Woody Harrelson gives a terrific performance in Rampart, a film co-written by James Ellroy. But how does the rest of the film fare? Rampartis a cop film co-written by James Ellroy. If youve read or seen any James Ellroy before, you dont need me to tell you much more. In fact, it would make this one of the shortest reviews Ill ever do. Here you go:Rampartis better thanStreet Kings, but not quite as enjoyable asDark Blue....
Heres Ryans review of a must-see film… Its a drama about parenthood infused with realism and moments of utter horror. Its significant, perhaps, that we see nothing of Kevins school life until the films conclusion. Swinton plays Eva with restraint and quiet energy. What events caused him to commit such a monstrous act? Ramsay offers no comforting answer, but the hints are everywhere. And what are we to make of Eva and Franklins house, apparently empty apart from Kevins toys?...
Theres plenty of political intrigue and drama to be found in Borgen Series 1… But knowing Birgittes moral conviction, his only option might be Labour Leader, Michael Laugesen. This changing tide of political power makes for a solid and compelling set of opening episodes. Then again, given how politicians seem to only think in the short term its probably apt. At the centre of the show Sidse Babett Knudsen gives a well-rounded performance as Birgitte....
The first was about a British Prime Minister forced to perform a hideous act on live television. The second and third were both about relationships torn apart by two very different forms of future technology. Ad content continues below Thats true. On the 27th, I believe. So where did the inspiration for it come from? After Id doneDead Set,I thought Id like to do another drama of some description. So it was an attempt to do a modern take on one of those, I would say....
The 90s classic, Syndicate, returns, but can it make a successful jump into the FPS genre? When it was announced thatSyndicatewas to return, fans of the Bullfrog classic were understandably ecstatic. Cue plenty of complaints and Internet hate. Enter the agent, elite corporate trouble-shooters equipped with the latest implanted technology and fearsome weapons. All abilities, aside from hacking, are only usable for a short time before your energy runs out....
A new documentary pays tribute to the prolific independent filmmaker, Roger Corman. Heres Ryans review of the entertaining Cormans World… The importance of Roger Corman in American filmmaking cannot be underestimated. When he finally made good movie by accident, Nicholson muses, I wasnt in it. If the quality of Cormans films was mixed, so to was their subject matter. As an overview of his movies,Cormans Worldis informative and briskly told....
A selection of three classic Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes arrives on Blu-ray in remastered form. Which begs the question, is this a blast from the past, or just mildly stunning? At one point Troy says, The board is green. What does that mean? She never said it again, Im sure. Theres also a nice handing-over-the-baton scene where DeForest Kelly comes onboard as a very senior Admiral Leonard McCoy....
Its absolutely bonkers, anime-themed action all the way in Asuras Wrath… It takes guts to put out a game that tries to legitimately do something new these days. Thats outside of indie downloadable games, anyway. This is whereAsuras Wrathinstantly appeals, and its a game that isnt afraid to buck the trend. Hes then banished from his own world and awakes thousands of years later to discover the world in ruins....
Waynes absence left the then-current DC universe in confusion. Morrison followed up Waynes return with the global focus and multiple Batmen ofBatman Incorporated. The Return of Bruce Waynepicks up whereFinal Crisisleft off. aside from a few isolated issues of 2009-2010sBatman and Robinthat featured the new Batwoman. I thoughtReturnwould be appealing, as Ive been reading several of the postFinal Crisis/Batman R.I.P.series. The other series wasBatman: The Return of Bruce Wayne. The idea of cowboy Batman etc....
Ad content continues below Congratulations onSafe House. Are you pleased with it? Im proud of it. But when you make a movie, you get stuck in a hole, right? So its cool that you liked it. So that makes you more focused. You have to approach it diligently, and you have to be well-prepared when youre on set. So in that sense, yes, it was terrifying. But, I mean, making a movie is terrifying....
Neveldine and Taylor bring some of their madness to Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance. And the result of all these negatives? Well,Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeanceis it. This film also features gratuitous Christopher Lambert. I actually shrieked with joy. We didnt expect it to work. Rating: 4 out of 5
Judi Dench leads a starry British cast in John Maddens comedy drama, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Heres Ryans review of a pleasant, undemanding film… A little bit of tragedy, a smattering of pathos, a sprinkling of poignancy. Marigold Hotelbegins by introducing a disparate selection of well-to-do ladies and gentlemen, whove all reached retirement age. For their own separate reasons, this group of strangers all find themselves staying at theExotic Marigold Hotelin Jaipur....
UFC Undisputed 3 is a game that aims to yo gamers and the MMA hardcore. Does it succeed…? This lets you pray on you opponents weaknesses by coming up with a plan that counters their strengths. Fulfil these goals and youll gain stat bonuses in the fight. This between-match management has been simplified from previous outings, and is much better for it. Theres still plenty to do, but its easier and quicker to get to the fights....
