FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 2 (CLOSED)

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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED



Tracks
UK certificate 12
108 mins



Genre : Adventure/Biography/Drama

Directed by : John Curran

Starring : Mia Wasikowska/Adam Driver

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Feeling estranged from the Australian urban culture, Robyn Davidson (Wasikowska) embarks on a trek over the harsh and arid landscape of the outback from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean.
Accompanied only by four camels and her dog, she meets a number of people along the way including Mr. Eddy , an Aboriginal man who imparts some important local wisdom to her, and Rick Smolan (Adam Driver), an ambitious National Geographic photographer who is asked to document her journey for the magazine...

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Based on a true story....
I don't normally watch this kind of film, but I am glad I did.
Outstanding cinematography brings to life in sometimes harsh reality the Australian outback.
So much so that you can almost feel the siring heat ...
Wasikowska performance as Robyn Davidson is top draw and compliments well the theme.

Highly Recommended
Two Trailers

8/10









Transcendence
UK certificate 12
114 mins



Genre : Drama/Mystery/Sci-Fi/Thriller

Directed by : Wally Pfister

Starring : Johnny Depp/Rebecca Hall/Paul Bettany

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Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments have made him famous, but they have also made him the prime target of anti-technology extremists who will do whatever it takes to stop him. However, in their attempt to destroy Will, they inadvertently become the catalyst for him to succeed-to be a participant in his own transcendence.

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Well I was disapponted with this film... Perhaps I expected to much.
On the surface a neat Sci-Fi Storyline ...but underdeveloped..
I felt that Depp was miscast in the role of Will Caster..
The special effects were good and in keeping with the theme..

One for Sci-Fi addicts me thinks

6.5/10






The Void aka Night Sights
UK certificate 15
89 mins



Genre : Drama/Sci-Fi

Directed by : Matt Thompson

Starring : Jonathon Lamer/Beth Pennington/Tom Virtue

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After losing their son, grieving parents stumble upon a network of people that collect souls of the deceased, preparing them for their journey out of Purgatory...

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Dire nonsense by beginners...
Reminded me of the B Movies of earlier times.
The cover art for the DVD does not bare any relationship to the film.
Nothing new there then..

1.5/10

[|MYT|Torq]

THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED




The Amazing Spider Man 2
UK certificate 12
136 mins



Genre : Action/Adventure/Fantasy

Directed by : Marc Webb

Starring : Andrew Garfield/Emma Stone/Jamie Foxx

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For Peter Parker, life is busy – between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen. High school graduation can't come quickly enough. Peter hasn't forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen's father to protect her by staying away – but that's a promise he just can't keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

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My least favorite character from the Marvel Studios..a tad silly & least engaging.
That said performances were good and the special effects were awsome..
If you liked the first outing then you will like this...

6.5/10






A Good Man
UK certificate 15
98 mins



Genre : Action

Directed by : Keoni Waxman

Starring : Steven Seagal/Victor Webster/Tai Ma

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When notorious special ops soldier Alexander (Seagal) loses a Chinese target in a botched mission, he decides to quit the business and try to lead a normal life, going off the grid and finding work as a handyman. When one of his clients gets caught up with an infamous Russian gangster Alexander vows to protect them at all costs. As he realises that he has entered into the middle of a war between rival Russian and Chinese gangs, he sees his opportunity to finally bring his once lost target to justice.

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The usual action from Seagal that we all have become familiar with...
Not bad, but getting a bit tired where the storyline is concerned.
Die hard Seagal fans will like this...

5.5/10






Pioneer
UK certificate 15
107 mins



Genre : Action/Suspense/Thriller

Directed by : Erik Skjoldbjærg

Starring : Aksel Hennie/Wes Bentley/Stephen Lang

Special Note : This is a Norwegian language film with English sub-titles.

