I have to say, I wasn't that much of a fan either...had the occasional chuckle, but aside from the Wolf itself and the rampage towards the end, I didn't really get into it either. It's not a bad film or anything, just didn't do it for me.

Tomorrow night, going to a drive-in (of which we have about 5 in our whole country, ha) to see Terminator Salvation. The deal they have is to pay $10AUD which is $3.50 less than a standard movie ticket, and you actually get two films for that if you wanna stick around one new, one not-so-new, the second one is Paul Blart: Mall Cop, which one of the four of us has seen but doesn't mind watching again free of charge.
So yup, that's me.

Hellbent

Terrible. Gave up on it half way thru. D-U-L-L

Strike Commando

This Rambo knock off was totally killer, lots of fun.

Choke

I thought it was pretty average adaptation, but it still held some ground. But it didn't work to well for me.

5.5/10

I liked that one but it felt like it was made for TV to me. Never read the book however.

Well, nobody is perfect and I think you've just displayed your first flaw, Pap! :p



The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

Keanu Reeves perfectly cast as Klaatu, wooden expressionless and without any visible emotion. Really was a poor film, the plot was insultingly basic and had delusions of passing on some sort of grand, profound message about the violent ways of humans. All of that is forgiven because some stroppy little bugger of a kid and his stepmum display grief over the death of his dad. In the eyes of Klaatu this redeems the whole human race??? The FX are of a decent quality except some of the scenes with GORT dont look quite right.

Id say its worth a viewing, but prepare to be bored and frustrated.

Martyrs


Definately doesnt pan out the way you expect it to. I wasnt exactly blown away by it but thought it was a better than average effort. The torture scenes were difficult to watch at times, probably because the director didnt get too elaborate (until the end anyway) and stuck to a basic, and realistic, brutality. The message at the end seemed a bit silly, although it certainly served to differentiate it from others like Hostel where the torture was unnecesary and gratuitous.

Its a good film, not brilliant, just good.

Cinderella Man (2005)

Cinderella Man is the true story of James J. Braddock, a former heavyweight champion boxer during the Great Depression of the 30's. Russell Crowe is a great actor and his portrayl of Braddock is among his best performances. Ron Howard directs the film well, in particular the boxing sequences which remind me quite a bit of Raging Bull (they aren't rip-off's though).

Paul Giamatti plays Braddock's trainer in a wonderful role - he steals nearly every scene he's in. I personally believe he should have won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

The film is photographed quite well, the sepia tones really capture the look of the era.

All in all, Cinderella Man is a great film and one of Ron Howard's best directional efforts.

-8.5/10

Just watched it and I pretty much agree with you, except I didn't like it at all. The whole message and purpose of the cult pretty much killed it for me. Seemed a bit pretentious as a way to justify the violence. The two lead actresses were amazing though. Reminded me very much of The Nameless (another movie I didn't care much for either).

Huh??

In what way?