films.
Earth's energy resources are depleted. A Small crew is working on a space station trying to get the Shepard particle accelerator to generate energy for Earth. However, when the Shepard overloads, they can't see Earth anymore. They come to the disturbing conclusion that they are now in an alternate universe. When they find a woman, Jensen, within the walls it gets even more complicated.
Ok, so they're trying to make us believe there is another Earth and different versions of ourselves on that planet. Yawn, ok. Try to grasp that! And now one of the characters (I won't spoil who) doesn't want to go back to her Earth; instead she wants to go to the alternate Earth, because on that Earth her children are still alive while on her Earth they perished in a fire. Girl, what the hell?? Do you even know how complicated it can get when you meddle with alternate universes?
Chances are I'm going to forget this in the blink of an eye. This definitely is the least interesting in the 'Cloverfield' franchise. For a film in this genre, it feels like I've already seen everything here in other films.
With very little of interest happening here, this is going to be a short review. The first few minutes are relatively exciting, but then it's just talk and talk and more talk, as the characters are introduced and developed.
Our hero is Lt. Harry Brubaker (William Holden) who is reunited with his family after time away as Naval Aviator. After spending a bit of time with his family - and helping some of his troublesome friends get out of trouble - he is called back to duty.
At the 50-minute mark there is promise of adventure, but this excitement is short-lived, and then it only picks up again for an exciting 20-minute finale - only to end dissatisfactory. The effects during the finale are very good and in a way I suppose one could see 'The Bridges at Toko-Ri' as an early 'Top Gun'. Back in 1954 with no CGI, the visuals must have been spectacular, and the film deservedly won the Oscar for Best Special Effects.
Apart from the visuals, there really is nothing else here to write home about. The film lacked enthusiasm - even during the action sequences, when it sounded like the actors were merely reading their lines. No excitement. No thrills. No emotion. I never believed that they were actually in danger. With that terrible ending, I found the film to be a waste of time.
Our hero is Lt. Harry Brubaker (William Holden) who is reunited with his family after time away as Naval Aviator. After spending a bit of time with his family - and helping some of his troublesome friends get out of trouble - he is called back to duty.
At the 50-minute mark there is promise of adventure, but this excitement is short-lived, and then it only picks up again for an exciting 20-minute finale - only to end dissatisfactory. The effects during the finale are very good and in a way I suppose one could see 'The Bridges at Toko-Ri' as an early 'Top Gun'. Back in 1954 with no CGI, the visuals must have been spectacular, and the film deservedly won the Oscar for Best Special Effects.
Apart from the visuals, there really is nothing else here to write home about. The film lacked enthusiasm - even during the action sequences, when it sounded like the actors were merely reading their lines. No excitement. No thrills. No emotion. I never believed that they were actually in danger. With that terrible ending, I found the film to be a waste of time.
'Spermageddon' certainly is not your average animation film. I guess one could refer to it as the sex version of 'Inside Out', but it definitely is not for kids. It partly feels like an educational film and suppose it could be used for that purpose for late teens. Then again, as illustrated in the movie, teens nowadays find everything they need to know on the Internet - yes, and PornHub.
The film tells two stories, that of sperm cells living in Sperm City (located in Jens' sack - a nerdy boy who has just reached puberty). Here we follow sperm cell friends Simen and Cumilla (yeah, clever names) who is taught everything they need to know at the University of Fcking. While Simen is in no rush to be ejaculated, Cumilla can't wait, with the prospect of being the first to reach the egg.
Jens is going on a camping trip with his friends. Also at the camp, is Lisa, whom Jens fancies. On the first night, they decide to have sex, and this is where the adventure element begins - for these teens as well as for the sperm cells, who all race to achieve their ultimate goal.
The film even has musical segments and its own theme song. With pre-cum monks, E. Coli and a villainous sperm cell with a gadget or two, Jizzmo, among the guest characters, 'Spermageddon' is a highly inventive movie with clever (naughty) dialogue, and you might just view ejaculation in an entirely different matter after watching this movie!
