The Last Starfighter 1984 by AverageMansReviews

The Last Starfighter 1984 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/transformation/disfigurement/torture/melting/dismemberment/robotics/kamikaze/vehicle crash/burning/medical

How much trouble can an arcade machine put you in?: Briefly; well seemingly a lot as Alex Rogan/Beta Alex Rogan [Lance Guest:] an Earthlin that gets the high score on this arcade machine called "Starfighter," so you basically got called up to the war for real.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 101 minutes film is good; okay having said that it does need a little bit of time to warm up a bit, but other than that everything is fundamentally sound and it has a job to do and it sticks to it.

Art and action; the science fiction outlay on every single level be it scenery or/costumes and so on, including the outer space sequences or/and action sequences are; clean and tidy, well presented and consequently still hold up excellently decade later and I should imagine they will still look excellent decades in the future, just maybe a little bit more worn by then. That is the thing when you originally put in or on and attention to detail they age much slower or even become more authentic as time goes by and this film would be a great example of things going more authentic in the concept of the movie and likewise taking down on his enemies in outer space still has its charms.

Character developments and performances; to begin with on both counts they are all good, but to give you a little bit more substance now, we do have this coming-of-age outlay as it relates to Alex Rogan; as it begins to dawn on him his purpose but he never forgets his promise.

This film receives: 8/10, this film is excellent; I would have to be blind not to notice this; but I am very much aware that this movie is very much an origin storyline outlay and in a nutshell we may or may not get a sequel or a reboot, so as things are right here and right now this is a single title. But if you have never seen it; it is well worth a watch and because of its artistic visions I have decided to award this project an extra mark, there is an ongoing scene in the closing credits with this blue star flashing and it even has some awards accredited to its name such as 5 Nominees which include but not limited to Hugo Awards 1985 Hugo Best Dramatic Presentation Nick Castle (director) Jonathan R. Betuel (written by)

Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards 2026 by AverageMansReviews

Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards 2026 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: this project is no way meant for children, granted you don't see anything under age; but the implications and verbal references are there, so there are mature themes, drugs, mental abuse, adult self gratification, mental institution and references to under age, sex offender and suicide

The fall of: briefly; this project is about Huw Edwards [Martin Clunes:] once highly respected BBC News report now highly disgraced

Generally speaking: even though this project is based on real-life events; it does feel like we are having to squeeze everything in so yes now and again we get dates and so on, other times I am like where the hell are we? Including going full circle  at some point as well, So the script could have done with some work especially with later on in this content you will find out that we don't spend too much time on the downfall, consequently the framework and pacing of this may be 80 minutes project [as I watched this off TV; which was roughly 118 minutes I have included advertising] is at best after everything has been considered okay

Character developments, performances and comedy; predominantly the character developments were based on real-life events so they were all good versions of what they are meant to be but Clunes; as Edwards puts in a masterful performance, what with his perfect impression of mannerisms and voice pattern, he also puts across which is absolutely crucial here, what kind of monster Edward was and Clunes should hopefully win some at minimum positive award nominees for this performance and I will even though one more step and I will add an additional mark based off this performance. Now towards the end of this project we have this dark comedy scene; where we have Edwards/Clunes reading off this teleprompter to what he yet he received as a punishment for these criminal acts; now straight off the bat I need to highlight that this sequence is done with impeccable seriousness as he lists off what was found and woe for the consequences, but if you can read between the lines/subtext of that fine line between seriousness which is, but also this very, very fine pinch of dark comedy in this monologue to subtly imply seriousness, but " Yes remaining impartial, but we know it was a joke of a punishment." So even though we all know this was a serious situation, don't feel too bad if or when you come to this scene and you end up laughing a little, because as I have just shown, it is saying more than what you think; in a nutshell it comes off slightly passive aggressively, but what can I say I really like how they cover up this subtext with Edwards coming across as just doing his job as usual; this monologue is excellently written and performed.

