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Post by bigHEADinc on Apr 21, 2008 12:20:04 GMT -5
SUPER HIGH MEAs a belated holiday activity, I decided to watch Super High Me featuring Doug Benson. You might not know the name, but you probably know the face... Doug has a joke in his repertoire involving the movie "Super Size Me" where he talks about how that's the worst movie to ever watch while high, due to all the food and puking involved. He later says that a much better movie, starring Doug Benson, would be "Super High Me"... The audience laughs and Benson moves onto the next joke... Until now... A producer actually helped Benson make his joke a reality. Super High Me, like Super Size Me, follows Benson around as he spends almost every waking moment smoking weed for one month and they document various processes (I.E. SAT test, sperm count, physical exam, psychic exam) and how marijuana changes it. To achieve a benchmark, Benson quit smoking weed for one month before the full month of smoking. What follows are various clips of Doug smoking with and without various famous friends (Sarah Silverman, Dave Navarro, Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, etc.) all the while they tell jokes and their opinions about weed. Inter sped with the various sometimes-funny clips of the various comics are interviews with various dispensaries (Medical marijuana dealers), politicians, doctors, etc. on both ends of the smoking spectrum. As a person who enjoys marijuana and good marijuana humor (See my review for Smiley Face for an example of bad stoner humor) the film includes enough laughs to keep it out of being strictly a documentary but the laughs are never overpowering. The film also includes a lot of information about the legalization process and what exactly goes on in those dispensaries. While it's obviously pro-legalization, it does contain enough information to actually make it an almost even-handed documentary. This isn't going to be a classic stoner movie or a groundbreaking documentary but it was entertaining enough for it's runtime (A little under 90 minutes) and just might be interesting to you. *** out of *****
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Post by bigHEADinc on Apr 21, 2008 19:42:29 GMT -5
AN AMERICAN CRIMEIn 1965, Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny were sent to live with a neighbor, Gertrude Baniszewski, for 2 months. Their parents, traveling carnival workers, paid Gertrude to take care of the children so that they would not have to endure the road yet again. Gertrude, a woman barely in her 40s with 6 kids, eagerly took the kids in because of the money. When the check came late, Gertrude beat both children. When Sylvia was rumored to be spreading lies about Gertrude's oldest daughter, Gertrude made sure she felt the punishment. When she was accused of stealing money, Gertrude put a cigarette out on her arm. The punishment and the "crimes" continued until, sadly, Sylvia was killed at the end of the torture. Did I spoil the movie for you? Well, it's a true story and is the first time that Child Abuse was brought to light in a time when much of America turned a blind eye, preferring to to leave families to their own business than step in.... And the plot of this movie... Starring Ellen Page (as Sylvia Likens) and Catherine Keener (as Gertrude Baniszewski), the movie's storyline has been adapted directly from court transcripts of the trial against Gertrude. This isn't a horror movie, this isn't torture porn, it's simply uncomfortable. Seeing Gertrude, on the complete edge of sanity, putting her cigarette out on Sylvia or controlling her kids through threatening means... It definitely made me squirm. What doesn't make this torture porn is the fact that you get so much of a back story for each character in a 90 minute movie that the torture is not easy to watch. You care when Sylvia is thrown down the stairs. You care when Jenny, Sylvia's shy and completely scared sister, is forced to watch her sister being beaten and forced to stay completely silent lest she incurs Gertrude's wrath. Keener is the star of this picture and is terrifying as a woman with one foot off the edge and the other slipping off behind her. Having only known her for her comedic roles, this role was a stark contrast to everything I've seen from her and she does it really well. Oddly enough, even with the viciousness of her portrayal, you almost feel a little compassion for her. Page spends most of the movie in fear or being abused or much more and, while most of her role consists of crying, screaming, etc. she brings a ton of emotion behind it. It's one thing to cry, it's another to wear the sadness, the fear, the numbing of the torture on her face and in her body language. I know people like to pigeonhole her after Juno, but this is yet another movie that shows what she can do, and why she is perhaps the most talented young actress working in Hollywood today. Again, let me warn you, the movie is painful to watch, but the performances are great. The movie is premiering on Showtime this year and will, eventually, make it to DVD. Keep an eye out for it. **** out of *****
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Post by bigHEADinc on Apr 22, 2008 11:15:35 GMT -5
SLEUTH (2007) It's the battle of the Alfies, with Jude Law remaking yet another Michael Caine role alongside Michael Caine himself in this suspense film. Originally made in 1972 with Caine starring alongside Lawrence Olivier, both men are the only two people you'll see in the entire 80+ minute runtime... Unsurprisingly, for me at least, that wasn't too much of an issue.
