The Boondock Saints was tipped to me about 5 years ago by a girl in an Irish pub whom I never spoke to again. She spoke of it with a reverence that amongst film fans is reserved for the works of Orson Welles. Apparently she wasn’t the only one.
Category: "Movie Reviews"
“Something Borrowed” is Something Horrific
Something Borrowed is one of the most contrived, unfunny, and unrealistic endeavors to be produced in quite some time. Here’s a film that doesn’t offer a lick of genuine sentiment, or for that matter a believable relationship. But in 2011 that’s nothing new.
Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Easily the most compelling installment of the franchise so far, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince transports viewers once again to Hogwarts where teen romance is blossoming despite the overbearing return of Lord Voldemort. The main actors are all a bit older and all a bit better for it, resulting in uniformly improved performances and the most rewarding film of the series.
“Priest” is a Stylish B-Movie. Sadly It Still Sucks
Scott Stewart’s Priest is a series of disappointments. Adapted from Hyung Min-woo’s graphic novel, the movie relies on ineffective exposition to make the audience understand its sci-fi world. Why is Paul Bettany wasting his talent in this kind of junk?
“Bridesmaids” is Second Hand Apatow
For the past 5 years Kristen Wiig has been lighting up the screen with snarky performances in small supporting roles. Now, she is finally highlighting the comedy Bridesmaids. Is she up to it and more importantly, is the movie any good? Read to find out!
The Classic Corner: Stagecoach (1939)
It’s always strange when you reach back into the history of film. You are watching these movies with fresh eyes, but at the same time while you’re watching these films you remember things like the groundbreaking cinema of films like The Matrix and Hard Boiled then there’s always this unfair judgement that’s being put on the film that you’re watching.
Doubleheader Review: Is It Hammer Time for “Thor”?
Is Kenneth Branagh, better known for his Shakespeare adaptations, equally adept at interpreting the comic book mythology of a Norse God? To find out, read Sam’s and Castor’s review of Thor, starring Chris Hemsworth.
DVD Review: The Green Hornet (2011)
Featuring plenty of action, good-looking visual effects and entertaining action sequences, The Green Hornet distances itself from the pack of superhero movies with its lighter mood. While the humor is largely hit or miss, the movie is pleasant enough that one may overlook most of its significant flaws.
The Classic Corner: Psycho (1960)
In the last couple of months I’ve been rectifying one of my most horrific of cinematic blind spots, i.e. Alfred Hitchcock. Before 2011 I saw a couple here and there, but now after an intensive two month diet of suspense and mystery I’ve seen approximately a dozen of his films and while I’m watching them all in chronological order I’m yet to not be surprised.
“Fast Five” is a Mindless Blast
Who would have thought that the fifth installment of this extravagantly over-the-top franchise would actually be worth a look? Not me. Yet, Fast Five manages to be a high-octane action thriller that is entertaining to a pulp and possibly the best of the bunch so far.
