MacGruber review

MacGruber finally makes it to the UK, and Rupert hopes it experiences a better fate over here… The genesis ofMacGruberis a long-running sketch from that staple of American comedy,Saturday Night Live. The three argue, MacGruber gets distracted and everyone gets blown up. I wont lie, Id never heard of it before. Some of them are pretty funny. Ad content continues below MacGruberalso takes the other obvious so what do we do now?...

June 17, 2010 · 2 min · 240 words · Erik Turner

Please Give review

Catherine Keener stars in Nicole Holofcener’s latest, just Give. This is played with tenderness, with the exchange of gratitude ringing out as the credits roll. Holofcener seems to pitch for both, offering something accessible, bright, yet intelligent and thought-provoking. While the hypocrisy at the heart of the characters lives is highlighted, they are hardly interrogated. Instead, they are given a soft ride, which only serves to frustrate the more socially conscious tendencies....

June 17, 2010 · 1 min · 134 words · Crystal Cortez

Satan’s Baby Doll DVD review

Holger offers two reviews for the price of one of Satan’s Baby Doll… The short review: Satans Baby Dollis another release by Shameless. If you digged their previous DVDs of classic Eurotrash, youre gonna like this one, too. If you dont like their output, then stay clear. There are actually some inspired moments of madness in the film that transport the production to somewhere near Gagaland. Not something you see a lot these days....

June 17, 2010 · 1 min · 163 words · Adam Patrick

Sláine: Demon Killer graphic novel review

In this they were creating parallels to the film world that have ultimately rebounded on them. So, in the cop world,Dirty HarrybegatJudge DreddbegatRobocop. Niamhs concerns are those of a contemporary spouse: faithfulness and attentiveness of her husband. Slaines concerns are fighting, loyalty and his people, historic equivalents of football and drinking with his mates. Consort Ukko adds comic relief as he seeks the greedy spoils that accompany Slaines position. He is disgusting and selfish, and Slaine routinely beats him for it....

June 17, 2010 · 2 min · 217 words · Travis Greene

The top 10 most unlikely videogame heroes

Not all videogame protagonists can be alpha males with rippling muscles like Marcus Fenix. So here are our ten most unlikely game heroes… Thats something we can all empathise with. Just dont stand too close to the camera, thats cheating. So much so, his attitude became an internet meme. The Mario Brothers Theyre plumbers. What are they doing saving a Princess from certain doom? I mean, who fixes the pipes whilst theyre gallivanting around neatly ordered sections of the world?...

June 15, 2010 · 2 min · 262 words · James Brown

Doctor Who: The Lodger spoiler-free review

Its a comfortable 45 minutes of television, but not a great deal more. The pair are then separated for a solid chunk of the running time. Thus, the onus instead switches to Colchester resident Craig, played by James Corden. Plus, theres the small matter of rot on the ceiling of the Doctors new abode. Just what could be causing it? However, thats not what most ofThe Lodgeris about. Instead, its more about the Doctor just having a little bit of fun....

June 11, 2010 · 1 min · 137 words · Alexis Cruz

Black Death review

Christopher Smith’s new movie, Black Death, gives Duncan healthy doses of swords and Sean Bean. So where doesBlack Deathfit in with all the others? Just double-check youre not alone when you do it. Rating: 4 out of 5

June 10, 2010 · 1 min · 38 words · Michael Garcia

Exam Blu-ray review

From there on, its an eighty-minute opportunity for the candidates to answer a single question. Its a hard test, clearly, and this just adds to the tension in the room. The end has a distinctlyThe Usual Suspectsfeel to it, but its still satisfying. Its a brilliantly crafted character piece that builds from one tense moment to the next. When the film switches from natural lighting to red lighting, were still delivered a strong picture....

June 10, 2010 · 1 min · 136 words · Roberto May

The 10 best combat racing games

Cutting through a bend at just the right angle. A gentle tap of the brake. A gradual squeeze of the throttle. Its a subtle art faithfully replicated in racing games such asGran TurismoandForza. Though technically antiquated, theres still an aggressive thrill aboutRoad Rash IIssplit-screen two-player mode that remains largely undiminished.

June 10, 2010 · 1 min · 50 words · Lee Lee

Android Karenina book review

Ron reviews Android Karenina, a Quirk mash-up of Tolstoy and robots. But is it as good as Pride And Prejudice And Zombies? Either that or Tolstoy is the perfect framework for steampunk. Possibly a little of both. I mean, look at whats happened to the Western world thanks to the economic downturn? Everyones crazy and depressed and broke, unemployment is rampant. Ad content continues below Some might contend that all the dependence on technology and robots is a moral weakness....

June 8, 2010 · 1 min · 158 words · Angela Henson

Warehouse 13 Complete Season One DVD review

Its got a touch ofX-FilesandSupernatural, coupled with elements of various other programmes and films. Shes part of a larger group and appears briefly to both chastise and advise. Im hoping that, during Season 2, the origins of Mrs Frederic and the Warehouse are explored more. Thankfully, they do this without falling for each other at any point. Were also treated to marginally darker storylines, including missing agents and double-dealing. It all ends in a cliffhanger that left me wanting to see the next season!...

June 8, 2010 · 1 min · 198 words · Rebecca Vaughn

Brooklyn’s Finest review

Okay, well how about the one with the cop whos got eight days to retirement? It could be seven, just to mix it up a little. That one too, huh? But thats about all the bad there is here(apart from a little bit at the end. But Fuqua does the familiar better than most. From there its straight to work. With three main storylines at the heart of the film, the next 40 minutes is all set up....

June 7, 2010 · 1 min · 159 words · Crystal King

Doctor Who: The TARDIS Handbook review

Its therefore the perfect time for a TARDIS-centric tome like Steve Tribes smart little handbook to make an appearance. Rating: 3 out of 5

June 7, 2010 · 1 min · 24 words · Barry Morgan