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Dark Shadows
Rich playboy Barnabas Collins earns the wrath of Angelique, a witch, when he breaks her heart. She turns him into a vampire and buries him alive. Two centuries later, Barnabas escapes to settle scores. This is yet another Burton/Depp collaboration that is based on the classic 60's/70's TV gothic soap opera. And you'd think that being based on a whole TV series it would give the writers plenty of story to utilise, yet, this movie has what barely could be considered a plot. It's also all over the show: one minute it is a fish out of water comedy and the next it's a horror movie and next it's a drama. Is it spoofing the original show or or is it a serious retelling like the brief run revival in 1991? The filmmakers don't seem to know. Johnny Depp is very good at portraying Barnabas Collins and handles the character's script driven changes of tone very well. Michelle Pfeiffer is also good but it is Eva Green that's the best thing in this movie. She has a field day as the villainous witch, Angelique and has a great time with it and it translates to the screen as I had loved watching her chew the scenery and sex it up. Dark Shadows didn't bore but, could have been so much more fun had a tone been decided on and the writers had taken better advantage of the 5 years of available story from the original show.
4 years, 1 month ago
Firewall
 Firewall 6/10
4 years, 1 month ago
Firewall
With his family held for ransom, Jack, a security executive for a global bank, is commanded to loot his own business. He then faces the demanding task of thwarting the kidnapper's scheme. This is an edgy and enjoyable piece of recycled cinema. The basic plot is the stuff of old capers and thriller clichés, yet it was more than renewed through its use of advance technology and new attempts that the entire movie almost looks new. Director Richard Loncraine gives the movie a sufficient amount of pacing and creativity and with Harrison Ford as the lead actor who gives the same amount of grit and charm it was bound to be good. Nice to see Nikolaj Coster-Waldau pre-Game of Thrones as one of the baddies. I more than enjoyed this movie and never found it dragging. Worthy of taking a look.
4 years, 1 month ago
Flatliners
 Flatliners 6/10
4 years, 1 month ago
Flatliners
Five medical students decide to embark on a dangerous experiment to attempt to learn more about the afterlife. However, their experiment begins to go awry and they almost bring themselves near death. Having watched the 2017 movie, I wanted to see the original. This is definitely better than the weak remake. I can't say it's a perfect movie though especially some of the things that Joel Schumacher does. The editing is too jarring with several quick cuts between the five students and the illusory imagery that didn't necessarily suit the dark aesthetics of reality. There's a few spine tingling scenes including the gloomy subway where a super talented crawling dog traverses the floor and the father relationship depicted for Julia Roberts' character. The cast is great with Kiefer Sutherland as quite an unlikable character. Julia Roberts and Kevin Bacon are also good in their roles. Not a classic by any means, this was still an interesting experience.
4 years, 1 month ago
4 years, 1 month ago
Beach Babes from Beyond
Three intergalactic beauties steal a spaceship and crash land in California where they have close encounters with three local beach boys. Swayze, Stallone, Travolta and Estevez. Sounds like a 90's Expendables party except it's not. They share the same bloodline, but these aren’t A-listers. They’re the siblings and relatives of very famous people who appeared in a lot of early 90's B-movies to capitalise on their celebrity last name. This is one of those movies and a total stinker. The plot is non-existent but at least the so-called 3 beach babes are easy on the eye even if they can't act to save their lives. Joe Estevez gives a surprisingly charming performance. There are a few small laughs but this movie is very bad overall. Only take a look if you're really desperate to watch something and there's nothing better for you.
4 years, 1 month ago
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic
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4 years, 1 month ago
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3/10

