When Joss Whedon was first announced as the director of the original The Avengers, the fans delighted at the appointment of someone with such a glittering geek-friendly background. But with no commercial success' in his filmography, it was a big gamble by Marvel Studios and one that reaped success to the tune of $1.5b at the box office. The second time around the man behind … [Read more...]
Review: Godzilla (2014)
Let them fight... please! [pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00EXPOD9M][/pullquote] This Godzilla reboot forms part of the natural evolution of film-maker Gareth Edwards. Bursting onto the scene with his low-budget high-concept drama film Monsters, he took the reins in an attempt to wash the taste out … [Read more...]
Review: Albert Nobbs (2011)
Based on a short story by George Moore, Albert Nobbs is a period drama set in Ireland in the 19th century. The film, which probably would've gone under most peoples' radar on release, found itself in the odd position of having two Oscar nominated performances. Glenn Close for her role as Albert Nobbs and Janet McTeer for her role as Hubert Page. While neither actor won, they … [Read more...]
Review: Kick-Ass (2010)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B0038M1CMC][/pullquote] Kick-Ass stands as not only one of the most controversial films of 2010, but rather one of the most controversial films of the last decade. Directed by Matthew Vaughn, it split critics straight down the middle with half hailing it as a future … [Read more...]