My Rating: 10/10 - Awesome
It doesn't get any better than this! What a phenomenal movie, there is so much action, adventure and excitement in so little time you'll find yourself glued to your seat oooing and aaahing uncontrollably as the sublime plot unfolds.
The gang's back and pixar have found a winner with this plot by having the toy's owner Andy age alongside the time gap between movies. This opens up an entirely new unexplored emotional range for the toys and in succession a heart rending experience for people of all ages. Andy is growing up and moving on and the toys find themselves unsure of their future this leads to disagreement and uncertainty and starts us off on a whirlwind adventure of the utmost epic proportions.
The film travels all over, with the main portion of the movie contained with in the 'delightful' sunnyside nursery. Upon their arrival the toys think all their dreams have come true, but things quite swiftly take a turn for the worse. I won't say anymore regarding sunnyside as i certainly wouldn't want to spoil the fantastic occurences and the clever use of baddies.
The plot does have one minor issue, the over arching story line remains the same as it was all the way back in toy story 1. Something happens to pull the toys away from home and they then spend the rest of the movie on an adventure to return. However this really is a case of if it isn't broke don't fix it. The scenarios with which this simple story of being lost and returning home have seen through out the three toy story movies continues to be enchanting and different. There is no slow point nor anything that feels retread. In short even with the similarity it is of such quality and a high level of fun why care?!
Lot's of new characters turn up with some absolute crackers. Barbie and Ken provide some of the stand out hilarious moments through out the movie alongside the ever grouchy and consistently fantastic humour that emanates from mr potato head and his various guies' through out.
The film is an utter emotional roller coaster. You'll be sent to the depths of sadness and happiness as the film progress and there are some sensational low and high moments as the film reaches it's final acts. One moment strongly stood out, the consistently plucky and tenacious toys reach a point where they feel they can go no further and join hands in submission to their impending doom. This struck such an emotional note through out the cinema and few films have such the capacity needless to say you'll know what i mean when you see it.
Something Good:
Seriously all of it. Utter quality.
Something Bad:
My only issue was the retread of the same ideas but i shouldn't even put that here it's too good to really bother about.
Better Than:
Toy Story 1 & 2
Also Better Than:
UP
Overall: Don't treat this as a kids film, it is sublime and has already knocked inception of the top spot for my film of the year. Just watch it and bask in the sheer joy that it brings.
Ben
Wednesday 28 July 2010
Tuesday 27 July 2010
TOY STORY 3 - MAGNUM
My Rating 10/10 – FUCK YEAH!!!
Woody and Buzz just took a dump on Inception, A GIANT DUMP!!!
Trilogies’ it’s rare when you come across one that has a second sequel that lives up to and in this case surpasses the original, Star Wars, Godfather, Back to the Future, The Matrix(Good God what the fuck happened with that one) – let’s face it no trilogy is perfect; but then Disney Pixar come along and fuck all over them rules, by creating nothing short of a masterpiece.
For me the summer of 2010 for cinema has so far been pretty shit, last year I had the likes of Star Trek, Drag me to Hell and Terminator, so far this year I’ve watched some crap I’d rather forget but then Toy Story 3 finally arrived to save the day, god bless you Pixar – you make this world a brighter place.
The story revolves around Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang finding themselves not being played with any more as their owner Andy is all grown up ready to go to college. Misplaced in the wrong box that was meant to go in the attic – they end up in a Day-care centre with a bunch of other toys – run by an overfriendly teddy bear (obvious Bad guy spotted a mile off). Joining them is Ken, Barbie’s other half voiced by Michael Keaton who is pure genius in the role – probably his best work since Beetlejuice. It’s up to our favourite toys to plan a great escape from the sinister characters keeping them prisoner at the Day-care and I mean SINISTER – Monkey with evil eyes, a scary looking Baby Doll – I’d rather be thrown in a cell with T-Bag from Prison Break than that scary baby :(
The film is just pure laughs from start to finish – containing classic moments as Mr ‘Tortilla’ Potato Head, a Spanish Buzz Lightyear and Ken modelling his many outfits; but it’s not just the comedy that hooks you in – it’s the adventure and the honest emotion of the film that reaches out to everyone and the final couple of scenes are the most heart rending stuff I have ever seen, I’d have to admit that there might of been a tear shed – but I probably just had something in my eye :S
MAGNUMS VERDICT: This film is so fucking good – it’s even better than Barbie’s arse and believe me that was pretty damn sweet!
