Night and the City....DeNiro movie from the early 90's that was a remake. He plays an unsuccessful & shady lawyer who decides to become a boxing promoter because he thinks thats how he'll finally make money. Since DeNiro rarely ever plays a poor schlub (maybe never?) like this, its worth watching just for his performance. Predictable, but still entertaining thanks to Bobby D....5.7/10
This Is England...Been wanting to see this movie for awhile, finally did, thought it was great...Based in 1980's around a young British boy who gets involved with skinheads. Story was brilliant and believable, cinematography made it actually feel like it was shot 20+ years ago (as did the clothing). I guess the main character about 13 years old when this was made, but he looks more like 10 years old, and Im not sure Ive ever seen a better performance by someone under 16 years old (not to mention he had never been in a film before). Stephen Graham (Tommy from Snatch) was also excellent, and it was great to see him in a large role and more outspoken, charismatic, and in-charge character. Not sure what else to really say about it, Im sure a lot of people here have seen it, but if you havent, its must see IMO....8.5/10
Fighting...For movies of this fare, much better than expected. Didnt realize it until the movie started, but it was written and directed by Dito Montiel, whose only other W&D was for arguably my favorite movie of the last 5 or so years - A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints. He brings back Channing Tatum for this movie, who no one would confuse for a great actor, but he's believable in any movie Ive seen him in. Im a big Terrence Howard fan, and although his character grew on me here, he couldve done more with it and the accent kind of bothered me. Main complaints are that a few of the fights are terribly unbelievable. The sequences are pretty good, but I have a hard time to believe this kid off the street is beating guys 100lbs heavier than him or the Chinese's best fighter (who happened to be Cung Le). Also, main character's antagonist and final fight was a terribly cheesy and turd of a character......5/10
Eight Legged Freaks...I hate spiders, let alone giant spiders. Watched this last night for laughs, and it delivered! Im pretty sure based on some of the dialogue it was actually supposed to be funny (ie Slither) than just so bad it was funny. Dewey Arquette always brings a laugh worthy performance to the screen and doesnt disappoint. Mother-daughter combo of Kari Wuhrer and an 18yr old Scarlett Johanssen was arguably the hottest family combo in the history of film. Spiders actually looked pretty real and the effects were solid. Pretty good for one of those horror-comedies if thats what youre looking for....6.3/10
Never heard of this, just watched the trailer....me wants to see it just so I get scared enough to poop me pants
dd with an unsatisfying ending.
That movie was "A Vampire in Brooklyn" bad.
enjoyable and "intense" at times. One of those movies where you find yourself concentrating on what is being said so you can follow the story. Couldn't believe it had been 2 hours and 20 minutes when it finished, time flew with this movie. Now the wait for the sequel 
