[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B0089TNZ2E][/pullquote] In the summer of 2008, a Marvel blockbuster took huge returns at the box office and announced the arrival of one of Hollywood's most notorious ˜bad boys' back on the scene. Iron Man forms part of Marvel comics The Avengers that includes … [Read more...]
Review: V for Vendetta (2006)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B0019FLTI2][/pullquote] V for Vendetta is a 2006 film based on a graphic novel comic book series written by Alan Moore. Like previous films based on his work (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and From Hell), Moore wanted his name removed from the project over his … [Read more...]
Review: Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B001G136LC][/pullquote] The original Hellboy released in 2004 was a moderate success commerically, but further established Guillermo Del Toro as a master story-teller and film-maker. His first foray into Hollywood was the sequel to the hugely successful film Blade. … [Read more...]
Review: The Crow (1994)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B000IMVMFM][/pullquote] In 1989, James O'Barr released a comic book series called The Crow which he wrote as a way of coping with the death of his girlfriend at the hands of drunk driver. In 1993 work began on a film adaptation of the story, directed by Alex Proyas … [Read more...]
Review: The Losers (2010)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004XIQW70][/pullquote] Based on a Vertigo comic book series of the same name, The Losers is a film that has its tongue firmly planted in its cheek. It straddles the line between comedy and action beautifully and director Sylvain White has finally got a good film to … [Read more...]
Review: Blade (1998)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B0057OCLHY][/pullquote] If Tim Burton's Batman began the comic book film revolution in Hollywood, then it was Blade that acted as the proof of the genres popularity. Released in 1998, helped into creation by Wesley Snipes' production company, Blade proved a solid box … [Read more...]
Review: 300 (2006)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B000VE2NQ4][/pullquote] Graphic novels have become a staple of the Hollywood diet in recent years. After the success of Tim Burton's Batman, studio executives began buying up the distribution rights of almost every successful comic book franchise and graphic novel. … [Read more...]
Review: Real Steel (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B006DVUULE][/pullquote] Sylvester Stallone has a lot to answer for. His most famous creation, Rocky, has become the archetypal narrative for the majority of sports films ever since its release in 1976. Now whenever Hollywood wants a vehicle for one of their … [Read more...]
Review: Abduction (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00AC7PJK2][/pullquote] It's a funny thing when a good director makes a bad movie. It's difficult to know what to think. On one hand, you feel sad that they're not living up to their full potential, on the other hand you feel angry that a director who has made good … [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...]