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Enormous oil and gas deposits are discovered in the North Sea and the authorities aim to bring the oil ashore through a pipeline from depths of 500 meters. A professional diver, Petter, obsessed with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea has the discipline, strength and courage to take on the world's most dangerous mission. But a sudden, tragic accident changes everything. Petter is sent on a perilous journey where he loses sight of who's pulling the strings. Gradually he realizes that he is in way over his head and that his life is at stake.

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A neat political deep sea thriller that delivers enough suspense to keep you interested.
To my mind it tries to do to many things at once and in doing so looses some objectivity.

That said... give it a try ...

6.5/10

[|MYT|Torq]

THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED




Jarhead 2 : Field of Fire
UK certificate 15
98 mins



Genre : Action/Drama/War

Directed by : Don Michael Paul

Starring : Cole Hauser/Josh Kelly/Danielle Savre

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Battle-scarred and disillusioned by the war, Corporal Chris Merrimette is put in charge of a unit whose next mission is to resupply a remote outpost on the edge of Taliban-controlled territory. While driving through the hostile Helmand province, a Navy SEAL flags down their convoy and enlists the unit on an operation of international importance: they must help an Afghan woman famous for her defiance of the Taliban escape the country. Without tanks or air support, Merrimette and his team will need all the courage and firepower they can muster to fight their way across the war-torn country and shepherd the woman to safety.

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Not like the first at all, this outing is tense, suspenseful and with good action sequences.
Performances match.
Worth a watch.

6.5/10






RPG : Real Playing Game
UK certificate 18
98 mins



Genre : Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi

Directed by : David Rebordão

Starring : Rutger Hauer/Alix Wilton Regan/Chris Tashima

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In a future not too far away, Steve Battier, an elderly, terminally ill multi-millionaire, accepts the offer of a company - RPG - that in exchange for a high monetary sum, provides a very select group of clientèle the chance to be young again. For 10 hours, 10 millionaires from around the world, men and women of fame and power, are transferred to attractive and healthy younger bodies, to live in a world of temporary rejuvenation, in a game of real thrills, where every hour someone must die. After returning to the body of a man of 23 years, enjoying the pleasures of sex, and experiencing the adrenaline of violence and power over life and death, Steve is willing to do anything to stay young forever... But what we may have experienced is not always what appears to be.

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Sadly a wasted opportunity..Poor storyline, some stilted acting and very average production values.
Pity the idea was a good one...so for Sci-Fi nuts only me thinks.

4.5/10






Survivor
UK certificate 15
89 mins



Genre : Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi/Thriller

Directed by : John Lyde

Starring : Danielle Chuchran/Kevin Sorbo/Rocky Myers

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During their search for a habitable planet the last living humans crash-land on a barren world, inhabited by bloodthirsty aliens and mysterious post-apocalyptic warriors.

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This movie got mixed reviews, but I enjoyed it in the most part.
I felt the storyline was a tad average as was some of the CGI...
The cinematography is worth a mention as I thought this was good.
So Sci-Fi fans may like this...

5.5/10

[|MYT|Torq]

THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED



Pompeii
UK certificate 12
100 mins



Genre : Action/Adventure/Drama/History/Romance

Directed by : Paul W.S. Anderson

Starring : Kit Harington/Carrie-Anne Moss/Emily Browning

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Set in 79 A.D., Pompeii tells the epic story of Milo, a slave turned invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him....

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An entertaining film let down by average dialogue & somewhat dull romance....
The CGI effects are good as is the musical score and I must admit I enjoyed the experience.
Action sequences compliment.

The end scenes, the music of which I have included below, were poignant and magical.

Recommended

7/10




Music from the Film : I won't Leave you






Killers
UK certificate 18
133 mins



Genre : Horror/Thriller

Directed by : Timo Tjahjanto

Starring : Oka Antara/Rin Takanashi/Ray Sahetapy

Special Note : This is an Indonesian Language movie with English sub-titles. Some DVDs with English Dubbed option.