The film's final act might give teenagers the idea that it is ok to have sex, as long as they use precaution, and if there is a slip and they get pregnant they can always fix it with a pill if they are not ready for parenthood. "If you're not ready, then you are not ready" almost sounds like an anthem during the finale. Apart from this final message, which I think might (unintentionally) leave the wrong impression, I kinda enjoyed this very different animated film. It certainly had its funny moments!
The film tells two stories, that of sperm cells living in Sperm City (located in Jens' sack - a nerdy boy who has just reached puberty). Here we follow sperm cell friends Simen and Cumilla (yeah, clever names) who is taught everything they need to know at the University of Fcking. While Simen is in no rush to be ejaculated, Cumilla can't wait, with the prospect of being the first to reach the egg.
Jens is going on a camping trip with his friends. Also at the camp, is Lisa, whom Jens fancies. On the first night, they decide to have sex, and this is where the adventure element begins - for these teens as well as for the sperm cells, who all race to achieve their ultimate goal.
The film even has musical segments and its own theme song. With pre-cum monks, E. Coli and a villainous sperm cell with a gadget or two, Jizzmo, among the guest characters, 'Spermageddon' is a highly inventive movie with clever (naughty) dialogue, and you might just view ejaculation in an entirely different matter after watching this movie!
The film's final act might give teenagers the idea that it is ok to have sex, as long as they use precaution, and if there is a slip and they get pregnant they can always fix it with a pill if they are not ready for parenthood. "If you're not ready, then you are not ready" almost sounds like an anthem during the finale. Apart from this final message, which I think might (unintentionally) leave the wrong impression, I kinda enjoyed this very different animated film. It certainly had its funny moments!
The King of Dunark, his pregnant wife, and their 4-year old son have been murdered. They are survived by their son Nicodemus, who is the heir to the thrown. Found with a bloodied knife in his hands, Nicodemus is the suspect, but when he fails to confess, the Master of the Law sends for Melussina Tonerre, who is a witch and has the ability to see the shame in people.
Prince Drakan then sends for Melussina's daughter, Dina, who also has the gift but is more powerful. But in Drakan is more than meets the eye. He framed Nicodemus, and tries to kill Dina, upon which she and Nicodemus flees. Now, Drakan - who allegedly is the King's illegitimated son - ascends the throne, and sends his men to find and kill Dina and Nicodemus, while Dina is trying her mother who is to be executed.
'The Shamer's Daughter' is a sword and sorcery film set in Medieval times, and even features dragons. The visuals are very good and the performances - especially Rebecca Emilie Sattrup as Dina - are excellent. It is a film that touches on elements of betrayal, loyalty and friendship, and ultimately makes for action-packed entertainment. I enjoyed it.
Prince Drakan then sends for Melussina's daughter, Dina, who also has the gift but is more powerful. But in Drakan is more than meets the eye. He framed Nicodemus, and tries to kill Dina, upon which she and Nicodemus flees. Now, Drakan - who allegedly is the King's illegitimated son - ascends the throne, and sends his men to find and kill Dina and Nicodemus, while Dina is trying her mother who is to be executed.
'The Shamer's Daughter' is a sword and sorcery film set in Medieval times, and even features dragons. The visuals are very good and the performances - especially Rebecca Emilie Sattrup as Dina - are excellent. It is a film that touches on elements of betrayal, loyalty and friendship, and ultimately makes for action-packed entertainment. I enjoyed it.
Isaac (Johnny French), a man with partial amnesia, is hired by his landlord Moe (Ben Caplan) to look after his psychologically unstable niece Olga (Leila Sykes), who lives alone on a remote island after her father committed suicide and her mother simply vanished. (Wow, now there's a lot of information for you in just one sentence!).
The only reason Isaac agreed to look after Olga is because he needs the money, and he was assured Olga wouldn't be any trouble and would probably spend most of her time in her room. The first thing that bothered Isaac on arrival at the house, was the fact Moe never mentioned she lived on an island. (Isaac can't swim.)