PEACE.
Woody and Buzz just took a dump on Inception, A GIANT DUMP!!!
Trilogies’ it’s rare when you come across one that has a second sequel that lives up to and in this case surpasses the original, Star Wars, Godfather, Back to the Future, The Matrix(Good God what the fuck happened with that one) – let’s face it no trilogy is perfect; but then Disney Pixar come along and fuck all over them rules, by creating nothing short of a masterpiece.
For me the summer of 2010 for cinema has so far been pretty shit, last year I had the likes of Star Trek, Drag me to Hell and Terminator, so far this year I’ve watched some crap I’d rather forget but then Toy Story 3 finally arrived to save the day, god bless you Pixar – you make this world a brighter place.
The story revolves around Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang finding themselves not being played with any more as their owner Andy is all grown up ready to go to college. Misplaced in the wrong box that was meant to go in the attic – they end up in a Day-care centre with a bunch of other toys – run by an overfriendly teddy bear (obvious Bad guy spotted a mile off). Joining them is Ken, Barbie’s other half voiced by Michael Keaton who is pure genius in the role – probably his best work since Beetlejuice. It’s up to our favourite toys to plan a great escape from the sinister characters keeping them prisoner at the Day-care and I mean SINISTER – Monkey with evil eyes, a scary looking Baby Doll – I’d rather be thrown in a cell with T-Bag from Prison Break than that scary baby :(
The film is just pure laughs from start to finish – containing classic moments as Mr ‘Tortilla’ Potato Head, a Spanish Buzz Lightyear and Ken modelling his many outfits; but it’s not just the comedy that hooks you in – it’s the adventure and the honest emotion of the film that reaches out to everyone and the final couple of scenes are the most heart rending stuff I have ever seen, I’d have to admit that there might of been a tear shed – but I probably just had something in my eye :S
MAGNUMS VERDICT: This film is so fucking good – it’s even better than Barbie’s arse and believe me that was pretty damn sweet!
PEACE.
Today's review - Toy Story 3
Should be a chance for some non action related movie review justice! Check back later for the result! Ben
Wednesday 21 July 2010
Tuesday 20 July 2010
INCEPTION - MAGNUM
My Rating 2/10 – It only gets 2 because Tom Hardy is in it!
COME BACK MR PREDATOR, ALL IS FORGIVEN.
Geez what a load of bullshit that was and £11.50 for an IMAX ticket, Christopher Nolan still owes me my money back for watching his bore fest that was The Dark Knight, now he gives me this crap.
Yeah that’s right people Magnum here isn’t a sheep and won’t jump on the bandwagon for what is basically a slow, boring and complicated heist movie that makes as much sense as the heist in Oceans Twelve, at least in that film I know they were after some stupid egg, in this film I forgot half way through what they were actually after – that’s how entertaining this piece of shit really is.
I thought I was going to love this film, I thought it was going to have me glued to my seat and twist my brain as much as Nolan’s Memento did – did it balls, instead I was sitting there hoping to fall asleep and dream of a better film – preferably porn.
The first half of the film introduces the audience to the dream world, the main players and the whole concept behind the inception. A bit hard to grasp at first, but soon begins to make sense and sets up what could have been quite an intriguing film.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s character has to do one last job for this business man who promises him if he succeeds he will allow DiCaprio’s character back onto American soil so he can see his kids once again – why this business guy seems to be the world’s police is beyond me – oh that’s right he’s rich, rich people can do whatever the fuck they want!
Not so complicated so far yeah – but then the second half of the film is the actual heist where Leo and the gang have to enter the dreams of some guy to get some crap from his head where they travel from different dreams in a dream and all that bollocks...yawn. Some characters are driving vans, some are floating about corridors and some are just blasting the shit out of the place. The best bit of this overdrawn dream sequence is Tom Hardy showing us his C.O.D Modern Warfare skills on some dream bad guys.
In the end you’re left with the question that is so damn obvious that they were going to leave there for you to question – because it’s a film about DREAMS, but to be honest I didn’t care, I was just happy it was over; I’m more bothered to know whether Harrison Ford’s Character in Blade Runner was a replicant or not.