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Mr. Nomura is an eerily handsome, sharply dressed, sociopathic serial killer who preys on the women of Tokyo. In Jakarta, a world-weary journalist named Bayu finds himself unexpectedly falling into vigilantism after brutally killing two sadistic robbers. When each posts videos of their violent sprees online, the pair find one another on the Internet and begin a toxic and competitive duel. While Bayu clings to the hope that he can resume a normal life, Nomura continues to spill blood without remorse. Killing, advises Nomura, is something everyone ought to consider....

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A Stylish journey into Horror....Very brutal sometimes witty, but let down a tad by the story.
Entertaining enough with good performances with a bonus of top draw cinematography.

Worth a watch

7.5/10






Sabotage
UK certificate 15
105 mins



Genre : Action/Crime/Drama/Thriller

Directed by : David Ayer

Starring : Arnold Schwarzenegger/Sam Worthington/Joe Manganiello

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Members of an elite DEA task force find themselves being taken down one by one after they rob a drug cartel safe house.

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Not the usual Schwarzenegger style movie..somewhat low key action. The storyline seem to drift aimlessly in parts of the movie.
A real pity cos I am an Arnie fan.

6/10

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Tracks (2013)
Adventure | Biography | Drama
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracks_%282013_film%29


I haven't got much to say about this one, I find it forgettable. I'm not saying it was awful but it just didn't set itself apart in any special way. The plot started off slowly and it stayed slow-paced for the most part, except for a couple of breakthrough moment. One thing I can give them credit for is make-up. It felt realistic and complemented the atmosphere greatly.


Hancock (2008)
Action | Fantasy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hancock_%28film%29


It's gotta be said, Hancock was a surprise to me. I expected it to be full of mindless fighting with a charismatic protagonist but I was wrong as it turned out to be a gripping film with a decent storyline. At the beginning it did feel like a cliche superhero film but then it kept on surprising. The plot was getting deeper and deeper, more than you would've expected. Special effects were okay. Performances - magnificent. Recommended.


Casino Royale (2006)
Action | Adventure | Thriller
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casino_Ro ... 06_film%29


I remember old James Bond films (who doesn't) with those fighting scenes that always gave me the giggles. In Casino Royale, the original Bond films style had been adapted and slightly enchanced with recent trends in cinematography. And it was smashing - I look at it and I see a typical and enjoyable 007 film. As you would imagine, it's full of action scenes and complemented with good orchestral music. If you aren't fond of Bond films, it probably won't change your mind but still, it's worth watching.

[|MYT|Torq]

THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED



Brick Mansions
UK certificate 15
87 mins



Genre : Action/Crime/Drama

Directed by : Camille Delamarre

Starring : Paul Walker/David Belle/RZA

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In the criminal underworld of Detroit, the streets are overrun with violence and drugs and the hand of corruption reaches into the lives of everyone; well almost everyone. For Lino (David Belle) every day is a fight to live an honest life. But when a drug lord kidnaps his girlfriend, Lino is forced to team up with Damien Collier (Paul Walker), an undercover cop who’s been tracking this king pin's involvement in something even more sinister – a plot to devastate the entire city. Together they uncover a trail of corruption that leads all the way to the top.

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Paul Walker doing what he does best...all action.
However the film was not as good as the original French version District B13....let down a bit by the storyline, notably the ending which was different.
That said it is worth a watch...


6.5/10






Looters, Tooters and Sawn-off Shooters
UK certificate 18
106 mins



Genre : Crime/Drama

Directed by : Darren James King

Starring : Paul Lee King/Steve Brunton/Dave Courtney

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Ex-gangster Charlie Thompson returns to London after the tragic death of his young nephew Danny which he believes to have been caused by the same callous hands that killed his brother George many years ago.
Taking the law into his own hands Charlie meets up with former acquaintances ready to settle old scores and save his last remaining nephew Frankie the last of the Thompson bloodline. However, Charlie has been out the game for a while and he soon realizes that a lot has changed.