Sleuth is about one man sleeping with another man's wife, telling the man about it, demanding a divorce, and then playing some games. If it sounds a little weird, a little off-kilter to you then you're totally right. The script was a bit uneven, with the 3rd act spinning wildly out of control. The cinematography was claustrophobic but I'll give the director credit for toying with the idea of security cameras being everywhere by actively featuring scenes that were shot through them. The music was simply acceptable without standing out.
The only thing that really stood out were the performances of Caine and Law. Both Alfies bouncing lines off each other like a tennis match and you find yourself rooting for both them throughout the movie. Problem is, when the script is weak so are both of the actors, and I only really was enthralled for about half the movie before it seemed to take a nosedive.
If you've seen the original movie or the stage play, or even if you just really enjoy both actors then I'd recommend it. Otherwise I'd probably stay away.
**1/2 out of *****
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2008 11:24:18 GMT -5
AN AMERICAN CRIMEIn 1965, Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny were sent to live with a neighbor, Gertrude Baniszewski, for 2 months. Their parents, traveling carnival workers, paid Gertrude to take care of the children so that they would not have to endure the road yet again. Gertrude, a woman barely in her 40s with 6 kids, eagerly took the kids in because of the money. When the check came late, Gertrude beat both children. When Sylvia was rumored to be spreading lies about Gertrude's oldest daughter, Gertrude made sure she felt the punishment. When she was accused of stealing money, Gertrude put a cigarette out on her arm. The punishment and the "crimes" continued until, sadly, Sylvia was killed at the end of the torture. Did I spoil the movie for you? Well, it's a true story and is the first time that Child Abuse was brought to light in a time when much of America turned a blind eye, preferring to to leave families to their own business than step in.... And the plot of this movie... Starring Ellen Page (as Sylvia Likens) and Catherine Keener (as Gertrude Baniszewski), the movie's storyline has been adapted directly from court transcripts of the trial against Gertrude. This isn't a horror movie, this isn't torture porn, it's simply uncomfortable. Seeing Gertrude, on the complete edge of sanity, putting her cigarette out on Sylvia or controlling her kids through threatening means... It definitely made me squirm. What doesn't make this torture porn is the fact that you get so much of a back story for each character in a 90 minute movie that the torture is not easy to watch. You care when Sylvia is thrown down the stairs. You care when Jenny, Sylvia's shy and completely scared sister, is forced to watch her sister being beaten and forced to stay completely silent lest she incurs Gertrude's wrath. Keener is the star of this picture and is terrifying as a woman with one foot off the edge and the other slipping off behind her. Having only known her for her comedic roles, this role was a stark contrast to everything I've seen from her and she does it really well. Oddly enough, even with the viciousness of her portrayal, you almost feel a little compassion for her. Page spends most of the movie in fear or being abused or much more and, while most of her role consists of crying, screaming, etc. she brings a ton of emotion behind it. It's one thing to cry, it's another to wear the sadness, the fear, the numbing of the torture on her face and in her body language. I know people like to pigeonhole her after Juno, but this is yet another movie that shows what she can do, and why she is perhaps the most talented young actress working in Hollywood today. Again, let me warn you, the movie is painful to watch, but the performances are great. The movie is premiering on Showtime this year and will, eventually, make it to DVD. Keep an eye out for it. **** out of ***** Thanks for putting this one out there. I'd never even heard of it and it looks pretty good. Its just been added to my queue.
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Post by Millie D on Apr 22, 2008 12:44:28 GMT -5
I too am recommending highly that you see FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL
I could not stop laughing! I was shocked about how much Jason Segel showed his junk! I loved the british dude( name escapes me right now) and it was refreshing as hell to see Mila Kunis play a part that was so far off from playing Jackie all those years! Bill Hader, Jonah Hill and Paul Rudd are funny co stars and for some reason I LOVED the DRACULA play! You have to see the movie to understand that....
EVIL MASTER BETTY already told you everything i woulda said so just go see the movie!
4 outta 5 stars
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Post by bigHEADinc on Apr 22, 2008 16:15:30 GMT -5
HARD CANDY After seeing An American Crime yesterday, I was craving some more Ellen Page and stumbled across this movie. I've read all about it before, read the reviews, and just needed to see if it could live up to the hype at all. It did.
