In 7 words or less: Time travel with the standard twist
What's it all About? After an unknown virus decimates the human population, James Cole (Willis) is sent back in time in an attempt to discover clues about the cause of the epidemic. Unfortunately he is sent back too far into the past which has disastrous, aka predictable, repercussions. oooooo.
Best bits? Terry Gilliam stamps his look and feel all over this flick. Slightly off centre jaunty camera angles, crazy characters doing crazy things and moments of quasi comedy set against an apocalyptical backdrop. Typical Gilliam but it works.
Did it make you think thoughts? Why do time travel flicks always feature a 'desolate' wronged future? People are always striving to put right what once went wrong (Wow, I must watch Quantum Leap again). Here, the opening premise is interestingly different enough though. Brucie is actually a convict and volunteers for the time travel expeditions, although I'm not sure it's ever explained why. There's also no explanation of how the tech works but that doesn't prove to be a problem as the story moves along at a good clip.
Look at my funky time travel suit
From a promising start though it descends into the usual, 'I'm from the future', 'Don't be silly, you must be crazy, mental home for you my friend', etc. The twist, as with most time travel pics, is fairly obvious and kind of ruins the ending which is a shame.
I've always been a fan of Brad Pitt but his looney-toon nutjob is intensely annoying and not a good addition. Willis is solid and Madeline Stowe doesn't really do much except look good. Oh well.
I'm crazy, touched in head
Would you watch it again? I've seen it a couple of times now and I think that's about my limit.
Rating (out of 100%): Without the Gilliam style, this would be just another run of the mill sci-fi time jumping escapades. The Terry factor adds several points and means I give Twelve Monkeys a 4.5 x monkey dozen score of 54%
In 7 words or less: Where is Harry Lime? Who cares
What's it all About? Novelist Holly Martins (Cotten) is invited to post world war II by friend Harry Lime (Wells) who offers him a job. Things aren't as they seem though.
Best bits? I liked the opening scene setting montagey bit.
Did it make you think thoughts? Yeah, the main one being, how on earth is this rated as a pulp noir thriller classic? I just found it flat out boring. I thought this film was supposed to be about Wells' Harry Lime and it is, except you don't get to see the blighter until about 1hr 30 mins in. What a jip.
Where's that bloody Harry Lime?
The script is tight and the characters fairly entertaining but unfortunately it did nothing to really stand out.
Here he is
Would you watch it again? No
Rating (out of 100%): This was a massive disappointment. I think the main reason it suffered was due the level of anticipation I had along with it's highly regarded place in cinema history. Ultimately, I give The Third Man a whimpering 45%
In 7 words or less: Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, BOOM!
What's it all About? This movie has been on the horizon for a long time and has now finally arrived. There have been hints and nods in other movies and now we finally get to see what it's all about. S.H.I.E.L.D wants to assemble it's own special army of super heros to fight for and on behalf of mankind as it understands after events during Thor that the earth is unprepared for any future attacks that come from other worlds. Loki (Thors' brother ?) wants to open a portal in space and thus bring an army to earth to crush mankind and allow Loki the opportunity to rule. He has a serious god complex !! Will The Avengers Assemble in time to prevent the destruction of mankind ?
Best bits? Watch out for the funniest punch EVER ! The best Hulk (since Lou Ferrigno) plus a great 'beat down' that is laugh out loud funny.
Did it make you think thoughts? Absolutely, it made me think how on earth they managed it. I was worried as I sat in my 3 D glasses eagerly awaiting the opening scenes. Was this going to be too patriotic (Captain America) was it going to be shonky CGI (last 2 Hulks) maybe a step too far or a path too often travelled (Iron Man 2) or was it going to be a surprise (Thor). I am pleased to announce that it was none of these, it met and exceeded my expectations and left me wanting more. Chemistry between characters, great set pieces, a cracking script (with Tony Stark on form) and a really good pace to the movie. I urge you to go see it.....NOW....wait are you still reading.......GO !!!!!
Would you watch it again? I'm taking my son this afternoon and I've pre-ordered the DVD - i'm an Avengers fan BIG TIME!
Rating (out of 100%): If I was going to be clever I'd say watch it and then laugh at my 12% insider joke ;-), however that might be too confusing, so, plain and simple, I give it an amazing 90%
In 7 words or less: Sex, violence & eroticism in the nuthouse
What's it all About? The Marquis De Sade, famous French intellectual, gets banged up in an asylum due to his forthright views and provocative writings. While incarcerated he continues to write and manages to smuggles out the documents that whip the French populace into a frenzy once published. Michael Caine's Dr Royer-Collard arrives to put a stop to the depraved activities of the Marquis. Suffice to say, it won't end well for someone.
