The Last Legion
2007
Rated PG-13
Directed by: Doug Lefler
Source: Netflix
Plot: An interesting tale connecting the fall of Rome to the rise of King Arthur.
Acting: Colin Firth as an action hero. Seriously?
Special Effects: Unfortunately our great and powerful wizard only performs parlor tricks.
The Skinny: Was baited by this interesting take on history but they couldn’t reel me in.
An epic [...]
Well alright, things are starting to heat up. Top five coming. Here it gets tough as most are my personal favorites. Seems 6-10 hit on all the classics but now we get down to the nitty gritty. Who falls into that elite category as being considered a Flicker top 5? If I ever found myself [...]
Sci-Fi glasses
I love me a good Sci-Fi flick. Now, I haven’t achieved fanboy status yet (for example: I’ve never been to a Comic Con) but some day I’ll get there. And when I do, I’m wearing my Renaissance Fair outfit and equip that shit with a laser sword. You know tights included. But for now, give me a [...]
Bangkok Dangerous
2008
Rated R
Directed by: The Pang Brothers
Watched: 05.20.09
Source: Netflix
Plot: Watch as a hitman for hire grows a conscience.
Acting: Is there such a thing with Nicolas Cage?
Special Effects: No complaints here. The Pang brothers flickin rock!
The Skinny: Meldiana told me he agrees, Bangkok IS dangerous.
Going into this flick I knew two things: #1 The Pang brothers are kick [...]
Eagle Eye
2008
Rated PG13
Directed by: D.J. Caruso
Watched: 04.26.09
Source: Netflix
Plot: I, Robot less the robots.
Acting: C’mon, just look at Shia’s picture up there. Now that’s dramatic!
Special Effects: A bunch of car crashes.
The Skinny: This flick’s plot has more stretch marks than Octo-mom.
Starring many familiar faces, Eagle Eye is a wannabe big-budget summer blockbuster that just lacks any [...]
I grew up in the age of action stars. Big budget blow em up giants like Chuck Norris, Sylvester Stallone, Steven Segal, Bruce Willis, or Arnold Schwarzenegger. Like any good 14 year old, I dug em all but by far Arnold was my fav. He was never to disappoint with strong action hero one-liners delivered [...]
The Signal
2007
Rated R
Directed by: David Bruckner, Dan Bush, and Jacob Gentry
Watched: 03.02.09
Source: Netflix
Plot: Good game plan
Acting: Total cheese
Special Effects: Typical MoreGore Horror
The Skinny: Complete mind blender..
Get ready for 28 Days Later meets Stephen King’s Cell as directed by Quentin Tarantino! Basically the movie is made up of three parts and it really feels like it [...]
Jumper
2008
Rated PG-13
Directed by Doug Liman
Watched: 02.02.09
Source: Netflix
Plot: Solid
Acting: Popcorn movie
Special Effects: Holy Shit! I pooped myself.
The Skinny: Who knew the dark side lets you teleport!
Jumper is a fast moving sci fi flick about people (kids basically) who can teleport (jump) and those (Paladins) who have sworn to kill them all. It stars Mr. Anakin Skywalker [...]
Hitman
2007
Rated R
Directed by Xavier Gens
Watched: 02.02.09
Source: Netflix
Plot: Weeeeak
Acting: Total cheese
Special Effects: Total cheese with a side cup of cheeeese
The Skinny: 35 minutes in I wished the hit had been put out on me.
This movie is based on a video game and it just so happens I had played said game. So I thought to myself, [...]
Wanted
2008
Rated R
Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov
Watched: 01.08.09
Source: Netflix
Plot: Solid
Acting: Popcorn movie
Special Effects: Holy Shit! I pooped myself.
The Skinny: Imagine Fight Club but with alot more guns.
Right away you can tell this moive is different. The effects and stunts are freakin crazy. It felt fresh and new. Seriously, if this movie doesn’t have you hooked by 20min [...]