The Hurt Locker

The Hurt Locker

Beyond war movie and beyond another critically acclaimed movie, The Hurt Locker is the living definition of thriller. Rare is it that I find a movie that has me breathing unevenly whilst gripping my seat wondering what could happen next. The direction is simple but brilliant in it’s own right, the acting is compelling and the reality of the so-called...

Tropic Thunder

Tropic Thunder

If there is any movie to separate the people who take themselves too seriously from the people who “get it” then Tropic Thunder is it. Without boring you with the details as to why this movie was a good parody/comedy, how about I take the easy route and break down step by step the items that boosted and hurt this film. Good – Robert Downey Jr. in black...

Rambo

Rambo

Burma, a country torn with the atrocities of Civil war is the target of the latest Rambo by veteran actor Sylvester Stallone. My feelings after seeing this movie are mixed, there is nothing negative for me to say about the special effects, plot or acting, but I have to warn you, strap in tight and leave the women and children at home. I’ve called other movies...

Alexander

Alexander

I don’t get it… why do people hate this movie so much? I watched this movie late after being turned away by the negative pruning by literally everyone when it was on the big screen. Myself being a history buff had looked forward to seeing this tale of the great conqueror portrayed by one of our better actors in Colin Farrell… but everyone kept saying the...