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AKB48Fan rated Spud 2: The Madness Continues

 Spud 2: The Madness Continues 6/10

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More shenanigans at a boarding school for boys in South Africa in the early 90's as Spud and his gang (The Crazy 8) are targeted by their house teacher who will do anything to get them all expelled. As this movie doesn't have to establish any of the characters, the movie dives right into their mischief and escapades. However, the bullying is nastier, more malicious in nature and has far greater consequences. John Cleese returns as Spud's beloved book teacher and Troye Sivan delivers a more subdued and angst-filled performance as the title character. This movie is a lot of fun and just as good as the first movie with it's larger than life characters. Give it a shot.

7 years, 9 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Kôpusu pâti: Book of Shadows

 Kôpusu pâti: Book of Shadows 3/10

7 years, 9 months ago

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This is the sequel to the original movie that came out in 2015 which I haven't seen yet. It's yet another dull and generic Japanese slasher movie based on a game / manga. A group of teenagers go back in time through the use of a finger bone to try and save their classmates who were killed by a weird looking young girl in the first movie. If seeing teenagers running about in dark school corridors being picked off in various bloody ways is your thing then you'll enjoy this movie but I'd rather see something with an interesting storyline and a cast than can act rather than this piece of crap. A total waste of time.

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You'd expect Reg Varney of On The Buses fame to give a hilarious or maybe even a bawdy performance in this type of movie but we see another side of him in this tragic comedy. He gives a genuinely affecting performance as Sherry - an aging cross dressing entertainer at a holiday camp. It's an emotionally hard hitting piece as Sherry fails to realise that his career is coming to an end and his endless boasting of having performed in front of the Queen fails to convince people that he still has a future. The plot goes down a dark path towards the climax as Sherry's world comes crumbling down. Reg Varney gives one of his best performance of his career in this movie. I was surprised as I expected him to portray a cheeky rude character similar to his most famous role of Stan Butler. For those that want to see a different and slightly serious side of Varney check out this underrated movie.

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This movie is about a forbidden love between two women and very much aimed at celebrating feminism in France during the 70's. It gives us an insight into the struggles for equal rights faced by women at the time and celebrating female empowerment centered around a beautifully engaging love story between the two main characters. There is undeniably a strong chemistry between both the central characters which engrosses the audience, from the moment they meet. French filmmaker Catherine Corsini has crafted a beautiful movie with gorgeous shots of the country around Limousin and superb performances from Izia Higelin and Cecile De France as the main leads. The soundtrack has some songs by Janis Joplin which enhances the movie. The movie is a human drama that grabs you from the start to the end and well worth taking a look at.

7 years, 9 months ago

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Season 1 & 2

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This movie was a critical and box office success at the time due in part to what was some fairly straight forward dialog about sex. It also had an Oscar winning performance from the French actress Simone Signoret. Looking at it now I can't see what the big fuss was all about. The plot is about a man conducting a love affair with two women. He's only going with one as he wants to climb the greasy pole at his workplace and her family is rich. I didn't find the movie to be engaging at all and found my interest waning. The cinematography showing the grimy streets of a Northern town in the late 50's is interesting enough. The acting isn't special and not sure why Signoret was chosen for an Oscar for her performance here. Yes, she's competent enough in her role but enough to recieve a gong? No, I don't think so. It's only an average movie in the end which doesn't justify the numerous plaudits that's been given to it.

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This movie does a good job of portraying the life of a middle-class Singaporean family. Set during the 1997 financial crisis, it revolves around one family's everyday struggles and their uneasy relationship with their newly hired Filipino maid. With both parents busy working, naughty 10-year-old Jiale is left to the maid's care. His antics get her into trouble, but they gradually form a close bond. Pregnant with a second child, the mother struggles to cope with the demands of work and family. The father is retrenched and despite all his efforts, is unable to find a job with comparable pay, forcing the family to cut back significantly. Although there was no proper storyline, the movie was engaging throughout and zoomed in on the struggles that each character faced. Angeli Bayani is superb as Teresa the maid. I loved watching the jealousy that was developing from the mother as her son starts to bond with Teresa. A fantastic debut for director Anthony Chen.

