by Mr. Blunderson
Yes!
I have finally ended my silence! Although I have countless reviews yet to be published here, I have broken the seal-despite my drunken stupor-to say that I really, really, really, dig a little movie called Equilibrium.
Before I get into any detail, can I say that there is nothing that gets me more excited than hearing the words "in a dystopian future..." and also that two of my favorite books ever published (besides my own autobiography, but that is still unpublished for anyone who does not yet own a time machine capable of venturing into the future) are 1984 and Fahrenheit 451?
on to the review...
Simply said, if Fahrenheit 451 and 1984 ever gang banged The Matrix and the resulting offspring was put on celluloid, the result could not be far from Equilibrium. This is a cool movie and the only thing I could ask of it would be to give me more violence! More gun kata! Please sir, can I have some more?!
Similar to Guy Montag in 451, CHRISTIAN Bale plays a Grammaton Cleric, a master in the ways of gun kata (I'd go into that here but lets just say that every movie from here on out needs it) and trained to find rebels who have not been taking their doses of drugs that keep them from feeling emotion, something that has been deemed by Big Brother-I mean Father-to be as Lewis Black might say "the root of all Eeeeeeeeviiiiiiiiiiillllllll!"
Sure, that part isn't so similar to Guy Montag, but when Cleric Preston (Mr. Bale) finds rebels who are hiding books by Yeats, art by Da Vinci, or anything else that might make a person feel any type of emotion, the items are burned. Oh yeah... and of course the people are executed.
Feelings are really bad in this vision of the near future. I love that it is the opening movement of a Beethoven symphony (one that I one listened to in my time of need) that helps Preston turn a corner. Music, art, literature, all play a profound role in how we as humans connect with our emotions (or CAN if we allow them to) and I loved how that was played up here.
Once Cleric Preston turns the corner of experiencing emotion, it doesn't take a rocket scientists to figure out what is going to happen, but I for one enjoyed the ride. I would have liked to see more action, but even if this film had characters talking for an extra hour (beyond the 1 hour and 47 minute run time--including credits) there still would have been less yappity-yap-yap than the two Matrix sequels. And on that note I give this move an "Oh Hellz yess!" on the Mr. Blunderson scale.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Word from Big C vol 23
Pineapple Express
This one has genius written all over it and the ganga smoke is so very pineappley. Some of the awesomeness is most defiantly in the dialog of pot heads because it is just like most of my friends that take part in such activities. Most of the greatness is from the fantastic fight sequences because its like a real life fight between two (or more) people. I have heard from some people that it was not good but you know what i say to them go get high and then see this movie and tell me that its not a stupendous movie. One of Rogans best.
Tropic Thunder
Fisrt things first this review may be bi-est because I am a huge fan of the great and talented tubby man Jack Black that being said on to the review. Lets start will R.D.Jr (Robert Downey Jr..) "I'm the dude playing the dude disguised as the other dude." you can't find a better line to describe the role that he plays in this epic war story. Onto Ben Stiller over the years he has been very satisfying for my comedic enjoyment, but in this one he has out done himself and "Simple Jack" (one of Tugg Speedman's roles) is so out there I don't think anyone else could have pulled it off. Now onto my favorite character Jeff Portnoy played by Jack Black, he pokes fun as Eddie Murphy's The Clumps with 'The Fatties Fart 2'. The way they set up the different main characters is the most spectacular way of doing so just believe me. Just go see this movie before I hunt you down and make you suffer.
The Scorpion King 2 The Rise of a Worrier
I liked this movie but it is very bad but that's what you get from strait to dvd. Good enough for Big C.
Starship Troopers 3: Marauder
Its about time Casper Van Dien returns as Johnny Rico. This one fits in with Starship Troopers the original as far a schlock and the action is FANTASTIC LY cheesy. This one is defiantly my favorite. They even have the Sky Marshal Singing his latest hit 'Its A Good Day to Die' I kid you not.
This one has genius written all over it and the ganga smoke is so very pineappley. Some of the awesomeness is most defiantly in the dialog of pot heads because it is just like most of my friends that take part in such activities. Most of the greatness is from the fantastic fight sequences because its like a real life fight between two (or more) people. I have heard from some people that it was not good but you know what i say to them go get high and then see this movie and tell me that its not a stupendous movie. One of Rogans best.
