Denzel Washington excels in the thoroughly enjoyable The Book Of Eli. Here’s our review… Its not hard to do a post-apocalyptic action movie. Well, while its a pretty easy formula to do, its a hard genre to do right. For everyMad Max, theresThe Postman. For every28 Days Later, theres anEscape From The Bronx. Eli (Denzel Washington) is a man with a goal. That goal is to get to the west coast, no matter what happens....
Fritz Lang’s classic gets as complete a version as you’re going to get on DVD… Politicians are involved as they make a run at make the best of a bad situation. Ad content continues below The criminals are the most resourceful, however, and use an army of beggars. As the film builds to its conclusion, the significance of M becomes clear. The blind balloon seller hears the man whistling again, alerting the beggars and criminals....
The apocalypse has come early as Aaron brings forth the pain of War in Darksiders… The question is, is this a bad thing? No its not, actually. Darksiders, or alternatively Zelda: Mature Edition is all about the end of the world. If War can succeed, then maybe the balance can be restored. Theres even a horse that War can call upon. At first the game starts quite slowly, gradually getting you used to Wars abilities and combat moves....
Sin Nombretrades heavily on this slightly exotic sensibility. This mostly happens on top of a train. Yep, right there on its roof. So there are lots of opportunities for grand vistas and half-contextualised shots of Mexican people in Mexican poverty. The dissociative effect this brings about is made even worse bySin Nombres free-wheeling approach to geography. That said,Sin Nombreis economical enough to remain enjoyable. Although not piled with extras, theres a commentary and some deleted scenes included....
A pair of stories from the Jon Pertwee era of Doctor Who get solid treatment on DVD. It’s Peladon Tales… Your legend appears violent and unpleasant. And rather too convenient! Ad content continues below There are mitigating circumstances. Special spit n polish notwithstanding,Curse Of Peladonis the more interesting. But things dont go according to plan. Right, weve done Common Market.. The being introduced as The Delegate From Alpha Centauri becomes Alpha Centauri, the delegate from Arcturus, Arcturus....
How does John Hillcoat’s film of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road measure up? From the start, director John Hillcoat has a lot to contend with. In the book, McCarthy adopts an unadorned, straightforward form of prose that gleams with a Biblical austerity. The stark photography, with its knotted overpasses and ghostly towns, will stick with you. In motion, however,The Roadfeels jagged, uneven and overloaded. Most of the books allegorical, poetic aspects are crystallised into a simpler narrative about the father and son....
Nina highlights the TV shows that were successfully remade in the USA. These things do work sometimes…. Well, that was the subject of my previous list (link down at the bottom). Again, they are listed in no particular order. The Office Ad content continues below Lets start with an easy one. Now, many lines from the show have bled into American popular culture and conversation. Whose Line Is It Anyway?...
A vampire film that’s been stuck down for release in January? It’s bound to be rubbish, isn’t it? ), presenting a unique and exciting take on the vampire mythos. Whats so different, I hear you ask? Ten years have passed since the outbreak when the movie begins, and blood supplies are running low. It just all happens after the sun goes down. Thats not to say that there isnt gore, mind....
A PC casual game hit arrives on the Nintendo DS. Nevertheless, I have and it was ace! In fact, I think it works even better on the DS, despite the smaller screen. Its much easier to manage with the stylus and just feels more natural somehow. Anyway, for those who dont know the series, I shall explain. InDiner Dash, you play as the character Flo. Bored and stressed with her job juggling spreadsheets, she decides on a career change....
A silly flaw tempers Inglourious Basterds as it heads to the iPod… Unfortunately, like many subtitled films, its transfer to a mobile format is not without its problems. Thanks to this rather significant flaw, its wholly unsuitable for the iPod or iPhone. Youd think such an obvious problem would have been fixed for a film that is largely subtitled. Currently, it costs 10.99 to buy, but from 6th January, youll be able to rent it....
Although Ive always understood that these shows developed out of a radically differentAvengersthat proceeded them. Yet they also threw in some 16mm filmed location shoots, which serve to elevate the perceived production values. Ad content continues below Blackmans Gale was all woman, but brutally tough with it. And based on the audiences the show generated, there was plenty of entertainment here. It would be another year before Mother would make an appearance and the formality of that relationship was defined....
What’s this sports movie that’s been doing big business actually like? Ron checks out Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side… Sports movies are typically niche affairs. That description covers every sports film fromRockyto 1940sKnute Rockne: All American. In a sense,The Blind Sideis exactly as I described the stereotypical sports film. While Michael is the movies centerpiece, Leigh Anne is the star. Coach Cotton (Ray McKinnon) is a scene-stealer. Its a very warm and pleasant experience, but it never gets too feel-good for its own good....
An ITV detective series from the 1970s, Zodiac makes its DVD debut. Alex checks it out… Zodiacwas a six-part series transmitted by ITV in 1974. The action rarely ventures outdoors. On the whole, the stories are intriguing in their complexity and have a good sense of pace. Each episode title makes reference to a specific star sign. As always, web link make a decent job of the DVD. All six episodes are shot entirely on videotape....
