Monthly Archives: May 2013

Gangster Squad (Review)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by OGR

Has there ever really been a great movie made about the world of gangsters? I vote no, and nothing in the awkwardly named Gangster Squad did anything to alter my mindset. I saying that this film is probably either exactly … Continue reading →

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Mystic River (Review)

Posted on May 16, 2013 by OGR

I am already on record claiming Clint Eastwood gets too much of a free pass with some of his films. I find Million Dollar Baby entirely overrated and frankly detested Gran Torino. That said Mystic River is one film that … Continue reading →

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Win Win (Review)

Posted on May 15, 2013 by OGR

Not much is going well for Mike (Paul Giamatti). Sure outwardly everything appears well and good. Mike runs his own small law firm, has a loving family with two daughters and a wife Jackie (Amy Ryan) who loves him. On … Continue reading →

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Panic Room (Review)

Posted on May 14, 2013 by OGR

Panic Room is a 15 year old Honda Civic with full spoiler kit, metallic pain, sunroof and garish spoilers. It is hotted up to all hell and is definitely eye-catching, but at the end of the day most will simply … Continue reading →

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Chain Reaction (Review)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by OGR

I just love the fact that the powers that be embraced the concept that Keanu Reeves is the man responsible for perhaps the biggest scientific breakthrough in recent times. They didn’t try to dress him in a labcoat or even … Continue reading →

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Texas Chainsaw 2013 (Review)

Posted on May 10, 2013 by OGR

Calling all opportunistic directors hoping to hop on the recent bandwagon of quickie cash in horror movies that rely almost exclusively on name recognition… A word of advice; if you intend to half arse your remake / reboot /unnecessary sequel … Continue reading →

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Primer (Review)

Posted on May 9, 2013 by OGR

There are a great many scientists and researchers conducting amazing and convoluted experiments daily, attempting to cure any number of diseases and viruses (granted there is probably just as many trying to create the newest boner pill and weight loss … Continue reading →

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Big Fish (Review)

Posted on May 7, 2013 by OGR

Without even realising it the last few months have seen me go on a mini Tim Burton binge, strange given that while I admire his vision and gothic sensibility, I really only like Sleepy Hollow, and think he has more … Continue reading →

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Small Soldiers (Review)

Posted on May 6, 2013 by OGR

When Big Business – fronted by Dennis Leary – chooses to make toys more high-tech, they come up with the Commando Elite and the Gorgonites – small GI Joe sized toys capable of interactivity, independent movement, and thanks to a … Continue reading →

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The Daniel Craig as James Bond 007 Trilogy review / Casino Royale / Quantum of Solace / Skyfall

Posted on May 4, 2013 by OGR

Bond… James Bond Like almost everyone I know the run-of-the-mill Bond facts, unlike the devoted fans and even casual movie goers I know precious little else. In fact my combined knowledge of the James Bond mythology is probably embarrassingly simplistic … Continue reading →

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