I was messing around on Netflix and found a TV show called American Gangster produced by BET (Black Entertainment Television). Those of you who know me know that I love the TV Gangland on History channel and this is in the same vain. Unlinke Gangland, which focuses on a specific gang, American Gangster actually focuses on specific gangsters. This includes Frank Lucus, who the film American Gangster starring Denzel Washington was based on.
I am torn on this show. I enjoy the show because for some reason I'm enthralled with the gang life. The gang life is just so interesting from the thought process to the fact that many of the top "thugs" are actually better business men then some CEO's.
However the show often seems to be an us verse them type mentality. This was really obvious in the first season, again in my opinion. However later on in season 2 that changed and it became more just both sides being said. It could be that I see this because I am not from their world. I've never been in that position.
However I am not going to let that taint a good show. Ving Rhames does the voice overs for the show which is cool because he has an amazing voice.
Overall if you enjoy a Gangland type show. If you like real life stories you'll enjoy this.
2011/05/29
2011/05/20
Priest....in 3D!
Last week I went and saw the latest movie adapted from some random comic I guess. Honestly I've never heard of it before. I though it looked cool. I like Paul Bettany after seeing him in the movie Legion. If you haven't seen it you should hunt it down, its pretty damn good. It is on Instant Watch on the Netflix.
Anyway back to Priest....IN 3D! I decided to pay the extra to see this flick in 3D. From the previews I thought it would be really cool. If you look at the preview you've got people throwing awesome throwing stars, an amazing chain whip thing like out of a video game. Bitching looking monsters jumping around at people. Oh it was going to great!
Then I saw the movie...and not so much. Let me rephrase that, the movie was okay but it was really a waste of 3D and the extra money. Very few of the scenes were in 3D.
Now lets look at the specifics of the movie shall we. The plot is simple. Vampires and humans are at war, always at war. Humans have stopped the vampires...but for how long?!?! To stop the vampires the first time they found a group they called the Priests who are like super human fighters. They turned the tide. The church then took over everything. The Priest were then disbanded after the victory. The movie begins!
My first problem with the movie was right here. What I just gave you wasn't shot in awesome battle scenes like the opening scenes of Fellowship of the Ring. Nope it was in a silly cartoon that was drawn like video game Dragon Age 2. It was not a good way to start the movie. Well it didn't quite start that way I don't think. I believe there is a brief action scene first but still not the best way to start in my opinion.
The movie was kind of formulaic. First some exposition. Then a brief action scene. Rinse and repeat. The action scenes were typically brief and the cool scene's you saw in the previews.
It seems that this is just setting up a series of movies. It was slower then you would think with lots of back story. I was expected lots of action and there were only a few fight scenes.
Now let me say that there were good things. Karl Urban was really good in this. He really stole every scene he was in. Also if I could pull off his duster and hat look I would!
Overall it wasn't bad but it wasn't good either. If you have time and you want an average movie check this out. 2 out of 5 for this one.
Anyway back to Priest....IN 3D! I decided to pay the extra to see this flick in 3D. From the previews I thought it would be really cool. If you look at the preview you've got people throwing awesome throwing stars, an amazing chain whip thing like out of a video game. Bitching looking monsters jumping around at people. Oh it was going to great!
Then I saw the movie...and not so much. Let me rephrase that, the movie was okay but it was really a waste of 3D and the extra money. Very few of the scenes were in 3D.
Now lets look at the specifics of the movie shall we. The plot is simple. Vampires and humans are at war, always at war. Humans have stopped the vampires...but for how long?!?! To stop the vampires the first time they found a group they called the Priests who are like super human fighters. They turned the tide. The church then took over everything. The Priest were then disbanded after the victory. The movie begins!
My first problem with the movie was right here. What I just gave you wasn't shot in awesome battle scenes like the opening scenes of Fellowship of the Ring. Nope it was in a silly cartoon that was drawn like video game Dragon Age 2. It was not a good way to start the movie. Well it didn't quite start that way I don't think. I believe there is a brief action scene first but still not the best way to start in my opinion.
The movie was kind of formulaic. First some exposition. Then a brief action scene. Rinse and repeat. The action scenes were typically brief and the cool scene's you saw in the previews.
It seems that this is just setting up a series of movies. It was slower then you would think with lots of back story. I was expected lots of action and there were only a few fight scenes.
Now let me say that there were good things. Karl Urban was really good in this. He really stole every scene he was in. Also if I could pull off his duster and hat look I would!
Overall it wasn't bad but it wasn't good either. If you have time and you want an average movie check this out. 2 out of 5 for this one.
2011/04/29
Movie Review of Knucklehead
My next review for the world of Netflix's is Knucklehead starring the WWE's Big Show. It also stars Dennis Farina, Melora Hardin and Mark Feuerstein. There is also a bit part by one of my favorite character actors Saul Rubinek.
