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High School Musical film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

Sucks. Ok, I know it is a kids movie but really, it’s awful. The plot is absolutely generic, it’s captain of the basketball team and head of the science club (who happens to be absolutely stunning for some reason because that’s how it works in real life, oh and they can both sing really well too, what are they like kings among men?) decide to do a musical because they are actually so much deeper than their sterotypes would suggest.

Even if you could accept that (as lots of movies do follow that type of plot) it’s pulled off in such a bad generic way that it makes a mockary out of an already overused story. Suddenly people become friends at the end – not “ok I’ll put up with you and sulk a bit” but “hey I love you guys and always have” even though they were just trying to screw them over five minutes ago.

The acting is good enough but the script nor production really gives them much of a chance to show it. Singing is obviously dubbed, the girl has a beautiful deep voice but is hardly moving her mouth as she walks around. What’s that about?

So yeah, if your small kid has never seen a movie before then they will probably enjoy it. But anyone with any kind of sense or knowledge of the real world will see right through it. Stay away.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 3.8 out of 10.

Happy Gilmore film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Happy’s one dream is to play hockey. There is only one problem – he’s not any good at it. The only thing he has is a mighty powerful shot which may come in handy in say, golf. So raise the money to by his grandmother’s house back he enters the pro tour.

The good: Adam Sandler gives an excellent performance, it’s a general all-rounder with comedy, romance, etc, etc.

The bad: It has it’s very funny moments and it’s not so funny comments which tend to drag a bit.

Conclusion: It’s a good solid Adam Sandler comedy. But nothing more.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 7.0 out of 10.

The Hangover film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Four guys to go Las Vegas for a bachelor party. The next day, three of them wake up, they don’t remember anything, the groom has disappeared and the hotel room is wrecked. They go on a search to find their missing friend and gradually uncover what happened the night before.

The good: Has some mildly amusing parts. Sound track uses a song by The Donnas.

The bad: Not funny enough. As a pure comedy, with no attempt at a good story or plot line, it should be very funny. But it isn’t. I found myself chuckling quite a bit, but that was about it. No laugh out loud moments though the entire film.

Conclusion: Not very good. Mildly amusing, but given the plot is a story-less void that just sets up one joke after another you would expect the jokes to be good. But they’re not.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 3.5 out of 10.

Halloween film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: A psychotic murderer breaks out of the crazy house and decides to go for a killing spree around his old neighbourhood.

The good: This is like the original slasher movie and it delivers on everything you would expect from it.

The bad: It’s a little one-dimensional, it’s just pure slasher.

Conclusion: Classic movie. You can’t call yourself a true horror film unless you’ve seen this. Of course, if you’re not into your horror you’ll be wasting two hours of your life.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 8.2 out of 10.

The Girl Next Door film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Matt falls in love with the girl next door – who happens to be a porn star. Not that he realises that.

The good: It’s reasonably entertaining I guess.

The bad: Unbelievable storyline, I had trouble suspending my disbelieve and I’m quite open to doing that when watching movies. Dialog wasn’t amazing. It just didn’t work.

Conclusion: Don’t bother renting it.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 4.8 out of 10.

Free Enterprise film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Two aspiring filmmakers (and massive Trek fans) run into their idol William Shatner and find he is not quite the hero they image.

The good: If you are a nerd with an interest in films you will really love this. Jumping up every time you recognise a reference to Logan’s Run and so on.

The bad: It’s a bit of a talky that does go somewhere but if you’re an action fan with no interest in nerdy topic you will be bored out of your mind by the end.

Conclusion: The geek in me loved the movie. As long as there is a geek in you, you’ll love it too. If not, give it a miss.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 6.2 out of 10.

Freaky Friday film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Anna and her mum can’t get along until they switch bodies and learn a good old fashioned lesson.

The good: Lindsay Lohan effortlessly pulls off the moody teenager as you would expect from someone who is basically a moody teenager.

The bad: Same rehash of an old story.

Conclusion: Nothing original though once you accept that, it’s an alright movie to show your kids who might actually think it’s an original concept.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 5.0 out of 10.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Jason Segel decides to get over his girlfriend dumping him with a holiday in Hawaii. Only to find out that his ex is also taking a holiday at the same place.

The good: Who doesn’t love Jason Segel? Also, it’s one of your few opportunities to see Mila Kunis, who is just all kinds of levels of lovely.

The bad: Nothing specific, it’s just a bit cliched.

Conclusion: Very watchable romantic comedy, reasonably funny, but never going to be a major award winner. It was OK, I don’t want the two hours of my life back, which is a reasonable sign for a romantic comedy.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 6.0 out of 10.

Flatliners

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Nelson works out a way to die for a few minutes and then come back to live to see what it’s like. Well, it seems like it’s working that are unforeseen and most scary consequences that soon arrive.

The good: This movie can be really scary if you let it. And poses some interesting questions. Well lit too.

The bad: Would have struggled without Kiefer Sutherland as he is such a cool guy.

Conclusion: I liked it, but it’s not exactly the newest thing on the market and it feels like it. Still, has the power to be pretty scary, though.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 6.4 out of 10.

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Expanding on the game, Aki is a scientist making the last stand against the invading alien race known as the phantoms.

The good: If you like the game it is a great storyline. The animation is excellent.

The bad: If you don’t play the game it won’t interest you that much.

Conclusion: If you are a Final Fantasy fan or like the genre then it’s an enjoyable movie. If it’s not your sort of thing though you will want the last hour or so of your life back.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 6.0 out of 10.

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