Wild HogsCliched, predictable farce and half the jokes fall flat but maybe it was the scorching soundtrack, the scenery or indeed Marisa Tomei that actually make this watchable.
The four main characters gel together very well with William H Macy being as good as ever. And a couple of great cameos from John C McGinley.
Take it for what it is, a campy feelgood film that will have you leaving the cinema smiling.
Curse of the Golden FlowerSpectacular epic with glorious photography, sumptuous visuals and excellent choreography, but it is a little boring. While Gong Li and Chow Yun Fat do a wonderful job, you find yourself not really caring about their characters as we're not really shown any insight into them. And I did find myself getting a little restless during the first hour. However, the final act is really something else, from the major battle scene, to the family finally falling apart, the film really redeems itself and it is a glorious treat for the eyes.
Perfect StrangerAnother dud for Halle Berry. Total moronic stupidity that is tagged as a thriller and I don't know why because it has zero thrills in it. Completely contrived and pointless nonsense and the only thing worse than the acting is the ridiculous script.
You probably wont see the 'twist' coming at the end because you'll either have left the cinema or be nodding off in your seat.
The Lives of OthersCompelling political drama set in East Germany in 1984(clever to use that year). The film follows a special agent, Ulrich Muhe, Michael Haneke's Funny Games, whose mission is to spy on a noted playright and his actress girlfriend.
Muhe portrays the cold, lonely and untrusting agent magnificently. From the starkness of his apartment to the scene with the prostitute, Muhe is perfect in the role. As, of course, is the rest of the cast.
A neatly crafted, atmospheric, intelligent film that thoroughly deserved the Oscar.
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