Tropic Thunder
Fisrt things first this review may be bi-est because I am a huge fan of the great and talented tubby man Jack Black that being said on to the review. Lets start will R.D.Jr (Robert Downey Jr..) "I'm the dude playing the dude disguised as the other dude." you can't find a better line to describe the role that he plays in this epic war story. Onto Ben Stiller over the years he has been very satisfying for my comedic enjoyment, but in this one he has out done himself and "Simple Jack" (one of Tugg Speedman's roles) is so out there I don't think anyone else could have pulled it off. Now onto my favorite character Jeff Portnoy played by Jack Black, he pokes fun as Eddie Murphy's The Clumps with 'The Fatties Fart 2'. The way they set up the different main characters is the most spectacular way of doing so just believe me. Just go see this movie before I hunt you down and make you suffer.
The Scorpion King 2 The Rise of a Worrier
I liked this movie but it is very bad but that's what you get from strait to dvd. Good enough for Big C.
Starship Troopers 3: Marauder
Its about time Casper Van Dien returns as Johnny Rico. This one fits in with Starship Troopers the original as far a schlock and the action is FANTASTIC LY cheesy. This one is defiantly my favorite. They even have the Sky Marshal Singing his latest hit 'Its A Good Day to Die' I kid you not.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
DVD Rentals
Scorpion King 2
Not a bad movie but a definite straight to DVD. I felt like I was watching a pilot to a new TV show. One that could fill the void Xena and Hercules left behind. I found the entire cast to be entertaining. They just need the time to flesh out their characters and loosen up. I have to admit that I may not return for a third 90 minute movie. Hour long TV show, I am there.
Starship Troopers 3
I was wondering why Casper Van Dien returned. After the mega religious ending with him playing Jesus, I was reminded of his Born Again Christian movie past. I may be wrong but when the producers asked him to return, it might have been much like this "This one will be about God." He says yes and then they say, "Great now stand next to the naked lady." I found the desert journey to be very boring and the religious banter seemed really out of place. Like Scorpion King 2, this movie would have been better at an hour long, minus the desert journey that was obviously inserted to stretch out the movie. Since most people wouldn't rent or buy an hour long DVD. But tight is always better. zOinKs!
The Adventures Of Jonny Tao
A very very family friendly martial arts movie with a semi cool concept. A tassel wearing guitar wielding martial arts master would have been better played by a Bruce Campbell type. The coolness of what could have been falls flat by playing it TOO safe. Little kids and mom may like it together, but this will put dad to sleep.
Not a bad movie but a definite straight to DVD. I felt like I was watching a pilot to a new TV show. One that could fill the void Xena and Hercules left behind. I found the entire cast to be entertaining. They just need the time to flesh out their characters and loosen up. I have to admit that I may not return for a third 90 minute movie. Hour long TV show, I am there.
Starship Troopers 3
I was wondering why Casper Van Dien returned. After the mega religious ending with him playing Jesus, I was reminded of his Born Again Christian movie past. I may be wrong but when the producers asked him to return, it might have been much like this "This one will be about God." He says yes and then they say, "Great now stand next to the naked lady." I found the desert journey to be very boring and the religious banter seemed really out of place. Like Scorpion King 2, this movie would have been better at an hour long, minus the desert journey that was obviously inserted to stretch out the movie. Since most people wouldn't rent or buy an hour long DVD. But tight is always better. zOinKs!
The Adventures Of Jonny Tao
A very very family friendly martial arts movie with a semi cool concept. A tassel wearing guitar wielding martial arts master would have been better played by a Bruce Campbell type. The coolness of what could have been falls flat by playing it TOO safe. Little kids and mom may like it together, but this will put dad to sleep.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Meet The Spartans
OK. In my area I have enjoyed the new exciting advantage of Red Box. For $1 I can watch a movie I would never buy or movies I am not sure of with out feeling like I am wasting money.
HOWEVER!
Even at ONE DOLLAR I still felt ripped off after watching the dino turd known as Meet The Spartans. I rented this movie to watch while eating pizza with my wife and 12 year old son. I wanted something with out story and a few laughs. Unfortunately the laughs were absent. This movie was not funny in any way shape or form. AT ALL! I am not kidding. This. Movie. Was. Not. FUNNY!
NOTHING in this movie is worth the time spent watching it. Not even Carmen Electra. I am even more angry that at some point in time this movie occupied screens at my local Cinemark. Knowing Cinemark they probably had it on at least two screens.