Best bits? The last 20 minutes crank up the pace at a furious rate and the jovial nature is replaced with a darker, more sinister tone.
It wasn't me
Did it make you think thoughts? Three quarters of the main cast is great. Rush, Caine and Winslet all perform admirably but it's Joaquin Phoenix who lets the side down. Miscast and woefully acted, he definitely detracts from the film's impact. I also thought that the film suffers from repetition. The Marquis writes stories, smuggles them outside the prison, gets caught, then does it all over again. And again. And again. Rinse and repeat.
Would you watch it again? Um, not sure.
Rating (out of 100%): I give Quills a perfectly watchable 60%
Great sketched poster, not enough of 'em these days. Arms are a little hairy though!
In 7 words or less: 80s cops perv on a lady.
What's it all About? Two buddy cop, 80s fun timers are assigned to stake out the house of a recently escaped convicts ex-girlfriend. At first it seems like a shitty assignment but after some hilarious, gratuitous voyeuring, Chris (Richard Dreyfuss) begins to fall for the lady in question.
"I can almost see her norks!"
Best bits? This used to be a classic VHS I'd throw on back in the day and I'm pleased to say it still stands up. Dreyfuss and Estevez bounce off each other wonderfully and play the 'old cop, young cop' number note perfect. Lots of great dialogue being chucked around, I particularly like the scene where they're doing famous film quotes and Dreyfuss acts befuddled when Estevez throws "This is no boating accident." at him. Wink!
This film is just good old 80s fun. It moves along at a great pace, has a little action, some nice laughs, odd amounts of nudity, it's perfect material for a skiving off of school/work day.
Did it make you think thoughts? Fond nostalgic ones mostly. I've also recently started to notice the gargantuan font size of 80s opening and closing credits, I might go on a mission to find the top 10 largest film fonts used for this glorious, indulgent decade. Stakeout didn't disappoint.
Who's movie is it again?
Would you watch it again? Yeah, it's been way too long. It'll probably get added to my biyearly rotation.
Rating (out of 100%):74% If you haven't already, I definitely recommend 'staking out' this particular joint (film).
In 7 words or less: Death, deceit and Deutschland in the desert
What's it all About? Set in Africa during WWII, a team of British commandos and allied-helping German Jews seek to lay siege to the fuel storage plant at Tobruk in Libya and thus severely hamper the efforts of Rommel and the Third Reich.
The offending article
Best bits? The fast moving opening sets the scene and puts questions into the mind of the viewer from the get go.
Did it make you think thoughts? I do love me some George Peppard. Obviously Colonel John 'Hannibal' Smith is one of tv's greatest characters but Georgie also shines in films such as Breakfast at Tiffany's and How the West Was Won. Here however, I can't help but feel he's been a bit miscast at the German Jew Captain Bergman and he also sports one of the worst attempted foreign accents in recent memory.
The overall feel is less a feature film and more a serialised tv drama. The three acts are distinct - plan the siege, journey to the siege, the siege itself - and at times lack a tangible cohesion (there is a somewhat misplaced murder mystery half way though).
'Look at all that sand'
This does not however distract from the great script, rounded characters and cracking action scenes.
Would you watch it again? Yeah.
Rating (out of 100%): An underrated war movie that many will have missed. Rectify that now by giving it a go. I give Tobruk a sand swirling 75%
What's it all About? Sam Worthington and Bell et Rodriguez plan to steal a big diamond by creating a big diversion; America's favourite pass time. Watching a man on a ledge and shouting "What are you waiting for?" in a thick New Yoik accent.
BrooooOOOOoommmmmm!
Best bits? Most reviews I read of this said, there's not enough man on ledge. I heavily disagree. The film is soooo bland until he (maybe) gets off that thing and things start happening. It is a baffling heist movie, but is quite fun for it.
WeeeEEEEEEeeeeee!
There is a very funny moment when to avoid detection when breaking into the diamond house, Jamie Bell is seen scooting on his belly with a big white board on his back and head. It has to be seen to be believed.
Did it make you think thoughts? None. Oh wait! The ending is great! It's summed up in about 30 seconds of feel good hilarity, you'll love it!