I'm not gonna bore you with a synopsis on the story... Well, for anyone late to the party, 14 year old girl (Page) seduces an older man then proceeds to torture him because he was a pedophile and had a hand in killing her friend. It's been consistently described as Little Red Riding Hood finally getting the Big Bad Wolf and the description fits wonderfully.
I said this before but it bears repeating; Ellen Page is one of, if not THE most talented young actor working today. In this movie alone she has you loving her while fearing her all at the same time. She charming, funny, twisted, and sick all wrapped up in a nice warm tortilla. Her co-star, Patrick Wilson playing the older pedophile, is convincing as the "victim", but he doesn't really have a lot to work with other than screaming a lot. Oddly enough, with all the evil, he even is able to make you have some sort of compassion for him during this ordeal, but really only during one very gruesome and poignant scene.
This movie, like a lot of difficult-to-watch movies, is polarizing. You'll either hate it or love it. Personally, I loved it.
**** out of *****
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Post by Virt McGirt on Apr 22, 2008 17:33:23 GMT -5
I too am recommending highly that you see FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL I could not stop laughing! I was shocked about how much Jason Segel showed his junk! I loved the british dude( name escapes me right now) and it was refreshing as hell to see Mila Kunis play a part that was so far off from playing Jackie all those years! Bill Hader, Jonah Hill and Paul Rudd are funny co stars and for some reason I LOVED the DRACULA play! You have to see the movie to understand that.... EVIL MASTER BETTY already told you everything i woulda said so just go see the movie! 4 outta 5 stars www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPUcaCGuiVw
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Post by Palatial Regalia on Apr 22, 2008 18:21:25 GMT -5
The Forbidden Kingdom. (2008) Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and some white kid. I was expecting them to tease the inevitable battle between and not follow through, I was fortunately mistaken. As soon as Jet Li and Jackie Chan are in the same scene it's on. Li gets his patented leg fighting spots (seriously he does it in every film) and Chan gets to show off his favorite style, Drunken Fist. The female costars were smoking hot. Good fight choreography courtesy of Yuen Woo Ping as expected. I was not disappointed in paying full evening price.
3.75/5
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Post by bigHEADinc on Apr 22, 2008 19:29:58 GMT -5
The Forbidden Kingdom. (2008) Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and some white kid. I was expecting them to tease the inevitable battle between and not follow through, I was fortunately mistaken. As soon as Jet Li and Jackie Chan are in the same scene it's on. Li gets his patented leg fighting spots (seriously he does it in every film) and Chan gets to show off his favorite style, Drunken Fist. The female costars were smoking hot. Good fight choreography courtesy of Yuen Woo Ping as expected. I was not disappointed in paying full evening price. 3.75/5 Any rough idea how long the Li/Chan fight was? Besides that fight, what percentage of the movie would you say was fight scenes? Weird questions, I know, but I feel like a movie with both of those guys deserves to be at least 75% fight scenes.
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Post by Palatial Regalia on Apr 22, 2008 19:40:37 GMT -5
Any rough idea how long the Li/Chan fight was? Besides that fight, what percentage of the movie would you say was fight scenes? Weird questions, I know, but I feel like a movie with both of those guys deserves to be at least 75% fight scenes. I'd say the Li/Chan fight was approx 7-10 minutes. Probably about 30% of the film was a fight scene. Keep in mind both Li and Chan are costars even though they have top billing, the story in about the white teen. I wasnt expecting as much fighting as your were, so I wasnt disappointed that much. Li and Chan are both getting old (100 years between the two) so I didnt expect either of them to have a marathon battle. crap I was just happy to see Drunken Master again lol. Edit: It did lack the fight scene on a man made umm structure present in any Jet Li's Hong Kong films (but its hasnt really been utilized in any of his Hollywood movies)
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Post by bigHEADinc on Apr 23, 2008 1:55:08 GMT -5
^^^^^^^^^^^ That does sound solid. I'm definitely gonna have to catch it.
FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL
This is by far the most laugh out loud movie you'll see this year.
Yes, that was the most generic, movie poster quote I could give, but it's the damn truth. I ended up literally laughing out loud almost every 5 miinutes (excluding a slow 10 minute period). It was just so ridiculous, it seemed like they were trying to do a Farrelly Bros-type movie and ended up doing it better! Mila Kunis was the big surprise as she sparkled and her performance was as good as she looked (Which is a great reason in and of itself to go see this movie). The other huge surprise was Russell Brand as British rock star Aldous Snow. While it was an exaggeration of a rock star, he played it so straight that it seemed like he was just playing himself rather than a character. He definitely stole the show a few times. Jason Siegel did a fine job, although I don't quite buy him as a leading character. Kristen Bell had her funny parts but let the others take the reins more. As for the rest of the notable Apatow players, Jonah Hill was definitely the funniest. I also gotta give tons of love to the "Dracula" scenes and the music in general as all of it was catchy and funny as all hell.
