Review: Your typical run of the mill action movie. Not bad, not good, just not really interesting.
Rating: 4.5/10
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Cleanskin
Cleanskin
Review: Your typical run of the mill action movie. Not bad, not good, just not really interesting.
Rating: 4.5/10
Review: Your typical run of the mill action movie. Not bad, not good, just not really interesting.
Rating: 4.5/10
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
En kongelig affære
En kongelig affære
Review: Wow! That's really all I have to say about this Danish historical drama. It's beautifully executed, the acting is first rate and the story itself is gripping on many levels. I was going to say that if you only watch one costume drama this year, then let it be En kongelig affære, but I think I ought to say that if you only watch one film this year, then let it be this one. Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard and Alicia Vikander all blew me away. A masterpiece.
Rating: 9/10
Review: Wow! That's really all I have to say about this Danish historical drama. It's beautifully executed, the acting is first rate and the story itself is gripping on many levels. I was going to say that if you only watch one costume drama this year, then let it be En kongelig affære, but I think I ought to say that if you only watch one film this year, then let it be this one. Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard and Alicia Vikander all blew me away. A masterpiece.
Rating: 9/10
Sunday, July 1, 2012
The Newsroom
I just watched the first episode of Aaron Sorkin's new show The Newsroom that premiered on HBO last week. It looks really promising and I'm sure I will keep following it for quite a while.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Being Flynn
Being Flynn
Review: Nice to see Robert De Niro actually use a bit of his talent again, instead of wasting it like he mostly have done the last 10 years. This movie, that is based on a memoir by Nick Flynn, is a warm story about a boy and his estranged father and their struggle to survive in a cold ruthless world. Well made and thoughtful, and with some great acting all around, especially impressed by Paul Dano. Beautiful soundtrack from Badly Drawn Boy.
Rating: 7/10
Review: Nice to see Robert De Niro actually use a bit of his talent again, instead of wasting it like he mostly have done the last 10 years. This movie, that is based on a memoir by Nick Flynn, is a warm story about a boy and his estranged father and their struggle to survive in a cold ruthless world. Well made and thoughtful, and with some great acting all around, especially impressed by Paul Dano. Beautiful soundtrack from Badly Drawn Boy.
Rating: 7/10
Bindlestiffs
Bindlestiffs
Review: The reason why I, and most other people, decided to check out this film is because it's Kevin Smith's company SModcast Pictures first release. Having watched it now I can only ask: Why Kevin?! This was worse than bad, this was like the lamest kind of amateur film making. Not to be recommended.
Rating: 2/10
Review: The reason why I, and most other people, decided to check out this film is because it's Kevin Smith's company SModcast Pictures first release. Having watched it now I can only ask: Why Kevin?! This was worse than bad, this was like the lamest kind of amateur film making. Not to be recommended.
Rating: 2/10
Friday, June 29, 2012
Albert Nobbs
Albert Nobbs
Review: Albert Nobbs is a really warm and beautiful movie taking place in Dublin in the late 19th century. Albert Nobbs, played by Glenn Close, is a woman who the majority of her life has pretended to be a man until one day when she sees an opportunity to live a different life. Some really nice acting in the movie, and especially by Close.
Rating: 7/10
Review: Albert Nobbs is a really warm and beautiful movie taking place in Dublin in the late 19th century. Albert Nobbs, played by Glenn Close, is a woman who the majority of her life has pretended to be a man until one day when she sees an opportunity to live a different life. Some really nice acting in the movie, and especially by Close.
Rating: 7/10
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Kevin Smith: Burn in Hell
Review: I do love watching Kevin Smith's Q&A's, and Kevin Smith: Burn in Hell was no different. Always entertaining.
Rating: 6/10
Prometheus
Prometheus
Review: When I first heard of Prometheus I must say that I was a bit discouraged. First off all I wasn't sure about a new Alien movie, but the majority of my sceptisism had to do with the fact that Noomi Rapace would play one of the main characters. Never been a fan of her as an actress even if it's nice to see a fellow Swede getting some big roles now. But now I finally got around to watching it and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't a fantastic film, but it was well made and quite a joy for the eye to watch. Easy entertainment at it's best. Noomi also did better than expected, even if her accent makes me cringe a bit.
Rating: 6/10
Review: When I first heard of Prometheus I must say that I was a bit discouraged. First off all I wasn't sure about a new Alien movie, but the majority of my sceptisism had to do with the fact that Noomi Rapace would play one of the main characters. Never been a fan of her as an actress even if it's nice to see a fellow Swede getting some big roles now. But now I finally got around to watching it and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't a fantastic film, but it was well made and quite a joy for the eye to watch. Easy entertainment at it's best. Noomi also did better than expected, even if her accent makes me cringe a bit.
