Surprisingly cerebral and pedestrian 'invasion' monster movie. Action is used sparingly, which makes for an unexpected drama here. Cinematography (outstanding), writing, visual effects, and direction all from promising Brit newcomer Gareth Edwards.
3.5 stars
26 June 2011
Monsters (2010)
Akmareul boatda (2010) aka "I Saw the Devil"
(Yet) Another uber-violent, stylish revenge thriller from the South Koreans.. but, they don't half know how to make them.
Film Jam 4 stars
Rotten Tomatoes 81%
Metacritic 67 out of 100
Easy A (2010)
Easy to watch and good fun, it's a-okay.
Film Jam 3.5 stars
Rotten Tomatoes 85%
Metacritic 72 out of 100
25 June 2011
Red (2010)
Aging stars turn up and take the paycheck here; they run around a fair bit and wise-crack even more, but the end result falls flat.
2.5 stars
19 June 2011
Paul (2011)
Littered with Star Wars references, and pays homage to many others, this film is an enjoyable enough no-brainer.
3 stars
18 June 2011
15 June 2011
The House of the Devil (2009)
Tidy old school horror, genuinely suspenseful until the ending just boils over.
Film Jam 3.5 stars
Rotten Tomatoes 86%
Metacritic 73 out of 100
12 June 2011
Kokuhaku (2010) aka "Confessions"
Yuko Moriguchi teaches her pupils a hard lesson in this psychological thriller.
11 June 2011
Crank (2006)
It's dumb.. really dumb.. but did make me smile.
Janck 3 stars (March 2011)
Review to follow...
Mitch 1 star
5 June 2011
True Grit (2010)
Nominated for ten Oscars but didn't win any, which seems about right.
Janck 3.5 stars (Feb 2011)
Review to follow....
Mitch 3.5 stars
4 June 2011
The Fighter (2010)
Like a powerful jab to the emotions, The Fighter is a true winner.
Janck 4 stars (Feb 2011)
Review to follow....
Mitch 4.5 stars
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