Now, after all that love, there are a couple things that hold it back from the upper-crust of the Apatow crew. Jason Siegel, while always great, almost gets annoying to look at after a while. This cements the fact in my mind that he really isn't meant to be the leading man. Don't get me wrong, he was funny as hell but I just don't completely buy him yet. The other is that the signature of the Apatow movies, funny but with a good story, is slightly absent here. The story was acceptable but the bar is set pretty high for the crew. That being said, the sheer amount of funny helped make up for it.
The simple fact is, if you don't like the Apatow movies then stay away. Everybody else needs to go see it because it deserves to be as successful as Knocked Up and Superbad.
****1/2 out of *****
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Post by bigHEADinc on Apr 24, 2008 11:15:53 GMT -5
3:10 TO YUMA
I was finally able to catch this flick yesterday and, for one of the few times in my short movie reviewing life, I've had to let a movie sit around in my head before I wrote about it.
The short review: I liked it.
The story wasn't too spectacular (Namely one very important character's intentions around the end) but the actual meat of the script was great. The interplay between Bale and Crowe were the legs of this movie, especially Crowe. I don't know if it's just how the guy was written, but I could never bring myself to hate him in the movie. He was just so suave, so cool, so collected that I wanted to see him get away. Bale, meanwhile, was playing the straight man and seemed to just revert back to stereotypical "Christian Bale" for this role. You know the one I'm talking about, with the constant angry face and the growling lines, he wasn't great on his own at all.
That being said, I enjoyed mostly everybody (Except Luke Wilson's small role took me out of the movie a bit, if only because, like Bale, he was just playing "Luke Wilson" with bad teeth). It's just that the ending scene, after the best scene in the movie (Where they're holed up in the hotel) was just kinda... "Meh"... I don't want to give any spoilers away, but I understood what each character's intentions were but it just didn't click all that well. It seemed to end like an action movie rather than the drama-type movie it was going for.
One last thing, big ups to Ben Foster who, when not around Crowe, would command the screen in any scene he was in. He was definitely my close-to-first favorite thing about the film.
***1/2 out of *****
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Post by 4real on Apr 24, 2008 11:55:23 GMT -5
Street Kings
Starring Keanu Reeves and Forest Whitaker, it focuses on the crooked cops of L.A., Particually Keanu Reeves character who has, lets say, a bit of a short fuse. Also features rappers The Game and Common, who both do well in their roles.
It was ok, more of a rental movie than something you should see in the cinema. It drags and is rather boring in places but gripping nonetheless.
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Post by bigHEADinc on Apr 24, 2008 14:06:20 GMT -5
KISS KISS BANG BANG
Wow... I honestly didn't know much about Kiss Kiss Bang Bang before I watched it, but with my burgeoning man-crush on Robert Downey Jr., the beautiful Michelle Monaghan, and the always solid Val Kilmer, I figured it couldn't be half-bad... In fact, there was very little, if any bad things about the movie.
The story goes as such; Robert Downey Jr. plays Harold, an always down on his luck loser who works as a s****y thief. When running from the cops, he stumbles into a casting session for a new movie and, through luck, was sent to LA to hopefully begin his acting career. While there, he's paired up with Perry (Kilmer), a gay private investigator brought on to the project to teach Harold what being a detective is. While at a party, Harold also runs into an old friend, his dream girl, Harmony (Monaghan). While out "studying" with Perry, both men stumble upon a dead body and set an adventure in motion that heavily mimics the "Johnny Gossamer" series of books that both Harold and Harmony read as children (Detective novels).
Sounds kinda boring? Kinda generic? Sure, but this movie is a crime/comedy. Downey acts as the narrator also, frequently breaking the 4th wall and referencing/talking to the audience specifically. While they treat the crime portion seriously (And, regardless of the convoluted plot, actually wrapped it up quite nicely), the dialog is almost a grown-up version of Clerks, being consistently witty throughout the nearly 2 hours run time. Downey is the gem of this film and his performance makes me tons more excited than I already was for Iron Man. Kilmer plays th eperfect foil for Downey's bumbling but witty Harold, being suave and perfect yet ridiculously witty in his own right. Watching these two play off of each other was awesome and big ups need to go to the screenwriter/director Shane Black for his constant barrage of banter between the two. Michelle Monaghan, who is beautiful, also was given her own personality and ability to get herself over even with the Kilmer and Downey stealing all the spotlight. This movie actually made me love her more (Seriously, I got a crush on this woman, something about her eyes) and she looks amazing throughout in addition to her good-to-great performance.
