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		<title>The Darkest Hour Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:08:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shaun Clarke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Director: Chris Gorak Cast: Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman, Veronika Ozerova Summary: Sean and Ben (Emile Hirsch and Max Minghella) are two hotshot software designers that arrive in Moscow to finalise a business deal only to find that their dodgy middle man has ripped them off. Reeling from the days events the duo decide to unwind in a highfliers nightclub, where they hook up with Natalie and Anne (Olivia Thirlby and Rachael Taylor) two tourists on their way to Napal. But before they get chance to drink away the worries of their sour business deal there&#8217;s a power cut and strange lights begin descending from the heavens. Panic ensues when they realise that the awesome looking light show is in fact an alien force that disintegrates humans on contact. After spending a few days holed up in the nightclubs basement, they emerge to find the city deserted and an invisible alien force pursuing them. Review: I had huge expectations for this movie, seen as it’s directed by Chris Gorak, even though this is only his second feature in a directorial role, his debut Right At Your Door was a great first effort and left me thinking he was definitely one to watch. So I was quite enthusiastic about the movie when I first heard about the project. And the excitement was amplified when I heard that Emile Hirsch had taken on the lead role and Timur Bekmambetov (Night Watch) had come on board as producer. However my anticipation for the movie’s release was dampened by the early release of the teaser trailer, as it was then that I had my first niggling doubts about the movies potential. As much as I want to give this movie a positive review I have to say those early doubts were proved right. However the movie did have huge potential and some interesting ideas, the biggest of which was setting the film in Moscow, which makes for a fantastic backdrop for a sci-fi movie and is a refreshing change from the usual. Also having invisible aliens was a nice touch and an unusual approach to dealing with budget constraints, although this does ultimately leave the viewer feeling short changed. The opening to the movie wasn’t great but kept my interest, however the initial scenes of the alien invasion was handled quite well and had me reminiscing about the crowds fleeing and being zapped into clouds of dust in War of the Worlds. However from that point on things quickly deteriorated and as our heroes emerged from their hideout my interest in the film began to wane. As from that point on although the momentum of the movie increased, the originality, dialogue and actions of the characters (and aliens) quickly nose-dived. Also the film became very repetitive and I started to have horrifying flash backs of Battle L.A as it was once again less like watching a movie and more like watching someone play a FPS game and we all...]]></description>
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		<title>Legion Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Radioactive</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m one of those movie viewers that is fairly easily pleased and as my large collection of indie movies proves I’m not a stickler for huge budgets or excessive amounts of CGI. As long as there’s a decent enough plot and characters I can engage with then I’m a happy man. Now many of you that might have already seen the trailers and various clips that were released ahead of the movie could quite easily assume that Legion is a big budget apocalyptic movie, in the same vain as 2012 or Cloverfield, well you’d be wrong. And there lies my biggest problem with Legion, its packaging, which promises something that the film simply is not. Most if not all of the movies special effects and action sequences are revealed in the trailer, a trailer which fails to disclose that this is very much a character driven movie. Where the main focus is on a small group of individuals coming to grips with the situation rather than death and destruction at every turn. The main focal point of the movie is an out of the way diner, in which a small group of locals and others who happened across the place are holed up while the world turns to ruin around them. God has unleashed Armageddon on the world and while the rest of the world is consumed by his wrath, the diner’s inhabitants along with a rogue angel named Michael (Paul Bettany) fight for their survival. Michael has decided that humanity is worth saving and that the unborn child of one of the diner’s waitresses (Adrianne Palicki) could be the key to stopping the ensuing destruction. And so we follow the various characters that make up the diners inhabitants as they wait for the inevitable. As I said earlier this is very much a character driven movie and on that score it is quite successful. The main character roles have not only been perfectly written but also flawlessly portrayed, with notable performances by Dennis Quaid and Charles S Dutton who seem to fit their roles perfectly. Also Paul Bettany’s portrayal of the fallen angel and saviour of mankind was also perfectly executed if not a little brief. That said this movie has many flaws, the main one being the before mentioned &#8216;packaging&#8217; which promises more than the movie delivers. And because of this some viewers will inevitably end up pining for what is going on out of shot rather than enjoying the story as it unfolds. Another problem is the editing of the movie which seems to have chopped the film up into a near incoherent series of mismatched events and circumstances that just don&#8217;t flow very well, leaving the viewer slightly confused, which is a pity. But that aside if you give it a chance Legion is still quite an entertaining movie that delivers an ambitious premise with a good use of its relatively small budget. Although I still feel slightly cheated by the trailer and bemused by the films editing and plot inconsistencies overall the movie...]]></description>
