Title: Rock n Rolla (2008)
Plot: A large money transfer for a real-estate property in London brings out the finest crowd. Uri (Karel Roden) a Russian mob boss wants to build big, very big. He will pay $7 million to get it done. He makes a deal with Lenny Cole (Tom Wilkinson) a local London gangster. Uri gives Lenny a very special painting (for good luck) along with a large cool $7 million. When both are heisted a series of events and characters bring you on the ride of your life in classic Guy Ritchie style.
Writing/Directing/Acting: When you put together the writing and directive talents of Guy Ritchie with some of London's leading actors, you bet your pants you got yourself a good flick.
Basic Thought: Action/Comedy/Crime you have it all. If your a fan of Snatch and Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels your going to love Rock n Rolla.
Would I suggest it: Let's give this one a 7/10. I love Guy Ritchie's style but I'm not sure if this is my favorite.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
13 Hours in a Warehouse Review
Title: 13 Hours In A Warehouse
Plot: 5 guys stay for an all nighter in a warehouse and former snuff film studio. A hide out? A safe place? Not for long. Soon mysteries are revealed and the ghosts of the warehouse will not leave in peace until they have vengeance. Suddenly there is a rat in their midst and soon the guys are getting knocked off one by one weird hanging rats are the only clue one has fallen. The ghosts of the warehouse are leaving strange clues, numbers on the walls, and none of the guys know what to make of them. The ghosts want something and they will leave none alive until they get what they are looking for.
Writing/Directing/Acting: Written and Directed by Dav Kaufman - The story itself is simple, nothing new. 5 guys, one creepy warehouse and some very strange ghosts. The acting of course sucked. A bunch of no names doing scare scenes, nothing I would award.
Basic Thought: I only picked this up and the movie store because it had said it won the best horror/fantasy Gold Award and the WorldFest Houston. Like I said not something I would award.
Would I suggest it: I'll give this a 3/10. Not very good. After it was over I felt as if I had just waisted an hour and a half. Glad I only rented it.
Plot: 5 guys stay for an all nighter in a warehouse and former snuff film studio. A hide out? A safe place? Not for long. Soon mysteries are revealed and the ghosts of the warehouse will not leave in peace until they have vengeance. Suddenly there is a rat in their midst and soon the guys are getting knocked off one by one weird hanging rats are the only clue one has fallen. The ghosts of the warehouse are leaving strange clues, numbers on the walls, and none of the guys know what to make of them. The ghosts want something and they will leave none alive until they get what they are looking for.
Writing/Directing/Acting: Written and Directed by Dav Kaufman - The story itself is simple, nothing new. 5 guys, one creepy warehouse and some very strange ghosts. The acting of course sucked. A bunch of no names doing scare scenes, nothing I would award.
Basic Thought: I only picked this up and the movie store because it had said it won the best horror/fantasy Gold Award and the WorldFest Houston. Like I said not something I would award.
Would I suggest it: I'll give this a 3/10. Not very good. After it was over I felt as if I had just waisted an hour and a half. Glad I only rented it.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Mirrors Review
Title: Mirrors (2008)
Plot: The broke down retired cop needs a job. Where does he go? A burnt down mall. But no seriously this movie introduces you to Ben Carson (Kiefer Sutherland) a drunk drugged up cop who takes up a job as a night watchman at the "Mayflower" mall, a building that was burned down years ago in New York City, for unknown reasons. Soon Ben realizes that there is more to this building and it's oh so clean mirrors. Hallucinations begin to occur and Ben is forced to figure out why. Of course there is always the background story. Ben is the divorced with kids he can't see because of trouble with the ex (Paula Patton.) Ben is a bundle of stress and anxiety. When his sister Angela (Amy Smart) comes up dead he realizes he needs to find out what the mirrors want and fast before it's too late for the rest of his family and himself.
Writing/Directing/Acting: Typical horror movie acting I wasn't very impressed with Kiefer Sutherland, a little over the top. It was directed by Alexandra Aja (The Hills Have Eyes) I must say not one of his best movies. The story itself I will have to admit is different. I get tired recently of movies that re-play themselves and are all alike. This was not something I have seen before which at times made it a little refreshing.
Basic Thought: It was different, not one of Alexandra's best but it was ok. The special effects were cool showed a lot of blood which is always nice for me. If you have a week stomach maybe this isn't for you.
Would I suggest it: I'm glad I waited to see it on video. I'll give it a 5/10. If you are particular to the horror genre I would only recommend this just so you can add it to the list.
Plot: The broke down retired cop needs a job. Where does he go? A burnt down mall. But no seriously this movie introduces you to Ben Carson (Kiefer Sutherland) a drunk drugged up cop who takes up a job as a night watchman at the "Mayflower" mall, a building that was burned down years ago in New York City, for unknown reasons. Soon Ben realizes that there is more to this building and it's oh so clean mirrors. Hallucinations begin to occur and Ben is forced to figure out why. Of course there is always the background story. Ben is the divorced with kids he can't see because of trouble with the ex (Paula Patton.) Ben is a bundle of stress and anxiety. When his sister Angela (Amy Smart) comes up dead he realizes he needs to find out what the mirrors want and fast before it's too late for the rest of his family and himself.
Writing/Directing/Acting: Typical horror movie acting I wasn't very impressed with Kiefer Sutherland, a little over the top. It was directed by Alexandra Aja (The Hills Have Eyes) I must say not one of his best movies. The story itself I will have to admit is different. I get tired recently of movies that re-play themselves and are all alike. This was not something I have seen before which at times made it a little refreshing.
Basic Thought: It was different, not one of Alexandra's best but it was ok. The special effects were cool showed a lot of blood which is always nice for me. If you have a week stomach maybe this isn't for you.