Moe then gives an absurd reason why Isaac would have to be strapped in a harness, which will be chained to the basement floor and only allow Isaac access to certain parts of the house. Reluctantly, Isaac agrees...and this was where I almost stopped watching. Why did he have to be chained again? And why would any person in his right mind agree to be chained down with no-one else nearby accept for the girl who is nuts? He couldn't even change his clothes, or get to the bathroom to wash up or answer to nature's calls. This was just stupid and needed better justification! (He could have accidentally stepped on a trap that was chained to the floor.)
From that moment onwards I didn't really care for the movie. I should have stopped watching. Almost the entire movie is set in the house and mainly features just two characters: Isaac and Olga. The film becomes difficult to watch as the two start distrusting one another and even try to kill each other - all within the confines of the house.
The film is unfortunately also very dark - and I mean literally. It is a slow-paced movie and to be honest, I didn't find it all that interesting. There is a twist as Isaac starts remembering things, and the reason behind him being hired by Moe, but it wasn't enough for me to enjoy the movie.
'Caveat' will be best remembered for the creepy, drumming rabbit. There is so much potential for this bunny to become a movie icon, and would be nice if a franchise could be built around it - like the 'Conjuring' franchise with the possessed doll Annabelle. The bunny certainly is the highlight of the movie, as well as a very good performance by Johnny French.
The only reason Isaac agreed to look after Olga is because he needs the money, and he was assured Olga wouldn't be any trouble and would probably spend most of her time in her room. The first thing that bothered Isaac on arrival at the house, was the fact Moe never mentioned she lived on an island. (Isaac can't swim.)
Moe then gives an absurd reason why Isaac would have to be strapped in a harness, which will be chained to the basement floor and only allow Isaac access to certain parts of the house. Reluctantly, Isaac agrees...and this was where I almost stopped watching. Why did he have to be chained again? And why would any person in his right mind agree to be chained down with no-one else nearby accept for the girl who is nuts? He couldn't even change his clothes, or get to the bathroom to wash up or answer to nature's calls. This was just stupid and needed better justification! (He could have accidentally stepped on a trap that was chained to the floor.)
From that moment onwards I didn't really care for the movie. I should have stopped watching. Almost the entire movie is set in the house and mainly features just two characters: Isaac and Olga. The film becomes difficult to watch as the two start distrusting one another and even try to kill each other - all within the confines of the house.
The film is unfortunately also very dark - and I mean literally. It is a slow-paced movie and to be honest, I didn't find it all that interesting. There is a twist as Isaac starts remembering things, and the reason behind him being hired by Moe, but it wasn't enough for me to enjoy the movie.
'Caveat' will be best remembered for the creepy, drumming rabbit. There is so much potential for this bunny to become a movie icon, and would be nice if a franchise could be built around it - like the 'Conjuring' franchise with the possessed doll Annabelle. The bunny certainly is the highlight of the movie, as well as a very good performance by Johnny French.
We don't always realize how much we have to be thankful for until we watch a movie like 'The Breadwinner'. The film is set in 2001 in Afghanistan, where women have very little rights and almost everything is forbidden.
Our protagonist is an 11-year-old girl named Parvana, who - together with her father - sells personal items at the market in order to buy food. They are poor, and the family consists of the mother, father, Parvana, her elder sister Soraya, and baby brother Zaki. When her father is arrested for a petty crime (insulting another man), the family is devastated.
When her mother is badly beaten by a man when she tries to go to prison to beg for her husband's freedom, Parvana takes it upon herself to care for the family. But young girls are not allowed on the streets unaccompanied by either their father or elder brother. Now disguised as a boy, Parvana goes to the market to buy food. Comfortable and confident in her disguise, she sets out to save her father, while her mother plans to marry off Soraya to her cousin so they can flee.
Parvana loves telling stories to Zaki, and the viewer ends up following two stories - Parvana's and the story she is telling, which in itself is an interesting story I enjoyed.
