Following in the rather large Australian, dystopian footsteps of Mad Max comes the end-of-the-world action-drama film The Rover. Directed by David Michod it manages to cast Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson in his continued efforts to distance himself from Hollywood franchise cinema and everybody's favourite ex-Neighbour-turned-Hollywood star Guy Pearce. … [Read more...]
Review: Monsters: Dark Continent (2014)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004JMZH3K][/pullquote] Gareth Edwards' original Monsters, made on a budget that makes shoestrings look pricey, was a highlight of 2010 and something of a sleeper hit. It made enough of an impact that its director immediately graduated to the big leagues with a shot … [Read more...]
Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
Cowa-Bungled [pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00MI1X58S][/pullquote] It's like candy, people love candy, says Vernon Fenwick (Will Arnett) to April O'Neil (Megan Fox) when talking about her disgruntled attitude to reporting on less-than-serious news. But like many pseudo-meta comments in this limp … [Read more...]
Review: The Maze Runner (2014)
Lost of the Flies [pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00DHJT6WO][/pullquote] Based on a best-selling novel by James Dashner, The Maze Runner is the latest in the never-ending stream of young adult film adaptations. Fortunately as the genre evolves films like The Hunger Games and Twilight provide the … [Read more...]
Review: The Equalizer (2014)
Retraining day The continued and increasing popularity of the ˜geriaction' subgenre arguably started when Liam Neeson tore up the Parisian women-trafficking underworld to find his daughter. He has a lot to answer for. The latest offering in this limping subgenre is The Equaliser, directed by Antonie Fuqua (who since Training Day, has produced a ˜mixed bag' to put it politely). … [Read more...]
Review: Lucy (2014)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00LDYOXHS][/pullquote] Luc Besson has had a difficult few years. His most recent film as director, The Family, was a critical and commercial dud, while the Taken franchise on which he's a producer saw considerable diminished returns with its second instalment. … [Read more...]
Review: The Expendables 3 (2014)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00M482XYC][/pullquote] Watching previous instalments of Sylvester Stallone's Expendables films has been a bit like being shot in the stomach by Barney Ross. There's an initial surge in adrenaline at the prospect, but ultimately it's a slow and painful experience. Not … [Read more...]
Review: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Supermassive black a-holes [pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00IXGU7XI][/pullquote] When Guardians of the Galaxy was announced on the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe slate, everyone except the most hardcore of comic book fans had to jump on the internet to find out just who they were. Based on a … [Read more...]
Review: Hercules (2014)
First things first: The Rock IS Hercules. He's long been a great action lead in search of a role worthy of him, and here, he's found it. Hercules is no classic, but it's never boring, and when Johnson bellows "I AM HERCULES!" towards the end, it's very hard not to nod and agree. … [Read more...]
Review: Snowpiercer (2013)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00L3O0BCE][/pullquote] An English adaptation of a French graphic novel by a South Korean director, Snowpiercer is an apocalyptic future tale whose journey to release is almost is crazy and interesting as the film itself. Released in most countries in 2013, it never … [Read more...]