Despite the B-Movie title and fresh memories of the terrible Strippers vs Werewolves, the British zombie comedy film Cockneys vs Zombies is something of a pleasant surprise. Pitching itself in the Shaun of the Dead arena of horror comedy it unites a cast of young British talent including former Bionic Woman and Eastenders star Michelle Ryan with a host of famous older actors … [Read more...]
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012) review by That Family Film Guy
Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller) is back with friends this time determined to make it¦.back to his home of New York in Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. The film opens to a dream sequence with Alex picturing a dull existence where he and his friends have grown old in Africa, they decide to head for New York for all the good things they remember but first they have to swing by … [Read more...]
Wild Bill (2012) review by That Film Guy
British character actor and one of the lead stars of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Dexter Fletcher turns his hand to directing in his debut feature Wild Bill. Uniting together a who's who of British acting royalty it is the story of Wild Bill (Charlie Creed-Miles), a father who returns home from prison to find his sons Dean (Will Poulter) and Jimmy (Sammy Williams) left … [Read more...]
God Bless America (2012) review by That Film Brat
God Bless America is a 2012 black comedy that revolves around Frank (Joel Murray) who's life is slowly falling apart around him. His wife left him, his daughter wants nothing to do with him, he just got fired from his job on the basis of a sexual harassment complaint which persecuted him for the terrible crime of sending the woman in question flower, and he has an inoperable … [Read more...]
The Campaign (2012) review by That Film Guy
Perfectly timed just before the United States Presidential elections in 2012, The Campaign is a satirical comedy that follows the campaign of two congressional candidates. Written by Chris Henchy and Shawn Harwell, it is directed by Jay Roach of the Austin Powers and Meet the Parents series. … [Read more...]
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) review by The Filmologist
The inexorable grating of world weary cynicism and the ponderous march of logical progress can erode even the most active imagination. Where once flights of fantasy were; now are empirical marvels, as concept cars and far off nebulas replace myth, fable and Max's Midnight Kitchen as objects of awe and wonderment. With reality granting us this tainted escapism grounded in an oft … [Read more...]
To Rome with Love (2012) by That Art House Guy
With To Rome With Love, Woody Allen continues his grand tour of European cities, following in the footsteps of Match Point (London), Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Midnight in Paris. He also appears in front of the camera for the first time in over five years, casting himself against type as an Italian lothario (just kidding “ in a shock twist he plays a neurotic New York Jew). … [Read more...]
Body Melt (1993) review by That Film Klown
At first glance, Body Melt is far better than other entries to our terrible film dungeon. The acting, script, direction, music and just about everything else are all immeasurably better than those in, for example, The Room or Birdemic. But the longer Body Melt goes on, the worse it gets. It's horrendously gory throughout and even after it's finished you may struggle to say … [Read more...]
Untouchable (2011, French) review by That Film Dude
Untouchable, based on a true story recounted in a book by Abdel Sellou, was a major event in France when it was first released, becoming the second most successful French film ever, and holding the number one spot at the box office for ten consecutive weeks. Its overseas release is presumably hoping to replicate the huge success of The Artist, and it's probably only a matter of … [Read more...]
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) review by That Film Guy
After the critical and commercial success of Austin Powers and the Spy Who Shagged Me, it was inevitable that a sequel followed and in 2002 Austin Powers in Goldmember was released. Acting as a direct parody of the James Bond films You Only Live Twice and Goldfinger, Austin Powers in Golmember continues to satirize 1960s and 70s spy films, while even going as far as to satirize … [Read more...]