In the midst of a disappointing year of movie –so far, Predators shines brightly when it comes to continuing that trend. Devoid of any tension or suspense, this Nimrod Antal sci-fi “horror” remake possesses nearly none of the qualities of the original Predator that made it such a popular movie.
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Movie Review: Shutter Island (2010)
Directed by Martin Scorsese, Shutter Island is a psychological thriller based on Dennis Lehane novel of the same name. Despite its relatively commonplace premise of reality vs. illusion inside a mental institution, this is a beautifully crafted film with multiple layers of depth that don’t become apparent until the final twist which we all know is coming. The fun is in trying to figure out what the final twist is and witnessing how the characters get there.
Movie Review: The Crazies (2010)
The Crazies, directed by Breck Eisner, is a horror-thriller that is based in the small remote town of Odgen Marsh, Iowa. The start of the movie, much like the rest of the story, focuses on the sheriff of the small farming community, David Dutton (Timothy Olyphant). Dutton is a character that is apparently well liked by the entire town, and is on first name basis with everybody that he meets.
Movie Review: Antichrist (2009)
“I am the best film director in the world,” proclaimed Lars von Trier rather brashly following the debut of his newest film at the Cannes Film Festival. This was immediately after he entered the media room to a shower of boos from critics who had just painstakingly viewed Antichrist, the latest from the Danish director.
Movie review: Battle Royale (2000)
I heard some great things about Battle Royale among which Quentin Tarantino named it his favorite movie since 1992 and it has become a full-blown cult movie so I decided to give this a try. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku, Battle Royale is set in a near-futuristic dystopian Japan where the economy is doing poorly and teenage delinquency is out of control.
Movie Review: Cloverfield (2008)
Cloverfield has been clouded by secrecy since its trailer appeared with the opening of box office smash Transformers last summer. Directed by Matt Reeves, the movie puts its audience in the shoes of nearly helpless bystanders who witness the attack of New York City by a gargantuan monster.
Movie Review: I am Legend (2007)
I haven’t read the book so I couldn’t be disappointed by them veering off the book plot. However I really liked the movie. Will Smith is simply outstanding as Dr. Robert Neville and I would go as far as to say this was his best performance to date. Although the movie follows the formula of a blockbuster pure and simple, I absolutely loved the first 2/3 of the movie. It is dark, yet hopeful.
