[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00B8863ZO][/pullquote] Darren Aronofsky is quickly gathering a reputation as a director who propels his actors to acclaim and accolades. Ellen Burstyn (Requiem for a Dream) Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei (The Wrestler) have all received Oscar nods for their gritty … [Read more...]
Review: Buried (2010)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004919RHS][/pullquote] Claustrophobia is one of the most deep-rooted and common fears humans can experience, if you identify with this then the best suggestion would be to avoid watching the film Buried. Many may have their reservations as the films low budget, shot … [Read more...]
Review: Good Will Hunting (1997)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00525QKI4][/pullquote] Having not seen this film in years I recently purchased a copy and decided to become re-acquainted with Mr. Damon, pre-Bourne and Mr. Affleck, pre- J-Lo. Fresh faced and eager to please, Good Will Hunting showcases both Damon and Affleck's … [Read more...]
Review: A Lonely Place to Die (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005LGPRYW][/pullquote] Drawing its influences from classic British thrillers like The Wicker Man, Get Carter and Don't Look Now, A Lonely Place to Die is a bleak and unusual film. Starting out with the simple premise of the dangers of rock-climbing, it quickly … [Read more...]
Review: 127 Hours (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004VLKXG0][/pullquote] 5.3 days, 127 Hours, 7620 minutes, 457000 seconds, no matter how you look at this time frame, being stuck in a life and death situation, on your own, in the middle of nowhere, is unimaginable. 127 Hours tells the story of Aaron Ralston the … [Read more...]
Review: Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005HNV2OS][/pullquote] By 1983 George Lucas' Star Wars saga was as recognisable as any film in history. The staggering commercial success of A New Hope and the critical success of The Empire Strikes Back meant that Star Wars: Episode VI “ Return of the Jedi was one … [Read more...]
Review: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005HNV2OS][/pullquote] Following on from the staggering success of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, George Lucas released the sequel Star Wars: Episode IV - The Empire Strikes Back in 1980. Aware that the previous film had created a galaxy of characters that had … [Read more...]
Review: Fred: The Movie (2010)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004OQJSTK][/pullquote] In 2006, a new internet star was born. Fred. Fred was a very love him/hate him figure. Apparently, Nickelodeon decided that the series had enough fans to warrant a feature film. And true, the film managed to gain an audience of 7 million … [Read more...]
Review: Colombiana (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B0064OUFKQ][/pullquote] Luc Besson is probably most famous for Leon, starring Oscar-winner Natalie Portman in her first major role. His films tend to have certain similarities, there's always a strong female character, the dialogue is cliched and unrealistic, the … [Read more...]
Review: Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005HNV2OS][/pullquote] In 1977 the cultural world was shaken to its foundations by a film that changed the zeitgeist for summer blockbusters, science fiction and even entertainment as whole. George Lucas, a man notoriously anti-studio, took a risk. It was a big risk. … [Read more...]