Monthly Archives: June 2014

Hollow Man & Hollow Man 2 – Reviewing the ‘See-Through’ Two

Posted on June 14, 2014 by OGR

Hollow Man: Noun = Someone who is invisible. But apparently The Invisible Man is boring, played out, passé… Hollow Man Here is a film that is largely set in a scientific facility, but you would be hard pressed to find … Continue reading →

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Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier (Review)

Posted on June 13, 2014 by OGR

Given that Captain America / Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) was frozen for the better part of six decades before once again being added to US National Security in time for The Avengers’ Assembly a couple years ago, it’s ironic that … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Storm (Review)

Posted on June 12, 2014 by OGR

As shows like The Deadliest Catch take great pains to illustrate, the life of the professional deep sea fisherman is often a dangerous one. When Billy (George Clooney) and his crew venture into unfamiliar waters seeking one last bounty in … Continue reading →

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The Rock (Review)

Posted on June 10, 2014 by OGR

When bad guys take over Alcatraz island with a view to holding hostages to ransom, the government has the unenviable conundrum of how to penetrate the impenetrable, a facility purse built not to let anyone out – or in. This … Continue reading →

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Harry and the Hendersons (Review)

Posted on June 9, 2014 by OGR

When keen outdoorsman George and his family of miscellaneous Hendersons – at least a wife and two young kids by my count – set out on a part camping, part ‘find the 7 year old son’s inner hunter‘ trip in the … Continue reading →

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The 15 Cheesiest Movie Moments

Posted on June 7, 2014 by OGR

Apparently at some point in 2011 Earth’s population ticked over the 7 billion mark. In related news; there are maybe a dozen so called ‘supermodels’ on the planet at any one time. Women so flawless, so aesthetically pleasing (and perpetually … Continue reading →

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Godzilla – 2014 (Review)

Posted on June 6, 2014 by OGR

There was a decision to be made with the wife wanting Malificent and me plumping for Godzilla. Would we opt for the film with the globally famous giant scaly creature who makes men tremble and children scream at their very … Continue reading →

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Manic (Review)

Posted on June 5, 2014 by OGR

Manic is less a drama than it should be an example to teens that there are other kids out there with problems and issues that greatly outstrip their own calculated angst. With that in mind I should point out that … Continue reading →

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Bad Eggs (Review)

Posted on June 3, 2014 by OGR

Bad Eggs is Aussie Hot Fuzz lite. A reasonably clever approximation of a big budget cop thriller with the stubbornly Australian unwillingness to conform to formula, a wickedly dry sense of humour and a refreshingly ‘normal’ cast of non-perfect people. … Continue reading →

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Air Force One (Review)

Posted on June 2, 2014 by OGR

When Jim Marshall, the President of the United States of America, declares a war on terror during a globally televised speech he expects a response. He probably didn’t expect one quite so swiftly. Marshall, hangers on, miscellaneous staff and his … Continue reading →

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