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Mississippi Burning Outstanding Film based on the True Story of F.B.I. Agents played by Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe travel down to Mississippi to investigate the disappearance of 3 Civil Rights Activists in 1964. There they encounter Racism and The KKK. Both Hackman (As the gruff no nonsense Detective) and Dafoe (As the man in charge) At over 2 hours it's breezes by as it is very enthralling. Best bit was when they decide to fight the Racists at their own game which includes intimidation (Of the Mayor) and by Tobin Bell playing the F.B.I. Agent brought in to intimidate the suspects. Definitely a recommendation if you haven't seen it yet. Bikeriders Story told by the Girlfriend of one of the members of a Biker Gang in the 60's. Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and Jodie Comer star in a film that promised so much but delivered so little. I heard it was a cross between Good Fellas and Sons Of Anarchy but I didn't see it, definitely not as violent. Maybe I wasn't really in the mood but I was very disappointed. Commando Don't think I need to go into the plot but this is one of those perfect put on during a hot night type of Films. Completely ludicrous but thoroughly entertaining with Arnold Schwarzenegger delivering the goods with Vernon Wells with the Freddie Mercury look (Not sure if it was intentional) and a scrawny weasely type bady guy who you want to see get his. As this was the Blu-Ray, I watched the Directors Cut with some scenes that might have been problematic back in it's initial release. |
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Die Hard With A Vengeance. 1995. Bruce Willis returns as the white vest wearing detective with a hangover John McClane, this time a bomber is in New York threatening to blow up areas if McClane and his new friend Samuel L. Jackson don't play a game of Simon says. This one i had a big time getting into when it first came out and watched it a few times, but now it's more fast paced than the previous instalments and not set at Christmas. Jeremy Irons plays the mad bomber Simon who turns out to be Hans Gruber's brother playing a game of cat and mouse with McClane so he can steal a ton of gold. Willis and Jackson together is like a bad duo cop scenario that gives us the laughs and McClane does make a great exit from a sewer drain that still gives out the laughs. There is some good tense moments in the film with the subway train and a bomb on board and Charlie trying to defuse a bigger bomb in a school. 6042fa25-f5b1-475f-853e-2495cea73676.jpeg
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Penda's Fen (1974) I watched this for the second time last night. I don't think i was quite in the mood for it as it bored me silly and my overriding view as it finished was "What a load of pretentious toss". However i know i loved it first time round so here is the review from my first viewing. Quote:
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Passenger 57 Wesley Snipes is a Security Expert who happens to be on the same plane as a notorious Terrorist (Played by Bruce Payne) after the Plane is taken over, Snipes has to save the day. Fine, Fun and short Movie, which after being at work, fits the bill. When I watched many times beforehand, I thought that Bruce Payne excelled as the twisted villain but after seeing it yesterday, even though he's still really good, he comes across as a Alan Rickman clone (By then I believe that Alan Rickman stated that he didn't want to do bad guy roles anymore) mixed with Jullian Sands. Remember Charles Rane is not insane Class Of 1984 Classic storyline of a School being over run by troublesome Students and the harassed Teacher striking back. This was enthralling with Perry King playing his role really well with Timothy Van Patten really playing his role well as the gang leader who you want to get his comeuppance along with his associates in gruesome ways. Roddy McDowell and a younger Michael J Fox appear also. It's official (Or spiritual) sequel, Class Of 1999 is even better. Avenging Force Michael Dudikoff is a ex-Special Forces operative who saves his friend played by Steve James from a Assassination attempt. Because of that, a Right Ring Terrorist group kidnap his Sister and force him to be the prey in a manhunt. Not seen this before and I kept on looking at it in my collection but kept on going with Films I knew (It's been hot recently) and I really enjoyed it. John P Ryan plays the crazed lunatic really well. Definitely a Film that's in my it's hot and I want a really enjoyable film that's a no-brainer rotation now. Oh does Steve James die in most of the films in which he's a co-star. First Power Lou Diamond Phillips plays a Detective who teams up with a Psychic after a notorious Serial Killer is able to transfer his soul into other people after he is Executed. Remember this being a good Rental back in the day and it holds up, depends on your tolerance for the supernatural elements in your slasher movies. Jeff Kober (You may recognize his face) plays the killer. New Jack City Wesley Snipes plays a Drug Kingpin, Cops, Ice T, Judd Nelson and Mario Van Peeples are the Cops determined to bring him down. One of my favorite Movies, it's very well acted and completely enjoyable. Wesley Snipes certainly made some really good Films in the early 90's Should have won major awards. |
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I watched it (Penda's Fen) three times now and I've loved it every time. I don't think I'd watch it on a hot stuffy night though, that might have been the problem.
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The Ritual (2017) Excellent creeping round the woods film that sees Rafe Spall, Downton's Robert James-Collier, and two mates lost on a Swedish hiking holiday as a menacing presence begins stalking them. Creepy and unsettling, i was straining my eyes along with Spall as he peered into the dimly lit woods. Director David Bruckner (The Signal, Southbound, Hellraiser) builds the film slowly allowing it's characters to grow, meaning by the time the horror kicks in you really care for them which is how horror should be - believable and scary and thankfully this isn't a found footage shaky cam movie either. Although largely gore free, the film slowly develops a sense of creeping dread with dead deer splayed apart in the trees and signs of ritualism and witchcraft. Whilst the denouement when we get to see what exactly is hunting them (Superb creature design) and what the ritual actually comprises is nicely horrible and shocking. I really enjoyed this and even on a third watch it retains it's power. |
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Leon: The Professional (1994) French director Luc Besson followed hos hit-girl and breakout film Nikita with a move to the US and this hit-man film starring Jean Reno, Natalie Portman and Gary Oldman. The film follows emotionally stunted (If that's the correct description) hit-man Leon (Reno) and his relationship with his 12 year old neighbour Mathilda who becomes an orphan following a massacre of her family by corrupt DEA official Oldman. As Leon comes to terms with having to protect and worst of all be friends with the girl he also begins to teach her the tricks of his trade so she can administer revenge on the Oldman, who if i'm being honest is a bit weird. Besson's direction is terrific, he gradually allows Leon's constructed to the letter life fall apart at the hands of this girl and their relationship is beautifully played out without coming across the least bit salacious. However it's the brilliantly stylish and brutal, not to mention suspenseful, set pieces that propel Leon into classic status. |
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Midnight Run (1988) Probably the best odd couple buddy movie ever made and also one of the best road movies ever made thanks not only to great performances from stars Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin but also the rich supporting cast including Dennis Farina, John Ashton, Joe Pantoliano and the excellent Yaphet Kotto. There are plenty of laughs as well as action thanks to a hugely witty script boasting some excellent location work in what is essentially a coast to coast movie from New York to Los Angeles with stop offs in Pittsburgh,Amarillo, Las Vegas, Flagstaff and Sedona along the way. Meanwhile Danny Elfman scores the film with a memorable theme. A genuine favourite of mine and i was delighted with the A/V quality of the Second Sight Blu-ray. |
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