The Shrek series is, it's fair to say, DreamWorks' most popular series of films, although I suppose it's possible that Kung Fu Panda may yet overtake it, and Shrek 2 is the best of the bunch. Grossing over $1 billion worldwide, it's certainly the most successful film of the franchise, and also marks the last time, at least until recent prequel Puss in Boots, that the series was … [Read more...]
Review: Trading Places (1983)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00AEBB8EM][/pullquote] John Landis, a man made famous for his films in the 1980s is responsible for Trading Places, a film that gently pokes fun at capitalism and the wealthy banking sector of America. Many people of a certain generation will fondly remember Trading … [Read more...]
Review: Tower Heist (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005NYZ3HI][/pullquote] What do Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy have in common? Well, they both can be incredibly funny when they're not being ungodly annoying. Ben Stiller has been very good in some movies (Dodgeball, There's Something About Mary) and also some very, … [Read more...]