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Brutal this is, but not as good as Full English Breakfast & Day of Violence.
Less engaging characters & somewhat stilted performances lets this down.
Still not a bad effort...and what a title for a film lol

5.5/10






The Sacrament
UK certificate 18
95 mins



Genre : Horror/Thriller

Directed by : Ti West

Starring : Amy Seimetz/Joe Swanberg/AJ Bowen

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A news-team trails a man as he travels to an undisclosed location to find his missing sister. Upon entering "Eden Parish" and meeting the community's leader, it becomes apparent to the newcomers that this paradise may not be as it seems.

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I am not a fan of Found Footage movies..To my mind it is a lazy way of portraying a story and I just hate the shaky camera style.
A mixed storyline part dramatization, and part reflecting the real life event of the Jonestown massacre.
So a tad average.

5/10

[|MYT|Torq]

THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED




300 : Rise of an Empire
UK certificate 15
98 mins



Genre : Action/Drama/Fantasy/War

Directed by : Noam Murro

Starring : Sullivan Stapleton/Eva Green/Lena Headley

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After its victory over Leonidas' 300, the Persian Army under the command of Xerxes marches towards the major Greek city-states. The Democratic city of Athens, first on the path of Xerxes' army, bases its strength on its fleet, led by admiral Themistocles. Themistocles is forced to an unwilling alliance with the traditional rival of Athens, oligarchic Sparta whose might lies with its superior infantry troops. But Xerxes still reigns supreme in numbers over sea and land.

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Oh dear...no where as good as the first outing....average storyine which bore little if any reality to what actually happened.
Lena headley's performance was poor, she gave the impression of being bored...
The final insult was the concluding music as the credits rolled....completely out of place 21st century garbage.

That said the special effects were good, CGI was excellent, and the battle scenes seemed to have been copied from Spartacus with slow motion Bloody fights.
So not a complete failure,,

6.5/10






Errors Of The Human Body
UK certificate 15
101 mins



Genre : Drama/Sci-Fi/Thriller

Directed by : Eron Sheean

Starring : Michael Eklund/Karoline Herfurth/Tómas Lemarquis

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Canadian scientist Dr Geoff Burton takes up a position at a new institute in wintry Dresden, Germany. His contribution to their most important project - a human regeneration gene-has the potential to make something miraculous out of a personal tragedy that has haunted him for years. Errors of the Human Body is about one man´s quest for redemption from his own disturbing past, set within the mysterious world of genetic engineering.

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An interesting voyage into the world of genetics, well acted with a good storyline...
Will interest Sci-Fi drama fans.

6.5/10






Sniper : Legacy
UK certificate 15
94 mins



Genre : Action/Thriller

Directed by : Don Michael Paul

Starring : Tom Berenger/Chad Michael Collins/Mercedes Masön

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A rogue assassin is taking out military leaders, and Brandon gets word that his father is one. He tries to track down the killer, finds out that his father isn't dead and realizes that his superior officers are using him as bait to track the killer.

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Those of you who have followed the Sniper series will like this....Not as much action as the previous outings but just as bloody.
I enjoyed for what it was.

6/10

[|MYT|Torq]

THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED



Blood Ties
UK certificate 15
123 mins



Genre : Crime/Drama/Thriller

Directed by : Guillaume Canet

Starring : Clive Owen/Billy Crudup/Marion Cotillard

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New York, 1974. Fifty-year-old Chris (Clive Owen) has just been released on good behavior after several years in prison following a gangland murder. Reluctantly waiting for him outside the gates is his younger brother, Frank (Billy Crudup), a cop with a bright future. Chris and Frank have always been different, and their father, Leon (James Caan), who raised them alone, seems to favor Chris despite all his troubles. Yet blood ties are the ones that bind, and Frank, hoping that his brother has changed, is willing to give him a chance - he shares his home, finds him a job, and helps him reconnect with his children and his ex-wife, Monica (Marion Cotillard). But Chris' inevitable descent back into a life of crime proves to be the last in a long line of betrayals, and after his brother's latest transgressions, Frank banishes him from his life. But it's already too late, as the brothers' destiny is bound together, forever.