Would I suggest it: I'm glad I waited to see it on video. I'll give it a 5/10. If you are particular to the horror genre I would only recommend this just so you can add it to the list.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Let The Right One In (Låt den rätte komma in) Review
Title: Let The Right One In (Låt den rätte komma in) (2008)
Plot: Times are tough for beat up young Oskar (Kare Hedebrant) bullied and picked on, Oskar dreams for payback on his bully "friends." Late one night he meets Eli (Lina Leandersson) a very strange girl who only comes out at night. Eli helps Oskar with his fears from others and helps him gain strength to face his peers. Soon young love blossoms but alas it can't be so. Eli must use certain tactics to stay alive and her world is so much different than Oskar can imagine. A powerful story that is sure to surprise.
Directing/Writing/Acting: Directed by Thomas Alfredson and written by John Ajvide Lindgvist. This is a foreign film and just done beautifully. The children captured my heart among the darkness of the story.
Story: The story itself was very interesting. The ending was a little abrupt and I longed for a little more. However I always enjoy a dark love story.
Would I suggest it: I'll give it a 7.5/10. Not much that I can say really but I would suggest giving it a try it's definitely different but enjoyable and catching.
Plot: Times are tough for beat up young Oskar (Kare Hedebrant) bullied and picked on, Oskar dreams for payback on his bully "friends." Late one night he meets Eli (Lina Leandersson) a very strange girl who only comes out at night. Eli helps Oskar with his fears from others and helps him gain strength to face his peers. Soon young love blossoms but alas it can't be so. Eli must use certain tactics to stay alive and her world is so much different than Oskar can imagine. A powerful story that is sure to surprise.
Directing/Writing/Acting: Directed by Thomas Alfredson and written by John Ajvide Lindgvist. This is a foreign film and just done beautifully. The children captured my heart among the darkness of the story.
Story: The story itself was very interesting. The ending was a little abrupt and I longed for a little more. However I always enjoy a dark love story.
Would I suggest it: I'll give it a 7.5/10. Not much that I can say really but I would suggest giving it a try it's definitely different but enjoyable and catching.
Natural Born Killers Review
Title: Natural Born Killers (1994)
Plot: Oh Mickey and Mallory Knox, the new school Bonny and Clyde. Mallory Knox (Juliette Lewis) a small town girl with messed up parents and a crush on the delivery boy Mickey (Woody Harrelson) the story is a true love classic. Mickey and Mallory head off on a whirlwind crime/murder spree that is sure to knock your socks off. The two killers head for disaster after visiting a shaman and both are soon locked up. With the help of the press and a certain reporter (Robert Downey Jr.) they won't take crap from anyone. Even the jailhouse. Enter the demented world of Mickey and Mallory Knox and don't look back.
Acting/Directing/Writing: Acting-amazing, Directing-Oliver Stone at his best, Writing-Quentin Tarantino of course always a pleaser.
Story: Classic, Excellent, Amazing, another Tarantino great, "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet"
Would I suggest it: Of course, I absolutly love this movie. 9.5/10
Plot: Oh Mickey and Mallory Knox, the new school Bonny and Clyde. Mallory Knox (Juliette Lewis) a small town girl with messed up parents and a crush on the delivery boy Mickey (Woody Harrelson) the story is a true love classic. Mickey and Mallory head off on a whirlwind crime/murder spree that is sure to knock your socks off. The two killers head for disaster after visiting a shaman and both are soon locked up. With the help of the press and a certain reporter (Robert Downey Jr.) they won't take crap from anyone. Even the jailhouse. Enter the demented world of Mickey and Mallory Knox and don't look back.
Acting/Directing/Writing: Acting-amazing, Directing-Oliver Stone at his best, Writing-Quentin Tarantino of course always a pleaser.
Story: Classic, Excellent, Amazing, another Tarantino great, "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet"
Would I suggest it: Of course, I absolutly love this movie. 9.5/10
True Romance Review
Title: True Romance (1993)
Plot: When Clarence Worley (Christian Slater) marries sweet talking Alabama Whitman (Patricia Arquette) true romance begins to spark. Alabama is a sweet peach from the streets swept away by a simple comic book salesman. For protection of his love Clerence decides to take on Alabama's Pimp (Gary Oldman) not ever thinking what would be in store. Clerence ends up making off with a large amount of drugs and ends up on the run from the MOB. MOB leader (Christopher Walken) stops at nothing to retrieve the drugs that were stolen. A lot of problems are in store for Clarence and Alabama but as they say true love really does conquor all.
Acting: A star studded cast is always a pleaser. You will find great names in this film and they end up pulling out all of the stops. And written by Quentin Tarantino and Directed by Tony Scott how can the acting not be superb.
Story: The story is simple but amazing. Keeps you on the edge till the very end. A true love story!
Would I suggest it: I'm giving this flick a 9/10 can beat the old Quentin style! A classic and must see!!
Plot: When Clarence Worley (Christian Slater) marries sweet talking Alabama Whitman (Patricia Arquette) true romance begins to spark. Alabama is a sweet peach from the streets swept away by a simple comic book salesman. For protection of his love Clerence decides to take on Alabama's Pimp (Gary Oldman) not ever thinking what would be in store. Clerence ends up making off with a large amount of drugs and ends up on the run from the MOB. MOB leader (Christopher Walken) stops at nothing to retrieve the drugs that were stolen. A lot of problems are in store for Clarence and Alabama but as they say true love really does conquor all.
Acting: A star studded cast is always a pleaser. You will find great names in this film and they end up pulling out all of the stops. And written by Quentin Tarantino and Directed by Tony Scott how can the acting not be superb.
Story: The story is simple but amazing. Keeps you on the edge till the very end. A true love story!
Would I suggest it: I'm giving this flick a 9/10 can beat the old Quentin style! A classic and must see!!
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