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AKB48Fan rated Demolition

 Demolition 8/10

7 years, 9 months ago

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Jake Gyllenhaal is probably one of the most underrated actors of this generation and in every movie I've seen him in over the past 10 years he's given an extraordinary performance and this movie is no different. It's about the story of a man who loses his wife in a car accident. His way of grieving is what the movie narrates. He realises that he's not able feel a thing when everyone around does, so he decides to search for the answers and so his bizarre journey begins. The casting was good, but it was all about the Gyllenhaal's role but Naomi Watts is also amazing. You might wonder why the title was named 'Demolition', well you'll find out around 3/4 of the way through. Overall - a really good dark comedy with a fantastic performance by Jake Gyllenhaal.

7 years, 9 months ago

AKB48Fan rated I Am a Hero (2015)

 I Am a Hero (2015) 7/10

7 years, 9 months ago

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A down on his luck manga artist Hideo Suzuki finds himself battling the undead when a virus unleashes a zombie outbreak. Along with a young schoolgirl, he has to try and reach Mount Fuji as the virus doesn't work at high altitude. I've seen many Japanese zombie movies over the years and this is one of the better ones. There's nothing new or original in the story at all although Hiromi, the schoolgirl has been infected but has not turned yet but for some reason the movie kinda forgets about this for the remainder of the running time. Fans of splatter gore will really love this movie as blood sprays like there's no tomorrow with plenty of heads exploding, zombies chomping on human flesh etc etc. The gore content is extremely high. Yo Oizumi plays the nerdy lead character who doesn't do anything heroic until the last 30 mins when he cuts loose with his rifle. Kasumi Arimura is cute as Hiromi the schoolgirl and then there's Masami Nagasawa who is always watchable in her work. This is a solid horror movie not to be missed by zombie fans.

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This is the new movie starring Indonesian action star Iko Uwais who plays a man Ishmael found on a beach with no memory of who he is after he is shot in the head. Patched up by a kindly female doctor, they both find themselves in danger by Ishmael's former comrades who are desperate to finish him off for good. Fans of both Raid movies will love this action movie. The gory violence comes thick and fast with a high body count. The fight choreography is superb. In addition to the cool fighting scenes, the movie is also filled with good sound effects and the music is surprisingly good. Iko Uwais is on top form here playing a different kind of action hero from that of The Raid. He's slightly more vulnerable due to the shards of bullet that's stuck in his head but still tough as nails. I loved that his co-star from The Raid 2 in Julie Estelle is also in this movie. You might not get a great story line or logic here but what you get instead is pure entertainment and this has tons of it. Enjoy it for what it is - an adrenaline rush actioner.

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A dark tale about the Korean school system where competition to be the best is fierce. This story follows a teenage boy who comes from a humble background and enters into an elite school. He discovers a secret society which has members of the top 10 students in the school which he wants to join. This has the advantage of getting special priviliges. This movie highlights the pressures that young people have in Korea and Japan in having to achieve well in order to secure a place at a good university. It's no wonder suicide rates in both countries amongst young people are very high. The stress and expectation can push some kids to do evil things like the lead character in this movie. The plot is complex and requires the viewer's complete attention to make sense of what's going on. It plumbs the depths of human life and explores topics including bullying, stress, suicide, peer group pressure, and plenty more besides. The performances from Da-wit Lee and in particular Sung-Jun are really impressive.

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An interesting movie about the Japanese calendar that was reformed during the 17th century because it was inaccurate. It was only due to the belief of one man Yasui Santetsu who realised that the calendar was wrong because Japan adopted the Chinese model without taking into account of the difference in longitude between Peking and Tokyo. You might think that a movie with an obscure subject as this might not make worthwhile viewing but I found it fascinating. Don't make the mistake of thinking that as the title character is a samurai that there's lot of swordsplay because there isn't so if you're after an action movie go elsewhere. Jun'ichi Okada is great as the mathematician / astrologer Sentetsu ably assisted by the gorgeous Aoi Miyazaki as his wife En. This movie will not appeal to everybody but for those with an interest in Japan's history it's well worth taking a look.

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With a new Power Rangers movie coming out soon, I decided to check out the 2nd Rangers movie that came out during the 90's but quickly realised I wish I hadn't! This movie was to introduce fans to the new Power Rangers Turbo series. It's a right stinker of a movie and no wonder Rangers fans want to forget about it. The plot is terrible and the only good thing about the female villain Divatox is she looks hot. As the Rangers antagonist though she's pathetic. None of the cast come out glowing in the acting stakes. There is nothing worth making this movie watchable unless you want to see the return of the original Pink Ranger Kimberly.

7 years, 9 months ago

AKB48Fan rated My Old Lady

 My Old Lady 6/10

7 years, 9 months ago

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I thought this was going to be an out and out comedy but I would say it more of a dramedy. Having said that, this was a touching movie about relationships and dysfunctional families and a very strange set of French Laws. In a nutshell, Mathias Gold, played by Kevin Kline, inherits an apartment in France from his late father. Spending his last dime to travel to Paris he discovers to his dismay that the apartment comes with a tenant Mathilde Girard (Maggie Smith) who is allowed to stay there until her death, and to compound things he has to pay rent to her. Determined to find a way to sell the apartment and make some money Mathias tries everything he can to achieve his goal. As the story progresses we meet Chloe who is Mathilde's daughter and has issues of her own. Although slow in places this charming movie winds it's way through the streets of Paris much as the Seine flows past Notre Dame and it does make you want to visit the city.