I was also a bit disturbed by the sex-heist part of the story (Bell and Rodriguez) they act like teenagers throughout and it's pretty hard to believe that any of them have any of the skills that they are flouncing. They are so flirty, it's just odd. So odd.
Meaningless underwear shot.
Would you watch it again? I see no reason to. Unless you caught it late at night on Film 5. Or may I suggest a punishing double bill of this and Phone Booth?
Rating (out of 100%): 55% It's was fun while it lasted.
What's it all About? Jack Dawson (Leo DiCap) wins a ticket aboard the Titanic in a "lucky game of poker". Off he goes to America waving to the unknown crowds who've gathered at Southampton docks to watch a ship leave (I'd stick with a lie in myself silly people in the old days). He gets right on that boat and quickly falls in love with Rose (Kate Winslet), fiancee to a rich tycoon and damn right jerk off (Billy Zane). Jack meets Rose when she was trying to top herself off the back of the boat. Jack saves her and they don't look back (well except when they find themselves back on that bit of the boat later). They have fun on that ship what with all the fresh paint, china and brandy knocking about and even enjoy a steamy romp in a car, ooo those naughty lovers. Yep it's all fun and games and they look set for a radiant future together until that silly old ship hits an iceberg. Crash, scrape..."smell ice can 'ya? Jesus!"
If you haven't worked it out by now you may have some issues, but just to clarify, this film tells the dramatic and shocking horror tale of the sinking of the most famous of all the ships: The Titanic. Focussing on the 'real stories' of the people on the Titanic it plumps for the romance, star crossed lovers angle to highlight how bloody tragic the whole thing was. I'm not sure any kind of romance like this really took place on the ship but I like to think this is what happened when you got on a ship in the old days (minus the sinking bit preferably).
Best bits? The best thing about this film is how it's ageing. Winslet looks like she could be Dicap's mum and there's some questionable CG. At times it's hard to tell if you're watching the film or playing 'Titanic for the DS'. Rather than this being an issue I throughly enjoyed the trip back to the 90's and the shameless epic cheesiness and drama, it's just great. The 3D was actually amazing too, it made it look completely petrifying - lots of peeping over the edge type shots that make you feel all nauseous.
My favourite bits of Titanic are the bits when it's sinking and it shows the mum reading her kids a story in bed, the couple cuddling on the bed etc with the eerie music playing and the hopelessness of it all comes crashing down on you like a wave of popcorn you can't eat quick enough. Actually, I hate this bit in the film, it's so sad and makes me weep like a wailing banshee, but it's powerful.
Did it make you think thoughts? Many many thoughts, mostly which consisted of "god that really happened, it was horrific....why didn't they go back....why didn't they have more boats...christ that ship is big etc etc" No matter how you package up the story of Titanic it's hard not for you to think any thoughts, but I think the brash portrayal of the class system and the colourful tale of love make you think even more thoughts. No it's not a film you need to work out the narrative, it doesn't start in the middle and end at the beginning, it's not silent, it's not an art house, it's a giant shameless money making epic but still you do think many thoughts and I salute it.
Would you watch it again? Oh yes. It's an annual viewing for me. An eye rolling classic that's tough to say no to. A bit like a bag of sour snakes. Delicious.
Rating (out of 100%): I'm giving The Titanic a 100 year anniversary 80%..."come back, the boats are here, Jack! The boats! Come back! I'll never let go...."
In 7 words or less:More bluster than I can muster.
What's it all About?This review has been languishing as a stickie on my desktop for a couple of months. Apologies!
So here we are, at the end of Tax Return Week 20120 - I've stormed through all three LOTR films while sorting through reciepts and it was JOYOUS!
CONTRACTUAL PISS: This film is the final instalment of the vast trilogy and covers Frodo, Gollum and Sam sneaking to Mordor while thousands of orcs head to Gondor to extinguish the world of men.
Best bits?Guess what?! So many! The fanfare with the first shot of Gondor as Gandalf rides up to the top gets me jumping up and down in my seat. The shot of Frodo, Sam and Gollum climbing a vertical rock stair as a huge jet of light flies into the sky and an army pour out of Minas Morgul. THE LIGHTING OF THE BEACONS! Howard Shore is at full tilt with the brass in this film, and he scores big! Not so many twee Hobbit themes and more epic blasting! DUNN dah dah DUNN! The Charge of the Rohirrim is still, to my eyes, pretty damn good CG, and gets the heart stirring! Shelob's Lair! If any other film had that many great set pieces, it'd be a wild film. For the ultimate poindexters, in the extended cut, the mouth of Sauron is a great addition too. So cool and creepy.