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A tragic action-adventure movie about a mentally challenged man who works as a traffic sign holder by day, but who becomes Defendor by night. Armed with his club, marbles, firecrackers, and angry hornets, Defendor emerges from his secret hideout, helping others and stopping punks, in his effort to find Captain Industry and bring him down. His exploits pique the interests of a girl, a family, and eventually a whole town. By his youthful wisdom, determined and fearless bravery, he gains many admirers who voice support for his cause. Woody Harrelson and Kat Dennings give amazing performances. Even though more people enjoy Kick Ass as it's similar you'd be a fool to miss out on this movie.

7 years, 9 months ago

AKB48Fan rated London Town

 London Town 7/10

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This is a fabulous coming of age story, set against the back drop of London in the 70's and the music of The Clash. The movie is cleverly put together with a great mix of humour, emotion, gritty reality and music of The Clash. The plot is about a teenage boy who faces a series of misfortunes, and ends up having to make a living while taking care of his young sister. He perseveres through the hardship, and meets the famous rock star from The Clash, and his life is changed for the better. The acting is great particularly Daniel Huttlestone as Shay, although little Alice steals the show more than once! Jonathan Rhys Meyers could be Joe Strummer, with his attitude and great voice. A very entertaining and watchable movie.

7 years, 9 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Tristan & Isolde

 Tristan & Isolde 7/10

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Hollywood-slick rendering of the classic myth/story of star crossed lovers out of Britain's Dark Ages: the clandestine match of the orphaned nephew of an English Lord and the daughter of the King of Ireland. The movie was beautifully done. The costumes, the sets and props, choreography and the cinematography was fantastic. The cast was great. Sophia Myles was illuminating as Isolde with good performances also by James Franco and Rufus Sewell. There were slight changes to the legend, a bit of tweaking and some things were completely left out. Overall, a very enjoyable and engaging drama romance movie.

7 years, 9 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Brave Story

 Brave Story 4/10

7 years, 9 months ago

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A below average anime much in the same vein as Spirited Away in which Wataru enters a fantasy world by the name of Vision in order to save his parents' marriage which is crumbling. Wataru has to face several challenges and grow as a person if he has any chance of getting his parents back together. The storyline is nothing special. It just didn't hook me in for some reason, the characters are bland and the pacing is off. The ending seemed to be rushed as well with a rather strange climax which gives the impression that a sequel is going to continue the story but I guess that never happened. This movie has it's fans especially those who like Dungeons & Dragons but the weak storyline and 'meh' characters makes this an anime I wouldn't really recommend.

7 years, 9 months ago

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This movie is based on a true story in which 13 Chinese sailors were murdered in Thailand and drugs were found on them. Who murdered them remains a mystery? The movie purports to tell the official version agreed upon by the Chinese and Thai governments. A group of Chinese special forces are sent into Thailand to flush out an evil drug organisation they think killed the sailors. I usually like movies by Dante Lam but this one is rather dull. The action scenes I will agree are great but in between those scenes the story is boring and I inevitably switched off. It just goes on for long. A good 30 mins should have been cut to make the story flow better. If you've got the patience for it you might enjoy the movie but for those expecting non stop action I'm afraid you're gonna be disappointed. It's not a total bust this movie but there are better Dante Lam movies you should watch before seeing this one.