MAGNUMS VERDICT: If I was in a coma and dreaming this shit my family better turn that goddamn life support machine off!!!
PEACE
P.S HAPPY 21st Emil
COME BACK MR PREDATOR, ALL IS FORGIVEN.
Geez what a load of bullshit that was and £11.50 for an IMAX ticket, Christopher Nolan still owes me my money back for watching his bore fest that was The Dark Knight, now he gives me this crap.
Yeah that’s right people Magnum here isn’t a sheep and won’t jump on the bandwagon for what is basically a slow, boring and complicated heist movie that makes as much sense as the heist in Oceans Twelve, at least in that film I know they were after some stupid egg, in this film I forgot half way through what they were actually after – that’s how entertaining this piece of shit really is.
I thought I was going to love this film, I thought it was going to have me glued to my seat and twist my brain as much as Nolan’s Memento did – did it balls, instead I was sitting there hoping to fall asleep and dream of a better film – preferably porn.
The first half of the film introduces the audience to the dream world, the main players and the whole concept behind the inception. A bit hard to grasp at first, but soon begins to make sense and sets up what could have been quite an intriguing film.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s character has to do one last job for this business man who promises him if he succeeds he will allow DiCaprio’s character back onto American soil so he can see his kids once again – why this business guy seems to be the world’s police is beyond me – oh that’s right he’s rich, rich people can do whatever the fuck they want!
Not so complicated so far yeah – but then the second half of the film is the actual heist where Leo and the gang have to enter the dreams of some guy to get some crap from his head where they travel from different dreams in a dream and all that bollocks...yawn. Some characters are driving vans, some are floating about corridors and some are just blasting the shit out of the place. The best bit of this overdrawn dream sequence is Tom Hardy showing us his C.O.D Modern Warfare skills on some dream bad guys.
In the end you’re left with the question that is so damn obvious that they were going to leave there for you to question – because it’s a film about DREAMS, but to be honest I didn’t care, I was just happy it was over; I’m more bothered to know whether Harrison Ford’s Character in Blade Runner was a replicant or not.
MAGNUMS VERDICT: If I was in a coma and dreaming this shit my family better turn that goddamn life support machine off!!!
PEACE
P.S HAPPY 21st Emil
INCEPTION - El Papa Diablo
I loved it to put it simply, it is the best film of the year so far. It is a film that will divide people, as my esteemed collogue Quizli so eloquently pointed out. The concept is mind bending indeed but a very interesting one, as everyone wakes from a dream and wonders what the fuck just happened and sometimes has to grab on to something to make sure where you are is actually reality, kind of like a mental acid trip (that's another story kids). The cast is great, not one weak link, Nolan has a habit for inspired casting, here he has possibly assembled his best cast. Di Caprio plays Cobb the emotional core, the man looking for a way to redemption. Around him is a great cast that takes you on this journey, Gordon Levitt is on all action side kick duty, Ellen Page is almost Cobbs conscience, Collitard is the lost wife, Murphy is the vunrable mark , Watanabe is the money man but Tom Hardy is the real stand out here, charming his way through every scene and kicking some anus when called upon (should be the next Bond). The ideas that are explored in this film are maybe a tad to clever for a balls out summer blockbuster, like say the terrible Iron Man 2 (Magnum, poor taste) which could hamper the film with certain audiences, so don't go and watch this if you're a total munter basically.
It works on different levels, the dreams are almost small films themselevs , one level a chase movie, another a mind and gravity bending Sci Fi the last a big Bond style action movie all wrapped in to a subconscious heist flick, I know what you're thinking, you just came right, in your pants, go and change them.
It does have its downers and is by no means perfect a few elements could have been explained in more detail and a few ends tied up better but other than that, its good, very good.
When you leave the cinema, love it or hate it, you will be thinking about it. And when you rest your weary head, you'll wonder what your dreams will bring, for me that is a sign of a master film maker at work. The ability to have an effect on an audience after you leave the cinema is a sign of greatness, we are witnessing greatness when we go to see Nolan's films. Not many directors can boast the CV that Mr Nolan is packing.
