[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00DHJT4US][/pullquote] Boasting an incredible cast of Hollywood character actors, you could be forgiven for thinking that The Monuments Men was being geared for an awards glut. However a delay in release to put it immediately out of contention and raised concerns … [Read more...]
Review: We Bought a Zoo (2012)
King of schmaltz Cameron Crowe is known for wearing his heart on his sleeve. He ˜had us at hello' in Jerry Maguire and in We Bought a Zoo he brings us an unfailingly optimistic look at love, loss and having the bravery to start again. The film is centered around Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) and his recently bereaved family as they try to move on from the tragic loss of Mrs Mee … [Read more...]
Review: The Departed (2006)
When Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon are cast in a film together, you know it's going to be a first-rate production. Nothing less can be said about The Departed (2006), Martin Scorsese once again hit the nail on the head with his multiple Oscar winner. Set in the tired and troublesome areas of South Boston and Charlestown, Massachusetts. The … [Read more...]
Review: Contagion (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B009L39F9Y][/pullquote] Sometimes, a film strikes you with so much utter hatred that you want to hunt down the filmmakers, tie them up, and scream at them until your voice is hoarse. Sometimes, a film fills you with so much joy and pleasure that you feel ready jump in … [Read more...]
Review: Good Will Hunting (1997)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00525QKI4][/pullquote] Having not seen this film in years I recently purchased a copy and decided to become re-acquainted with Mr. Damon, pre-Bourne and Mr. Affleck, pre- J-Lo. Fresh faced and eager to please, Good Will Hunting showcases both Damon and Affleck's … [Read more...]
Review: True Grit (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005DS0VMQ][/pullquote] The Coen Brothers' True Grit is the second adaptation of the novel of the same name, written by Charles Portis in 1968. The original starred John Wayne and his performance as US Marshall Rooster Cogburn provided him with his only Academy Award. … [Read more...]
Review: The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005FRBD0Y][/pullquote] Philip K. Dick is one of the most celebrated science fiction writers of all time. His works have been converted time and time again, with a varying level of success. The most well-known are Blade Runner, Total Recall and Minority Report. The … [Read more...]