This film receives: 5/10, this film is mixed; like I have been indicating I can only give high praise to Clunes and the well timed dark comedy interpretation, but in all seriousness; the time jumps, about 20 minutes covering the downfall section and yet again I am sitting here wondering how Edwards is not in any prison cell is beyond me, because in a nutshell; if we are now having people being put in prison for what they say on social media, which by comparison is absolutely nothing compared to what Edwards did [just for the record; I am not condoning what people say on social media,] I am just obviously saying by comparison there is no comparison Edwards should be spending years upon years in prison and without is fat BBC pension as well, without giving too much away but it is a fair point or points nonetheless; but if you are expecting this project to give you answers unfortunately it won't do that, it will only give you more questions; like how did Edwards get into this lifestyle, I know he makes reference to it in some capacity but I am talking about online, I know I have said this already; but why is he not in prison and what is he doing now?

 

 

Hoppers 2026 by AverageMansReviews

Hoppers 2026 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/transformation/robotics/burning/environmental/animal cruelty/animal feeding/animal waste/biting. I will also be making reference to an adult content creator

In Beaverton; No this is not a euphemism for Bonnie Blue: briefly; we meet Mabel Tanaka [Younger voice by: Lila Liu/Older voiced by: Piper Curda:] she is a lifelong animal lover/animal protector, she will do anything to stop this construction development from taking place, as it will destroy this natural location where she spent many years with her grandma that sadly is no longer with us, but even Mabel couldn't even see this option materialising.

Art, character developments, comedy and action; as we have grown accustomed to animation projects of this nature; the computer animation is eye-catching, warm and welcoming and highly detailed to really immerse their audiences into this world they have created with details such as a genius stroke; yes I know it is simple, but very effective. But the character development of the bridge between our world and the animal kingdom; with doing a change of facial features and expressions [No I am not being racist here, because this is what happens in the film so there are no racist connotations here,] where simply put they go from how humans see animals to how they see each other and back again or/and including the usage of mobile devices; this was highly comical. I really did appreciate the artistic and character developments of the different entrances of royalty, they really did put the emphasis on yes they may be of essentially the kingdom, but they also have their own kingdom and way of doing things and being presented.

There is other comical moments where Mabel Beever quickly scurries around with these wider eyes saying hello or something to that effect as we can see from her perspective and other comical moments such as this moment of action where a member of a royal family gets squished and we this slow hand wiping to clearly make this intense situation 10 times worse with everyone else looking shocked at what just happened.

Character developments and voice performances; stripping back a character developments and the voice performances [because I will discuss them again in the final section anyway;] on their own merit the character developments and voice performances are good; safe and reliable versions and performances of what they are meant to be at this time.

This film receives: 8/10, this film is excellent; the concept of this film is imaginative, but it is also wrapped up in a foundation style of a project, so I'm not saying there will be a sequel, I am very much indicating if they wanted to do this in the future they had very much covered the bases to do this and build upon in the future, which let's be honest most animated Disney/Pixar get the green light for at least a sequel at some point down the line, it has to be said I prefer The Wild  Robot 2024: they are very different, but they have three things in common; the environment, the bridge between two worlds and robotics on some level and yes throughout the closing credits there are extra bits and pieces including the end.

 

D-Tox 2002 by AverageMansReviews

D-Tox 2002 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/shooting/religion/impaling/hanging/disfigurement/decomposing/cutting/self harming/suicide/animal cruelty/bodily functions/drugs/environment/vehicle crash/medical. I will be using an adult language reference and references to adult content.

Usually I wouldn't be this blunt; but this film is a big steaming pile of manure: briefly; this Federal Agent; Agent Jake Malloy [Sylvester Stallone:] has to go and seek psychiatric assistance, after his last case went south in a big way culminating in losing a loved one, but there is strange goings-on at this facility.

Generally speaking: everything about this film is either just bad or solid versions of what they are meant to be; the storyline/script for this 96 minute film; is just terrible; from the outset it has clearly been designed as an exercise in exposition, but I don't know how this was meant to work, when we are at the beginning of the film, but clearly and quite possibly three quarters way through the case, so when these things happen of any detail, it is impossible for us to identify with these characters, considering we have just done the equivalent of walking through the door, so be it from a script or character developments this is just garbage, moving on we have more exposition in the framework and pacing of memory recall from our lead character; which as I have just eluded to this is absolutely pointless, because we didn't get to see or feel any connection, so you can do this memory recall garbage as much as you like, it still isn't going to change that fact that we the viewers still feel nothing about your relationship to one another and on top of that; the production value of these memory recall moments are cheap and tacky, which is highly surprising considering the budget for this movie was relatively large, but for now I digress; the framework and pacing is slow and steady and insufferably boring; on a quick side note; it would have been better if they had just began the film at this psychiatric institution.