But three of my favourite bits are much quieter, and basically come down to McKellen. That man can monologue the shit out of anything! As Gandalf and Pippin wander into (or out of) their initial meeting with Denethor, he talks about how the city of Gondor lost it's way, caring more about their ancestors and asking questions of the stars.
Another Pippin and Gandalf moment just before the siege, as Pippin thinks about being a Servant of Gondor. As they chat about how quiet it is, the breath before the plunge into battle, Gandalf's coughs echo over the city - strange moment, but really great.
And finally McKellen chatting about the "Far green country" that Pippin is about to get biffed to by the Orcs the other side of the gate is much more poignant than it has any right to be.
I think I love these last couple of moments so much because, for me, they really have the spirit of the first film, and have less pomposity and bluster than most other fantasy.
Did it make you think thoughts? I don't know how anyone could finish a trilogy like this while maintaining the beautiful tone of the first film. Just the need to amp up the scale and scope to 11 is so tough - partly caused by Tolkien's material, but also to make the ending SENSATIONAL. Now, I LOVE the scale of the battles, even though some of the CG doesn't quite hold up, but there is something a bit overly frantic and less intimate, less personal than in the first film, which isn't a good thing. COULD they have finished it in the same mood as Fellowship, but with more tension and drama rather than 1,000,000 orcs? I kind of doubt it. I'm bloody glad they didn't have Sauron appearing at the end like they were toying with!
Following along from the "everything up to 11" issue, the quips and the bendy Legoland the Elf moments are more prominent now - running over an Olifaunt is really annoying, and then Gimli chirruping "that still only counts as one! (wiggle eybrows, thesp)" still had me punching my knee in anguish.
Even though it attracted a lot of criticism at the time, I didn't feel the hundred year ending was that huge a problem - it's been a 12 hour trilogy, so how else can they end it? Just one issue with the ending really - please, for the 50th anniversary 3D cash in, end it on ANYONE but bloody Samwise Gamgee!
Oh, and god, is Gollum more likeable as the wasted weird monster than as the folk festival Andy Serkis at the beginning.
Would you watch it again?Of course! Probably every year. Forever.
Rating (out of 100%):It's just great, and an unreal achievement, but doesn't have the total magic of the first one. Still, I can't pick between this and the second, so for me, it's a 90%er.
In 7 words or less: You wouldn't, but Ed Wood would.
What's it all About? Ed Wood became known posthumously as the "worst director of all time" (which I think is a little harsh) and this is Tim Burton's stylised portrayal of Wood's early years as a Hollywood crapman, through to kitsch crapman extraordinaire, and his career pinnacle with Plan 9 From Outer Space.
Best bits? Martin Landau, as Bela Lugosi, is amazing. He brings a great eerie atmosphere, like he's a real vampire that's somehow jobbing as an actor - he's always in evening dress, and it's amazing to see a performance that's so over the top without being about Landau at all. You really do buy into it being Bela Lugosi thesping himself silly - I had NO idea it was Landau and had to look it up afterwards!
Also, it's a Tim Burton film, so there are some givens - the design/lighting/production values are all amazing, especially in Lugosi's creepy house. Johnny Depp is solid as a rock with a wicked leading turn, as always.
But for me the best bit was just the story - it's TOTALLY barmy. Towards the end, as they're working on Plan 9 (originally called Grave Robbers from Outer Space, until the Christian financiers asked them to change it), you start to see such a bizarre story unfold. Horror celebrity "Vampira" lost her job fronting a horror film night on TV just prior to the shoot, so Wood approached her about being in the film. In need of money, she agreed, but refused to talk in it. Even more insanely, Bela Lugosi died BEFORE they started shooting, and his shots are absolutely random stock footage of him, interspersed with shots of a local chiropractor Tom Mason, who looked "a bit like Lugosi", holding a cape in front of his face.
While I was watching this, I was thinking "Come on Burton, this is all a bit too much! Surely not" so I put on Plan 9... for five minutes. Bloody Hell! It was TRUE! Totally hilarious shots of someone who's definitely not Lugosi, holding a cape in front of his face and walking around a room. It REALLY made me happy to see how amazingly cack Plan 9 is.