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		<title>Daybreakers Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:51:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Radioactive</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well it seems that novelists along with Hollywood have successfully managed to reinvent the Vampire, as Vampires today are not the monsters with sharp fangs and hunchbacks that they once were. These modern incarnations are creatures of dazzling and near irresistible beauty as reflected in the teen saga Twilight. However in this latest vampire offering written and directed by the Spierig brothers, Daybreakers we’re presented with neither extreme beauty nor disfigured creatures but normality, yes these vamps for all intents are human apart from the obvious thirst for blood and fear of daylight. Daybreakers is set in 2019, where a bat virus has transformed most of the human population into vampires. Humans are endangered, so the price of blood has skyrocketed across global markets, creating global instability and pushing the Vampire politicians to argue about the blood problem on all the news channels. This is a world were rush hour commuters pay for shots of diluted human blood on their way to work, knocking them back like shots of espresso. Where Vampire scientists work tirelessly to find a substitute for human blood, whilst the panic seized blood hungry vampires begin to turn into the beastly creatures of our childhood nightmares. Edward Dalton (Ethan Hawke,) is a haematologist and vampire researcher who refuses to feed on human blood. Instead he is determined to develop a blood substitute that will sustain the vampires and save the few remaining humans. However, Charles Bromley (Sam Neill) Edward’s boss and head of the powerful blood corporation has other plans. With an eye on making a huge profit Bromley isn’t in any hurry to solve the current crisis. However everything changes when Edward meets up with a human survivor Audrey (Claudia Karvan) and Lionel (Willem Dafoe) as together, armed with a new medical breakthrough, the trio set out on a mission to change the world. The references to the current economic crisis and environmental issues are pretty obvious here, but the Spierig brothers never seem to offer an opinion nor take sides on either subject, with what is a rather neutral and simplistic allusion to the current global climate. However politics aside this is a very cool vampire flick, it does suffer from the occasional cheesy dialogue here and there but overall it’s a fantastic movie and a nice departure from the standard vampire drivel of late. Considering the Spierig brothers brief history of filmmaking I think this movie is a major achievement, yes they still have a way to go but judging from their work so far I’m eager to see what they come up with next. Also worth noting is the general atmosphere of the movie which is very slick, everything from the super cool outfits to the pimped up rides makes this a viewing experience you’ll not likely forget. As stated before it’s a far from perfect movie, but it’s kicked off my 2010 cinema going experience in style and I give it a solid 8 out of 10.]]></description>
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		<title>9 Review &#8211; DVD/Blu-ray Release</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:07:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shaun Clarke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Director: Shane Acker Cast: Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, Crispin Glover, Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau DVD / Blu-ray Release Date: December 29, 2009 Summary: In a post-apocalyptic future where humanity has become extinct, nine rag dolls (stitchpunks) are all that stands in the way of machines that have taken over the world. 9 (Elijah Wood) awakens to find himself alone in a world devoid of all life. It’s only by chance that he discovers a small community of other Stitchpunks. The dolls named by the numbers stitched onto their backs, have created a safe haven to protect themselves from the terrifying machines that now roam the Earth. 