Everybody just needs to go see this movie. Rent it, download it, buy it, whatever... It's that damn great.
****1/2 out of *****
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Post by Loki on Apr 24, 2008 19:16:16 GMT -5
- 16 years of alcohol -
* The plot: A kid with his childhood ruined by an unhealthy family life turns into a problematic man, struggling with mindless violence and alcoholism in the 70s Edinburgh. Two women seem to succeed in helping him out of that vicious circle, but he always ends up, both physically and cinematographically, where it all started.
* The comment: the premise in the title is interesting, and it probably sounded good on paper. But on film, it translates into a rather dull movie. Richard Jobson (the director and writer of the novel-turned-screenplay) pays "homage" to A Clockwork Orange in a blatant way, but fails to recapture any of the magic of Kubrick's movie. The flashback narration is nothing new, and the constant voiceovers from the main character get unbearable by the half-hour mark. Not to mention said "comments" are supposed to be poetic or philosophical, but are obnoxiously cheesy. And out of place, considering the main character is a lower-class Scottish guy. In one word, the movie is boring and pretentious, and fails under every possible aspect. First and foremost it fails in making you feel for the characters (ok acting though). Alcoholism, despite being part of the title, isn't really playing a major role in the story.
Just imagine a movie about Frank Begbie, without all the traits that made Begbie interesting and "likebale". And add deep thoughts written by a 16 years old "poet".
Rating: 3.5/10. Watch only if into pretentious movies, or want to hear some ramblings in a nice Scottish accent.
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Post by EvilMasterBetty, Esq. on Apr 24, 2008 19:46:43 GMT -5
KISS KISS BANG BANGWow... I honestly didn't know much about Kiss Kiss Bang Bang before I watched it, but with my burgeoning man-crush on Robert Downey Jr., the beautiful Michelle Monaghan, and the always solid Val Kilmer, I figured it couldn't be half-bad... In fact, there was very little, if any bad things about the movie. The story goes as such; Robert Downey Jr. plays Harold, an always down on his luck loser who works as a s****y thief. When running from the cops, he stumbles into a casting session for a new movie and, through luck, was sent to LA to hopefully begin his acting career. While there, he's paired up with Perry (Kilmer), a gay private investigator brought on to the project to teach Harold what being a detective is. While at a party, Harold also runs into an old friend, his dream girl, Harmony (Monaghan). While out "studying" with Perry, both men stumble upon a dead body and set an adventure in motion that heavily mimics the "Johnny Gossamer" series of books that both Harold and Harmony read as children (Detective novels). Sounds kinda boring? Kinda generic? Sure, but this movie is a crime/comedy. Downey acts as the narrator also, frequently breaking the 4th wall and referencing/talking to the audience specifically. While they treat the crime portion seriously (And, regardless of the convoluted plot, actually wrapped it up quite nicely), the dialog is almost a grown-up version of Clerks, being consistently witty throughout the nearly 2 hours run time. Downey is the gem of this film and his performance makes me tons more excited than I already was for Iron Man. Kilmer plays th eperfect foil for Downey's bumbling but witty Harold, being suave and perfect yet ridiculously witty in his own right. Watching these two play off of each other was awesome and big ups need to go to the screenwriter/director Shane Black for his constant barrage of banter between the two. Michelle Monaghan, who is beautiful, also was given her own personality and ability to get herself over even with the Kilmer and Downey stealing all the spotlight. This movie actually made me love her more (Seriously, I got a crush on this woman, something about her eyes) and she looks amazing throughout in addition to her good-to-great performance. Everybody just needs to go see this movie. Rent it, download it, buy it, whatever... It's that damn great. ****1/2 out of ***** I've heard this movie is pretty good and a bit out there. I do love when movies/plays/TV break the 4th wall well. I'll have to check it out.
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Post by Bob Schlapowitz on Apr 25, 2008 22:29:43 GMT -5
The thread yesterday about Jurassic park inspired me to pop in my DVD of it.
Jurassic Park ***1/2 out of ****
I watched this for the first time in at least ten years tonight. I was absolutely amazed at how well it still holds up. The CGI dinosaurs look just as good (in some cases better!) than CGI now 15 years later!
