"Wanted" is one of those early (ish) 2000's action films that almost doesn't feel real, like some distant fever-dream that's been thrown to the darkest depths of your memory. But I'm here to tell you that yes, that bullet-bending, heavy-metal pounding, Angelina Jolie towel-wearing madness actually exists and despite having absolutely zero logic, it's annoyingly pretty great.
My Last Review: | Four Rooms |
Spooktober Year 3: Part 45
I didn't think it was possible, but "Pontypool" is a genuinely interesting and unique take on the zombie genre, where surprisingly there's hardly any zombie presence. It takes place entirely in a radio station, relying on intense conversation and a mysterious twist on the virus' transmission, and it's great. Highly recommend!
Spooktober Year 3: Part 33
Considering "The Midnight Meat Train" (great name) is about aspiring photographer Bradley Cooper, who becomes obsessed with a serial killer butcher played by ex-footballer Vinnie Jones, who only kills people on a specific train at a specific time for reasons basically unknown, It's actually not a terrible watch. It knows what it is and it plays into it quite beautifully.
I probably shouldn't have to point out that it's obviously ridiculous and nowhere perfect though.…
Spooktober Year 3: Part 30
This was actually a little better than I was expecting. Sure it has its issues, but I actually really liked the creative concept and it kept me engaged. I do think it's simplicity is ultimately it's downfall, because I was left with a few unanswered questions and just think they could have done a bit more with it. Not a terrible watch though.
My Last Review: | Event Horizon |
"Madness, as you know, is like gravity, All it takes is a little push!"
Not that I was expecting anything else, but it's still simply phenomenal! "The Dark Knight" continues to be an experience like no other. But before I get into the review itself, what an incredibly terrible loss Heath Ledger was. His performance here is easily one of the greatest, and it truly saddens me to think about all the phenomenal performances that would have followed this. R.I.P.…
"I mean no disrespect, but you're a c**t."
"In Bruges" is still one the funniest films I have ever seen! It's genuinely a laugh a minute, everybody's fantastic, especially Ralph Fiennes of course and it's infinitely quotable. Plus, I think it has a quietly impeccable depiction of mental health. Granted he's struggling with the guilt of accidental murder, which isn't exactly relatable (at least I bloody well hope not) but my statement still stands. I will leave this with maybe my favourite quote from one of my favourite ever scenes.
"YOU'RE AN INANIMATE FUCKING OBJECT!!!"
Rian Johnson's "The Brothers Bloom" or my preferred title 'How to fall in love with Rachel Weisz in 114 minutes' is a fairly easy, safe conman film with decent acting, plenty of humour and a serviceable final twist as you'd expect with this kind of thing. However, while a solid little film it's maybe played too safe and easy, and ends up being overall a tad forgettable.
Perfectly fine inoffensive watch, but both the conman genre and Rian Johnson have stronger alternatives.
My Last Review: | Thingu |
Week 23 of the 2024 edition of the 52 week film challenge: This week is a film with LGBTQ+ representation. All criteria you will find in my list | 52 week film challenge |
"Milk" certainly doesn't reinvent the wheel in terms of the biopic genre, however that doesn't stop it from being an interesting, powerful watch about someone who truly deserved to have his amazing, tragic story told. It's superbly directed by Van Sant, really well paced, has an incredible lead performance from Sean Penn, and the ending is a heart breaker. Brilliant watch.
My Last Review: | Straw Dogs |
"Defiance" is a gripping World War II drama that tells the incredible true story of the Bielski brothers, played brilliantly by Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, and a young George MacKay, who selflessly led a group of Jewish refugees to safety in the Belarusian forests. The film features terrific performances, great characters, and strong writing. My only real gripe is that, despite the powerful and emotional story being depicted, the film doesn't quite convey that emotion as effectively as…
Not unwatchable by any means, but for what is essentially a home invasion/slasher film, I can't help but think it was a little...mundane? The majority of the film is the horrendous Liv Tyler just screaming at various anticlimactic 'creepy' sounds. I will admit that it has a pretty great ending, but I just wasn't crazy about this overall.
My Last Review: | Little Fish |
Brutal and impactful, "Hunger" is one of those films that is so difficult to watch, but you can't possibly take your eyes off of it. A fascinating, true story of IRA member Bobby Sands, who in 1981 organised a hunger strike where prisoners tried to win political status. As I say, it's a difficult but gripping watch. I do think we could have gotten to the main plot a lot quicker, and I didn't love a lot of the directing…
“I don’t want to survive, I want to live!”
Yep, "Wall-E" is still an absolute masterpiece in my eyes and my adoration for it knows no bounds. It's emotional, it's funny, it's scarily poignant and thought-provoking in several aspects, and it's so bloody beautiful! Both visually and otherwise, it has the same impact on me now on the umpteenth rewatch as it did all those years ago.
I've said it before I believe, but how "Wall-E" uses little to no…