Parasite

9/10


4 years, 1 month ago
Parasite
All unemployed, Ki-taek’s family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident. Another brilliant movie from director Bong Joon-ho. It's a dark comedy-drama which takes a stab at Korean society and the growing class gap between the rich and the poor. It definitely deserved to win the Best Picture at the Oscars. The first hour of the movie is taut, engaging, and slyly amusing as the ne’er-do-well family slowly but surely work their way into the lives of their rich counterparts, taking over step by step while dealing with their own issues and insecurities. Then during the second hour things take a turn for the worst for Ki-taek and his family as their perfect plan starts to crumble with the visit during a rainstorm of the Parks' former housekeeper and then the unscheduled return of the Parks from their camping trip. The movie has an incredibly well-constructed story which packs a real punch and the acting by the whole cast is superb. Some might quibble at the long running time but I thought it went by quickly as I was so engrossed in the story. If you want to see what the fuss is all about and why this movie did so well at the Oscars, I definitely urge to see this highly recommended movie. I can't state enough how fantastic it really is.
4 years, 1 month ago
4 years, 1 month ago
Man in the Attic
Jack the Ripper's rampage has all of London gripped in fear - no matter how many constables patrol the streets, streetwalkers continue to turn up dead. On the night that a fourth woman is killed, the mysterious Slade rents out the attic of William and Helen Harley. Later, he meets their niece, Lily Bonner, an actress. While he intrigues her, his behaviour and obsessions arouse suspicion that Slade could be Jack the Ripper and Lily his next victim. This is a remake of the 1944 movie "The Lodger", which was a remake of the early Hitchcock silent with the same name. Jack Palance gives an excellent portrayal of the lodger who may or may not be Jack the Ripper. Palance has a certain menace here but yet you feel some sympathy for him. Since much of the movie's impact depends on the viewer not knowing for certain whether Palance is the Ripper, we can't see him committing any crimes. That's just as well, considering the nature of the crimes. The near absence of violence leaves the weight of the movie on the increasing number of incidents suggesting that Palance is in fact the man that his landlady suspects him of being. It all leads to a great climax in which the police chase Slade and he mysteriously disappears into the Thames. A moody and suspenseful movie, this is a great Ripper tale.
4 years, 1 month ago
4 years, 1 month ago
Beyond Atlantis (1973)
A band of adventurers invade a native island determined to grab a reported fortune in pearls. The islanders are just as determined to keep their sacred treasure. This movie should have been called Beyond Poor as it's that crap! The story moves ponderously, lavishing attention on droll underwater footage, notable only for leering at actress Leigh Christian’s fur bikini-clad ass. Don't expect any monsters of any kind in this movie either - you do get to see some islanders with weird bug eyes though. The best thing about the movie is Sid Haig (Dragos from Jason of Star Command) as a cigar chomping villain and hearing the theme tune of Britain's The News At Ten in full. The ending in which the islanders drown themselves by walking into the sea thanks to the villains is totally unsatisfying. A total waste of 90 mins.
4 years, 1 month ago
4 years, 1 month ago
The Bamboo Saucer
Government teams from the US and Russia parachute into China after reports of a crashed UFO in a peasant village. The two teams co-operate together to fight off the Chinese army. What could have been a good sci-fi actioner turns out to be a dull movie in the end. There's far too much talking and not enough action. The special effects are poor to say the least and as for the acting and dialogue, I have to say they're not much better either. The movie looks pretty dated. This was actor Dan Dureya's last movie - a pity he had to bow out on such a clunker as this one. Overall a movie that sci-fi fans should skip. Nothing here to recommend.
4 years, 1 month ago
4 years, 1 month ago
Black Belt Jones 2: The Tattoo Connection
When a diamond is stolen in Hong Kong, the company insuring the diamond sends a former CIA agent to Hong Kong to retrieve it. Meanwhile, one of the thieves begins to have a change of heart because his girlfriend wants him to leave his criminal organisation. Some have called this a blaxploitation movie but I can't say that it is. It's hypothetically a sequel to Black Belt Jones, but it's not but since it has Jim Kelly kicking ass maybe that's enough to get it just over the line. The movie is unintentionally funny at times due to the dubbed soundtrack. There's actually very little comedy going on in this movie, but the strange accents and odd choices kept me amused. It takes a while for the movie to really get going, coming together for an epic martial arts fight at the end. Even though he's the main star, Jim Kelly disappears for vast lengths of time, while the criminals try to find some way to sell their ill-gotten gains. Bolo Yeung gets a small role. An average martial arts movie - nothing more nothing less.
4 years, 1 month ago
4 years, 1 month ago
Without Warning
An alien being is hunting humans by killing them with flying jellyfish-like creatures, which penetrate their skin with needle-tipped tentacles. A couple of teenagers seek help for the death of their friends by asking a local gas attendant and a mentally ill Vietnam vet to try and kill the alien. The first few minutes of this movie started off quite promising with some interesting special effects, but after that, there's not much going on. I kept waiting to actually see the alien besides his little flying devices, but what there was, was a lot of running around the woods at night, and talking about the alien. It actually gets rather boring. The last 10 minutes is probably the best part of the whole movie. The alien finally gets some decent screen time. If you're looking for overacting you'll get it in spades with Jack Palance and Martin Landau trying to outdo one another in who's the nuttier of the two characters. The movie in the end was a total waste of time and not worth bothering about.
4 years, 1 month ago
Alien Space Avenger
A group of alien terrorists escape from their jail and crash land on 1930's Earth where they take over 4 humans to be their hosts. As they can't fix their ship as the technology isn't there, the 4 go back to their ship and wait. 50 years later and their ship is dug up by a construction company. The group relocate to New York in order to look for some plutonium to power their ship but another alien comes to Earth, takes over a woman's body and goes hunting to recapture the terrorists. This movie may look like a Troma movie due to the low budget, comedy, gory splattery violence and high body count but it isn't. I found it to be a fun little movie which gives some laughs in between all the gun violence on show. I can't really say how many people get killed during the movie but it's definitely a lot. There's some really good inventive special effects of the aliens regenerating themselves if they lose a part of their human hosts' body. The story is well written and provides both jokes and action. The director does all he can and some actors even show talent. All in all, this is an entertaining and enjoyable movie and had it been put under the Troma banner I'm sure it would have been a cult classic. Worth checking out.
4 years, 1 month ago
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Babylon

