Pitch Perfect 2 starts as it means to go on; choreographed pop mash ups and a fantastic politically incorrect joke (literally), which puts a great big smile on your face that will barely leave you for the 115 minutes run time. … [Read more...]
Review: Into the Woods (2014)
Belting its way into cinemas anyway is this rather odd adaptation of stage impresario Stephen Sondheim's musical Into the Woods. The script is written (or rewritten) by original co-writer James Lapine, while Rob Marshall (of Chicago fame) shakily points his camera and hopes for the best as the worlds of many beloved fairytale characters intertwine before being subverted and … [Read more...]
Review: Stage Fright (2014)
Stage Fright has to be a first of its type to be shown at Fright Fest. A festival that is known for its obscene and shocking film list, does not often mix with the likes of this. A cross between Glee, High School Musical and Halloween, Stage Fright is a whole sub-genre onto its own, Musical Horror I like to call it. The director, writer and producer Jerome Sable has reached out … [Read more...]
Review: Begin Again (2013)
John Carney's 2006 musical romance Once was a genuine delight, a sweet-hearted surprise of a film about a Dublin busker and the immigrant woman he falls in love with, punctuated with songs. … [Read more...]
Review: Jersey Boys (2014)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00J9C06F4][/pullquote] Adapted from the stage musical of the same name, Jersey Boys tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - how they got together, became famous, and eventually fell out with each other. You know how this story goes: egos clash, … [Read more...]
Review: Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00IAR1ZWM][/pullquote] Following the relaunch of the Jim Henson-created brand The Muppets, in the original titled The Muppets a solid commercial and critical reaction has lead to a sequel Muppets Most Wanted. … [Read more...]
Review: Frozen (2013)
Disney's tradition of taking and adapting famous fables and tales continues with Frozen, their version of The Snow Queen. In the land of Arendelle, young Princess Elsa (Idina Menzel) has the elemental power to make and control snow and ice. While playing with her sister Anna (Kristen Bell), she accidently injures her and in a desperate attempt to protect them both the King and … [Read more...]
Review: Grease (1978)
Grease, one of the most famous sing-a-long films of all time still has us 'Hopelessly Devoted' 35 years later, with the movie hits, 'Summer Nights' still the topping the charts at every karaoke bar in town. Is it any wonder when the casting included (the incredibly popular) Saturday Night Fever's, John Travolta and worldwide pop princess, Olivia Newton John? … [Read more...]
Review: Sunshine on Leith (2013)
Following on from the success of his directorial debut Wild Bill, Dexter Fletcher turns his attention to adapting a stage musical. Sunshine of Leith is a musical drama set in Edinburgh to a soundtrack composed entirely of songs by The Proclaimers. … [Read more...]
Aladdin (1992) review by That Film Guy
Arguably providing Robin Williams his greatest role, Disney's Aladdin give creative freedom to the rapid-fire comedian. Following on from the huge success of The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast Disney had proven that feature length animated films were once again a commercially viable film type. So in 1992 they cast Williams as the Genie a constantly changing form entity … [Read more...]