'The Breadwinner' might be animated but this movie is definitely more for a mature audience. Younger kids might not fully understand the events of the film, and it is also dramatic and sad, and might not entertain kids. I absolutely loved the film and found it thought-provoking, and beautiful.
Our protagonist is an 11-year-old girl named Parvana, who - together with her father - sells personal items at the market in order to buy food. They are poor, and the family consists of the mother, father, Parvana, her elder sister Soraya, and baby brother Zaki. When her father is arrested for a petty crime (insulting another man), the family is devastated.
When her mother is badly beaten by a man when she tries to go to prison to beg for her husband's freedom, Parvana takes it upon herself to care for the family. But young girls are not allowed on the streets unaccompanied by either their father or elder brother. Now disguised as a boy, Parvana goes to the market to buy food. Comfortable and confident in her disguise, she sets out to save her father, while her mother plans to marry off Soraya to her cousin so they can flee.
Parvana loves telling stories to Zaki, and the viewer ends up following two stories - Parvana's and the story she is telling, which in itself is an interesting story I enjoyed.
'The Breadwinner' might be animated but this movie is definitely more for a mature audience. Younger kids might not fully understand the events of the film, and it is also dramatic and sad, and might not entertain kids. I absolutely loved the film and found it thought-provoking, and beautiful.
'Friendship' is so not what I expected, and I'll say it straight out: I can't recommend this unconventional 'buddy' comedy.
Craig (Tim Robinson) is an ordinary guy who is mostly being ignored by his family. He meets Austin (Paul Rudd) who has just moved into the neighbourhood. They become friends and soon Craig can't seem to have fun without Austin. But it's not in the way you might think (as I did). There is nothing gay here. Austin simply manages to make Craig see life differently.
Craig then tries to share this new outlook on life with his family, but it doesn't go so well. Austin also might have started out "charismatic" but there definitely is nothing charming about him - certainly not from the halfway mark onwards. Why did he suddenly become such a prick?
Strangely, 'Friendship' is more sad - in a non-sad way - than funny. I didn't find either of the leads very likeable - and disliked them even more as the film progressed. From adventures in sewers to licking frogs to get high, 'Friendship' definitely is not my kind of movie. I found it weird and couldn't wait for the credits to roll.
Craig (Tim Robinson) is an ordinary guy who is mostly being ignored by his family. He meets Austin (Paul Rudd) who has just moved into the neighbourhood. They become friends and soon Craig can't seem to have fun without Austin. But it's not in the way you might think (as I did). There is nothing gay here. Austin simply manages to make Craig see life differently.
Craig then tries to share this new outlook on life with his family, but it doesn't go so well. Austin also might have started out "charismatic" but there definitely is nothing charming about him - certainly not from the halfway mark onwards. Why did he suddenly become such a prick?
Strangely, 'Friendship' is more sad - in a non-sad way - than funny. I didn't find either of the leads very likeable - and disliked them even more as the film progressed. From adventures in sewers to licking frogs to get high, 'Friendship' definitely is not my kind of movie. I found it weird and couldn't wait for the credits to roll.
Young Billy's parents split up, and Billy (Peter Billingsley) goes on vacation to his mom Sally (Catherine Hicks), who lives in Arizona. Billy isn't too fond of her new boyfriend, Mike, who takes them on a road trip through Death Valley. Whilst exploring, Billy stumbles upon an RV, where minutes before brutal murders took place. Unaware of this, Billy finds a gold frog medallion, and is interrupted by Mike just before opening a door to where the bodies are.
When at a restaurant, Billy notices the waiter Hal wearing the same medallion, and Hal notices the pendant in Billy's hands, immediately setting up Hal as a suspect. Later, the same RV is found wrecked, with the police investigating. Billy tells the Sheriff (Wilford Brimley) about his find, and that Hal was wearing the same pendant.
