Change Your Image
piranha-army
Ratings
Most Recently Rated
Reviews
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
Your ticket to Valhalla
Furiosa starts of with a bang, getting right into the action and even more world building for us, the audience to gaze at. It's always odd seeing nature or even an array of colours in a Mad Max landscape but when you do it is a visual delicacy.
Throughout the movie, Furiosa shows us how crafty, nimble and a warrior she is. From a child who witnessed what the wasteland can do to people, grows to adapt and fight for her place in a world that she does not know.
The movie, while being a prequel centers on past characters already seen and as mentioned before, allows more depth to past movies. The action scenes are top notch and bring you in to feel the heat of what it would be like to be in the wasteland.
Anya Taylor-Joy does a good job as a younger and slightly broken Furiosa, she leans into the Mad Max type, quiet and dominating. Chris Hemsworth plays a wasteland boss set on taking over everything, he even breaks away from just being 'Thor' in this movie.
While the stakes for the main character are never in doubt, you can still go in and enjoy the world that this is set in and indulge in seeing the vulgarness of the characters we have seen in the past.
Chrome your mouth and be witnessed as Valhalla comes in this action packed movie.
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
More Murphy and more Beverly Hills!
The sequel to the hit classic that brought Eddie Murphy to the mainstream. This is a sequel that does not dissapoint, it wnhamces on everything the first one was and more.
Eddie Murphy slides back into the role of Axel Foley with extreme ease and is having a blast. He is the center of every scene he is in and it's easy to see why, the man is having fun and knows the character.
The side characters from the first one are back and it solidifys the comradery and playfulness they had with each other. A character treat is John Taggert, It's always nice to see a character who is by the book, let loose and have some fun.
The villians in this movie are sub-par, not bringing anything extremely new. It's an 80's action movie, of course they're going to have a 6ft+ tall, blonde who carries big guns.
The story is better than the first, giving it weight and plausibilty for Axel Foley to return to Beverly Hills, all while making the action/comedy move through the story.
All in all, a good sequel to a classic. Grab your rum and coke, sit back and enjoy the laughs.
Disturbia (2007)
Disturbing the Neighborhood
This film is a call back to that 2005-2010 era of movies where they have something special about them, less CGI, less connected storylines, just a basic plot and some decent young acting.
Disturbia is an entertaining movie that showcases Shia LaBeouf's acting skills and commitment in his roles. He is the main focus of this movie and he certainly holds it as well, the side characters are alright, but this is definitely a Shia Showcase!
The plot of the movie is okay enough, nothing special happening, typical teenager thinks his neighbor is a killer and then proceeds to play detective and see if it is true type of story.
All in all, this movie is worth watching or re-watching just for Shia alone, but the movie holds promise albeit letting some cliches hold it back. So strap in, make sure your seat belt is on and swerve into this guilty pleasure.
Pieces of a Woman (2020)
An Immense focus on a Tragedy
Pieces of a Woman opens in one of the most vibrantly raw and emotional roller coaster scenes in the last 2 decades, it's a tour de force of acting from Vanessa Kirby.
From the immense climatic first scene the movie sets it's pace, showing stages throughout the following year of how the parents and surrounding peoples lives are affected.
Shia Labeouf is an underrated actor (mainly due to the bad press he gets). He commands the best from himself in every movie he does, this movie is no exception.
If you are looking for an upbeat hero story with a heart-warming ending, maybe look at Air Bud or Shrek. This movie demands your attention, not only for the brilliant performances but for the subject that it shines a light on for what many women have gone through before.
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Murphy in the 80's
What do you get when you add Eddie Murphy, Bad Guys, LA and the coolness of the 80's? You get Beverly Hills Cop!
I recently rewatched this movie and it still has it's charm and comedic heart, albeit the roughness of the 80's moral times.
This is Eddie at his best, throwing lines and acting up a storm for everyone. It's always refreshing to see a actor have an absolute blast with a role, it shines through with the character with ease.
The backdrop of Beverely Hills in the 80's is always a retro persective, especially watching it in 2024. The action scenes and story are standard, as are in most 80's movies. They get to the point of the plot early and jump into the action right away.
The movie is a good time and an easy watch, especially with Eddie Murphy at the helm. Grab a soda and some twizzlers and sit back and enjoy this classic 80's action/comedy movie.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)
Sending it, Guy Ritchie style!
This movie is a good sit back, relax and crack a beer with the boys type of movie. It has what we guys like to say, the total package.
It has men being men (Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson), looking jacked and taking out the bad guys with style.
It has a beautiful woman (Eiza González) who can fight with the best and look good doing it. It has top notch action scenes of bad guys getting wrecked (similar to the 1st Expendables) and last but not least, It has Nazis, yes, we men love anything and everything with WW2, especially when the Nazis are getting shot up.
This is a solid action film that keeps you entertained throughout the film, so grab a beer and a handful of popcorn and enjoy the ride.
Tigerland (2000)
Tigerland: Full of drama and views on American army life
A hidden early 2000s movie that I had only recently found. Starring Colin Farrell, I had to check the film out and see what it is about.
Tigerland is an okay film about being a 'grunt' in a US army training barracks (note: this is set in the 70s). The look of the film throws you off at first, thinking your watching a early 80s film and it helps add to the roughness of the characters and setting.
If you're looking for an all out war film, then you will not find it here. This film is set and based around going through basic training for the Vietnam war. The characters all manage to show their young age and bravado while still having moments of empathy, anger, happiness and fear.
The main character, Colin Farrell does an alright job playing an American, a Texan at that too but falls a little short with the accent being a bit heavy. He portrays a cocky yet confident cadet,who shows he's not here to play by the army rules, yet has empathy to his fellow comrades and the impeding approach of war.
The shots thorughout the film are jagged and brash, which helps transport you into the setting of what the characters are going through. Joel Schumacher has always been loose with how he approaches his shots and Tigerland is no different.
Tigerland falls short to grab your attention throughout the movie, only having a handful of dramatic/exciting moments. Tigerland is no Full Metal Jacket but it does allow you a small glimpse into the training at a US Army barracks.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)
A different tale on the life of Abraham Lincoln.
This movie was surprisingly entertaining, which I doubted when I saw the trailer. It begins slow but steadily gains speed throughout the film. Though it doesn't get as good as a good vampire film should, it offers a fictional story with a non-fictional setting and characters. Benjamin Walker gives a good performance as the president who believes in vampires. Dominic Cooper as Henry was OK but could of been better. Mary Elizabeth Winstead I believe was miscast in her role as Mary Todd, she was too young for me too believe her as an older Mary Todd. Other than that the film was generally entertaining if leading away to boring conversation parts. The fight scenes are done well and the weapon of choice: An Axe, which is well used in this film. If you like Abraham Lincoln and you like Vampires then you will love this movie!. Thanks for reading and enjoy the Film.