Monthly Archives: March 2013

Still more OGR Movie Cliches

Posted on March 16, 2013 by OGR

So far OGR has examined the more blatant clichés that reappear frequently in the action and horror genres. Today we will look at some more generic yet equally head-scratching cinematic conventions that somehow manage to find their way into so … Continue reading →

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7 Psychopaths (Review)

Posted on March 15, 2013 by OGR

Billy (Sam Rockwell) is stupid. He is tactless, thoughtless and often ignorant of others. One of his most interesting traits is when asked to repeat his previous sentence he repeats it EXACTLY, with the same cadence, wording and even voice … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Gun (Review)

Posted on March 14, 2013 by OGR

The Way of the Gun fancies itself as something of a modern day Jackie Brown, instead of the frankly dull and straightforward flick that it is. Mr Parker (Ryan Phillippe – I have been watching way too many of his … Continue reading →

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Hostage (Review)

Posted on March 12, 2013 by OGR

I don’t know if it is the presence of Bruce Willis that elevates mediocrity into worthwhile status, or if perhaps he is gifted a lot of decent but not great projects. Regardless of the truth Bruce stars in a large … Continue reading →

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Jaws (Review)

Posted on March 11, 2013 by OGR

Jaws is a prime example of why I should not review older films revered as classics. While as a Gen X-er I haven’t got the Youtube Viral Video, wow me in 140 characters, gee K$sha is talented attitude and associated … Continue reading →

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Sniper Trilogy Review

Posted on March 9, 2013 by OGR

Anyone who has ever played a First Person Shooter game knows that the Sniper rifle is arguably the most fun weapon to virtually use to take out bad guys, aliens and rogue hippopotami. Perhaps after the shotgun but I am … Continue reading →

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Safety Not Guaranteed (Review)

Posted on March 8, 2013 by OGR

Based upon a novelty classified ad that became momentarily amusing, Safety Not Guaranteed is an altogether unexpected, unassuming breath of fresh air full of personality plus. That aside its actually good too… When the ad to the right appears in … Continue reading →

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I, Robot (Review)

Posted on March 7, 2013 by OGR

It’s Chicago, 2035. Civilisation looks pretty similar, a little more streamlined and slick maybe, but similar. But for the prevalence of robots all over the shop. You see a while back Dr Arthur Lanning (James Cromwell), better known to you … Continue reading →

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22 Bullets (Review)

Posted on March 5, 2013 by OGR

The central conceit of 22 Bullets is that an especially family oriented former ‘businessman’ gets fucked over and decides to kick back. The first scene in the film tries to set the tone, but for mine it ends up giving … Continue reading →

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Contact (Review)

Posted on March 4, 2013 by OGR

Unlike the film I will endeavour to keep this brief. Ellie (Jodie Foster) has been fascinated by all things space since her youth, inspired by the continued interest of her Father (David Morse), the requisite Great Dad who passed away … Continue reading →

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