Fears Of The Dark: Review

Although a great deal of movies completely fell short of being entertaining this year. There were pockets of brilliance this year. Even stranger would be a great deal of great features this year were of the animated persuasion. The larger more mainstream titles this year: Wall-E and Kung Fu Panda were great even for there kid and family friendly-ness. As far as independent movies there were plenty this year, but most notably would be the graphic novel adaptation of Persepolis. Though it was nominated last year, it came out this year with a moderate amount of buzz.

Fears of The Dark follows in similar steps as Persepolis. Where we have a movie with incredibly capable animators and storytellers, but with their varied backgrounds you can't help but think will a work like this be cohesive?

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Valkyrie Movie Review

"My Eye Is Totally Not There Brah."

So Tom Cruise has decided to put all of his production money & swagger into what seems to be Bryan Singer's biggest effort since X-men [we'll just pretend Superman Returns didn't happen]. What is most interesting in Valkyrie from the get-go would be the amazing cast. Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Terence Stamp all staples in British cinema deliver solid performances in this film. People who seem to be almost unrecognizable in their roles would be Eddie Izzard who plays Gen. Erich Fellgiebel and David Bamber who [no-offense] visually could be a carbon copy of the very real and dead Adolf Hitler [which reminds me, isn't Hollywood dying for a zombie Hitler trilogy series?]

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JCVD: Movie Review

Looking Forward To Universal Soldier III...

If you were as psyched to see this movie like I was let me go ahead and give you a pat on the back.

For me this year has been kind of lackluster as far as movie-going goes. The fact that most studios and production companies refuse to release their 'avant-garde' or 'thinky flicks' at a more steady pace during the year has to infuriate film enthusiast [right?]. A large majority of movies with depth or film festival darlings all get dumped around the December-January time frame for their respective nominations. JCVD will more than likely not get one.  It is a movie with a great heart [on paper], but ultimately casting and inconsistent direction sours a rare, but decent Jean-Claude Van Damme performance.

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Movie Review: Australia

You Gotta Admit, Out of All The Posters You've Seen For This Movie...This One Is The Most Hilarious

Before you read this review here are some things you should know:

Yes this review will have spoilers! No, Paul Hogan does not make a special guest appearance. No there will not be any 'roo' or Didgeridoo references. Finally, yes, I am very much disappointed with this flick. I has so many good portions and parts, but crikey, I just can't rap my boomarang around this big budget piece of fluff.

The Brog Get's Deep After The Jump...

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David Jaffe On Brett Ratner On God Of War movie

It is almost as if he is talking directly to all of us isn't it? David Jaffe, the creator of the popular game "God Of War", decided to respond to the early [and possibly hasty] announcement of Brett Ratner being the director of GOW the movie. It's tough seeing Sir Jaffe like this, all defensive and over-explanatory and whatnot. Apparently, we have learned nothing from a certain "Too Human" Developer.

Honestly, most peoples' reactions to the news are quite genuine yet dramatic. Sentiments we are all hoping are found in Bratner's game-to-movie adaptation. It really is ridiculous that as soon as something like this announced, a 'nerd furor' erupts.  Moreover, people like Jaffe feel compelled to explain themselves. Why?

Ghost Town: "Why Do I Hear Crickets?"

Poor Mr. Gervais...You Must Be Tired From Carrying This Movie All By Yourself.

Hey guys! Did you like Ricky Gervais in HBO's "Extras"? Or How about Ricky Gervais on BBC 4's "The Office"? Well then if you like Gervais being the only funny person or thing for about 2 hours with no commercial breaks; "Ghost Town" is for you.

The Grade & Review After The Jump...

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"Burn After Reading" - Okay...What?

See...Brad Pitt Is Okay.

I honestly feel that this movie was made as a reminder to the academy and new Coen brothers fans of the humor and dark mysteries we've come to love [or hate] about the brotherly duo. The movie is odd, ends open ended, dead...dead...really deadpan humor. Characters are as fleshed out as you could possibly hope for in a movie of this nature. The biggest question I had while watching this movie was, "Why Brad Pitt?".

more after the jumpers

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Tell No One? But It's So Good...

Wow...that is all i can say...

[review to come later]

go see this movie.

Review after the jump

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Tropic Thunder - Tom Cruise? Why?

Funny Looking At This Photo It Is Actually Hard To Find Nick Nolte.

Tropic Thunder is an Action movie.  If and when it comes out on DVD it should NOT be put in the comedy section.  I understand that there were jokes and laughs in this movie. Honestly upon watching this movie a second time, the humor aspect kind of faded on me.  The laughs were there, but the didn't stick with that kind of 'one-two punch' like they did a month ago when I watched a pre-screening.  What should be noted is how well the action looks [at times] throughout this movie.  The explosions the sounds the hundreds of thousands of bullets being effortlessly sprayed about.  The scenery is down right gorgeous. If there is any reason to be jealous of Blu-Ray player adopters it will be when this movie comes out on Blu-Ray in a couple months.

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Max Payne Trailer 2.0

'Max Payne' Theatrical Trailer @ Yahoo! Video

This might be one of the coolest trailers for potentially one of the crappiest action movies of this year.  I wonder how many people are psyched that "Marlo" from the Wire and Ludacris are in this movie?

Update on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 9:56AM by Isaiah T. Taylor

Update: According to Alex Sliwinski @ Joystiq

The director of the upcoming Max Payne movie, John Moore is 'pissed' that the movie is or could be getting an 'R' rating. Whaa? You mean the game that was 'M' rated [meaning no one under 17 could play it] is being turned into a movie where only adults can watch? Amazing. Moore even goes further with his disgust with an interview with Das Gamer.

What did the MPAA tell you was the problem with Max Payne?

John Moore: They said to me, the movie feels R. And I said, “What the fuck is that, a group therapy session?” You can’t do that. They’re meant to judge content, not intent. They said the movie felt dark.