When the Sheriff investigates, Hal realizes Billy was responsible for the information, and now he is after Billy. Filled with suspense, action and adventure, 'Death Valley' was a nice surprise in the 80's horror genre. The performances - especially Peter Billingsley - were very good and the film also dishes up a nail-biting climax and an interesting twist.
When at a restaurant, Billy notices the waiter Hal wearing the same medallion, and Hal notices the pendant in Billy's hands, immediately setting up Hal as a suspect. Later, the same RV is found wrecked, with the police investigating. Billy tells the Sheriff (Wilford Brimley) about his find, and that Hal was wearing the same pendant.
When the Sheriff investigates, Hal realizes Billy was responsible for the information, and now he is after Billy. Filled with suspense, action and adventure, 'Death Valley' was a nice surprise in the 80's horror genre. The performances - especially Peter Billingsley - were very good and the film also dishes up a nail-biting climax and an interesting twist.
No, this Norwegian film is not about cannibals; it is about Roger Brown, who works as a headhunter. He is married to Diana and he is prepared to give her everything - except kids. In order to sustain his lavish lifestyle, he steals valuable paintings, replaces them with counterfeits, and sell the originals. (Off course, he told his wife he inherited a fortune, which pays for the opulence.)
Ove, who works for a security firm, is Roger's art theft partner. When Diana opens her art gallery, she introduces Roger to Clas Greve, who designs tracking technology. When she tells Roger he owns a very rare painting worth $100 million, Roger and Ove plans to steal it, but they are about to meet their match in Clas. The plot also thickens when Roger discovers Diana is having an affair with Clas.
Now on the run, things quickly spiral out of control for Roger, with Clas on his trail. The deeper Roger gets into trouble, the more interesting the film gets. This is a nail-biting thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I enjoyed it.
Ove, who works for a security firm, is Roger's art theft partner. When Diana opens her art gallery, she introduces Roger to Clas Greve, who designs tracking technology. When she tells Roger he owns a very rare painting worth $100 million, Roger and Ove plans to steal it, but they are about to meet their match in Clas. The plot also thickens when Roger discovers Diana is having an affair with Clas.
Now on the run, things quickly spiral out of control for Roger, with Clas on his trail. The deeper Roger gets into trouble, the more interesting the film gets. This is a nail-biting thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I enjoyed it.
I know this atrocious film has a big cult following, but by golly, this was bad! I'm not sure whether this is a very badly made film, or intentionally made to be bad, because I mean they are shamelessly bad! A Part of me would like to believe this was done on purpose. From the acting to the script and exaggerated sound effects, this is one of the most annoyingly bad B-movies I have ever seen. It's not even a good bad movie. It's just bad.
Ok, I've had my rant! What is this silly horror comedy about? Well, it is about a nerdy guy named Melvin, who is the mop boy at a gym. A Bunch of hunks always pick on him. When he flees from a prank and jumps through a second-story window, he lands in a barrel containing toxic waste, and is transformed into a hideous monster.
Now, he fights bad guys and rids the city's streets of the criminals. He becomes a local hero, and finds love in Sara, a blind woman. While this might not sound like a bad premise for a movie, it is just cringe-worthy bad! I should probably embrace the film for what it is - and what they have achieved - but I honestly found it almost unwatchable. At least the practical effects were not bad. Quite good, actually, and a few nice action sequences - which is as far as my compliments towards this film goes...
Ok, I've had my rant! What is this silly horror comedy about? Well, it is about a nerdy guy named Melvin, who is the mop boy at a gym. A Bunch of hunks always pick on him. When he flees from a prank and jumps through a second-story window, he lands in a barrel containing toxic waste, and is transformed into a hideous monster.
Now, he fights bad guys and rids the city's streets of the criminals. He becomes a local hero, and finds love in Sara, a blind woman. While this might not sound like a bad premise for a movie, it is just cringe-worthy bad! I should probably embrace the film for what it is - and what they have achieved - but I honestly found it almost unwatchable. At least the practical effects were not bad. Quite good, actually, and a few nice action sequences - which is as far as my compliments towards this film goes...