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Nearly a classic..Based on character development, with above average performances and a storyline that gives a great feel to the 1970s...
If you like solid drama with a few action spots then this is for you...
However it is let down somewhat with the thought that certain parts of the storyline were fillers....
That said Crime drama nuts will like it.

7/10






Ironclad 2 : Battle for Blood
UK certificate 15
103 mins



Genre : Action/Adventure

Directed by : Jonathan English

Starring : Tom Austen/Tom Rhys Harries/Michelle Fairley

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Gathered together by young Hubert (Tom Rhys Harries), a small band of hired swords gather inside his families castle intent on holding off evil Celtic Tribesmen hell-bent on revenge for the death of their leaders' son: a young mercenary named Guy (Tom Austen) whose soul is wracked with guilt over the atrocities he has committed during the days and years after the great battle of Rochester Castle and his burgeoning feelings for Kate, his cousin (Roxanne McKee), ; battle-hardened mercenaries such as Berenger (David Caves), who fight not for God and country for money and bloodlust.

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Another sequel...and a rather average outing...yep much blood & brutality, but that is it.

5/10






Rampage 2 : Capital Punishment
UK certificate 18
89 mins



Genre : Action/Crime/Thriller

Directed by : Owe Boll

Starring : Brendan Fletcher/Lochlyn Munro/Mike Dopud

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Violent anti-hero Bill Williamson has a plan to change the world by exacting vengeance on the rich, and ripping Washington apart. He holds a number of people hostage and uses his captives as his political platform to spread his message and awaken humanity. It's time to destroy the system, and change won't happen peacefully.

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Movie about a message, anti-establishment......Brutal & bloody....
The storyline is just that, putting the message across...as far as the action is concerned the first film was better.
There are no surprises on the violence handed out much the same as before.
However not a bad effort by Boll.

6/10

[|MYT|Torq]

THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED



Edge of Tomorrow
UK certificate 12
109 mins



Genre : Action/Sci-Fi

Directed by : Doug Liman

Starring : Tom Cruise/Emily Blunt/Bill Paxton

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Lt. Col. Bill Cage (Cruise) is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and then dropped into combat. Cage is killed within minutes, managing to take an alpha alien down with him. But he awakens back at the beginning of the same day and is forced to fight and die again... and again - as physical contact with the alien has thrown him into a time loop...

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Interesting concept on time loops....
As one might expect awesome special effects and Cruise at his best..
However I was not entirely convinced of Blunt's performance...
Nonetheless and enjoyable action packed Sci-Fi movie and one I can recommend.

8/10







Kite
UK certificate 15
86 mins



Genre : Action/Drama

Directed by : Ralph Ziman

Starring : Samuel L. Jackson/India Eisley/Callan McAuliffe

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When Sawa's mother and policeman father are found victims of a grisly double homicide, she begins a ruthless pursuit for the man who murdered them. With the help of her father's ex-partner, Karl Aker (Jackson), and a mysterious friend from her past (McAuliffe), she becomes a merciless teen assassin, blasting her way through the dark world of human trafficking only to uncover a devastating truth.

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If you like Girl assassins with bite then this is for you....Often bloody, certainly brutal, a tale which will keep your attention.
Sadly the storyline lets it down somewhat...as well as some average acting performances.
That said worth a watch.

6/10







Wolf Creek 2
UK certificate 18
102 mins



Genre : Horror/Thriller

Directed by : Greg McLean

Starring : John Jarratt/Ryan Core/Shannon Ashlyn

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The outback once more becomes a place of horror as another unwitting tourist becomes the prey for crazed, serial-killing pig-shooter Mick Taylor.

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Another helping of Sadistic violence & gore.....More polished than the first outing with some good action scenes.
If you liked the first you will like this.

6.5/10

[|MYT|Trollzilla]

Comedy time!