Action and art; I mean the action components of this project are as exciting as being the last one to have intercourse with Bonnie Blue after 24 hours of a sex party; meaning let's just get the job done, taking this location has a psychiatric facility is the only good thing I can write home about really; it sets the tone for the rest of the film and put across that this is a very serious location to talk about mental health

Character developments and performances; broadly speaking the versions of these character types and consequently performances were/are solid versions of what they are meant to be.

This film receives: 1/10, this film is poor; I mean relatively early on in the film I got the idea that this film is going to be a struggle to watch and if you're wondering about the budget it was $55 million and it only taking $6.4 million at the box office, so I would avoid this film as much as having an invitation from Bonnie Blue.

 

Average Extra of: SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY – Official Trailer (HD) by AverageMansReviews

Average Extra of:  SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY – Official Trailer (HD) by AverageMansReviews

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My reaction: so I have just seen the 161 seconds trailer; where Peter Parker/Spider-Man [Tom Holland:] he is struggling with the reality of what happened when we last saw him

Obviously there will be a lot going on case and point Parker is not feeling too well and we get to see some familiar faces on our journey in this instalment, I know everyone is excited for this instalment and they rightly should be because it looks and feels like the standard of old MCU titles before how can I put this nicely they tried to go in a different creative direction and the MCU fan base said no thank you.

I just bring up this point; to highlight that because of their previous history of projects into the MCU; and broadly speaking yes they have shown a improvement and very much feel like they have turned the corner/turned the page onto a new chapter of the MCU. But I am still a little hesitant to be confident with my fave in the MCU, I am absolutely sure that this film will land and make lots of money at the box office and the further away from the dim days of the MCU we get the more reassured and confident I will get that the MCU is back on the right tracks.

So my prediction for this instalment; would be 8/10 or hopefully something higher and obviously; it really does feel and look like it should be seen on the big screen; to really immerse yourself in the full experience of this movie and I should point out; it is scheduled for release 31/07/2026 based on when this content was first created.

 

Calling It Out of: Some NXT/WWE/AEW Wrestlers need to handle Social Media Better in 2026 by AverageMansReviews

Calling It Out of: Some NXT/WWE/AEW Wrestlers need to handle Social Media Better in 2026 by AverageMansReviews

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So why are we giving this the time of day?: Seriously why are we giving this the time of day? [and yes I do see the hypocritical nature of this question and me giving this time to make this content; but I digress;] Because I was under the impression that you know... that these individuals were actually adults meaning... you know actually have a or get a thicker skin. Because you are public figures and people are going to unfortunately try and take you down. Obviously I am not condoning this kind of behaviour obviously not... but then again why the fudge are you giving it oxygen in the first place?

I mean this sincerely... even though these are professional wrestlers I am now convinced I have more strength in my little finger than they do in their entire body, and for the love of God I am stuck in a wheelchair with a body that is highly damaged on some level, yet seemingly I can take negativity; deal with it or brush it off or something and move on.

I mean come on Rhea Ripley... you know you are one of the best wrestlers/commodities in all of professional wrestling, you have the physique to wrestle women and men, I would suggest that roughly 75% of the world's population that are legally able to have sex with you wouldn't say no and on top of that you get to go home to a beefcake known as your husband known as Buddy Matthews.

So why indulge in putting out this statement; @RheaRipley_WWE

"Too manly.

Too bulky.

Too muscly.

Too much sex appeal.

Too lean / skinny.

It’s comical really 🤣

1. You know nothing about me and what’s going on in my life or my mental.

2. Post a photo of yourself. 😊

You won’t."

I mean really the only time and I will continue to do so I have criticised any female wrestler is when on one hand they put up sexualised pictures online and then on the other hand are surprised when the public become too hands-on: in short you can't have it both ways.