The movie is all about The Big Show's character traveling and learning to be a fighter after her burns down an orphanages kitchen. Show's character, Walter, is an orphan who never got adopted and just stayed on as a handy man. Mark Feuerstein plays a sorta crooked trainer named Eddie who owes Dennis's character twenty five thousand dollars and is going to use Walter to get money. Dennis of course doesn't want him to get the money.
Show has excellent comedic timing. I've always enjoyed the big man's talent as a wrestler and I actually decided to watch this after watching the documentary that WWE made about his career. If you can find the sketch from SNL with him, The Rock and Mick Foley.
Back to the movie there is a scene where Walter fights bare knuckle Dave. I won't ruin the scene but it involves a funnel cake and a rear naked choke.
This is a family comedy so there is quite a few fart jokes...which of course having the mentality of a 13 year old I laughed at each and every one. Although I really don't need to see the Big Show's ass again.
This is actually a nice feel good comedy with of course the stupid romantic stuff thrown in. It probably would have done okay if it didn't have the WWE stench on it. I mean the last statement sarcastically. People wouldn't, including me, didn't give it a chance because it was from WWE flims. Much like the Condemned with Steve Austin and Vinnie Jones.
If you want just a stupid family comedy I would suggest this. I really enjoyed it.
The movie is all about The Big Show's character traveling and learning to be a fighter after her burns down an orphanages kitchen. Show's character, Walter, is an orphan who never got adopted and just stayed on as a handy man. Mark Feuerstein plays a sorta crooked trainer named Eddie who owes Dennis's character twenty five thousand dollars and is going to use Walter to get money. Dennis of course doesn't want him to get the money.
Show has excellent comedic timing. I've always enjoyed the big man's talent as a wrestler and I actually decided to watch this after watching the documentary that WWE made about his career. If you can find the sketch from SNL with him, The Rock and Mick Foley.
Back to the movie there is a scene where Walter fights bare knuckle Dave. I won't ruin the scene but it involves a funnel cake and a rear naked choke.
This is a family comedy so there is quite a few fart jokes...which of course having the mentality of a 13 year old I laughed at each and every one. Although I really don't need to see the Big Show's ass again.
This is actually a nice feel good comedy with of course the stupid romantic stuff thrown in. It probably would have done okay if it didn't have the WWE stench on it. I mean the last statement sarcastically. People wouldn't, including me, didn't give it a chance because it was from WWE flims. Much like the Condemned with Steve Austin and Vinnie Jones.
If you want just a stupid family comedy I would suggest this. I really enjoyed it.
Movie review of "Exam"
I've returned with yet another movie review! Netflix's is AWESOME! Anyway to my next movie, yet another British flick, Exam.
The plot is that 8 people enter a room for an exam. They are all finalist for a position in an exclusive company. They are given directions and 80 minutes to take this exam. Each person has a piece of paper in front of them. However...there is nothing on the paper. From there people are figuring out how to solve the riddle they've been given to get the biggest chance any of them have had.
As one character says this is one big mind fuck. They are told there is one question and only one answer in this room. If they try to communication with the people in charge they are disqualified. If they leave they room they are disqualified. If they soil the paper in front of them they re disqualified. 80 minutes and go.
From here the people are trying to figure out just what this one question is. I really enjoyed the psychological aspect of it. Is it all for one or is it all about number one? Is this test to see their team work or just how cut throat they can be?
If you like dialog heavy plot lines this is a good movie for you. 3.75 out of 5.
The plot is that 8 people enter a room for an exam. They are all finalist for a position in an exclusive company. They are given directions and 80 minutes to take this exam. Each person has a piece of paper in front of them. However...there is nothing on the paper. From there people are figuring out how to solve the riddle they've been given to get the biggest chance any of them have had.
As one character says this is one big mind fuck. They are told there is one question and only one answer in this room. If they try to communication with the people in charge they are disqualified. If they leave they room they are disqualified. If they soil the paper in front of them they re disqualified. 80 minutes and go.
From here the people are trying to figure out just what this one question is. I really enjoyed the psychological aspect of it. Is it all for one or is it all about number one? Is this test to see their team work or just how cut throat they can be?
If you like dialog heavy plot lines this is a good movie for you. 3.75 out of 5.
Movie review of Rampage
Rampage is a movie directed by Uwe Boll....but don't hold it against the flick. I really enjoyed it but maybe that says something about me. The plot is a young man from a seemingly wealthy family plots a killing spree. Then he does it. That's it. Lots of shooting.
Okay for my next review...wait...you want more? There really isn't more. You have explosions, shooting and bank robbery.
I wish there was more. There is an underlying storyline involving the main characters friend but it was pointless.
I enjoyed the violence in the movie and honestly that is all I wanted when I read the description. If you want just violence with a little social commentary watch this on NetFlix instant watch
Okay for my next review...wait...you want more? There really isn't more. You have explosions, shooting and bank robbery.
I wish there was more. There is an underlying storyline involving the main characters friend but it was pointless.
I enjoyed the violence in the movie and honestly that is all I wanted when I read the description. If you want just violence with a little social commentary watch this on NetFlix instant watch
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