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CollectionsIt's by no means, a great film. It is however, a chesstaculary fun over the top movie.
Probably the best part of the film, is William Fichtner as "The Accontant", that and Nicholas Cage's hair.
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The Interview review
Posted : 11 years, 8 months ago on 25 December 2014 07:05
(A review of The Interview)Having just seen The Interview, I would have to say it was pretty great film. Granted, some of the jokes where hit and miss, but it was still not that bad of a movie.
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Jack and Jill review
Posted : 14 years, 2 months ago on 24 June 2012 03:55
(A review of Jack and Jill)I would say that this is a bottom of the barrel comedy, but I would be insulting both barrels and the bottom of barrels.
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Whitney review
Posted : 14 years, 9 months ago on 15 November 2011 05:23
(A review of Whitney)Tried watching this show a couple of times, but gave up on it after a few episodes. The fact that Whitney, is still on the air and that Community could be placed on an indefinite hiatus, and possibly cancelled by the "evil peacock network", says a lot about the "evil peacock network"'s priorities.
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Season of the Witch review
Posted : 14 years, 10 months ago on 29 October 2011 02:04
(A review of Season of the Witch)If your ever wondered, what The Name of The Rose, Monty Python and The Holy Grail, and The Devils, would be like featuring stilled dialogue, cheesy CGI, a predictable plot you can see coming from a mile away, and Nicholas Cage, then this film is for you!
Cage, plays a knight quested to deliver a young women, believed to be the cause of the Bubonic Plague, and of being a witch.
Also, the wolves in the film are of the CGI variety, but the unintentional laughs are very, very real.
Lovers of bad cinema, this is film is just for you!
Cage, plays a knight quested to deliver a young women, believed to be the cause of the Bubonic Plague, and of being a witch.
Also, the wolves in the film are of the CGI variety, but the unintentional laughs are very, very real.
Lovers of bad cinema, this is film is just for you!
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Vanishing On 7th Street review
Posted : 14 years, 11 months ago on 24 September 2011 05:08
(A review of Vanishing On 7th Street)It was an okay film, with an okay premise, but it fell apart at the very, very end.
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Dragonball Evolution review
Posted : 14 years, 11 months ago on 18 September 2011 10:31
(A review of Dragonball Evolution)Best comedy, ever!
I know it isn't but from the very beginning, I found the film very much unintentionally hilarious.
Yes, I know that the TV series, had their moments of humor, but the live action takes it to the next level.
A direct comparison, would be Super Mario Bros and Double Dragon, both awesomely bad, and both worth checking out if you like really horribly awful, but yet entertainingly horribly bad movies films, this film definitely belongs way up there with them.
I know it isn't but from the very beginning, I found the film very much unintentionally hilarious.
Yes, I know that the TV series, had their moments of humor, but the live action takes it to the next level.
A direct comparison, would be Super Mario Bros and Double Dragon, both awesomely bad, and both worth checking out if you like really horribly awful, but yet entertainingly horribly bad movies films, this film definitely belongs way up there with them.
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Production Budget: $17,500,000
Opening Weekend Gross (US & Canada)$3,022,04
Total Domestic Box Office Gross$35,610,100
Burt Reynolds’ 1981 neo-noir action thriller Sharky's Machine was a solid commercial hit, bringing in a domestic box office gross of $35,610,100 against a production budget of $17.5 million.
While it wasn't a massive, record-breaking blockbuster like Reynolds' car-chase comedies (Smokey and the Bandit or The Cannonball Run), it was considered a major theatrical success.
Several key factors drove the box office performance of Sharky's Machine:
The Peak Star Power of Burt Reynolds
In 1981, Burt Reynolds was the #1 box office star in the world. Audiences would reliably buy tickets to see him in almost anything.
His name alone guaranteed a strong opening weekend, and he used that immense leverage to both direct and star in the movie.
A Welcome Shift to a "Dirty Harry" Persona
Audiences were highly intrigued by the shift in tone. Instead of his usual lighthearted, joke-cracking "Bandit" persona, Reynolds surprised fans by playing a “hardened Atlanta vice cop,” answering friendly rival Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry style of gritty, ultra-violent action cinema.
Record Breaking Practical Stunts
The film generated massive pre-release hype due to its death-defying practical effects.
Most notably, stuntman Dar Robinson set a world record during filming by performing a 220-foot freefall drop from the Hyatt Regency Atlanta hotel. This jaw-dropping visual hook acted as fantastic marketing fuel.
Critical Respect and Word of Mouth
Unlike many mindless action flicks of the era, Sharky's Machine received respectable praise for its stylish neo-noir direction, jazz-heavy soundtrack, and strong supporting cast (including Charles Durning and Rachel Ward).
It was quickly deemed a “hit” by industry publications like the Village Voice, cementing Reynolds' credibility as a capable filmmaker, not just a movie star [AFI Catalog]. 1 day, 20 hours ago
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Halloween II (1981) was a massive financial success, grossing $25.53 million domestically against a modest $2.5 million budget.
It recouped its budget more than ten times over, becoming the second-highest-grossing horror film of 1981 behind An American Werewolf in London.
Why It Succeeded at the Box Office
Direct Narrative Continuation: The film picked up instantly on the same night where the 1978 original left off.
This unique "immediate sequel" hook created urgent curiosity among fans who wanted to see what happened to Laurie Strode right after Michael Myers' initial attack.
Unbeatable Franchise Momentum: The original Halloween was a historic, record-breaking independent phenomenon.
The built-in brand recognition was so strong that the sequel secured a massive $7.44 million opening weekend, taking the number-one spot at the box office.
Amped-Up Gore for Slasher Fans: To compete with bloodier modern slashers like Friday the 13th, John Carpenter personally re-edited the film and added more graphic violence, kills, and gore.
While purists disliked the shift away from psychological suspense, it satisfied the casual horror crowd of the early '80s.
Major Studio Distribution: Unlike the indie grassroots release of the first film, Halloween II was picked up and aggressively distributed across 1,217 theaters by Universal Pictures, giving it maximum mainstream visibility.
The Comparison Trap
While an undeniable hit on paper, its box office was occasionally downplayed by studio executives because it brought in only about half of the original film's staggering $47 million domestic.5 days, 10 hours ago
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Budget: $14.8 million to $15 million
Box Office Gross: $1.5 million
The unexpected box office success of Prom Night (1980) was driven by perfect timing during the initial slasher film boom, the star power of a rising "Scream Queen," and highly effective marketing.
Key Reasons for Success
The Slasher Boom: Audiences in 1980 were voraciously hungry for horror following the massive success of films like Halloween (1978) and Friday the 13th
Which premiered just two months prior).
Jamie Lee Curtis: Casting the ultimate genre star fresh off her Halloween fame gave the low-budget Canadian production instant mainstream credibility and a built-in fan base.
Star-Studded Secondary Cast: Featuring established Hollywood actor Leslie Nielsen added cross-generational appeal right before his comedic pivot in Airplane! later that same year.
Relatable High School Theme: Setting the horror at a prom tapped into a universal, highly relatable milestone for its core teenage demographic. []
Drive-In and Summer Appeal: Distributed by Avco Embassy Pictures, the movie heavily painted the marquees of North American drive-in theatres during the peak July summer viewing season.
The Disco Soundtrack: The movie capitalized on the tail-end of the disco craze with a prominent, catchy soundtrack that set it apart from its grimier peers5 days, 17 hours ago
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