But you are just giving them what they want, can't you see granted you have earned where you are today and some people quite possibly aren't happy with their life.

I mean it just isn't Ripley at has to learn this lesson also but over in AEW Ricochet clearly has to learn this lesson also when in short; he replied to a fan now deleted response of something to the effect of I am glad you have MS and consequently he received backlash for this and has now obviously subsequently apologised, but it hasn't stopped his wife; Samantha Irvin from receiving death threats online.

Which allow me to make this 100% crystal clear yet again I am not condoning this in the slightest, but from a neutral perspective if you would to be honest with yourself for two seconds... if you have been around social media long enough... you would have clearly learnt by now this was always going to be a possibility of you can see that coming especially after he said I am glad you have MS. I am still not condoning death threats, I am just saying it was clearly an escalation.

So I will finish this content on this question; when are wrestlers go and learn social media can be a powerful tool, if or when used correctly, but if not it can bring you down very quickly or simplistically don't engage in their heavy negativity or may I suggest have your say, but don't bite and then back off and let this situation go, I have done this myself so I know it works, but I also know it is incredibly difficult.

 

One Last Deal 2026 by AverageMansReviews

One Last Deal 2026 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there are drugs/references to sexual assault/domestic violence and racism

This is a day in the life of: briefly; Jimmy Banks [Danny Dyer:] he is a football/soccer agent with plenty of bravado and has a history of alcoholism; his client is Matt Gravish [Elliott Rogers:] here is Banks' only client and they go back many years, but is currently facing serious time behind bars for sexual assault.

Generally speaking: well we have a lot to cover; the backdrop to this project is based in Banks' office so we don't leave this location and consequently it is very much a location-based project, yes we may have things coming into and out of this location such as TV or telephone calls or Banks himself; but we don't leave this location once we are here; so the framework is excellent and on a quick side note; this would be a good project to turn into a theatre production; because a high percentage of people like football/soccer, if you could get Dyer to perform live and not forgetting the production costs would be relatively low based on it taking place in one location. But I digress; the pacing of this movie needs time to warm up as it only goes on for roughly 89 minutes.

Art and character development; the scene and wardrobe designer are excellent as we have this location that indicates it at one point or another is a very busy location with it indicating that Banks spends more time here than what he clearly should and what with him wearing the old-fashioned trousers and braces which with his colourful language and being a Londoner; he clearly is a poster individual for what a yuppie; back in the day of the 1980s, we also have now and again these elegant little moments of the day moving on with sunlight changing position.

Character developments, performance and voice performances; unfortunately this is where this project loses some marks; broadly speaking to begin with the character developments are good, you get a real sense of these individuals are. But what doesn't sit too well with me is; we are dealing with a sensitive subject and we get no major exposition other than the recordings; meaning we have no idea if Banks; was drunk at the time [I am not using this as an excuse just for the record I am just trying to highlight, this would have been useful exposition] or just focused on working hard to provide for his family at the time or just didn't see it, I also need to highlight if you knew this information, I seriously doubt it that you would have not done something about it, so he is in a bad guy, at worst may be and clearly clueless; I mean this would have been crucial exposition, because it indicates to us what kind of person Banks is deep down. Which conversely makes this other individual look potentially immature and vengeful amongst other things; I mean all it would have taken is some memory recalls from Banks' respective so he/we could piece together; this is one of those occasions where I feel on reflection they really did drop the ball on this crucial and vitally important character development.

Dyer puts in a masterful and powerful performance; in particular when it feels like the pacing has got up to speed and he can take full control of this film in its entirety; he shows great depth in this performance; a Londoner which is very much his forte, to him being pushed to the limits and his more vulnerable and caring nature; he should be getting either lots more work based off this performance or/and at minimum positive awards nominations for this performance; because without him this film would be nothing as he puts in a whole range of moving emotions and the voice performances; they are all good as well.

This film receives: 9/10, this film is excellent; on reflection I would have given a lesser mark based on what they clearly found to be... highly annoying and irritating, but I am stuck to my original marking based on Dyer's performance; so in summary I said to myself I would give this marking but also make it clear I was not best pleased with this lack of informative crucial character developments