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The Interview (II) (2014)

"Well," said Pooh, "what I like best," and then he had to stop and think.

[26 December 2014]

The Interview is an interesting comedy. It has satire.It has irony.Has some laughs. And of course the controversy.

Seth Rogan and his co star try to keep the comical dialogue going.But there communication sounds very scripted. The Jokes and humour are mediocre.

When the interviewer and Kim Jong Un dialogue we get some deeper elements of this 'fun.' movie.

The portrayal of the media as shallow and unlikeable beast it well represented.And The power of words is saved for the "interview" itself.

The manipulation of the "heroes" is entertaining enough. As is the revelation at the end that this manipulation can be used for a chance of good. The hyper masculine pace of the film is pretty repulsive and for the most lacking of any emotional depth.Should any of this be in a comedy? Well I think Bill Hicks set the standard there. Or say Richard Pyror or Eddie Murphy.The Clowning in this film is from a much more spoilt era.So if a character looses a body part, you may feel like "whatever" Ther golden nugget for me, was can this film encourage people in north Korea to aspire of civil war? Well The us role model are all basking in their Hollywood materialism so the revolution would be aimed at the minority in north Korea who have access to a television? I like that the film has tried to get a political message across. And Will look forward to The Squeal if it is set in Guantanamo Bay and directed by Park Chan-wook

12 Years a Slave (2013)

I hated this movie.

[7/10 · 29 January 2014]

On first Impression I would liken this film to the movie 'A Girl Next Door.' Both movies were absolutely horrible to watch, but left me thinking deep questions about society,and my part in it. Sadism sells,you only have to look at the Saw Franchise to see this. Saw became so successful financially that it even has it's own fairground ride. To use violence in cinema effectively requires a great skill for not only the actors but the plot,the characters and direction, all have to remain very focused. Each slave in this film has their character developed so when they are objectified the viewer knows the slaves inner working, their humanity. 12 years a slave has excellent acting, extremely emotional performances from all it's cast. And with ironic thing , is there is a theme of suppressing one's emotions and intelligence in order to not draw a small minded society's wrath. The plot allows the gradual mental decline of a 'master.' to move with the mental discipline of a 'slave.'Like the raiders of the lost arc in poses the question of does absolute power drive people to mental and spiritual desolation? If you are ready for a film that will emotionally challenge you, then watch this film. It may make you build empathy towards black history. (this is a politically correct term in the uk! ) also dare I say it might remind you what potential "immigrants" are facing in syria and north Korea in this present day.

Slave (2009)

Exploitative like an old school horror movie.

[6/10 · 28 December 2013]

Even Though this film would not be classified as a horror movie, people who enjoyed the original video nasties of the 80's might enjoy this too. On one level I was thinking about the Texas chainsaw massacre and how the remake creates leatherface as an anti-hero. What seems to be lacking in many horror remakes is the ability to pick on, and demonize minority groups and a large dose of misogyny.

This film manages this. The idea of casting howard marks, is effective as exploitation cinema in the best possible way, it adds an authenticity to any criminal elements that many develop later in the film.

I can see a connection with this film and 'taken' but the dialogue is very poor. Saying that the pacing is good, the plot unfolds at exciting pace. it is not bad as a horror/thriller.

The Girl Next Door (2007)

I hated this film.

[6/10 · 3 June 2013]

The tagline for this film was that it was like a negative version of 'Stand By Me.' I went to the film not knowing much about it. The acting in the film varies greatly. The weirdest thing i found was that the storyteller was supposed to be going through a rite of passage in the movie. But I found his acting to be fairly wooden and unconvincing. The main villain in the film steals the show with her acting. Her script, with lot's of monologue develops her character to a level which just about saves this film from being purely exploitative of children. There is a large exploitative theme that runs through this movie and it is for this reason i would liken it to the original 'Last House On The Left.' But thankfully there is NO humour in this film. So it becomes depressing very quickly. Inside the plot i found a theme of feminism. Of how a young boy can become a man by embracing feminine intuitivity. And on the same level how a stereotypical housewife can loose femininity through liberal barbarianism. If you want to see a film that will disturb then this film quite likely do this. Just remember to make a donation forwarduk.org after watching it.

Evil Dead (2013)

a second hand movie lacking a middle finger. But still really good.