9 persuades the others that the only way to ensure their survival is to mount an offensive against the machines. What ensues is a series of battles against the machines as 9 attempts to lead his kin to victory and change the fate of mankind. Review: First let’s start with the background of this movie, the concept; turn an award winning and Oscar nominated film short into a feature length movie. Well Shane Acker&#8217;s 2005 animated short is a masterpiece of filmmaking by anyone’s standards. It’s a perfectly packaged piece of art that has an impact on the viewer and says everything it needs to in a very short running time. But extrapolating what worked effectively in the 11 minute short into a full length film was always going to be Acker&#8217;s greatest difficulty. And unfortunately as is more than evident as you watch the film that difficulty wasn’t overcome. There are points in the film that for want of a better word, drag. All the creative energy that was put into the short just wasn’t sustained throughout the 80 minute feature film. And it’s a shame that despite the unique story, stunning visuals and incredibly detailed animation it’s that which has the lasting effect on the viewer. However saying that you really can’t underestimate the visual impact of this movie, which is truly breathtaking. This kind of attention to detail is only achieved by animators who are masters of their craft and dare I say slightly OCD to boot. Each frame of this film is like a perfectly taken photo, providing visual detail that certainly wasn’t unnoticed or wasted on me. My eyes adored this movie; it’s just a pity that wasn’t enough to prevent my mind from wondering during the film. Another gripe I have with 9 is that it never really decided which audience it was targeting. It was too dark a tale for children yet not engaging enough to hold the attention of their parents and so both parties were ultimately left disappointed. Overall despite my overly negative review, which admittedly is more a venting of my disappointment, this is a movie you should see, even if it’s just for the visuals. Failing that definitely take a look at the 2005 film short which I have attached below. If you’d like to see the theatrical trailer for 9 you can...]]></description>
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		<title>Pontypool Review – DVD Release</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shaun Clarke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Director: Bruce McDonald Cast: Stephen McHattie, Lisa Houle, Georgina Reilly, Hrant Alianak, Rick Roberts DVD Release Date: January 26, 2010 Summary: When reports start coming in of violent events spreading through the area, a radio host along with two of his staff begin to realise that something is going seriously wrong in their sleepy Canadian town. As the reports become increasingly more threatening the host and his staff find themselves holed up in the church basement their broadcasting from. As chaos and violence rages outside, desperate callers continue to ring in and it soon becomes apparent that a virus is spreading through the town turning its victims into mindless zombies. Review: If you’re like me and you’re a fan of those minimalistic movies that concentrate on only a few key characters, building tension from what’s unseen rather than using expensive special effects, then you’ll love this little gem of a film. Taking place almost entirely within the confines of a radio station broadcasting out of a church basement. Pontypool has that claustrophobic feeling that works so well in movies of this genre. The various callers into the radio show provide the horrifying narrative to the chaos that’s consuming the town outside. Whilst the dj and his staff trapped and struggling to come to grips with the situation, are our window into a world that’s just turned into a nightmare. This movie is proof that you don’t need a huge budget to create a movie that’s horrifyingly realistic and extremely engaging. One word of warning though, if you’re expecting to see a typical zombie movie with an orgy of violence and blood letting throughout, then this isn’t the film for you. But if you’re looking for something that’s a little different, intelligently made with an intriguing story and plenty of tension, then you should definitely give this a watch. You can pre-order your copy of Pontypool here on DVD Pontypool Trailer:]]></description>
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		<title>Carriers Review – DVD Release</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:34:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shaun Clarke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Director: Alex Pastor, David Pastor Cast: Chris Pine, Piper Perabo, Lou Taylor Pucci, Dale Malley, Kiernan Shipka, Emily VanCamp DVD Release Date: December 29 Summary: The movie focuses on four youths fleeing a pandemic, forced to improvise as they go. As the deadly virus spreads across the globe they attempt to escape contagion. They set off on a journey South in the hope of finding a safe place to start over. However unforeseen events occur and they soon discover that their greatest threat isn’t the virus but themselves. Review: Considering the incredibly low budget that Hollywood newcomers David and Alex Pastor had, they did an excellent job on what is quite an entertaining movie. Although Carriers does lack some of the action and tension that you’d expect from a film of this genre. The Pastor Brothers did at least attempt to insert some action into the script, by making the plague victims temporarily turn into sprinting zombies, before succumbing to their condition. This is the kind of movie where what really counts is the atmosphere and moments of terror along with actors that make the audience believe in the story. And on that score Carriers was overwhelmingly successful.  Visually the movie is excellent as are the performances of the actors; the interpretation of the characters is also very good. I’d say definitely add this one to your Christmas shopping list. You can order your copy of Carriers here on DVD Carriers Trailer:]]></description>