7 years, 9 months ago

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Series 7

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A physically challenged man overcomes his uneven legs to become a super strong Kung fu master with the goal of killing seven of the greatest masters of their styles. Donnie Yen plays a prisoner released from jail to find him and stop his killing spree. This is a tribute to those old school HK martial arts movies with cameos from various stars of the past. The plot develops like something you'd expect from a kung-fu movie taking place centuries ago. The villain chooses his victims based on their mastery of the arts. He wants to defeat the best kicker, the best grappler, the best weapon user, etc. in order to prove he is the greatest fighter in the land. The action scenes are pretty good - fast and frenetic, minimal apparent CGI/wirework, and well choreographed. I should also note the producers do a nice job finding and designing creative set pieces for the action, with various scenes taking place on a busy freeway, inside a dinosaur museum, etc. Donnie Yen delivers his usual perfect set of fighting and action skills in this movie and fans of his work will not be disappointed.

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A thoroughly enjoyable Thai teen comedy. Teenage boys and best friends Ped and Koong decide to form a band. The problem is they suck. So they decide to recruit Ex - a drummer and Ern a female guitarist. Things go haywire when Koong starts to fall for Ern who is Ped's secret childhood crush. This movie was simply amazing. Everything about it is great and it really made me laugh out loud literally nearly every five minutes and the rest of the time, with a broad smile. Not only is it funny, but the story and acting are also executed perfectly. As the story gets more emotional near the end, it really shows us another side of the movie that really makes it great: the value of true friendship and love. Add to that some infectious rock tunes, and this is one high-spirited celebration of being the best you can be - even if you may suck! One of the best Thai movies I've seen.

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A wonderful anime tale investigating a so-called murder of a school classmate who disappeared suddenly. It's different from the live-action 2004 movie but the 2 actresses (Yui Aoi and Anne Suzuki) who played the characters reprise their roles once more. The whimsical story follows Hana and Alice's friendship and actually develops their characters a bit better than before. There's plenty of humour to be had from Alice's interactions with various people but of course it's what takes place between the two girls that shines through. The animation is beautiful to look at with the detailed background of the sky a joy to see. Director Iwai Shunji has created a great story here and I loved how everything was wrapped up nicely in the end. If you loved the live-action movie you need to check this out.

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Hugh Jackman's final performance allegedly as Wolverine and what a way to go out...in a blaze of glory! This movie exceeded all expectations especially when compared to the previous Wolverine movies which were fine but not brilliant. This movie ends the franchise on a high, with an emotional, and satisfying ending. Hugh Jackman's performance is the best of his career. This movie is jam packed with amazing action sequences which don't hold back one bit on the violence. The introduction of X-23 is a big win as well. She is played by Dafne Keen, and though doesn't say much, plays her role very well. Her connection with both Wolverine and Charles Xavier creates a family-orientated environment that makes the movie a whole lot better, especially seen in certain scenes. Overall, Logan is a fantastic movie that is as heartbreaking as it is visually stunning. It's a special movie with this that should be talked about for years to come.

7 years, 9 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Kong: Skull Island

 Kong: Skull Island 7/10

7 years, 9 months ago

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The legendary King Kong returns in an all new adventure that gives the classic tale an update and new setting. The movie is set in 1973 when a man informs the government that they have detected a previously unknown island and need to investigate it before the Soviets learn of it and beat them to whatever the island my hold. A team is recruited to map the island. The movie combines a solid cast with state of the art special effects to take a new twist on the standard adventure fare. While many parts of the movie remain silly popcorn entertainment, the quality of the assembled cast allows the movie to move beyond being just an assembly of potential victims for a menagerie of CGI creatures to dispatch. While the story is more in line with the linear and thin plots of adventure movies of old, the sum of the parts does add up to an enjoyable experience for those who like the giant creature movies. It was certainly better than what I expected.

7 years, 9 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Goat

 Goat 6/10

7 years, 9 months ago

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This movie tells the story of a young man who gets brutally attacked by two strangers. He then goes to college, joins a fraternity house, and gets transformed into a different person. There has been a lot of movies that portrays fraternity houses to be a lot of fun, but finally there is a movie that shows that fraternity houses may not be as rosy as it appear. The story focuses on the initiation week, where new recruits are humiliated and even tortured. It is uncomfortable to see what happens in the movie, even though the tone of the movie is not too dark. The level of subhuman behaviour is terrifying, because the abuse is legitimised by "tradition". This movie tells a compelling story of abuse, abused and abuser. It lets people reflect on what is right and what is wrong.

7 years, 9 months ago

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7 years, 9 months ago

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One of the most awful movies I've ever had the misfortune of watching! I can't even begin to describe how very weird it is. The acting is simply terrible. The choices made by the actors are conflicting and confusing. The story line is confusing and hastily thrown together with some stupid idiotic dialogue by the characters. What you do see a lot is an old man wandering around naked all greased up with his large penis (I believe it was prosthetic) being displayed many times. I've no idea what the point of all that was? This is a sorry excuse for a movie and no person should torture themselves by watching it.

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