I loved it and after this I can't wait for the 3rd Batman movie
9/10
Much love El Papa Diablo
P.S Magnum, go fuck yourself
It works on different levels, the dreams are almost small films themselevs , one level a chase movie, another a mind and gravity bending Sci Fi the last a big Bond style action movie all wrapped in to a subconscious heist flick, I know what you're thinking, you just came right, in your pants, go and change them.
It does have its downers and is by no means perfect a few elements could have been explained in more detail and a few ends tied up better but other than that, its good, very good.
When you leave the cinema, love it or hate it, you will be thinking about it. And when you rest your weary head, you'll wonder what your dreams will bring, for me that is a sign of a master film maker at work. The ability to have an effect on an audience after you leave the cinema is a sign of greatness, we are witnessing greatness when we go to see Nolan's films. Not many directors can boast the CV that Mr Nolan is packing.
I loved it and after this I can't wait for the 3rd Batman movie
9/10
Much love El Papa Diablo
P.S Magnum, go fuck yourself
INCEPTION - Steel
My Rating: 9/10
Christopher Nolan opens his epic, exploration of the mind thriller with impact and substance much as he did with the sublime 'THE DARK KNIGHT". Leonardo decaprio is on top form playing Mr Cobb a dream thief, in the film referred to as an extractor. He deals very well with the almost bi-polar nature of the character and provides it with real depth whilst allowing the insecurities and flaws to shine out amongst the characters brash, arrogant persona.
The support cast all provide an array of excellent roles, although it can at times be felt that Ellen Page's character is used as a vessel to explain some of the more intrinsic details of the over arching back story surrounding the art of Extraction and subsequently Inception. However my highest praise must go to both Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Tom Hardy for providing sensational performances as both Arthur and Eames. It was especially nice to see Joseph albeit for one cheesy misplaced line ('Paradox') playing a significantly different role from any he has previously.
The Action is of great quality however don't expect a non-stop gun fight as the posters may suggest, it is a great deal more controlled but has a far greater impact on the film as a whole thanks to this. The plot in itself is magnificently well crafted, with several shocking revelations and some fantastic highs and lows. My only criticism would be that due to the nature of the plot and the speed through which the story progresses, key details can occasionally get lost amongst all the excitement and tension.
It's worth noting that the direction is excellent and you'll be surprised as to how they have achieved some of the scenes containing the most mind bending of special effects. One key scene springs to mind but so as not to spoil the plot it simply is unlike anything you will have seen in a movie before. The last scene will leave you gasping and you are no doubt sure to be accompanied by the rest of the audience watching it with you, much as we were.
Something Good:
Sensational Plot, Sublime Acting, Excellent action and creative direction and effects.
Something Bad:
A few loose ends to the plot and the subsequent amount of detail to fully understand the film can be a little bit daunting.
Almost as good as:
THE DARK KNIGHT
Better Than:
BATMAN BEGINS
Overall: An absolute must watch. FILM OF THE YEAR SO FAR!
Ben
Christopher Nolan opens his epic, exploration of the mind thriller with impact and substance much as he did with the sublime 'THE DARK KNIGHT". Leonardo decaprio is on top form playing Mr Cobb a dream thief, in the film referred to as an extractor. He deals very well with the almost bi-polar nature of the character and provides it with real depth whilst allowing the insecurities and flaws to shine out amongst the characters brash, arrogant persona.
The support cast all provide an array of excellent roles, although it can at times be felt that Ellen Page's character is used as a vessel to explain some of the more intrinsic details of the over arching back story surrounding the art of Extraction and subsequently Inception. However my highest praise must go to both Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Tom Hardy for providing sensational performances as both Arthur and Eames. It was especially nice to see Joseph albeit for one cheesy misplaced line ('Paradox') playing a significantly different role from any he has previously.
The Action is of great quality however don't expect a non-stop gun fight as the posters may suggest, it is a great deal more controlled but has a far greater impact on the film as a whole thanks to this. The plot in itself is magnificently well crafted, with several shocking revelations and some fantastic highs and lows. My only criticism would be that due to the nature of the plot and the speed through which the story progresses, key details can occasionally get lost amongst all the excitement and tension.