HOWEVER!
Even at ONE DOLLAR I still felt ripped off after watching the dino turd known as Meet The Spartans. I rented this movie to watch while eating pizza with my wife and 12 year old son. I wanted something with out story and a few laughs. Unfortunately the laughs were absent. This movie was not funny in any way shape or form. AT ALL! I am not kidding. This. Movie. Was. Not. FUNNY!
NOTHING in this movie is worth the time spent watching it. Not even Carmen Electra. I am even more angry that at some point in time this movie occupied screens at my local Cinemark. Knowing Cinemark they probably had it on at least two screens.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Step Brothers
This for me is Will Ferrell's return to greatness. I am one of those who did not like Semi-Pro and felt he had too little screen time. I went to see Semi-Pro thinking I was going to see Will Ferrell loosely scripted and with lots of imrpov. Instead I got a taste of Ferrell and a butt load of Woody Harrelson and some dumb love story. This was not the case with Step Brothers.
Step Brothers is great because it has many quotable lines. Dialogue you want to repeat with your friends who are in the know. Many films today like to push the limit American Pie style. But even American Pie and movies like it have gotten stale. However, Step Brothers offers a scene of crudity that at first is shocking and funny all at once. But still with in the bounds of the story and right for the characters on screen. Boys and men do some strange stuff with their junk.
I was watching an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. Reilley stated that Ferrell was the big dog and the money. Down playing his part in Step Brothers. In my opinion he is being way to modest, since I am not sure this movie would have worked as well with any one else. The magic and greatness they brought to Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is present once again in Step Brothers.
I think proper credit has to be given to writer and director Adam McKay. He brought us Anchorman, Talladega Nights and now Step Brothers. For me the Ferrell/McKay team is as valuable to modern comedy as Apatow/Rogen. But I have to admit that Apatow/Rogen has a little more heart. Where as Ferrell/McKay is just pure comedy.
Don't get me wrong. Step Brothers is juvenile and sophomoric. But it's funny and entertaining and a nice change of pace from the summer super hero movie glut.
Step Brothers is great because it has many quotable lines. Dialogue you want to repeat with your friends who are in the know. Many films today like to push the limit American Pie style. But even American Pie and movies like it have gotten stale. However, Step Brothers offers a scene of crudity that at first is shocking and funny all at once. But still with in the bounds of the story and right for the characters on screen. Boys and men do some strange stuff with their junk.
I was watching an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. Reilley stated that Ferrell was the big dog and the money. Down playing his part in Step Brothers. In my opinion he is being way to modest, since I am not sure this movie would have worked as well with any one else. The magic and greatness they brought to Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is present once again in Step Brothers.
I think proper credit has to be given to writer and director Adam McKay. He brought us Anchorman, Talladega Nights and now Step Brothers. For me the Ferrell/McKay team is as valuable to modern comedy as Apatow/Rogen. But I have to admit that Apatow/Rogen has a little more heart. Where as Ferrell/McKay is just pure comedy.
Don't get me wrong. Step Brothers is juvenile and sophomoric. But it's funny and entertaining and a nice change of pace from the summer super hero movie glut.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Word from Big C Vol. 22
note from the editor - It might seem that big C is the only one shooting reviews up these days but that's just not the case. I'm just lazier than he is. That being said, I give you the 22 edition of the Word from Big C, champion of the Red Box rental.
American Gangster
A very good movie based on a real story that was later proved to be more fiction then non-fiction. Mr. Washington is fantastic and Mr. Russel is just as good.
Hancock
Solid movie the first half of this pic is far better then the second half and the twist is soooo lame it killed the movie for me.
Hellboy 2: The Golden Army
Ok I saw this the same day that I saw Hancock and I enjoyed this one far more. It Had more Abe Sapian action, and it is some great stuff. Also Trolls and Elves and such made it even better for this guy right here. Go see this one.
American Gangster
A very good movie based on a real story that was later proved to be more fiction then non-fiction. Mr. Washington is fantastic and Mr. Russel is just as good.
Hancock
Solid movie the first half of this pic is far better then the second half and the twist is soooo lame it killed the movie for me.
Hellboy 2: The Golden Army
Ok I saw this the same day that I saw Hancock and I enjoyed this one far more. It Had more Abe Sapian action, and it is some great stuff. Also Trolls and Elves and such made it even better for this guy right here. Go see this one.
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