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I am about to write my review for Mystery Men, and I have a feeling it will be something similar to this review. My Super Ex-Girlfriend has everything going for it. A cool cast, one of the best comedy directors going and an original story. Continue reading
Rated F
Mr. Deeds (2002)
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This remake of the Frank Capra classic Mr. Deeds Goes To Town is probably more relevant for being Winona Ryder’s first film after being busted for shoplifting than any sort of quality that might be found in this film. Continue reading
Mission: Impossible II (2000)
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This is definitely the black sheep of the Mission: Impossible franchise. The first one was a fun action film that introduced to the spy world really well, and on paper, this sequel had everything going for it. Continue reading
The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
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I hated this film when I first saw it. I had not watched it again since it was released in theatres, the only reason I own this movie was so I could complete The Matrix trilogy. I hate that this film, and to a lesser extent the second film, exist because they taint the terrific original film somewhat. I can’t watch that first movie now without thinking about these average sequels, and it detracts from my viewing experience. Continue reading
Masters of the Universe (1987)
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When I was six years old, there was no bigger hero than He-Man and his pals: the Masters of the Universe (bit of an arrogant name to be calling yourself, but whatever). I could not have been more excited that my favourite cartoon was making the leap to the big screen. Continue reading
Lockout (2012)
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At this point in the blog I’m 30+ reviews behind what we’re currently watching. This isn’t usually a problem. Most of the movies we watch are memorable in some way, so I don’t have trouble recalling what I liked or disliked about them by the time I get around to writing a review. But every once in awhile I come across a movie like Lockout, something so generic that I can hardly remember who was in it, let alone plot details, setting, dialogue… This is really just a forgettable film no matter how you slice it. Continue reading
Ladder 49 (2004)
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Fire fighting is an incredibly exciting and dangerous profession. Ladder 49 definitely depicts the danger of the job, but somehow makes it feel utterly boring. Continue reading
Jonah Hex (2010)
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I often start reviews by stating that I did not pay attention to the movie, and therefore will have trouble remembering much about the plot. That is only partly the case with Jonah Hex. Continue reading
Jack and Jill (2011)
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Sometimes there are moments in your life when someone does something terrible to you. An unspeakable act that causes you to think, “Why would you do this to me? I thought you were my friend.” You suddenly see that person for who he or she really is– a horrible human being who wants to see you suffer. Continue reading
I Spy (2002)
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Both Owen Wilson and Eddie Murphy have been responsible for some of my favourite comedies. It seemed a no brainer that they’d star in this remake of a 60s television show starring Bill Cosby about spies and civilians working together to get criminals. Unfortunately, I Spy does not deliver. It is one of the worst films I’ve seen in a long time and one of a string of flops for Murphy where he wasn’t playing a talking donkey. Continue reading
From The Abyss to Zoolander 