recent film reviews ,,,,,,,, worth renting ????
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:39 pm
although i have a virgin box with most of the sky movie channels , some nights its full of repeats ,,,, and generally fuck all on , and as i live opposite a blockbuster i rent alot of films also ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, which ironically makes me a twat , because by the time sky shows em , ive already seen em , ,,,,,,, hmmmm vicious circle :P
anyhow here's a few top titles imho , i wont give out too many plot details .
eden lake , top film ,,,,,, and so realistic , not far fetched attall,,,,,, obviously shot on a low budget with no actors of any note , but this somehow adds to the gritty realism . well worth a rent .
body of lies , brilliant terrorist film , staring russell crowe ad leo decaprio,,,, now this is big budget hollywood at its best , lots of real world locations , top supporting cast , believable story , top camera work , moody soundtrack , the works , ,,,,, if you have a decent set up ,(full hd tv , blu ray player , surround sound etc) you'll be blown away by the visuals sound etc .
the changeling ,,,,,, bit of a chick flick weepie , staring angelina jolie , but not only is it a brilliantly told true story , but also finally angelina shows she can actually act in a serious role , whereas normally relying on her pouting lips and admittedly good looks. theres none of that here , its set in 1920's america , and its brilliantly filmed to look like that era.. watch it , and be amazed that a story as shocking as this actually happened .
traitor , staring don cheedle of hotel rwanda fame , is another terrorist film , superbly filmed and acted ,,,,, honestly its difficult to chose between body of lies and this , so rent both.
quantum of solace , tough one to rate this , first of all you either like bond films or you dont , the underlying problem with this one though even though good , is that it feels like a bolt on extra , let me explain , its the shortest of all bond films at roughly 90mins or so, and is a continuation of casino royal , starting exactly where casino finished , so unless you have seen casino , it wont make much sense ,,,,,,, its basically one story ,,,,,, in two parts , and with a little editing of casinos overlong poker scenes , could of and should of been one complete film , still good big budget thrills ,,,,,, but you have to set aside 4hours and watch both together in one sitting .
rise of the foot soldier ,,,,,, a few months old this one and very very very squeamish , brutal to the extreme , but essential viewing , if you can stomach it. great film.
hellboy 2 ,,,,, not great , weak sequel to the fantastic original but ,,,,,,, if you have the set up , this will show you why you invested in blu ray and surround sound , awsome sound and visuals ,,,,, poor film story etc , so dont bother if your gonna watch it on bog standard dvd on your sister's 14inch portable .
tropic thunder , not fantastic , but simply essential viewing for the scenes with tom cruise , (no offence but uncanny mark pyne resemblance )
ones to avoid ,,,,, the mummy 3 , truly awful patronising kids crap , not a patch on the original . and as for journey to the centre of the earth ,,,,,,,,,, ffs somebody just take brendon frasier out and shoot him please ,,,,,,, and save a bullet for jason strathem , because death race is by far the worst film of the year.
sorry for the long opinionated post , but i was bored ,,,, ill fetch me cloak ,,,,,, lee
anyhow here's a few top titles imho , i wont give out too many plot details .
eden lake , top film ,,,,,, and so realistic , not far fetched attall,,,,,, obviously shot on a low budget with no actors of any note , but this somehow adds to the gritty realism . well worth a rent .
body of lies , brilliant terrorist film , staring russell crowe ad leo decaprio,,,, now this is big budget hollywood at its best , lots of real world locations , top supporting cast , believable story , top camera work , moody soundtrack , the works , ,,,,, if you have a decent set up ,(full hd tv , blu ray player , surround sound etc) you'll be blown away by the visuals sound etc .
the changeling ,,,,,, bit of a chick flick weepie , staring angelina jolie , but not only is it a brilliantly told true story , but also finally angelina shows she can actually act in a serious role , whereas normally relying on her pouting lips and admittedly good looks. theres none of that here , its set in 1920's america , and its brilliantly filmed to look like that era.. watch it , and be amazed that a story as shocking as this actually happened .
traitor , staring don cheedle of hotel rwanda fame , is another terrorist film , superbly filmed and acted ,,,,, honestly its difficult to chose between body of lies and this , so rent both.
quantum of solace , tough one to rate this , first of all you either like bond films or you dont , the underlying problem with this one though even though good , is that it feels like a bolt on extra , let me explain , its the shortest of all bond films at roughly 90mins or so, and is a continuation of casino royal , starting exactly where casino finished , so unless you have seen casino , it wont make much sense ,,,,,,, its basically one story ,,,,,, in two parts , and with a little editing of casinos overlong poker scenes , could of and should of been one complete film , still good big budget thrills ,,,,,, but you have to set aside 4hours and watch both together in one sitting .
rise of the foot soldier ,,,,,, a few months old this one and very very very squeamish , brutal to the extreme , but essential viewing , if you can stomach it. great film.
hellboy 2 ,,,,, not great , weak sequel to the fantastic original but ,,,,,,, if you have the set up , this will show you why you invested in blu ray and surround sound , awsome sound and visuals ,,,,, poor film story etc , so dont bother if your gonna watch it on bog standard dvd on your sister's 14inch portable .
tropic thunder , not fantastic , but simply essential viewing for the scenes with tom cruise , (no offence but uncanny mark pyne resemblance )
ones to avoid ,,,,, the mummy 3 , truly awful patronising kids crap , not a patch on the original . and as for journey to the centre of the earth ,,,,,,,,,, ffs somebody just take brendon frasier out and shoot him please ,,,,,,, and save a bullet for jason strathem , because death race is by far the worst film of the year.
sorry for the long opinionated post , but i was bored ,,,, ill fetch me cloak ,,,,,, lee