Did it make you think thoughts? It's Burton. Obviously Burton is great, but his schtick is really cliched, especially with Depp doing a kooky lead. I was really expecting Helena Bonham Carter to jump out of a wardrobe and do a cockney cackle. But he's very warm to the real nutters in this film, and the tone so easily could have been really harsh, so I won't moan too much. The whole thing is pretty positive and fun. All the actors in Burton's story look awesomely like the actual Plan 9 cast, and watching Ed Wood is like seeing a great "making of" or DVD extra. Hmm, hang on... Maybe that's not a compliment!
This intro from "Russel Grant of the 50's" Criswell made me think deep thoughts about the future too. Luckily it won't happen until the future, whenever the hell that is.
Would you watch it again? Plan 9 - probably! But Ed Wood - hmmm, it was good, but I'll leave it alone for now. Too much of Johnny Depp in drag with no front teeth does strange things to a man.
Rating (out of 100%):Ed Wood - 70% Plan 9 - A zillion percent for joyous crapness, but only to be dipped into. In fact, just watch the youtube clip.
In 7 words or less: William H. Bonney, you are not a god
What's it all About? A newly emigrated Londoner, John Tunstall (Stamp) runs cattle ranches and takes in stray waifs on the side attempting to give them an education and get them off the streets. He regularly butts heads with evil rancher Lawrence Murphy (Palance) and when things get out of hand the 'Regulators' mount up and seek vengeance. Leading the gang is the soon to be notorious William H. Bonney aka Billy the Kid.
Best bits? The spirit world, Charlie's fist fight, the trunk, dirty Steve, the opening credits, and the chat with the stranger in the Mexican bar.
Did it make you think thoughts? This brings back vivid memories of my youth, well childhood I guess seeing as I was 13 when I watched it. Oh dear, maybe I shouldn't have been watching it. 1988 was a simpler time, a time when I would go to the Martin household (Gav & Ben) and we'd visit the local video library with their grandad and rent the latest action flicks on offer. Along with Die Hard, it was Young Guns that helped show me what an action movie can really do.
You gotta be handy with the steel if you know what I mean, earn your keep
This is The Brat Pack in full flow. Emilio Estevez, Charlie Sheen and Kiefer Sutherland are ably abetted by Lou Diamond Phillips, Dermot Mulroney and Casey Siemaszko. Oh yeah, Terrance Stamp and Jack Palance add the gravitas and acting chops to the party.
This movie is non-stop and manages to cram in a bus load of character development alongside an involving plot and sharp dialogue. All the performances are spot on but it is Estevez as the eponymous Kid who steals the show and chews up the screen. He's all feisty anger and dead eye pistoleering mixed with showmanship and humour. At times you hate him, at others you root for him.
Get off my land!
As far as modern westerns go this is right up there with Unforgiven. The standard slow pondering scenes of a lone man riding into the sunset are replaced with fast burning shoot-outs, snappy one-liners and a cool 80's charm. Splendid.
Would you watch it again? Stupid question. I love it.
Rating (out of 100%): This scores 6.6 on IMDB proving yet again that that site cannot be trusted and that the majority of the general public are idiots. I give Young Guns a rousing, six-shooting 91%
In 7 words or less: Someone made Battleships into a film. Ouch.
What's it all About? A Naval exercise in the Pacific gets interrupted by a disorganised band of aliens. Tanned, hot, 20 something's with stiff jaws and big booblebots get in their big boats and unleash 'America!' from their giant canons. Basically an MTV advert for the Navy.
Is this still an exercise?
Best bits? I imagine, or I hope, that every single person involved in this movie is completely aware of its lunacy and therefore treats it as a giant joke; because for a non comedy it's absolutely hilarious. I think the only person not to get that company email might have been Rihanna; clearly one of the most annoying humans to look at and listen to on the planet. She literally looks like an 11 year old boy. I digress, this film is a clear stink fest but still relatively easy to watch due to the fact that it keeps you giggling at how bad it is throughout.
Ummmmmbrellllllllaaaaa!!!
Did it make you think thoughts? My brain box was switched to 'off mode' for this one so as a human, I was operating at a base level. I came close to having some thoughts when I witnessed the contractual requirement scene; an actual game of real life battleships was rammed down my face and I couldn't believe my eyes. Those said eyes soon rolled back into my skull as the cgi explosions, soft porn and casual racism rendered me senseless.
12a porn
Oh, I guess it wasn't all bad! If you're a 12a year old living in 2012 then Battleship will probably float your proverbial battle boat.
Would you watch it again? I seriously doubt it. It's also put me off the board game. Wait... Of course it hasn't! D7, FIRE!!! *miss* Bugger.
These two are actually only 11 years old.
