[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00JWUUW4S][/pullquote] Originally released following a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2012, Jeremy Saulnier's revenge thriller Blue Ruin has finally received a full release. Originally rejected by the Sundance film festival it later went on to receive acclaim at … [Read more...]
The Seasoning House (2012) review by That Film Punk
The Seasoning House is the first feature from Paul Hyett, a make-up and effects maestro previously known for his gore and creature designs in such films as The Descent and Attack The Block. His directorial debut is a gritty, atmospheric feature, but one with some intensely troubling issues that make it difficult to recommend. … [Read more...]
Sympathy for Mr Vengeance (2002, South Korea) review by That Art House Guy
Sympathy for Mr Vengeance is the first in Park Chan-Wook's trilogy of revenger's tragedies. It passed under the radar on its initial release, but the global success of Oldboy led to many film fans seeking it out. However, those seeking the extravagant twists and overwhelming mayhem of Oldboy will be in for a surprise when confronted by Sympathy for Mr Vengeance. Yes, there are … [Read more...]
Harry Brown (2009) review by That Film Dude
Harry Brown is an odd film. It feels like the sort of thing that would have been made in the 1970s in the wake of Dirty Harry and Death Wish, and it's hard to believe that the fact that the main character is called Harry is a coincidence. It's not that bad a film, but it just doesn't feel like it belongs in the 21st Century; its message is essentially that violence can solve … [Read more...]