Rating: 6/10
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
God Bless America
God Bless America
Review: Ahh! Just the kind of movie that I was in the mood for right now. A dark and cynical comedy about Frank and Roxy and their violent killing spree cleansing the world of bad people. I loved it! A definite must see.
Rating: 7.5/10
Review: Ahh! Just the kind of movie that I was in the mood for right now. A dark and cynical comedy about Frank and Roxy and their violent killing spree cleansing the world of bad people. I loved it! A definite must see.
Rating: 7.5/10
Monday, June 18, 2012
La piel que habito
La piel que habito
Review: The latest film from Pedro Almodóvar is a dark, thoughtful and frightening piece that probably won't attract the weak hearted. But if you, like me, already is a fan of his work I'm sure you will enjoy this one to the fullest. Not one of his best, but still definitely worth watching.
Rating: 6.5/10
Review: The latest film from Pedro Almodóvar is a dark, thoughtful and frightening piece that probably won't attract the weak hearted. But if you, like me, already is a fan of his work I'm sure you will enjoy this one to the fullest. Not one of his best, but still definitely worth watching.
Rating: 6.5/10
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Louis Theroux - Twilight of the Porn Stars
Friday, June 8, 2012
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Review: Charming movie from the people behind The Puffy Chair and Baghead. Not quite a feelgood movie as much as a feel kind of good movie. Nice acting from Jason Segel and Ed Helms.
Rating: 6.5/10
Review: Charming movie from the people behind The Puffy Chair and Baghead. Not quite a feelgood movie as much as a feel kind of good movie. Nice acting from Jason Segel and Ed Helms.
Rating: 6.5/10
Monday, June 4, 2012
Game of Thrones Season 2
Just finished watching the last episode of the second season of Game of Thrones. I must admit that I liked this season better than the first one, but it's still not very good. But then again, tits and swords are always nice. We'll see if I will bother to see the third season though.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
War of the Dead
War of the Dead
Review: Kind of like Band of Brothers. But with zombies, bad actors and a lame storyline. So in other means, not at all like Band of Brothers. But did I mention there are zombies?
Rating: 4/10
Review: Kind of like Band of Brothers. But with zombies, bad actors and a lame storyline. So in other means, not at all like Band of Brothers. But did I mention there are zombies?
Rating: 4/10
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Men in Black III
Men in Black III
Review: This movie is kind of like Will Smith meets Back to the Future. Not really entertaining though. Kind of like both Men in Black and Back to the Future, this just feels really dated.
Rating: 4.5/10
Review: This movie is kind of like Will Smith meets Back to the Future. Not really entertaining though. Kind of like both Men in Black and Back to the Future, this just feels really dated.
Rating: 4.5/10
Thursday, May 31, 2012
This Means War
This Means War
Review: Predictable rom-com that kind of helped me keep my mind of things, but far from memorable.
Rating: 4.5/10
Review: Predictable rom-com that kind of helped me keep my mind of things, but far from memorable.
Rating: 4.5/10
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
The Avengers
The Avengers
Review: I must say that Joss Whedon really manage to make a great super hero movie when making The Avengers. Funny, high paced and no dull moments. Best in it's genre for quite a while.
Rating: 7/10
Review: I must say that Joss Whedon really manage to make a great super hero movie when making The Avengers. Funny, high paced and no dull moments. Best in it's genre for quite a while.
Rating: 7/10
Sunday, May 27, 2012
John Carter
John Carter
Review: In the age when comic book movies is the big thing, it was only a matter of time before someone tried to breath life into Edgar Rice Burroughs John Carter. Exactly 100 years since his debut, Disney makes the movie about him. And as always when it comes to Disney it all gets a bit too family oriented for my taste. I remember reading John Carter as a kid, and I remember never being a big fan. I'm not a big fan of this movie either.
Rating: 4.5/10
Review: In the age when comic book movies is the big thing, it was only a matter of time before someone tried to breath life into Edgar Rice Burroughs John Carter. Exactly 100 years since his debut, Disney makes the movie about him. And as always when it comes to Disney it all gets a bit too family oriented for my taste. I remember reading John Carter as a kid, and I remember never being a big fan. I'm not a big fan of this movie either.
