It was years since I'd seen it. I remembered all the great fighting, but what I'd forgotten was just how damn big Bruce's shirt collars are. Yikes!
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Alien Nation 1988
Every buddy-cop cliche you can possibly imagine crammed into 90 minutes. Plus aliens. Features a suitably grizzled James Caan and everyone's favourite man-with-a-lady's-name Mandy Patinkin. What's not to like?
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It's a Wonderful Life 1946
You know all those people who say it is one of the greatest films of all time? They're right. If you don't like it, you have carpet on your heart.
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Jailhouse Rock 1957
As far as Elvis movies go, it's one of the better ones. His character is a right old grump though.
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Bloodsport 1988
Depending on which of the two types of martial arts movie plot you prefer (fighting your way through a tournament to avenge the death/injury of your friend/relative or learning a new martial arts technique from an old master to avenge the death/injury of your friend/relative) then either this or Kickboxer is Van Damme's best film. Although he should have won two best actor Oscars for Double Impact, obviously.
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Ator, the Fighting Eagle 1982
A video shop classic from my youth. Ator is so bad, it should be giving me stars for watching it, not the other way around.
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Mountaintop Motel Massacre 1983
Slow-building and creepy low budget slasher from the 80s. Features a granny with a sickle, and you can't say that about every movie.
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Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India 2001
Hugely enjoyable Oscar-nominated Bollywood smash hit. Good introduction to Bollywood cinema if it's not something you've ever dabbled in. The Indian (good guys) and English (bad guys) cast obviously thoroughly enjoyed themselves and Paul Blackthorne steals every scene he's in as our hero Aamir Khan's nemesis Capt Russell.
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Oldboy 2003
As long as Spike Lee does it EXACTLY THE SAME I'm sure the remake will be just fine. No idea of Spike's views on octopus munching. Everything you've heard about Oldboy is probably true, as long as those things are good things. Looks amazing, brutal violence, beautifully acted and a cracking twist.
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Dawn of the Dead 2004
I have a dog. He loves going for walks - it's his favourite thing to do. So if I ever find myself on a lovely country stroll without the dog, I feel guilt and shame. That guilt and shame is the same as I felt when I enjoyed the Dawn of the Dead remake. OH GOD I'M SORRY GEORGE.
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