It's worth noting that the direction is excellent and you'll be surprised as to how they have achieved some of the scenes containing the most mind bending of special effects. One key scene springs to mind but so as not to spoil the plot it simply is unlike anything you will have seen in a movie before. The last scene will leave you gasping and you are no doubt sure to be accompanied by the rest of the audience watching it with you, much as we were.
Something Good:
Sensational Plot, Sublime Acting, Excellent action and creative direction and effects.
Something Bad:
A few loose ends to the plot and the subsequent amount of detail to fully understand the film can be a little bit daunting.
Almost as good as:
THE DARK KNIGHT
Better Than:
BATMAN BEGINS
Overall: An absolute must watch. FILM OF THE YEAR SO FAR!
Ben
Conception. Troy aka quizli from now one ok
Wow I didn't know catch me if you can 2 could be so exciting, except there was no tom hanks. Well first off if you ain't intelectual your better walking out halfway through like the couple infront did, becase you ain't understanding shit, while wondering why them people keep falling asleep when there supposed to be making a film not acting like their on heroin.
No someone is obviously good at making films here but they decided to get some wizard involved to confuse the he'll out of me, let's make a film so complex that, predators was such a great film awesome. I love leonardo di caprio, he is a great actor, the guy from rock n Rolla/bronson is amazing and then scarecrow from batman turns up, minus his mask and drugs actually everyone was probarly on his drugs when they made this maze of a film. I don't think he knew what he was doing there with lio roping him into handing over his bank account details in his dreams when he should be dreaming about weeing and waking up praying he didn't do it for real, because he be so embarrassed when his mum washed his sheets andhis bed would stink of we'd. And lio wife keeps popping up, it felt like I was watching something on the Internet that I shouldn't, and Juno also turns up, she's doing well after that baby film, I thought she sounded French at the begining bit they obviously thought that was a bad idea so made her talk nicely. Disapointed there was no black dude from matrix offerng everyone some pills.
I did get a bit paranoid halfway through watching this film, thinking Leo was trying to rap into my dreams to find out where I hid my chocolate, I know this film will have amazing reviews and it should because there is alot of intelligent people out here to understand it. I would say this is another revolver - a hard film to understand, making me wonder if I would have been better off seeing predators again, that alien scares me so much. Well I'm gonna stop talking and if you don't understand all this then you know how I felt.
I will rate this film, well maybe you should just visit me in my dreams and find out what I really think, I'll give it a 6, yeah another six, maybe would have been a 7 8 or 9 if arnie made a show after stopping offin predators
quizli
No someone is obviously good at making films here but they decided to get some wizard involved to confuse the he'll out of me, let's make a film so complex that, predators was such a great film awesome. I love leonardo di caprio, he is a great actor, the guy from rock n Rolla/bronson is amazing and then scarecrow from batman turns up, minus his mask and drugs actually everyone was probarly on his drugs when they made this maze of a film. I don't think he knew what he was doing there with lio roping him into handing over his bank account details in his dreams when he should be dreaming about weeing and waking up praying he didn't do it for real, because he be so embarrassed when his mum washed his sheets andhis bed would stink of we'd. And lio wife keeps popping up, it felt like I was watching something on the Internet that I shouldn't, and Juno also turns up, she's doing well after that baby film, I thought she sounded French at the begining bit they obviously thought that was a bad idea so made her talk nicely. Disapointed there was no black dude from matrix offerng everyone some pills.
I did get a bit paranoid halfway through watching this film, thinking Leo was trying to rap into my dreams to find out where I hid my chocolate, I know this film will have amazing reviews and it should because there is alot of intelligent people out here to understand it. I would say this is another revolver - a hard film to understand, making me wonder if I would have been better off seeing predators again, that alien scares me so much. Well I'm gonna stop talking and if you don't understand all this then you know how I felt.
I will rate this film, well maybe you should just visit me in my dreams and find out what I really think, I'll give it a 6, yeah another six, maybe would have been a 7 8 or 9 if arnie made a show after stopping offin predators
quizli
Monday 19 July 2010
This Week's HIT OR SHIT - INCEPTION
That's right folks tomorrows film is gonna be Inception at the IMAX, I have a feeling Magnum won't be able to rant and rave like last week's Predator review (I'm holding that in all for the A-Team in a couple of weeks time)
Anyway tomorrows verdicts should be posted tomorrow night and if you're lucky we might have some Hit or Shit DVD reviews on Saturday from myself and the man child that is Troy.
