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Attack the Block (2011)
Inner City vs Outer Space
After reading the previous reviews of this movie, I am a bit surprised to see how many people didn't like it. They didn't care for the characters, because of their rude language, their clothes (Ooooh, hoddies:) and the fact that they are petty criminals. But this is a classic "bad guy turns hero" story with such a great written script and talented young actors. The casting director did an excellent job finding these kids. They are real, natural and very believable in portraying being born and raised in Londons Ends. I found myself actually caring about the characters and their destiny throughout the movie. "Attack the Block" is a horror comedy about an alien invasion. Aaaah, you think, I've seen this before! "Bodysnatchers", "The Faculty", and not to mention the great TV-series "Falling Skies". But this movie is different. The focus in the film lies with the characters, and their reaction to having their street invaded by aliens. The aliens them self are kind of cheesy, but scary in a funny way. I expected Nick Frost to have a bigger role, I loved him in "Shaun of the Dead" and "Paul". But he never disappoints me, funny as always :) I really enjoyed this movie, and if you like movies like "Shaun of the Dead" and "Tucker & Dale vs Evil", you'll probably enjoy this as well.
Favourite quote from the movie " Oh man! All this weed and no skins... This is the worst day of my life!"
Red State (2011)
Silent theater, Silent Bob...
I first read about this movie when it was just called "Kevin Smith horror project". I was so exited to see Kevin Smith take the step from stoner comedy to a political, dark movie, as I thought this was. Being a fan of Clerks, Dogma and Silent Bob himself, I didn't think he could make a movie I didn't like. I didn't expect to laugh, obviously, but this movie didn't give me anything at all!
I recently watched the documentary "Small town, Gay bar" from 2007 with Kevin Smith as one of the executive producers. The documentary evolves around the Westboro Baptist church led by Fred Phelps. A fanatic religious cult that don't like gay people very much. Sounds familiar? Well, it would if you had seen "Red State". At one point in the movie a police officer even compares the cult to the WBC and Fred Phelps. The documentary scared me more than this movie did.
The actors did an OK job with a slow script , but I don't predict any Oscars in the future, not for this anyway. Anna Gunn and Matt L. Jones from "Breaking Bad" had small parts and I enjoyed seeing "Badger" as a police officer, that actually did make me laugh :o)
In other words, I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone. Its not scary, its not shocking and its just not a very good movie. Please go back to making movies about what you know Kevin Smith. We can't all be serious. Comedy is an art itself :o)
Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010)
Laughing all the way from the theater
I absolutely loved this movie! Being a huge fan of horror/slasher movies, I was really impressed with the horror-aspect of this film. Deliverance, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and I Spit on your Grave, they all evolves around the subject of hillbillies gone bad, but this one has a nice little twist- the rednecks are lovable, generous and nice. It's great when movies make fun of their own genre, and in such an elegant way. The special-effects were well-done and gory enough to make Tom Savini proud. As for the comedy part of this, I couldn't stop laughing after the first kid dies running into the wood chipper. I would recommend this movie to guys who like horror, who wants to see a movie with a girl and not have to sit through a bad romantic comedy. You are guaranteed to get some snuggling during the movie cause of the bloody gore, but this movie will leave you both with a smile on your face :o)
Your Highness (2011)
What were you thinking, Danny McBride?
First of all, let me start by saying that I'm a huge fan of Danny McBride as an actor. Loved him in Pineapple Express. But as a writer I think he needs some new inspiration. The story is a mess. Fairy tales mixed with alien-like creatures who smoke pot and molest kids. Trust me, it sounds funnier than it looks. At times it feels like watching a movie for kids, but with adult jokes and language. I really wanted to like this movie, since some of my favorite actors are in it. James Franco, Natalie Portman, Zooey Deschanel- all great actors who can do much better than this.
Better luck next time Danny-boy! :o)