Apocalypse: Second World War Blu-ray review

Three years in the making, Apocalypse tells the story of WWII through painstakingly restored and colourised archive footage. Family viewing some of this most certainly is not. The French to English translation occasionally results in some clunky dialogue, too. Extras Two features are included as extras on the disc. Occasionally insightful, you get the impression that everyone involved is extremely proud of their accomplishments on the series. The second extra is an hours worth of French wartime news footage....

January 10, 2011 · 1 min · 101 words · Destiny Torres

Prince Valiant Volume 2: 1939-1940 review comic review

Hal Fosters further adventures of 5th century hero Prince Valiant are collected together in a second volume. That said, these slight narrative shortcomings are made up for in spades by the quality of Fosters artwork. Prince Valiant Vol.2: 1939-1940is out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store. Rating: 4 out of 5

January 10, 2011 · 1 min · 53 words · Zachary Sheppard

The Green Hornet review

The long-in-gestation movie of The Green Hornet arrives, seemingly dumped in a January slot. But is the film any good? Here’s our review. But heres the thing: it isnt. Its muddled, certainly, and it struggles with an identity crisis it never comfortably resolves. The film is quick to put its foundation blocks in place. The answer lies in the form of mechanic Kato and his quite brilliant DIY coffee machine....

January 10, 2011 · 1 min · 199 words · Erica Johnson

The King’s Speech review

Heres Michaels review… Just how relevant are the Royal family, anyway? At its heart lies the story of two men of differing social classes forming an enduring friendship. Most immediately, the performances are stellar. After all, the scenes between the two men make up the films meat. Rating: 4 out of 5

January 7, 2011 · 1 min · 52 words · Keith Garcia

24: The Final Season DVD review

Jack Bauer faces his eighth and final day in the final season of 24. But does it end the series on a high? And, for what thanks? Now, Jack has a granddaughter and has patched up his relationship with his lovely daughter, Kim. Kims life is also looking up. Shes now happily in a relationship with Stephen (Paul Wesley fromThe Vampire Diaries). His life will involve renting an apartment and working for a private security consultancy....

January 6, 2011 · 4 min · 660 words · Brandon Buchanan

Aron Ralston interview: 127 Hours, Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy and more

Ralstons recollections were candid, thoughtful, and often exceptionally moving. I understand you were heavily involved in the making of the movie? Ad content continues below For sure, yeah. Its obviously a big part of my identity, of who I am. I dont know how to make a movie, so it needs to be them doing that work. Were you often on set? Once a week, I was there. I was as accessible as much as they wanted me to be....

January 6, 2011 · 9 min · 1825 words · Brandon Howe

Family Guy Presents: It’s A Trap Blu-ray review

If you found the previous two instalments hilarious parodies of theStar Warssaga, then youll love this. If you foundBlue HarvestandSomething Something Dark Sidea bit hit and miss, then its more of the same again. So, if you like those, this is the same and youll enjoy it just as much. To be fair,Family Guyhas always been a bit hit and miss. For every great joke the show produces, one falls flat....

January 6, 2011 · 2 min · 245 words · Richard Alvarez

127 Hours review

Versatile director Danny Boyle turns his hand to true-life survival drama in 127 Hours. Heres Ryans review… Frenetic, restless Danny Boyle. And yet, as127 Hoursopens, were in familiar Boyle country. To thunderous music, Boyle intercuts images of bustling city life with the arid emptiness of Blue John Canyon. Boyle, too, should be commended for making a potentially unwatchable premise relatively palatable for a broad audience. At the same time, Boyles restless, showy directorial style occasionally threatens to undercut the films tension....

January 5, 2011 · 1 min · 95 words · Anthony Curry

Eli Roth interview: The Last Exorcism, Evil Dead and protection prayers

You must be really pleased with the success ofThe Last Exorcism. How did that come about? So, I think its in the tradition of horror. Its really not a possession movie. What was the appeal of the theme? Obviously, its like sharks. Theres that one movie (Jaws) and then theres everything else. I mean how do you make a film scarier thanThe Exorcist? And the answer is you cant. [laughs] No one ever will....

January 5, 2011 · 2 min · 269 words · Bradley Good

The Next Three Days review

Director Paul Haggis teams up with Russell Crowe to deliver the jailbreak thriller The Next Three Days. Heres Lukes review… Theyre back. For a moment, I thought theyd gone, a bygone marketing tool consigned to the scrap heap. What do we need real people for nowadays? Weve got computers and stuff. Its filled with the usual people. Smiley, happy people. Shouldnt you be worried about VAT and jobs and potholes, like the rest of us?...

January 5, 2011 · 2 min · 284 words · Teresa Hall

Music in the movies: 10 best movie scores of 2010

The movie score is, perhaps, less prevalent than it once was. But here are 10 standout scores that accompanied 2010’s movie releases… This is unmistakablyPredator,but with a new spin on it. I cant wait to hear what he comes up with for the intriguingBattle: Los Angeles. Yes, it really is that good. Sadly, I cant seem to find a copy of this anywhere. If anyone could help readers out in finding it, that would be smashing....

January 4, 2011 · 1 min · 120 words · Dean Hernandez

Cuckoo: Tony and Richard Bracewell interview

Your film has been ready for some time, but it has only just come out. Tony:Its all about finding the right slot for the film to come out. This allowed us to add a few finishing touches, but we didnt do any re-editing. We got a deal for the release of the soundtrack, which will now be released before Christmas. He sped it up and by altering the tempo a little bit he has heightened the tension....

December 20, 2010 · 4 min · 805 words · Stacy Davidson

The Fighter review

Its not a new story, by any means. A fighter comes from a humble background and somehow scraps his way to success. Wards story is familiar to boxing fans, but not to the public at large. This movie should change that. Micky Ward, like Michael Oher, is a bit of a cypher. Its uncomfortable at points, because its so squirmingly guilt-inducing. It oozes off the screen with every Marlboro sigh, and snuffly threatened tear....

December 20, 2010 · 2 min · 390 words · Sharon Fox