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Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
You think you've seen it all? Try again after seeing this movie. . .
Wow, I never though Ronny Yu could pull it off, but he did. This movie kicks in so many ways it's not funny! Gore galore, great T&A, great one liners by the crispy one, great flick to see. On a down note, the dialogue was putrid in some areas (remedied by Freddy or Jason, if you know what I mean) and Kane Hodder is missed as hockey puss. Damn New Line, don't screw us again! Aside from that, go out and see this movie, you won't regret it!
Guinea Pig: Ginî piggu - Akuma no jikken (1985)
This is not a horror movie, it is a disturbing piece of trash!
Who in their right mind would make something this disgusting and disturbing. This isn't even close to art. I know these guys were trying to push buttons, but this was way over the line. Horror movies are supposed to be "scary fun", not "scary disturbing fun for sickos fun"! Jeez, I don't know how anyone in Japan or otherwise could find this movie interesting and watchable.
Batman Forever (1995)
The Descent Into Failure
After seeing this movie, I can see why so many people wanted Schumacher's head on a stick. This movie is almost a comical farce compared to the gems Burton had produced with the previous two films. Gone is the dark tone and in with some sort of lighthearted tone which Batman does NOT need! This is a dark story, not a fun romp through the field. Why were Batman fans cursed with Schumacher's input I'll never know.
While Kilmer's performance was not up to Keaton's, it does serve as a poor man's alternative. Nicole Kidman does her part well with no real blemishes, which only makes me feel more sympathy for her, as she's stuck in a movie like this. Chris O'Donnell's motivation was probably to look pretty for the ladies, as he puts on a attitude reserved for high school students.
Tommy Lee as Two-Face was the best of the two villains in the movie and probably the best of all the performances, although his character not only contradicts what was set in the first film (Harvey Dent in the original was played by Billy Dee Williams) but also how Two-Face acts in the comic (Two-Face does NOT use third person when talking about himself in the comics). Although the award for worst villain in the movie and possibly the whole series (Arnold and Uma at the top of the list) would have to be Carrey's annoying portrayal of The Riddler. While Carrey's comic attitude and animated performance would go well in another movie, they do NOT belong in a Batman movie. His whole outlook on this film in general is one big game. When he appeared and spoke for the first time, I knew that this film was doomed. Carrey simply does not belong in a movie like this.
Schumacher's 'dream' was every Batman fan's nightmare. Anatomically correct Batman and Robin suits, cheesy special effects, annoying characters leave many people wondering why Schumacher was allowed to direct this film at all. The film doesn't totally disappoint, as is does make an okay way for you to waste two hours. The costumes are top notch (sans the nipples) and the young ladies get Chris O'Donnell. Yay. Hopefully the upcoming Batman: Year One will put this series back on track. In the meantime, stay away from Schumacher's steaming piles of crap in Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. They belong in a dumpster, immolated and made into paperweights. Burton should've directed this one. One wonders why he didn't step in to save this film.
Rating: 5/10