Monthly Archives: January 2013

The Wrong Man AKA Lucky Number Slevin (Review)

Posted on January 31, 2013 by OGR

The Wrong Man starts off badly but builds steam gradually. The lead off is a misguided Tarantino-lite story that is supposed to grab your attention, only it is nowhere near as clever as it thinks it is and frankly gives … Continue reading →

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Predator Trilogy Review

Posted on January 30, 2013 by OGR

The following reviews were actually completed over the period between 2010 and 2012, which might explain things if I make the same points or (alleged) jokes. It might also be my excuse for any references to days gone by and … Continue reading →

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Made (Review)

Posted on January 29, 2013 by OGR

Ricky (Vince Vaughn) is the noose around Bobby’s (Jon Favreau) neck, a friend that he cannot ignore or fob off, but one that will inevitably and excruciatingly cause him untold agonies with his stupidity, tightening the noose one ridiculous statement … Continue reading →

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Review)

Posted on January 28, 2013 by OGR

Planes, Trains and Automobiles is as under-rated as it is unassuming, and considering it is a most straightforward here to there mismatched buddy road movie you can suggest that it is extremely under-rated. Think an old school version of Due … Continue reading →

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The 12 Year Rule of Musical Relevance Category 2: It’s quality, not quantity Stupid…

Posted on January 26, 2013 by OGR

My theory is this; a musician has but 12 years to carve out a career and produce their best work. I am not talking 12 years from the day they pick up a guitar or a microphone, I mean 12 … Continue reading →

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This is 40 (Review)

Posted on January 25, 2013 by OGR

We first met Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) in Knocked Up a few years ago, their relationship being the most interesting element of the film after it turned into a chick flick about way through. They haven’t changed. … Continue reading →

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Assault on Precinct 13 – 2005 (Review)

Posted on January 24, 2013 by OGR

It’s New Year’s Eve, and the last night for Precinct 13, which will be closing its doors in the morning for good. The skeleton crew on deck have no reason to expect any work, they are drinking it up and … Continue reading →

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Alien Quadrilogy Review

Posted on January 23, 2013 by OGR

The following reviews were actually completed over an eighteen month period in 2010 and 2011, which might explain things if I make the same points or (alleged) jokes. Alien The tag went “In space no-one can here you scream”, however … Continue reading →

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Django Unchained (Review)

Posted on January 23, 2013 by OGR

1858 – Texas Dr Schultz (Christoph Waltz) is a civil man in an uncivil world, ironically a mere two years prior to the US Civil War. Despite being in the deep South Schultz harbours an anti-slavery viewpoint, but when he … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom (Review)

Posted on January 22, 2013 by OGR

I’ve got a triple bill for you. Start with Fair Game, then try Jarhead, before finishing up with this film, The Kingdom. Six plus hours of unnecessary conflict engineered by our friends the United States government and brought to you … Continue reading →

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