THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED
Ant-Man
UK certificate 12
112 mins
Genre : Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi
Directed by : Peyton Reed
Starring : Paul Rudd/Michael Douglas/Evangeline Lilly
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Biochemist Dr. Hank Pym uses his latest discovery, a group of subatomic particles, to create a size-altering formula. Though his first self-test goes awry, he develops an instrument that helps him communicate with and control insects.
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Entertaining ? Yes.....But I found the lead actor's performance a tad average as was the plot.
Another Marvel Studio production, not the best I have seen I must say.
The special effects were top draw however, and the action scenes well choreographed.
Worth a watch
6.5/10
Narcopolis
UK certificate 15
96 mins
Genre : Mystery/Sci-Fi/Thriller
Directed by : Justin Trefgarne
Starring : Elliot Cowan/Elodie Yung/Robert Bathurst
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In the near future, Frank Grieves is a new breed of police officer working in a city where all recreational drugs are legal. When he is taken off a case involving an unidentified corpse, he discovers that legalization has come at a price.
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A tangled plot which leaves you wondering who is who...Characters lacked depth and the storyline was somewhat disjointed...
Pity because the idea was good.
4.5/10
Road to Paloma
UK certificate 15
87 mins
Genre : Drama/Thriller
Directed by : Jason Momoa
Starring : Jason Momoa/Robert Homer Mollohan/Lisa Bonet
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After a brutal injustice occurs on a Native American reservation, a son must find redemption for the actions of his past. Road to Paloma is the beautiful journey of two bikers traveling across America's vast west. While Native American Wolf (Jason Momoa) is being pursued by the FBI for having taken the law into his own hands, when his mother was raped and killed on their reservation he crosses paths with Cash (Robert Mollohan), a down and out musician who is coping with the end of his marriage. An unlikely friendship develops, as they ride together towards the Teton mountain range, where Wolf will spread his mothers ashes.
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I liked this film..a thoughtful in away haunting story well acted particularly by Momoa
The characters had depth even though much relied on the atmosphere of the scenes rather than dialogue.
The cinematography was just right, and complimented by an excellent musical score.
Recommended to those that like a good drama with a difference,
7/10