Rating (out of 100%): 27% Another lazy blockbuster. Knock it off Hasbro!
In 7 words or less: A familiar fairground, a brand new ride.
What's it all About? A group of college friends The Athlete, The Babe, The Stoner, The Student and of course The Virgin, jump in a Winnebago and head to a cousins Cabin in the Woods. You know what's coming, you've seen it before. With the writing talents of Drew Goddard (Alias - Cloverfield - Lost) and Joss Weddon (Buffy - Serenity - Thor) you know that you're in for something different. There'll be boobs (there are and they're awesome) a lake (splash) some partying (nice bong) and blood, lots of blood. They meet the typical yokel on the way to the cabin who lends gravitas to the impending doom with bad teeth and even worse social skills. However, there are cut aways to an altogether different scenario involving techs working in an office somewhere.....are the two connected ? To say more would really spoil EVERYTHING about this movie. If you liked the way the Horror Genre was re-invented with Scream then you'll love this. It's a great ride from start to finish and the less you know, the better.
Best bits? Anna Hutchinson getting her fun bags out, the boxes (you'll know when you see it) and some magical scriptwriting especially the lines given to Fran Kranz who plays The Stoner.
Did it make you think thoughts? Nothing deep and meaningful came out of it, however the movie does make you think and it's not a no brainer.
Would you watch it again? Yes, with pause button ready for the lovely Miss Hutchinson. I'm still undecided about the ending, not sure if my initial thought that they over egg'd the pudding still stands.
In 7 words or less: Man on mission to find the truth
What's it all About? Spencer Tracy's mysterious stranger, Macreedy, has business in the desolate town of Black Rock. Unfortunately, the locals are an unfriendly lot who seem to be covering up some dark deed from times past.
Best bits? The scene at the petrol pump where Macreedy verbally spares with bad guy Smith is a pre-Tarantino script sensation. When Macreedy finally submits to the taunts of a local hoodlum we get a fantastic confrontation that sparkles and amazes in equal measure and elicits a booming YES! from the viewer. Well it did in me anyway.
You talkin' to me boy?
Did it make you think thoughts? The film sizzles with a cracking script and great characters. The bad guys are bad, the locals all have their faults and the stranger is mysterious. The film tackles the hot topic of racism in a period set following WWII and the fact that the hero doesn't flinch in the face of adversity mirrors the film's message of standing up for what is right.
Would you watch it again? Yes. Spencer Tracy is often overshadowed by the likes of Gable, Stewart, Cagney, Peck, Bogart and Grant among others. This is an injustice as he is a gem of an actor and deserving of a place among the greats.
Rating (out of 100%): Great performances across the board and a solid plot/story/script means I give Bad Day at Black Rock 83%
In 7 words or less: Guns, babes, swords and mental asylums
What's it all About? A young girl is institutionalised by her step-father after a horrible family accident. He bribes an orderly to forge papers and have her lobotomised so that he will inherit the family fortune. The girl, Babydoll, has five days before the operation and so hatches a plan to escape. It is here that the lines between reality and fantasy begin to blur.
Best bits? The second dance sequence involving a WWI steampunk setting where the girls storm the trenches of occupied France is heart pumping stuff. As is the bomb-carrying train scene. Kabloom!
Weren't these guys in Big Trouble in Little China?
Did it make you think thoughts? Sexy, scantily clad ladies running around shooting big guns and messing around with swords. How can this possibly fail? Well, it tanked at the box office and took a beating from the critics but hey, we all know those guys mainly suck. Right?
Hello ladies
The trailer had me initially intrigued and the fact that director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) was attached to the project added to my interest. We get a nice opening set to music that sets the scene. From there, the lines of what is reality and what is imagined begin to blur until we get a wholly realised fantasy in which when Babydoll dances she transports herself and others into crazy action orientated smash down fests.
Marry me? All of you?
I'm sure some will say that there is too much slo-mo, the action scenes are repetitive and Snyder borrows heavily from the effects he used in 300 but I really liked their balls out nature. Also some might criticise the plot as being a bit complicated and clumsy. Balderdash I say. It does get much clearer on repeated viewings but even the first time around, unless you're a complete doughnut, you'll be able to follow it.
Would you watch it again? Definitely. This is very much a grower and I'm not just talking about the effect of the on-screen eye candy. Oi Oi!
Rating (out of 100%): I give the oddly named Sucker Punch an underrated 82%
In 7 words or less: Time travel with the standard twist
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