7/10


4 years, 1 month ago
Babylon
Blue has a job as a garage hand but is fired after an altercation with his racist boss but his life is about to get worse when he gets beaten up by police, is falsely charged, and forced to go on the run, falling out with his girlfriend and finally stabbing a racist neighbour in anger and frustration. This movie is a slice of black British life and follows a group of young West Indians living in South London where they have to deal with racism, violence against black people, poverty and reggae music. The movie follows one individual as his life spirals downwards. The use of reggae music is an important ingredient in the movie with famous black DJ's of the era making an appearance. The story is well written and the movie has a good pace about it. Brinsley Forde of the group Aswad takes the lead as Blue. Other notable people in the movie include Karl Howman as Blue's friend and a small cameo from comedian Mel Smith as a racist garage owner. It's an interesting time piece of early 80's life in grim South London which has changed since then.
4 years, 1 month ago
4 years, 1 month ago
The Shonen Merikensack
Young record company talent scout Kanna Kurita finds a video clip of an abrasive punk rock band on the Internet. Although she knows nothing about punk music or even likes punk music, she feels the band could be the next big thing and her boss signs them up. This starts Kanna’s quest to find the band but what she doesn't know is that the clip was filmed 25 years ago and the band members are now all washed up middle aged men. This is a wonderfully raucous and unceasingly funny feel good movie about the Japanese punk rock scene. It’s also an energetic tribute to band reunions and comeback tours, proving that as long as a band is complete and the passion for the music runs high then the magic of yesteryear can still happen, just waiting to be unleashed to captivate a new generation of audience. Aoi Miyazaki headlines the movie as the cute record scout Kanna. I loved the movie and found it consistently funny. Every character in the band is so well-written, each with their own comical history. Overall, it's a whole lot of fun. The jokes come fast and wild, spiced with a little extra raunchiness for good measure. Definitely worth seeing.
4 years, 1 month ago
The Uncanny
 The Uncanny 5/10
4 years, 1 month ago
The Uncanny
An author, convinced that cats are conspiring to replace the human race as masters of the earth, narrates three bizarre tales of feline terror. This is an anthology of tales revolving around cats and how cats are secretly controlling the lives of men. I thought at first it was from Amicus but it's from The Rank Organisation. The first story is about a young female servant who kills her elderly boss in order to gain her will but the old lady's cats conspire to get their revenge on the servant. The second finds a young girl getting her own back on her older cousin through witchcraft and her black cat and finally the third has an actor threatened by a cat after he drowns it's kittens by flushing them down the toilet. Each story varies in quality. The first two stories were OK but I wasn't that keen on the last one. Peter Cushing and Donald Pleasance do their best with the average script they've been given. There's nothing memorable about this movie at all but I can imagine that those who love cats will enjoy it.
4 years, 1 month ago
4 years, 1 month ago
I
Andrew Quint, a conscience-stricken advertising man who smashes up his desk, quits the business for an honest life in literature, but is won back to the media fray by manipulative tycoon Jonathan Lute. This swinging London drama directed by the much derided director Michael Winner paints a cynical portrait of the times but is mostly remembered for supposedly being the first movie to contain the word "fuck". It's basically a look at a man trying to escape the rat race but comes to the conclusion that once you're in it, you'll never get away, no matter how hard you try. Oliver Reed does well as a picture of modern dissatisfaction, and really shines in the scenes where events overcome him and he loses control. Carol White as his co-star is as lovely as ever while Orson Welles plays his slimy and manipulative boss. I've no idea where the title of the movie comes from but it doesn't have any connection to the story. An interesting comedy drama.
4 years, 1 month ago
4 years, 1 month ago

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