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18 August 2006
Pulse
By: Bjag
The trailer indicates that this is another standard teen horror flick a la Scream and the like. Despite this I went to see it and was pleasantly surprised.
Pulse is rated 14A meaning it’s not a gore-fest. It is full of creepy sequences and effects. Similar to The Ring in this way. Even the trailer [...]
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18 August 2006
Upcoming
By: Bjag
Although I’ve only seen him in one movie I’m already a huge Tony Jaa fan and I eagerly anticipate his next movie, The Protector.
I was sold upon seeing the poster and then I saw the trailer. This man will go to no end to find a creative way to knee somebody. I [...]
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18 August 2006
Snakes on a Plane
By: BjagÂ
If you love the title you will love the movie. Snakes on a mother fuckin’ plane!!!
I just got back from the “advanced” screening (a night early but open to the public so not that special). This was one of few occasions that it was ok to be with a rowdy, opening night audience. Yes, [...]
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16 August 2006
Miami Vice (2006)
Directed by: Michael Mann
Starring: Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, and Justin Theroux
They didn’t even use the theme song. Calling this movie an adaptation of the 80’s TV show is comparable to the similarity between Saving Private Ryan and Hogan’s Heroes.
Apparently bad camera work and a ‘gritty’ feel makes it authentic, and the lack of opening credits [...]
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16 August 2006
My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Starring: Uma Thurman, Luke Wilson, and Anna Faris
Honestly, more fun than I had expected.
Super-hero comedies are usually dead in the water, and this is even a super-hero romantic comedy to boot, but the saving grace is in Reitman’s experience and wit.
Bottom Line: Worth a RENT at the very least, or a decent [...]
