Monthly Archives: May 2010

Mr Nice Guy (Review)

It is a real shame that Jackie was “discovered” by big budget studios too late for him to really take advantage, he never got to make his films with the budget of the Schwarzeneggers or the Stallones or the Willis’. … Continue reading

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The Losers (Review)

I put off dealing with this film for a week now, basically because it is crap. But also because prior to this film screening there were the obligatory previews, one of them was for the A-Team, which got me thinking… … Continue reading

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28 Weeks Later (Review)

I think this film is better than it is. I have labeled this film as “great” even though I know it has flaws that may say otherwise. I will stand by my rating as I have now seen 28 Weeks … Continue reading

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Rush Hour 3 (Review)

I was loyal enough to Jackie to shill out to see this in the cinema, and I knew in advance that it would be a step down from the first two Rush Hours, both of which I defend as being … Continue reading

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The Protector (Review)

Jackie’s first real effort to break into the US market was appearing in a buddy cop film in the early 80s featuring all the clichés you could poke a stick at. Jackie looks very uncomfortable swearing and shooting various people, … Continue reading

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Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom (Review)

If this was “Freddie Blerk and the Temple of Doom”, and not an “Indy” film it would have gotten better reviews, but in all likelihood wouldn’t still be talked about, that’s the pros and cons of being part of an … Continue reading

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A Night at the Roxbury (Review)

I’ll make this brief, everyone has one or two movies that they know suck but like anyway. Maybe it was due to when they watched it, who they watched it with or what they were taking when they saw it. … Continue reading

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Eagle Vs Shark (Review)

I watched this after I caught the tail end of a Flight of the Conchords episode. I love Flight of the Conchords. Everybody does. It is witty, understated, warm and quirky in about the 1% of that word which is … Continue reading

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How to ensure a Wasted Evening. (Rent Into the Blue 2 / Growth / Sorority Row) (Review)

I’ve said it before, but perhaps I wasn’t listening hard enough. Never go into a video store without some sort of vague plan of what you want! Anyway dumb-ass me goes to the video shop. I already know exactly what … Continue reading

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Rumble in the Bronx (Review)

Jackie’s best English language flick hands down. Jackie heads to Canada (cough) I mean the Bronx for the wedding of good ol’ Unky Bill. Once he gets there he finds that Bill has sold his corner deli business to another … Continue reading

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