Love Magnum
Anyway tomorrows verdicts should be posted tomorrow night and if you're lucky we might have some Hit or Shit DVD reviews on Saturday from myself and the man child that is Troy.
Love Magnum
Friday 16 July 2010
TRAILER WATCH
Ok, so anyone who watches trailers and gets excited about up and coming movies (me, its like my own personal heroin) will know well that trailers can be and are very misleading, a great trailer doesn't mean a great movie (see spiderman 3, sack of total shit with vomit on top). So hear at HIT or SHIT we will be watching trailers and then judging them on release and informing you good people if the movie did in fact live up to the trailer.
HIT
The Town
From this trailer it looks like Ben Affleck's return to form could be building up steam. The film boosts a great cast including, Affleck (also written and directed by Ben), Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Hall, Pete Postlethwaite, James Caan and Don Draper himself John Hamm. Take a look and see what you think.
SHIT
Green Hornet
Look its Seth Rogan being loud and having very little emotional range, what's this he's playing some kind of slacker and cracking average jokes...... wait, its directed by Michael Gondry. Still looks SHIT.
Much love El Papa Diablo x
HIT
The Town
From this trailer it looks like Ben Affleck's return to form could be building up steam. The film boosts a great cast including, Affleck (also written and directed by Ben), Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Hall, Pete Postlethwaite, James Caan and Don Draper himself John Hamm. Take a look and see what you think.
SHIT
Green Hornet
Look its Seth Rogan being loud and having very little emotional range, what's this he's playing some kind of slacker and cracking average jokes...... wait, its directed by Michael Gondry. Still looks SHIT.
Much love El Papa Diablo x
Tuesday 13 July 2010
Troy
Well parachutes, original theme music and the jungle. Where are they oh well there not on earth coz the clever chic already realised that one out, why was she in the film, token female. Didn't like the lead role and his dodgy voice, no cameo from arnie and rip off lines like "come on kill me" and "what you waiting for do it". Favorite moment was the samurai sword fight but still a bit of a let down to the climax.
Oh I'm talking about predators by the way, I think the original music was the best thng about this film, It relied entirely on the first film. That black guy from the matrix made a pointless appearance. I generally liked the film but thought it would have been better as a film in ts own right and not part of the predator series. It's much better than that avp crap, but nothing on the original, but I would watch it again, and that rasta alien still scares the he'll out of me. The ending was a big let down, and left the film open for a part 2 or 4. Nothing was really resolved, all the predators died and nothing came of their death, I think they would have killed everyone and then arnie turns up on a time machine chopper and kills all the predators with his bare fists, to then revive the Spanish woman and take her back to the ninties in his chopper where they plan how to kill all the predators and save the human race from more alien abductions, but I'm not a director.
I give it 6 stars, would have been 7 if there was a better lead role and if it wasn't such a rip off of predator
Oh I'm talking about predators by the way, I think the original music was the best thng about this film, It relied entirely on the first film. That black guy from the matrix made a pointless appearance. I generally liked the film but thought it would have been better as a film in ts own right and not part of the predator series. It's much better than that avp crap, but nothing on the original, but I would watch it again, and that rasta alien still scares the he'll out of me. The ending was a big let down, and left the film open for a part 2 or 4. Nothing was really resolved, all the predators died and nothing came of their death, I think they would have killed everyone and then arnie turns up on a time machine chopper and kills all the predators with his bare fists, to then revive the Spanish woman and take her back to the ninties in his chopper where they plan how to kill all the predators and save the human race from more alien abductions, but I'm not a director.
I give it 6 stars, would have been 7 if there was a better lead role and if it wasn't such a rip off of predator
PREDATORS - El Papa Diablo
My Rating 4/10
A man is falling from the sky, he's unconscious, suddenly he wakes and begins to do what any human being would do, scream and hope to christ he has a parachute. This opening got me, no big name before the title, straight in no messing, I was nursing a semi. After that Predators became dull, with a premise so good how is that possible I hear you say? Well what Predators lacked was the suspense of the first film (a classic) a character as likeable as Mike Harrigan (Danny Glover in Predator 2) and of course the raw charisma of Schwarzenegger. I think the problem is when a writer starts to write a Predator movie they get so caught up with making the Predators awesome they forget one key element, story. That's what is missing here, certain characters are killed off to early, the dialogue is poor and the pacing isn't great. Its hard to care about them, they aren't likeable. Like Magnum I wanted to like this film, I wanted to love it but I guess our relationship ended before it began.