Rating: 4.5/10
Friday, May 25, 2012
Safe House
Safe House
Review: High paced action movie featuring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds. Denzel is always good and Ryan is often quite boring. It is one of those movies where you get exactly what you're looking for. Ideal movie for a lazy day at home.
Rating: 6.5/10
Review: High paced action movie featuring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds. Denzel is always good and Ryan is often quite boring. It is one of those movies where you get exactly what you're looking for. Ideal movie for a lazy day at home.
Rating: 6.5/10
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Coriolanus
Review: I love my Shakespeare. The language, the storytelling, the edge. Sometimes modern adoptations of his works manages to add another layer to his timeless prose. That's not the case with Coriolanus unfortunately though. It just feels contrived and is a real hit and miss if you ask me. This is one of those movies that seem better or paper than in reality. A shame.
Rating: 4.5/10
Friday, May 18, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Man on a Ledge
Man on a Ledge
Review: An ok action thriller that has an interesting premise, but unfortunately it fails when it comes to the acting which is no more than subpar. But at least it delivers what it says, there is a man on a ledge in it.
Rating: 5/10
Review: An ok action thriller that has an interesting premise, but unfortunately it fails when it comes to the acting which is no more than subpar. But at least it delivers what it says, there is a man on a ledge in it.
Rating: 5/10
Strippers vs. Werewolves
Strippers vs. Werewolves
Review: Geez! That was truly a bad movie. Watch it if you're in the mood for bad acting and crappy jokes.
Rating: 3/10
Review: Geez! That was truly a bad movie. Watch it if you're in the mood for bad acting and crappy jokes.
Rating: 3/10
Friday, May 4, 2012
21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
Review: 21 Jump Street was a charming tv show back in the end of the 80's that I truly enjoyed. The new movie I didn't enjoy. At all. Silly, boring and uninteresting.
Rating: 3.5/10
Review: 21 Jump Street was a charming tv show back in the end of the 80's that I truly enjoyed. The new movie I didn't enjoy. At all. Silly, boring and uninteresting.
Rating: 3.5/10
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Fetish Dolls Die Laughing
Fetish Dolls Die Laughing
Review: Wow! This was bad. Really bad! But don't let that stop you from watching it. Sometimes bad can actually be a hidden good. In it's own way.
Rating: 2.5/10
Review: Wow! This was bad. Really bad! But don't let that stop you from watching it. Sometimes bad can actually be a hidden good. In it's own way.
Rating: 2.5/10
Monday, April 30, 2012
Cowboys & Aliens
Cowboys & Aliens
Review: For some reason I decided to see this movie. Don't really know why since I don't like Western films, and I think that Harrison Ford is an incredibly overrated actor. But then again, aliens in a movie can always be fun. But this film wasn't fun, it was 2 hours of yawning and deep sighs. Will trust my initial instinct more often and stay away from things like this.
Rating: 3.5/10
Review: For some reason I decided to see this movie. Don't really know why since I don't like Western films, and I think that Harrison Ford is an incredibly overrated actor. But then again, aliens in a movie can always be fun. But this film wasn't fun, it was 2 hours of yawning and deep sighs. Will trust my initial instinct more often and stay away from things like this.
Rating: 3.5/10
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Chronicle
Chronicle
Review: First off. Nothing bores me more than movies where one of the protagonists are filming most of what we see. It was so many years ago since that technique felt fresh or even slightly interesting. With that being said though, Chronicle is an ok sci-fi about some regular teens getting super powers and their struggle against the dark side of it all. Bad acting though.
Rating: 5/10
Review: First off. Nothing bores me more than movies where one of the protagonists are filming most of what we see. It was so many years ago since that technique felt fresh or even slightly interesting. With that being said though, Chronicle is an ok sci-fi about some regular teens getting super powers and their struggle against the dark side of it all. Bad acting though.
Rating: 5/10
Friday, April 27, 2012
Martha Marcy May Marlene
Martha Marcy May Marlene
Review: Martha Marcy May Marlene is a really strong film about a young woman who suffers from paranoia and delusions after returning to her family after being with an destructive cult. Elizabeth Olsen is superb in the role Martha and the way that the director has done the movie, with short flashbacks to the time in the cult and with no simple answers, is just beautiful. A true joy to watch.
Rating: 7/10
Review: Martha Marcy May Marlene is a really strong film about a young woman who suffers from paranoia and delusions after returning to her family after being with an destructive cult. Elizabeth Olsen is superb in the role Martha and the way that the director has done the movie, with short flashbacks to the time in the cult and with no simple answers, is just beautiful. A true joy to watch.
Rating: 7/10
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