[8/10 · 23 April 2013]

I am a fairly big fan of the originals. As a teenager i would dream of how I would create a sequel to Evil dead 2, and then the army of darkness. I found Evil Dead, this one to really funny in places. It was gory in a zombie type of way, but always entertaining. It presents the concept of the deadites being the different phases of cold turkey. and does it this is a fairly intellectual way. The camera work captures the juxtapositions of the open woods and blood stain close ups of faces.

The Rape scene in this film is less misogynistic. Not traumatic/hysterical like the original movies. But the shower scene afterwards give the premise of rape a more mature display than the original films. I.e someone cowering in the shower in desolation. Not one of the funnier parts.

Overall I would recommend this film, it is violent, but all very good fun. Not too creepy.

Savages (I) (2012)

Compassion is that which makes the heart of the good move at the pain of others. It crushes and destroys the pain of others; thus, it is called compassion.

[8/10 · 14 February 2013]

This is an amazing movie. Emotive, political and even spiritual.Therefore I would liken Savages to The Godfather, in its depth, And study of the the male ego.

When natural Born killers was released it was banned in the UK. Perhaps part of the reason was its moral code? As it was controversial as much as it was integral. Savages on a basic level deals with relationships and the way that the form the fabric of our humanity. Refreshingly Polygamy is given a supportive portrayal as is drug use.Furthermore the emotional destruction caused by firearms is very clearly portrayed.

The ending is one of the most powerful endings I have ever seen in a film. And is created to invoke intimacy with the viewer. challenging the way media feeds us clichés.

The changes that each character go through enables each of them to become more spiritually whole. each person must face their own demons : whether it is compassion for a ex solider, sadism for a Buddhist. or humility for someone with vanity.As Families can be found in all walks of life and this film shows how a family in love can creates a spiritual space, a dampening of the ego. Likewise the opposite a family without love will wither. even from the most aggressive of hands. I would then conclude the ego plays a large part in the making of a 'savage.'

For when we have no-one to yield to, are we are left with stagnation? I took all of this and more from this great movie.

Taken 2 (2012)

driven to distraction

[5/10 · 16 October 2012]

The Pacing of this film is quite good. It lacks any really iconic moments and the villain struggles to have any real depth to his character. the strategy is well structured, but exists within the confines of an action movie . so the plot is as far fetched as the original taken film ends. there are few interesting visual cues. the broken gate to wife's house , after a scene with digital clock and the word 'security.' in fact the camera work is well crafted. most of the violence in the film is lethargic. at one point liam neeson says 'i am tired of the killing.' and it does show. the most aggressive part of the film is an impromptu driving lesson. this is the golden dialogue part. like the phone/kitchen and electric chair scenes in the 1st. there is a passionate father daughter exchange of 'i can't.' - 'do it now.' otherwise the acting is pretty shallow. but still it is not a terrible movie.which manages to sustain a mild level of threat throughout. even through there is no sadistic torture or drug use in this film. the editing is done in a way where it is suggested but still to allow for a 12a rating in the uk. an okay movie.

Ill Manors (2012)

the traffic in cider.

[7/10 · 9 October 2012]

A surprisingly well made film. The rapping narration adds an original edge to the movie. Compared to 'adulthood.' there is a lack of humor in this one. there is a darkness to each subplot. and as the film develops the moral depth increases. One one level there is the satanic message of 'vengeance is the original sin,' and the film does its best to deliver this to the viewer amidst urban blood-lust. There are a couple of references in camera-work to the Texas chainsaw massacre and taxi driver. the pacing is similar to harry brown. but without the chess like strategy. instead everything falls together like a stream of karma. where harry brown nods to the stephen Lawrence case,ill manors goes more into people trafficking.in this way it shares the vemon of ' taken.' some scenes take a culture of 'meatholes.' and 'heavy-r' and give you a side step view into this disease of female exploitation. it is done in a realistic yet artistic way. with a cultural hint of the terrible crimes towards young girls in the north of england earlier this year.

compared to eight mile this film has the same 'hip -hop.' street vibe, but this being a UK film , everything takes a more claustrophobic eeriness. with some of the footage shot on mobile phones, as a viewer i was left thinking of the similarity to cannibal holocaust in the point of view direction in parts of the movie. ill manors-a document on current the social structure of the western world and the dog eat dog mentality the fuels it.

as ben drew goes into the world of advertising i would recommend this film.as it is not a particularly marketable piece of art. and for that i respect it..

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

An Amazing movie.

