Nice. Another one to hunt down.


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Never read the book, but I am pretty sure it's much better than the film. The premise is all about 2 couples getting locked inside a desolate hotel of sorts in the middle of nowhere, then getting terrorised by a crazy killer who demands dead bodies. Bland characters and a not-so-encouraging script, although the film has some good effects going for it (specially the first implied murder sequence).

Average.

* * ½


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Beautiful film, complimented by equally serene cinematography. While the plot is touching and makes you think, the film itself is a low-budget one and the makers have done a fantastic job utilising all the resources at their disposal.

See if you can find this.

* * * ½


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Assault on Precinct 13 meets frustrated housewife! The premise is pretty silly, and Kim Basinger and Co. do a very unconvincing job of pulling it off. This is one female Death Wish you wish you hadn't watched.

All I can say is, this could have been better.

* *


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Wow! The effects in this film would give any Transformers film a run for it's money (considering it is after all a Michael Bay film). Giving a strong message out that this project is intended for franchise treatment, as is implied by the very-apparent ending, it is nevertheless a decent effort as far as the premise and effects are concerned.

Our hero has come to Earth escaping from aliens who have destroyed his home planet. Problem is, they have chased the 9 super-powered survivors (and their guardians) to Earth and they want them offed. Enter the effects. In-between we have an awkward tale of a fidgety teen trying to blend in AND be a part of the crowd in his new home planet. Needless to say, he finds a picture-perfect girlfriend, a geek friend who feels totally at ease with him, and a superbly faithful dog who...well, you just have to see the film.

Beware though, it is a teen's world, after all.

And more importantly, who the hell is Number Five?!

* * *

I wasn't sure about I Am Number Four but now you've sold me on it.


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Doing a bit of a catch up on stuff I got behind with watching...

Splice

I enjoyed this one. Just about Cronenberg but not quite.

Jonah Hex

Becoming a big fan of Josh Brolin and found this to be entertaining Sunday night viewing.

Yeh I thought this was CRAP :D

Ugh really? I thought that was terrible.

You have to forgive Elvis- he thinks Maximum Overdrive is a good movie.




Hey- just givin you shit, Elvis! :p

I actually like Maximum Overdrive.......

Not another one! :eek:

The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, & Her Lover (1989)

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This film never ceases to make me writhe and wiggle around in my seat. A grandiose, gorgeous, indulgent, and often repulsive spectacle; also a passionate and fiery condemnation of the gluttony of power, especially that of ruling bodies. Consider that this film was made in the waning days of Thatcherism, a regime often criticized for its cannibalization of the lower class. This movie is one of those rare gut-punches, hitting you fast and hard, and with purpose. With gorgeous cinematography, incredible formalist sets (and costumes by Jean-Paul Gaultier), fantastic acting, and a gut-wrenching finale, this is always a must-see for fans of potent, powerful cinema.

I enjoyed Maximum Overdrive quite a bit myself. :D


Seconded.

One of the most incredibly vile yet stunning looking films ever made. Albert Spica is a demigod!

And welcome back, Fort!

Yah, long time no see fortunato!