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Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa has really carved out a place for himself in the world of horror cinema. After some time exploring non-horror projects, he has returned with "Creepy", which blends American-style serial killer thrillers with horror themes unique to Japan. The movie is definitely a slow burner. At over two hours, very little happens in the first half. We come to understand why Takakura retired from the police force, and we meet his creepy neighbour Nishino, who has very poor social skills. But not one instance of horror can be pointed to – no jumps, no ghosts, nothing out of place. There is a death that occurs as part of a hostage situation, but it lies firmly in the category of a police / action scene, not horror. The slower pace and build-up might make the movie seem like a thriller or suspense rather than straight horror. But the horror aspects make themselves known in the second half and we are treated to some over-the-top imagery. Prolific actor Hidetoshi Nishijima makes a great leading man, exuding confidence and charm. Of course, the real star of the movie is Teruyuki Kagawa, who expertly displays an awkward way of speaking and moving as Nishino. Kurosawa has another winner on his hands with "Creepy" and it's well worth your time seeking it out.

7 years, 9 months ago

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This is a documentary highlighting the female action stars of Hong Kong cinema past. It seems like the producers made a list of all the women kung fu stars they could think of and then presented a series of mini-biographies on them, coupled with interviews of them giving their views on various subjects. Some of the stars that feature include: Moon Lee, Yukari Oshima, Elaine Lui, Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Khan, Sophia Crawford, Michiko Nishikawa, Cynthia Rothrock, and Angela Mao. The main reason you'll want to watch this is for the plethora of fight scenes offered. Almost all of the performers are accompanied by one to three brawls from movies they've appeared in, and considering that these are stars from different eras of Hong Kong filmmaking, the result is a diverse and rich collage of kung fu. Most disappointingly, the documentary doesn't provide the titles to most of the movies it highlights, so good luck to you if you're interested in finding the ones that look interesting for yourself. Still, a good documentary, if like myself you love female action stars in HK action movies.

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Revenge is a dish best served cold indeed! Wild Tales has one of the most electrifying openings I've seen and is a very funny, clever, brutal and thrilling movie. Director/Writer Damián Szifrón puts together six different stories that all have revenge as their common theme. While some might be more engaging then others, they all have a lot of dark humour and take unpredictable turns. Wild Tales would certainly make Quentin Tarantino proud with its excellent blend of stylised violence and sharp comedy. This is undoubtedly the most fun I had watching a movie this year and I cannot recommend it highly enough! Don't miss it!

7 years, 9 months ago

AKB48Fan rated The Love Witch (2016)

 The Love Witch (2016) 7/10

7 years, 9 months ago

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Love Witch is a homage to 70's sexploitation horror flicks. There's nothing even remotely pretentious about this movie. Its un-selfconscious in its camp, cheesy, 70's style, B grade, sexy horror schlockiness. There's a polished corniness that can been seen in this movie. Real care has been taken with the puerile voice overs, the colourfully crude visuals, the over stated, heavily scripted, almost monotone dialogue and cheesy 70's set pieces. Samantha Robinson is perfect as the Love Witch. She takes a role that's far from straight laced but plays it with such straight laced conviction, that it convincingly draws you in. The movie, although paced fairly well, goes on a tad too long. If you have a particular love of the early 70's strand of exploitation cinema then this one has a pretty good chance of rocking your boat.

7 years, 9 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Power Rangers

 Power Rangers 6/10

7 years, 9 months ago

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So this is the new reboot movie of the original Power Rangers and it's actually a lot better than what I expected. The story is how the gang get together and are tasked to become the Power Rangers who have to protect the Zeo Crystal from falling into the hands of the villainess Rita Repulsa and her sidekick Goldar. I'm not really sure how fans of the original series will take to the new counterparts. I wasn't a fan of the new Rita or Goldar at all but thankfully their involvement is kept to a minimum until the final 20 mins. I quite like the new Ranger team. Sure they're not as cool as the originals but you want to cheer them on just the same. The fight choreography is sorely lacking and rather dull and where the hell were the Putties so that the Rangers could kick some ass! The new Zords look amazing. It was nice to see cameos by Amy Jo Johnson and Jason David Franks. Overall it was a good attempt to revive the Ranger franchise which I'm sure will continue. Next time though get a better villain.

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