Small Time Crooks (2000)
Comedy | Crime
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Time_Crooks


A well written Woody Allen's comedy. It's been well performed, it's funny and all that and yet, I find it kind of forgettable. Camera is fairly boring and schematic. Music is atmospheric though. Recommended, after all.


To Rome with Love (2012)
Comedy | Romance
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Rome_w ... %28film%29


Watch with subtitles on. At first I thought that they used Italian just for a couple of scenes for atmosphere but it turns out that whole threads are in this language. Speaking of atmosphere; the music, the sceneries and the filters on the camera match up greatly. The magical-realistic aspect of the film confused me at first but then I enjoyed it big time. Comedy is fueled by ludicrousness. Worth watching.


Neighbors (2014)
Comedy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neighbors_%282014_film%29


Here we go, another comedy produced by and starring Seth Rogen. Good writing, full of energy, fantastic acting. Concluded with a daft fighting scene. Definiately worth watching.


Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)
Comedy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borat


How the hell did the screenplay make it to the 20th Century Fox (not the Indie branch), I don't know. As you can probably imagine, this one is full to the brim with all sorts of stereotyping. It also gets graphic, quite often actually. If it didn't make me feel sick, I would probably be laughing. Performances believable; the entirety of cinematography atmospheric; dialogues awkward and silly (in a good way). As to recommendation, I'll say it's not for everyone.

[|MYT|Torq]

THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED



3 Days to Kill
UK certificate 12
117 mins



Genre : Action/Drama/Thriller

Directed by : McG

Starring : Kevin Costner/Amber Heard/Hailee Steinfeld

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A dying Secret Service Agent trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter is offered an experimental drug that could save his life in exchange for one last assignment...

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A neat thriller not unlike "Bourne Identity" but with with less action.
Costner puts in a solid performance as do the rest of the cast, but the storyline is very Luc Besson who wrote it, somewhat disjointed.
However I enjoyed the ride and it did keep my attention.
Worth a watch...

6.5/10






Oculus
UK certificate 15
99 mins



Genre : Horror

Directed by : Mike Flanagan

Starring : Brenton Thwaites/Karen Gillan/Katee Sackhoff

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A woman tries to exonerate her brother's murder conviction by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon.

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An interesting horror movie.... A slow burner, but nicely paced storyline keeps the suspense going.
And yes there is a measure of violence and gore.

Worth a watch

7/10







The Guillotines
UK certificate 15
108 mins



Genre : Action/Adventure/Drama/Martial Arts

Directed by : Wai-keung Lau

Starring : Li Yu-Chun/Shawn Yue/Huang Xiaoming

Special Note : The movie is in Mandarin with English language sub-titles.

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During the Manchurian-ruled Qing Dynasty, Emperor Yong Zheng established a secret assassination squad known as the Guillotines to eliminate all who opposed him. Once heavily favored by the Emperor, the Guillotines are deemed expendable once Emperor Qian Long ascends to the throne and adopts Western ideas and technology. To consolidate his power under a new regime, the Emperor continues to use the Guillotines to persecute the conquered Han Chinese in a reign of terror and oppression.

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If you like martial arts combat with attitude....Bloody violence and interesting weapons of death then this is for you.
Personally I found it as tad average but then the sub-titles did not help...

5.5/10

[|MYT|Alexis]

Dark Skies (2013)


Gendre: Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller

Director: Scott Stewart


As the Barret family's peaceful suburban life is rocked by an escalating series of disturbing events, they come to learn that a terrifying and deadly force is after them.






Winter's Tale (2014)


Gendre: Drama / Fantasy / Mystery

Director: Akiva Goldsman


A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms. When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation, he sets out to save her.






Dracula Untold (2014)


Gendre: Action / Drama / Fantasy

Director: Gary Shore



At the turn of the century, the young lord Vlad and his family live a peaceful life ruling over their small kingdom, but when a Turk warlord demands from Vlad a thousand boys and his son to create an army Vlad seeks a terrible power that will allow him to protect his kingdom and family from the Turks at a terrible cost.