It had positives, as a stand alone film this would have made an entertaining action no brainer that would entertain for the most part. It had some good action and Walton Goggins as Stans puts in a good shift, hogging the best lines and scene stealing from everybody. It just didn't have me on he edge of my seat like a good Predator movie should.
My main gripe however comes in the form of Adrian Brody as Royce, when I heard he was cast I thought, Oscar winning actor in Predators, must be good, turns out he's not. I'm pretty sure he watched Terminator Salvation before he stared filming because Brody is doing his very best Christian Bale impersonation. I actually like Brody to, he's got a lot of talent, just not as an action hero.
That's right, crud.
In you short SHIT not HIT.
Much Love El Papa Diablo
P.S Magnum, go fuck your self.
A man is falling from the sky, he's unconscious, suddenly he wakes and begins to do what any human being would do, scream and hope to christ he has a parachute. This opening got me, no big name before the title, straight in no messing, I was nursing a semi. After that Predators became dull, with a premise so good how is that possible I hear you say? Well what Predators lacked was the suspense of the first film (a classic) a character as likeable as Mike Harrigan (Danny Glover in Predator 2) and of course the raw charisma of Schwarzenegger. I think the problem is when a writer starts to write a Predator movie they get so caught up with making the Predators awesome they forget one key element, story. That's what is missing here, certain characters are killed off to early, the dialogue is poor and the pacing isn't great. Its hard to care about them, they aren't likeable. Like Magnum I wanted to like this film, I wanted to love it but I guess our relationship ended before it began.
It had positives, as a stand alone film this would have made an entertaining action no brainer that would entertain for the most part. It had some good action and Walton Goggins as Stans puts in a good shift, hogging the best lines and scene stealing from everybody. It just didn't have me on he edge of my seat like a good Predator movie should.
My main gripe however comes in the form of Adrian Brody as Royce, when I heard he was cast I thought, Oscar winning actor in Predators, must be good, turns out he's not. I'm pretty sure he watched Terminator Salvation before he stared filming because Brody is doing his very best Christian Bale impersonation. I actually like Brody to, he's got a lot of talent, just not as an action hero.
That's right, crud.
In you short SHIT not HIT.
Much Love El Papa Diablo
P.S Magnum, go fuck your self.
PREDATORS - Magnum
My Rating 4/10
I've realised the small things in life please me, as I discovered in the opening moments of this film, first there was the original score from the first two films; the music from the first two Predator films was amazing and added to the suspense and tension of the story, so to hear that same musical score once again put a smile on my face and then to top it off the Predators title thrown at you in the original font from the original films - YES that's right folks I'm talking about the goddamn font here and why because the rest of the film sucked some major ass!!!
Believe me I wanted to love this film I was even lying to myself saying "if it was a standalone film it would be good" but compared to the original it didn't have that magic, gone was the suspense and tension and gone were the classic one liners.
Instead we're given a film that slowly plods along with a bunch of lifeless characters quickly realising they're not in Kansas anymore and that they're being hunted for sport.
A boring hour and a half later a fat Lawrence Fishburne turned up (must have been his day off from filming C.S.I, so decided to make a quick buck) most of the characters you know were going to die are dead, the ones you know are going to survive are unsurprisingly still alive and the final showdown begins, which should have been EPIC.
Arnie using all his survival skills to outwit the Predator, Danny Glover chasing the bastard onto his own damn ship to kick his ass, but this time I've got that lanky dude from King Kong with his top off attempting to do Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions and getting his ass kicked all over the place. NOT IMPRESSED.
Magnum's verdict - I'd rather have my balls nailed to the ceiling with a nail gun then watch this crap again - bring back Danny Glover - he ain't too old for this shit!!!