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Post by bigHEADinc on Apr 28, 2008 10:38:57 GMT -5
HAROLD & KUMAR ESCAPE FROM GUANTANAMO BAY
I think a good majority of people here know of my interests although, due to board rules, I can never fully explain my love for it. A good explanation would be the original Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle. Most movies treat stoners as second class citizens where there are no levels, just either stoner or non-stoner. Problem is that they're usually portrayed as being incompetent, stupid, lazy, etc. with no real redeeming qualities (And they're usually the first to die in a horror movie). H&K was the first movie to really treat stoners with a sense of respect and had some of the most honest representations of a stoner, at least H&K themselves. On top of all of that, it was a genuinely funny movie that surprised the hell out of most everybody who saw it.
Needless to say, it was a hard act to follow. Do they succeed? Yes and no.
They succeed by, as absurd the story is, by crafting a ridiculous and twisting story that actually closes up a lot of holes that it opens. I also loved the two leads yet again and it was great to see a bit of Kumar's back story (And subsequent threesome) to give him a little more character than simply being the guy who really wants to get high. Harold keeps a lot of his newfound self-respect from the last movie but they were balanced nicely with the fact that the guy is generally neurotic. The movie, in general, was funny, kept me interested, and made me want yet another romp in the world that is Harold & Kumar.
And now for the bad. It's just not as good as the original. The original is a hands down 5-star classic in my eyes and this movie rides it's coattails a bit. It's not as original, not as quick witted, and the abundance of guest stars seemed missing (Compared to the original's cameos by Anthony Anderson, Jaime Kennedy, and Ryan Reynolds).
NPH is completely golden though. If you liked/loved the first one, see this, you will enjoy it and it will make you laugh. If you hated the original or don't like stoner humor, just stay away, it's obviously not for you.
**** out of *****
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Post by Palatial Regalia on Apr 28, 2008 11:18:37 GMT -5
Pistol Whipped (2008) Steven Seagal is at again, this time in Pistol Whipped Steven plays an ex-cop turned assassin. It follows pretty much every other Seagal movie's formula, except this time his character is flawed, but he still bangs the hot minority babe, breaks lots of bones, and has the dialog of an actual streetbased Dusty Rhodes. Actions scenes were all shot in the dark, luckily theres no such thing as an extended fight scene in a Seagal film. Not as good as his last flick Urban Justice, but not a total stinker like majority of his DTV releases.
2.0/5
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Post by El Pollo Guerrera on Apr 28, 2008 23:49:03 GMT -5
"The Tube"Another movie from the bargain bin... Story: South Korean supercop John McClane Tequila Detective Jay fights to stop rogue government agent T after he's taken a subway with the mayor of Seoul hostage. So, after a good 5 minute shoot-em-up at the beginning, the movie slows down for the next 1/2 hour to sketch out the main characters. We're introduced to: - Jay, detective with an authority problem, who's wife was killed by T during a hit, - T, rogue government killer, vowing to destroy the President after T's wife was killed, - Kay, a female pick-pocket who's in love with/stalking Jay (who's also on the subway), - an un-named pick-pocket that Kay owes money to (who's also on the subway), - Kwon, the supervisor of the subway control room, - an un-named control room worker, newly married, - the un-named controller's wife (who's also on the subway), - Jay's boss, who's fed up with his maverick ways, At about the 1/2 hour mark, everyone's on the subway and we're off. The rest of the movie plays like a rip-off of "Speed", but it isn't really bad. It's just not really good, either. There's a twist that you see coming a mile away, but even that doesn't save it from mediocrity. The good: - the action itself is quite good. - the guys in the control room do more than just stand around and wring their hands... their knowledge of the system and the tracks plays a bigger part of the movie than it would if it was a Hollywood bigbudgetactionflick. - little touches. Jay always has a cigarette in his mouth but it's never lit, the people on the subway use their cell phones to transmit photos info to the controllers and the police (predating "Cellular" by about a year?), little things like that make me smile. The bad: - the 1/2 hour that they used to 'flesh out' the characters wasn't enough. There's so much background that I felt like I needed to see the prequel to this movie. Jay and T have been fighting each other for years now (there's even a bit of a fight between the two in a flashback) but it's only given a few minutes and only mentioned in passing. Guess what? There's no prequel. - shaky-cam and flashing lights during the fight scenes were distracting. - occasional over-acting by the supporting cast. Jay's boss went WAY over the top here. Overall, not a bad movie, but not really worthy of recommending, either. Might be good if you're a fan of the Seoul subway system.
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