[8/10 · 24 July 2012]

An Amazing movie. It contains the intellect of 'Inception.' with the emotion of 'The Fighter.' The acting is amazing. The characters are interesting. each one has depth. for instance Catwoman appears to have political agenda. The sets and staggering. In comparison to 'Promethus.' Both films made me question the importance of belief. The script in places is similar to some of the 'saw' franchise , that is in it's twists. But where saw remains very 'comic.' like 'sin city.' this film questions the value of fear, in the human makeup. There are scenes that are incredibly surreal.As The rising is symbolic through out the movie. The relationship between batman and bane , is very similar to that of a father and a son. and there are so many things i have contemplated since seeing this film. It is really good,please watch it, and support it where you can.

Prometheus (I) (2012)

in man. no 'thing' can like the desert.

[6/10 · 28 June 2012]

In comparison to the 'Alien' Franchise this film is much more spacious visually. The camera work of the rolling landscapes of skye is breath taking and true art. Without dialog the film begins its thread of ambiguity. A thread that remains throughout the film. The script is intelligently put together. Science is constantly portrayed as a cultured and creative discovery and unfolding of destiny. Like 'bladerunner.' the fantasia of biology and physics make way for the core of theology and psychology, questions and view points are presented to the audience about 'faith.' and mental proneness. Questions that are relevant in this day and age. The effort that have gone into this film have been immense.If you are expecting the claustrophobic thriller/horror of alien you might be disappointed. Instead you will be given and inspiring insight into extra terrestrial life and the working and comprehension of the human mind. this film is an athesist's wet dream. but it presents this in a graceful and cultured way.

Red State (2011)

'waco suicides.' true or propaganda ?

[5/10 · 21 March 2012]

I found it easiest to divide this film into 3 parts.

Part 1 - torture porn - similar to hostel. (with a hint of moral judgement on 'escorts and punting.'

part 2 - hatred of homosexuality and Christianity. some interesting and controversial conspiracy theories.which are refreshing from an American movie. this section of the film was my favorite.

part 3 - meta ending.ala 'inception.' also i should say that the thread of black humour that runs throughout the film comes to light at the end!

the plot starts off very shallow the characters/acting are given little if any maturity or depth.the only hint of any political,social intellect comes from the role of the high school teacher. The twist in the middle of the film throws are moral curve ball.and is what give this film its redeeming quality. The character's are developed the acting quality increases.The script stays quite well written. As the end part of the movie comes into play we are left with a lot of open endings. To put it in a nutshell: 'waco.' killings must have a suicide conspiracy to them. in fact all criminal/terrorist related suicides in 'democratic.' countries could be conspiracies for hidden fascist/communistic agenda. Women are portrayed as resourceful and resiliant in this film.The only character with any charisma in the preacher. But this lack of development in characters is kind of justified by the conspiracy ending .

Donkey Punch (2008)

give it a "Goa" !

[5/10 · 24 January 2012]

The film was pretty well made. It is "film4" movie so has a lot of English culture to it. Historically a culture that's is famous for it's "hammer horror" movies so really I give praise to this film for a fairly intellectual thriller/horror. to give some kind of scale i would rate "panic room" at 7 or 8. Human centipede II about a 2 and this one about a "5" another fantastic English movie is "bullet boy" well worth seeing. anyone this film has a young cast , but because of the close nature of the set a lot of the scenes could translate well to the stage. at least in dialog. if you liked "the hole" not the gremlins film but the older English film, then you might well like this.

The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) (2011)

Spoiler review !

[2/10 · 24 January 2012]

OK as you most likely know this film has gained a certain attention as it was originally banned by the BBFC. Have you seen "The Human Centipede"? if so you will have a very good idea of the level of acting in this film. In favor of the film, the plot is fairly well scripted,but the dialog is cheesy at best. The violence in the film is very "tongue in cheek." (pun intended.) And is pitched in a similar way as "Texas Vibrator Massacre." by Rob Rotten. This I feel is the main reason both film were banned by the bbfc. Ironically porn by "maxxx hardcore" or a film such as "nil by mouth" are by far more horrific, even through they are not in the 'horror.' genre, whereas this film is in the horror genre but would be more suited to the "soft porn " genre. If you a looking for a torture gore fest then "SAW" or similar has the budget to out do this film. IF on the other hand you are looking for a intelligent satire on a serial killer then "Henry portrait of a serial killer " or "Se7ven" would be a better choice. For a satire on scat and ass to mouth porn,and the challenge that it can be morally acceptable,this is the film to tick this box.

