Thursday, October 21, 2004
Shaun of the Dead
UK 2004
Dir: Edgar Wright
A most appropriate movie to see soon after 28 Days Later, or Dawn of the Dead. This film is an ok spoof of the zombie flick, although it can be seen as a bit of a dig at the zombie life society lives now. Shaun is a man stuck in a rut of his own laziness. Life around him bearly touches his zoned out travel to work each day, and those around him seem to be in the same state of disinterest. Things are changing as the dead start to walk again and as with all zombie flicks are determined to eat the living. Shaun takes charge and with 5 of his family and friends seek the local pub to make a stand against the hoard.
Why see it? You are a big fan of zombie movies or you are lookng for an easy few laughs.
Links: IMDB
Dir: Edgar Wright
A most appropriate movie to see soon after 28 Days Later, or Dawn of the Dead. This film is an ok spoof of the zombie flick, although it can be seen as a bit of a dig at the zombie life society lives now. Shaun is a man stuck in a rut of his own laziness. Life around him bearly touches his zoned out travel to work each day, and those around him seem to be in the same state of disinterest. Things are changing as the dead start to walk again and as with all zombie flicks are determined to eat the living. Shaun takes charge and with 5 of his family and friends seek the local pub to make a stand against the hoard.
Why see it? You are a big fan of zombie movies or you are lookng for an easy few laughs.
Links: IMDB
Monday, October 04, 2004
28 Days Later
UK 2002
Dir: Danny Boyle
Very good movie. This is a horror movie that fits squarely in the type started with John Wyndham's 'The Day of the Triffids' (an excellent book). Overnight there is a massive shift in the position of humanity in the food chain. Although this film it is not an overnight change, for the central character (Jim played by Cillian Murphy), who has woken 28 days after a bike accident, it is effectively. Jim wakes in a desserted hospital in the middle of an apparently empty London, a highly contagious rage virus has inflected most of the population. The virus basically turns people into zombies, intent on killing the uninfected. Danny Boyle ('Shallow Grave', 'Trainspotting") is clearly building a case for moving into the ranks of the best directors, time will tell. We watch as Jim goes from a victim in waiting to a survivor at all costs (well almost). His transformation is made with the guidence (a kick up the pants) of Selana (Naomie Harris), who is already a survivor.
Why see it? A very good horror movie without the slasher mentality
Dir: Danny Boyle
Very good movie. This is a horror movie that fits squarely in the type started with John Wyndham's 'The Day of the Triffids' (an excellent book). Overnight there is a massive shift in the position of humanity in the food chain. Although this film it is not an overnight change, for the central character (Jim played by Cillian Murphy), who has woken 28 days after a bike accident, it is effectively. Jim wakes in a desserted hospital in the middle of an apparently empty London, a highly contagious rage virus has inflected most of the population. The virus basically turns people into zombies, intent on killing the uninfected. Danny Boyle ('Shallow Grave', 'Trainspotting") is clearly building a case for moving into the ranks of the best directors, time will tell. We watch as Jim goes from a victim in waiting to a survivor at all costs (well almost). His transformation is made with the guidence (a kick up the pants) of Selana (Naomie Harris), who is already a survivor.
Why see it? A very good horror movie without the slasher mentality
Sunday, October 03, 2004
Alien Vs Predator
USA 2004
Dir: Paul W.S. Anderson
So many bad reviews for this film, so I worked at pushing down my expectations. when I first heard about this film I was very excited. Should I get excited about the release of a movie? Yes they bring a large array of emotions to the world, so while they may be unnecessary for life, they do make it more interesting. Even films like AVP which disappoint. There was much wasted potential in this film. The lead in to the battle was good, the arena was well thought out, but the battle/hunt was lackluster. When you think of the tension in Alien or the hunt in Predator you wonder why there could not have been more from this film. Paul Anderson's last film (Resident Evil) also lacked the tension (it still had tension, but not enough), but was still a better done film. He clearly needs to work on his directorial skills. To be fair John McTiernan and Ridley Scott are 2 of the best. Knowing the Alien franchise better than the Predator franchise I spotted several references to the Alien movies (Human lead is a woman, Lance Hendriksen and the Company), but none from the Predator movies.
One of the best bits of this film is the tag line (Who ever wins... We Lose), love it.
Why seeit? you are a fan of either of the franchises.
Dir: Paul W.S. Anderson
So many bad reviews for this film, so I worked at pushing down my expectations. when I first heard about this film I was very excited. Should I get excited about the release of a movie? Yes they bring a large array of emotions to the world, so while they may be unnecessary for life, they do make it more interesting. Even films like AVP which disappoint. There was much wasted potential in this film. The lead in to the battle was good, the arena was well thought out, but the battle/hunt was lackluster. When you think of the tension in Alien or the hunt in Predator you wonder why there could not have been more from this film. Paul Anderson's last film (Resident Evil) also lacked the tension (it still had tension, but not enough), but was still a better done film. He clearly needs to work on his directorial skills. To be fair John McTiernan and Ridley Scott are 2 of the best. Knowing the Alien franchise better than the Predator franchise I spotted several references to the Alien movies (Human lead is a woman, Lance Hendriksen and the Company), but none from the Predator movies.
One of the best bits of this film is the tag line (Who ever wins... We Lose), love it.
Why seeit? you are a fan of either of the franchises.
