For a film about warring colleagues, This Means War has certainly divided our critics. Below are the vastly opposing views of That Film Brat James Haves and That Film Fatale Jordanna Virdee. One gives a ranting review about the cynical nature of the film-making and the other gives a more positive, 'it's all in the name of fun' popcorn-fluff review. Which do you most agree with? … [Read more...]
Review: Crazy Stupid Love (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B009L5CNQ4][/pullquote] Romantic comedies are one of the most mined genres in Hollywood today. The broard appeal to all genders and ages makes them an almost sure-fire money-maker in todays film market. There are so many that audiences could tell you before going in … [Read more...]
Review: Friends with Benefits (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00594HEQU][/pullquote] Will Gluck made his name as a writer for various American TV shows, but in 2009 he switched his focus when he directed Fired Up. The film's dialogue and sparkling interplay proved a moderate success and gave him enough Hollywood kudos to make … [Read more...]
Review: A Life Less Ordinary (1997)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004VLKXG0][/pullquote] Following on from the staggering success of Danny Boyle's breakout film Trainspotting, comes his version of a romantic comedy. Given a much bigger budget, moving the action to the United States and given an a-list female lead meant that the … [Read more...]