Kicks (2009)

a good view into gender and society

[9/10 · 10 April 2011]

I found this film to be a gripping one. it took some of British culture's stereotypes "chavs" and "wags". and portrayed them as people with depth and culture. globally people will enjoy this film as the roles of gender are examined , and the influence they have on celebrity,longing and teenage humanity. the film is set in liverpool , home of the beatles , a coastal town. ad mist the dysfunction families in the movie is an affinity with the liverpool docks, the movie shows that the heart of liverpool is as much in the docks as it is on the soccer field. all of this is set to a romantic soundtrack by the band "ladyhawke" who add a high quaility soundtrack to the movie. this film is recommenced to people who enjoyed : "monster" ,"the disappearance of alice creed " and even "8 mile "

Taken (I) (2008)

"commando" for the internet generation !

[29 September 2008]

This film is very high paced thriller which delivers the goods in the adrenalin stakes . Where as the violence in "saw" is emotionless , here is is driven by very well acted level of aggression which continues through most of the film . the lead role has mental anguish pretty early on, but falls in to his "work" quite naturally as the movie progress. morals are questioned and even through it is action film ,there is a genuine use of white America to highlight some of the horrors of criminal society. a lot of the people become "fodder" here , and while they banter with their ego , the viewer quickly realizes the hero has already written their epitaph as he struggles to find interest in banter. A reason why I draw analogy to "commando" for the Internet generation ,the main sources of piracy on the Internet seem to be porn and music , in this film music is celebrated as giver of spirit where as porn/prostitution is portrayed as the direct product of greed and dehumanization . I hope this inspires you to watch this movie !

Christine (1983)

"I put a spell on you , cause your mine "

[8/10 · 25 July 2007]

I remember seeing this movie when I was a teenager,a few years earlier I had seen "carie" and it completely freaked me out a few before years that i remember hiding behind a settee after watching a part of "salem's lot" anyway The 1st thing that striked me with this movie was the supa-cool soundtrack . The energy and rebellion of 50's rock n roll is captured well in this film , to a lot of metal kids of today ,they might hear the song "bonnie maronie " and say "what awful music " this film gives that song real justice and a good insight into how these rock'n'rollers were the "slipknot " of their time " ! Stephen king's horror is timeless as it tap's into cultural icons ,be it a nokia mobile phone ,a cigarette or a 50's Chrysler car. match this with the suspense mastery and visual audio chic of john carpenter and its hard to see how you could go wrong . one kill in particular is visually spectacular this is matched with some of john carpenter's own music , which provides another cool mix of cultures suddenly we are in late 70's early 80's synth driven Gothic funk ! this scene would make a great video for so many bands (cmon you you-tubers ! ) the moral code is clear in this film and the car acts its evil often in form of jealously,vengeance . where as in Halloween we get through the mask camera shots , in Christine we get behind the wheel ones , but the pace is quicker , Michael myers is a stalker sneaky , where as Christine is a good time rock chick ! anyway i hope you enjoy this film . and if you do check out cat's eye .

Music and Lyrics (2007)

pop goes my heart

[7/10 · 16 February 2007]

I am a 30 year old male, i went to see this movie with my girlfriend last night, and i must say it kept me laughing throughout, the was numerous occasions when i threw my fist in the air in delight. the characters in the movie are parodies of the pop band wham, and Britney spears among others. but their personalities develop beyond those shallow expectations. the music is really catchy in this movie and there are some interesting clashes of culture 80's meets the 00's wish a dose of heavy metal bollywood! if you an open hearted musician you will love this film as if you like romantic comedies that make you say "ahhh" along with having you in fits of laughter. socially both drew barrymore and Hugh grant face similar problem in their personalities, and towards the end of the movie they are forced to face these demons. there are loads of tips on how to write songs form your heart in this movie, what more could you ask for. and its got drew barrymore , so cool!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0A7dtdc-nU

Graffiti Bridge (1990)

from purple to blue !

[7/10 · 20 December 2006]

"graffiti bridge" follows on from "purple rain" prince's movie debut. It is quite a cult film and will only appeal to a limited audience. Visually it is very pleasant to the eye with more delicate choreography than in "purple rain" and musically its a real treat with a sound embraced in the technology of that era, but still lavished with prince's unique musical style. this movie expands on prince's spiritual ethos and retains a quirky mix of childlike innocence and adult sexuality. This movie is quite visionary for musicians as it offers some insight into the need for spiritual direction in music, as in all art. i enjoyed the movie and if you enjoyed movies such as "purple rain" or "interstella 5555" then i think you would probably enjoy this one.