[|MYT|Flavio]

Dark Skies (2013)


Gendre: Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller

Director: Scott Stewart


As the Barret family's peaceful suburban life is rocked by an escalating series of disturbing events, they come to learn that a terrifying and deadly force is after them.

I'm in love with that movie m8!!!
Keep Posting Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller ^_^
Many Thanks m8s!

[|MYT|Torq]

THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED



The Anomaly
UK certificate 15
96 mins



Genre : Action/Sci-Fi/Thriller

Directed by : Noel Clarke

Starring : Ian Somerhalder/Alexis Knapp/Noel Clarke

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A former soldier is taken captive and awakens in the back of a van where he learns that he only has a few moments to figure out how he got there.

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An interesting concept.....but spoilt a tad by a rather vague storyline..
Rather average journey but worth a watch if you have nothing else to do.

5.5/10






Godzilla (2014)
UK certificate 12
118 mins



Genre : Action/Horror/Sci-Fi

Directed by : Gareth Edwards

Starring : Aaron Taylor-Johnson/Ken Watanabe/Elizabeth Olsen

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In 1999, the Janjira nuclear plant was mysteriously destroyed with most hands lost including supervisor Joe Brody's colleague and wife, Sandra. Years later, Joe's son, Ford, a US Navy ordnance disposal officer, must go to Japan to help his estranged father who obsessively searches for the truth of the incident. In doing so, father and son discover the disaster's secret cause on the wreck's very grounds. This enables them to witness the reawakening of a terrible threat to all of Humanity, which is made all the worse with a second secret revival elsewhere. Against this cataclysm, the only hope for the world may be Godzilla, but the challenge for the King of the Monsters will be great even as Humanity struggles to understand the destructive ally they have.

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Awesome special effects as you might expect..But oh dear Hollywood needs to move on..
Godzilla in my view has well and truly run its course..
Still worth a watch..

6.5/10






See No Evil 2
UK certificate 15
86 mins



Genre : Horror

Directed by : Jen Soska/Sylvia Soska

Starring : Glen Jacobs/Danielle Harris/Michael Eklund

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See No Evil 2 revives the nightmare of the first film when Jacob Goodnight rises from the dead in the city morgue after his killing spree at the Blackwell hotel. In this ominous, underground locker for the dead, a group of medical students fight to survive as this deranged psychopath once again starts to pick them apart one by one.

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Another round of gore and bloody violence....Brutal to the core..
Still average though...
Horror fans may well like this..

5.5/10

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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED



Belle
UK certificate 12
99 mins



Genre : Drama

Directed by : Amma Asante

Starring : Gugu Mbatha-Raw/Tom Wilkinson/Miranda Richardson

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BELLE is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Captain. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle's lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the color of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar's son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield's role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.

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A charming romantic period drama, well written and acted which takes you back to 1700s...
Solid performances keeps you engrossed...
If you are a fan of good drama then watch this.

8/10







Debug
UK certificate 15
82 mins



Genre : Horror/Sci-Fi

Directed by : David Hewlett

Starring : Jeananne Goossen/Adrian Holmes/Jason Momoa

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Six young computer hackers sent to work on a derelict space freighter, are forced to match wits with a vengeful artificial intelligence that would kill to be human.

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A so so Sci-fi Horror with a good premiss, but let down some with a lack of atmosphere....
None the less a solid effort
Worth a watch

6/10







Wrong Turn 6
UK certificate 18
86 mins



Genre : Horror

Directed by : Valeri Milev

Starring : Anthony Ilott/Chris Jarvis/Aqueela Zoll

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A sudden and mysterious inheritance brings Danny and his friends to Hobb Springs, a forgotten resort deep in the West Virginia hills. Hobb Springs is being looked after under the watchful care of Jackson and Sally...

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Even bloody than previous outings if that's possible...
Trouble is the killings are becoming samey...
If you like the Wrong Turn series then you will like this...
Personally I am tired of the same old formula.

4.5/10