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1 year ago
REVIEW: Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010)
I don’t want to sound like a queer or
nothing, but director Eli Craig’s
hilariously gory tale of mistaken identity
is easily one of the most heartwarming
buddy flicks in ages. Watching two
life-long redneck chums stumble from
one inspired set piece to another never
grows tiresome, due in part to a pair of
genuine performances from Alan Tudyk
and Tyler Labine. Their relationship is the
foundation for the entire movie; had it
not seemed like the real thing, nothing
would have worked. This is a fine
example of just how effective horror-
tinged comedies can be when someone
takes the time to craft sympathetic
characters. However, fear not, you blood-
thirsty bastards — there’s plenty of
jaw-dropping violence to go around.
Directed by Eli Craig. Written by Morgan Jurgenson and Eli Craig. Starring Tyler Labine, Tyler Labine, and Katrina Bowden. 89 minutes.
Overall Score: An effortless 10 out of a possible 10. -
1 year ago
Out of all the comedies scheduled for release this year, “Bad Teacher” is at the top of my list. The trailer is particularly offensive, so be sure you’re not at work when you decide to click play.
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Notes: 3 / 1 year ago
REVIEW: Mom (1991)
Stop me if you’ve heard this story
before: An old woman rents a room
to a mysterious stranger who turns out
to be a blood-thirsty werewolf. Upon
discovering his secret, the
aforementioned elderly female is
transformed into monster by her tenant,
resulting in a series of grisly murders
that her son — a well-respected
investigative journalist — must help
cover up. Director Patrick Rand was
obviously aiming for laughs, but most of
the jokes miss the proverbial mark by at
least a square mile. In fact, the ending is
so needlessly melancholy that you’ll
wonder why, precisely, anyone living on
this side of sanity would think this
movie is funny. Interesting premise,
lackluster execution. Sigh.
Written and directed by Patrick Band. Starring Maray Ayres, Jeanne Bates, and Julie Bryant. 95 minutes.
Overall Score: A dysfunctional 4 out of a possible 10. -
Notes: 2 / 1 year ago
If you haven’t seen Ji-woon Kim’s “I Saw the Devil” yet, you may get the opportunity to do so when it opens in limited release on March 4th. In the meantime, check out the latest red band trailer.
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Notes: 1 / 1 year ago
REVIEW: Legend of the Fist (2010)
Who doesn’t want to watch a movie
starring Donnie Yen as a masked
superhero who stylishly kicks a lot
unscrupulous ass in post-World War II
China? Although the story itself is a
little tepid — feel free to doze during
the film’s numerous melodramatic
moments — Yen’s tightly-choreographed
fight scenes are second to none, and are
reason enough to sit through the
picture’s weaker offerings. My only real
complaint is with actress Shu Qi, whose
patented cutesy shtick has grown a
little stale at this point. You’re super
adorable, okay? We get it. Now, if you
don’t mind, please stand aside so I can
watch Donnie Yen flip over a car and kick
some guy in the face. After all, that’s
exactly what I paid money to see.
Directed by Wai-keung Lau. Written by Gordon Chan. Starring Donnie Yen, Shu Qi, and Anthony Wong. 105 minutes.
Overall Score: A solid 9 out of a possible 10. -
Notes: 6 / 1 year ago
“Captain Happy Sun” is easily my most anticipated film of 2011. Hands down. No joke. I’ve watched this deliriously enjoyable trailer at least a dozen times already. I simply cannot wait it.
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Notes: 3 / 1 year ago
REVIEW: The Video Dead (1987)
Writer/director Robert Scott is a
cinematic genius. No doubt about it.
His eerily surreal feature-length debut is
chocked full of so much comedic gold
that I honestly do not think I can
accurately describe its brilliance without
completely destroying what’s left of my
brain. The film has everything: skunk
humping poodles, blue pompadour
zombies, and overzealous oral hygiene
are just a few of the kookier elements
sprinkled throughout the course of the
story. Who knew that watching a brother
and sister attempt to save the world
from bashful and emotionally unstable
zombies would yield so much pleasure?
I’m literally counting the minutes until I
can watch it again without feeling like a
total loser. Thank God for Netflix.
Written and directed by Robert Scott. Starring Michael St. Michaels, Thaddeus Golas, and Douglas Bell. 90 minutes.
Overall Score: A thick and cheesy 10 out of a possible 10. -
Notes: 2 / 1 year ago
The first full-length trailer for the Thai horror outing “The Unborn Child” has finally arrived, and it looks bat-shit insane. If you’re easily offended, I strongly suggest passing this one over. No joke.
(Source: 24framespersecond.net)
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Notes: 1 / 1 year ago
REVIEW: Space Raiders (1983)
As sad as it may sound, this low-budget
Roger Corman-produced “Star Wars”
knock-off is one of my earliest cinematic
memories. The film follows the
adventures of a young boy who, during a
particularly clumsy shoot-out inside
some sort of futuristic warehouse,
sneaks aboard a spaceship piloted by a
crew of interstellar thieves, miscreants,
and degenerates. The kid — who some of
you may remember from the TV series
“Our House” — grins like a card-carrying
idiot throughout the entire picture,
leaving you to wonder why, exactly,
these unscrupulous ruffians are so
bloody concerned with returning him
safely to his home planet. The whole
sordid affair is as awful as it sounds,
maybe even more so. Podunk brilliance.
Written and directed by Howard R. Cohen. Starring Vince Edwards, David Mendenhall, and Patsy Pease. 84 minutes.
Overall Score: A wonky yet enjoyable 7 out of a possible 10.