Oh and Ben of course it's better than Aliens Vs Predator - watching paint dry is better than that film :P
PEACE
I've realised the small things in life please me, as I discovered in the opening moments of this film, first there was the original score from the first two films; the music from the first two Predator films was amazing and added to the suspense and tension of the story, so to hear that same musical score once again put a smile on my face and then to top it off the Predators title thrown at you in the original font from the original films - YES that's right folks I'm talking about the goddamn font here and why because the rest of the film sucked some major ass!!!
Believe me I wanted to love this film I was even lying to myself saying "if it was a standalone film it would be good" but compared to the original it didn't have that magic, gone was the suspense and tension and gone were the classic one liners.
Instead we're given a film that slowly plods along with a bunch of lifeless characters quickly realising they're not in Kansas anymore and that they're being hunted for sport.
A boring hour and a half later a fat Lawrence Fishburne turned up (must have been his day off from filming C.S.I, so decided to make a quick buck) most of the characters you know were going to die are dead, the ones you know are going to survive are unsurprisingly still alive and the final showdown begins, which should have been EPIC.
Arnie using all his survival skills to outwit the Predator, Danny Glover chasing the bastard onto his own damn ship to kick his ass, but this time I've got that lanky dude from King Kong with his top off attempting to do Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions and getting his ass kicked all over the place. NOT IMPRESSED.
Magnum's verdict - I'd rather have my balls nailed to the ceiling with a nail gun then watch this crap again - bring back Danny Glover - he ain't too old for this shit!!!
Oh and Ben of course it's better than Aliens Vs Predator - watching paint dry is better than that film :P
PEACE
PREDATORS - Ben
My Rating: 6/10
It's hard to explain this film, because it's almost exactly what you'd expect. The crew behind the movie have tried their hardest to replicate what made PREDATOR the film that it was. In all fairness they have achieved this but in that lies its downfall. It's nothing new, very tried, very tested. Consequently there is very little suspense or tension in the scenes and your always fully aware of the characters that will survive and those that will not.
The Action is good but again nothing special, you will have seen it all before, most likely in PREDATOR or numerous other 80's action giants. Overall the cast is a reasonable selection with several familiar faces and primarily believable performances. However both Topher Grace and Laurence Fishburne's characters seemed unnecessary and did no more than convolute what would otherwise have been a simple, action movie plot.
Something Good:
80's style ridiculous action and some (although not as many as you'd expect) cheesy one liners.
Something Bad:
Convoluted plot with several aimless characters and lots left unexplained.
Worse than:
PREDATOR
Better than:
ALIENS VS PREDATORS
Overall: Worth a one of watch if you feel like turning your brain off for a nostalgic(ish) action romp.
Ben
It's hard to explain this film, because it's almost exactly what you'd expect. The crew behind the movie have tried their hardest to replicate what made PREDATOR the film that it was. In all fairness they have achieved this but in that lies its downfall. It's nothing new, very tried, very tested. Consequently there is very little suspense or tension in the scenes and your always fully aware of the characters that will survive and those that will not.
The Action is good but again nothing special, you will have seen it all before, most likely in PREDATOR or numerous other 80's action giants. Overall the cast is a reasonable selection with several familiar faces and primarily believable performances. However both Topher Grace and Laurence Fishburne's characters seemed unnecessary and did no more than convolute what would otherwise have been a simple, action movie plot.
Something Good:
80's style ridiculous action and some (although not as many as you'd expect) cheesy one liners.
Something Bad:
Convoluted plot with several aimless characters and lots left unexplained.
Worse than:
PREDATOR
Better than:
ALIENS VS PREDATORS
Overall: Worth a one of watch if you feel like turning your brain off for a nostalgic(ish) action romp.
Ben
Welcome to Hit or Shit
Hit or Shit is a blog about movies of all genres. Every week the Hit or Shit team will be watching a movie we think could be good or bad then posting up our thoughts on the blog here!
The Team Hit or Shit consists of:
Scott (El Papa Diablo)
Ben (Steele)
Tom (Magnum)
Troy (Mits Quizli)
Our opinions may vary but we will always try to give you a good overview of the movie on our scale of Shit all the way to Hit.
Ben
The Team Hit or Shit consists of:
Scott (El Papa Diablo)
Ben (Steele)
Tom (Magnum)
Troy (Mits Quizli)
Our opinions may vary but we will always try to give you a good overview of the movie on our scale of Shit all the way to Hit.
Ben
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