Monthly Archives: September 2014

Trance (Review)

As Trance casually informs us in the preamble, pulling off a major art theft was better in the olden days. Easier at least. And more profitable. But that doesn’t stop those with fiendish intent and devious minds from conspiring. And … Continue reading

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The Devil’s Own (Review)

Frankie McGuire (Brad Pitt) is a very dangerous man. More dangerous than any man named Frankie has a right to be. An IRA ‘freedom fighter’, Frankie is the man behind many killings and terrorist type incidents across Ireland, all aimed … Continue reading

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The Pact (Review)

Like The Descent and Session 9 before it, The Pact will work best the less you know in advance. So scurry off, watch it and return. I’ll wait… … … *twiddles thumbs* … Oh you’re back. Dumb title wasn’t it? … Continue reading

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The Returned (Review)

Being a zombie in the modern world is a real problem. A death sentence if not treated within the first 36 hours. But we can fix it. Or at least hold it at bay. With medication. But don’t skip a … Continue reading

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Stone Cold (Review)

Stone Cold is an obvious attempt to create an action hero in ex NFL player Brian Bosworth. A well muscled man with a square jaw, negligible personality and the mammoth ego that only the truly delusional among us have. The … Continue reading

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The Good, the (Not) Bad & the Ugly: Modern Animated Kid’s Movies

Premise first: There are a million cinematic genres out there just waiting for you to find them. Within those genres are countless films ranging from atrocious to (hopefully) all time great. We care at OGR, so since 2012 we have … Continue reading

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How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Review)

It took three months to watch How to Train Your Dragon 2 after it was released to theatres, a film that I wasn’t especially looking forward to initially. My seven year old changed that. With a family movie pass gifted … Continue reading

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Casa De Mi Padre (Review)

I am on record frequently accusing Will Ferrell as being one of the laziest guys working in film today. Insert Will in traditionally staid situation and give him free reign to yell pointless ‘ad-libbed’ phrases while in various states of … Continue reading

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Knights of Badassdom (Review)

LARP = Live Action Role Play. If you didn’t know that until just now, there’s every chance you have real live, human, friends. LARPers are those that enjoy dressing up and meeting with other like minded individuals to play act … Continue reading

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The Running Man (Review)

In another post apocalyptic, Big Brother infused world, the huddled masses are faced with unfathomable harsh conditions, with the evil powers that be attempting to assuage the rebelliously inclined with brightly coloured, grandiose, pomp filled over the top game shows. … Continue reading

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