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		<title>Pandorum Review &#8211; DVD/Blu-ray Release</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shaun Clarke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Director: Christian Alvart Cast: Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Norman Reedus, Niels Bruno Schmidt, Delphine Chuillot DVD/Blu-ray Release Date: January 19, 2010 Summary: A ship hurtles through space containing the last survivors of a dying planet, Earth. The crew and passengers were put into hyper sleep for the journey to their new home. However for 2 of the crew things go horribly wrong, when they are woken to find the ship abandoned. They have also lost their memories and have no clue where they are, or what their mission was. To make matters worse the ship has acquired some unwanted guests, mutants that will stop at nothing to get hold of them. Review: Well, a ship lost in space&#8230; There&#8217;s a pitch that brings to mind some great films and carries with it the wildest of hopes. But unfortunately for this one, I’d have to say hopes unfulfilled. I’m one of those sci-fi nerds that get really excited when ever I hear the words movie and space in the same sentence. And there have been so many good films of this type in the past, Event Horizon, Aliens and Sunshine just to name a few. I really buy into that whole in space no one can hear you scream concept. And I might be judging this a tad harshly, but I didn’t get that claustrophobic there’s no escape feeling whilst watching this. In fact I can’t remember even seeing one shot of space in the entire film? Director Christian Alvart also borrows quite heavily from other movies, The Descent and Event Horizon being the most obvious. But saying all that, Alvart did bring a few new ideas to the table and an interesting concept that played on somewhat overused conventions of the genre. He also managed to establish a heavy atmosphere and succeeded for the most part, to engage the audience in the mystery surrounding the story.  But I wanted more from this movie than it offered. Maybe that goes some way towards explaining why I didn’t come out of the cinema quite as happy as my companions. It did however succeed in relieving my craving for some deep space thrills and by no means can be considered a bad movie. Overall I’d say it’s definitely worth seeing, just don’t expect too much from it as I did. Who knows if you watch it after reading this you may enjoy it all the more. You can pre-order your copy of Pandorum here: DVD / Blu-ray Pandorum Trailer:]]></description>
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		<title>2012 Review &#8211; My first post!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:33:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Radioactive</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow and now 2012 to add to his resume, Director Roland Emmerich can in my opinion crown himself as the king of apocalyptic movies. Like his previous offerings 2012 has set a new standard for disaster movies, raising the bar with deafening realism and visually stunning effects and I know that sounds like the back of a DVD box but in this case it’s an understatement. Yes the plot may be as thin as a bus ticket, but the mind blowing special effects and delicately placed humour make this movie stand out from the crowd. One of 2012&#8242;s other biggest strengths was its subtle social critique, this again was delicately balanced to allow us to feel the injustices portrayed in the film, whilst avoiding any finger pointing to any one group or government and thus removing any anger by quite conveniently diverting it all towards the presidents right hand man, Anheuser (Oliver Platt) who not only was to blame for keeping the oncoming disaster a secret from the public, but also killed to protect it. Again our feelings towards the pre-warned billionaires buying tickets to secure their survival while billions were left for dead were appeased by using a caricature character, in the form of Russian diplomat Yuri Karpov (Zlatko Buric.) Some may see the dousing of our sensitive social emotions as negative points of the movie and that it’s typical Hollywood all inclusive, no ones to blame, happy ending fair. However I’d disagree, as I don’t go to see a disaster movie to be preached to. I’m fully aware of the injustices in this world and prefer not to get riled up and angry during a Saturday evening’s entertainment. Ok so that’s the positive stuff out of the way, there were a few things I did take exception to, but I’m not going to give it too much flack or write one of these needlessly long winded reviews that analyse every minute detail. However there’s only so many times a plane can avoid near disaster and I think I grew a five o’clock shadow by the time the erupting volcano finally reached our hero’s, but I was still on the edge of my seat willing them on. I also felt that considering the length of the movie some of the characters were a little under developed, namely Laura Wilson (Thandie Newton) I think we all could of done with seeing a bit more of her, don’t you!? As I said I’m not going to focus too much on the negative aspects of the movie, for the most part they were only minor and didn’t detract from what was a very enjoyable experience, that left me with the unusual feeling of being happy at the cost of my over priced cinema ticket. To sum this up in a nut shell, it’s a spectacular movie with minor flaws that can easily be over looked. Ultimately what makes this movie work is its perfectly blended cocktail...]]></description>
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