Best of the Best II 1993 by AverageMansReviews

Best of the Best II 1993 by AverageMansReviews

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The Coliseum: briefly; after an incident that has been in this underground fighting arena known as the Coliseum Alex Grady and Tommy Lee [Eric Roberts and one of the Producers in previous instalment as well: Phillip Rhee:] are trying to find out what happened here and then it becomes a story of revenge.

Generally speaking: the storyline/script and art is pretty straightforward hence why I have been a little bit vague, but we have the framework of scenes of its predecessor and for early 1990s; good caption display display on these characters/performers: Even though I have said the storyline/script is straightforward it does take some time for this film to get down to the training/revenge outlay and we do have the brothers character developments which are good, but putting that to one side it takes is some ages to get going so the first I would say 30 minutes are really dull and this film only goes on for 101 minutes, but after this it follows its outlay with a good pace.

Action; we have this hit on this location which is entertaining, there are good montages of training and different styles of one-on-one combat; these are solidly good.

Character developments and performances; no surprises here, but by and large because of the storyline/script is of an outlay of revenge the character developments very much follow their outlay as well, but the two brothers issues can be seen known as a big asset as for a little while it offers something different as it flushes out one of our main characters in this sequel and consequently the vast majority of these performances are good, they are meant to reflect their character types and they achieved that. But however Meg Foster as Sue MacCauley: she is a sports reporter for KXRT Sports and she is in a relationship with Grady; but based on the performance she cannot act for love or money, there is zero character; she does give of the impressions she may as well just be having a script right in front of her face and reading it, there is no feeling of chemistry, just very much going through the motions.

This film receives: 6/10, this film is good; after everything is said and done this mark is a fair outcome, if you can just get through the first large section and yes I am aware we do have the action in this section, but on the whole it as I have already said really dull

 

Superman 2025 by AverageMansReviews

Superman 2025 by AverageMansReviews

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Just get rid of Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman & Lex Luther and this film would have done much better: briefly; Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman/other character [Younger: 2-year-old Clark Kent: Oliver Diego Silva/Older: David Corenswet:] he is a kryptonian from the plant Krypton, he is one of the last two survivors when his home planet exploded, under his other alias of Clark Kent the works for the newspaper called the Daily Planet and with his girlfriend Lois Lane [Rachel Brosnahan:] she is a headstrong individual and journalist that works for the same place and yes she knows of his other life and let's be honest out of the two of them she is much more mature and grow up. But when Superman's arch nemesis Lex Luther [Nicholas Hoult:] he is the CEO of LuthorCorp, he has made it his life's mission to destroy Superman, so when he discovers a secret that even Superman doesn't even know, then Superman's life is turned upside down and inside out; and if at any point you want to know anymore may I suggest you view Average Extra of: Superman 2025: The Problems

Generally speaking: the script, character developments, framework and pacing; the script is very lazy as we just get these words on screen, which in turn puts us on the back foot straight away, so we get dropped off and we are meant to pick up things from there, because we don't get any sense of an origin storyline, we don't get any of the crucial character building including but not limited to relationships or/and enemies: I mean if you didn't want to do is origin storyline thing, for one example they could do memory images little pockets of building relationships that kind of thing, but as it is I have to be completely honest with you it is a hot steaming hot garbage really. The framework and pacing of this 130 minutes film is well... as you will understand reading this content it is the most easiest thing to watch, it just depends on who is on screen at that specific time really, but without a shadow of doubt there are negative and positive sections of this film that is sure.

Art, action and comedy; I can't stand Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman's flying sequences, I mean usually I would like the ride on sequence seeing things from his perspective, but I just don't; they look incredibly tacky and as you may have guessed really very irritating. Don't get me wrong when we are in this colourful sequence of events in this place; there I can appreciate and I will be disappointed if this sequence doesn't pick up any at minimum nominees for some awards, but then again I can't stand any of these slow motion action sequences. I hope it is coming over in my dictation that there is so much I dislike about this film, that when it does something positive on any level I am then again disappointed, it is almost like this film enjoys shooting itself in the foot is basically what I am trying to put over here and before I continue I absolutely hate Kal-El/Kent's hairstyle. But and this won't be the last time you hear me bringing up this group the Justice Gang individually or together they bring so much to the party such as Michael Holt/Mr. Terrific [Edi Gathegi:] he is in short a tech genius such as he has created these T-Spheres they are multipurpose that are under his control, so in this sequence he and them really put foot to posterior all whilst Lane is in this protective shield in a dome shape and even she says wow at the end of it: this sequence was a high octane action with excellent execution and visual to match, Mr. Terrific let's Lane borrow is ship and at this precise moment in time she needs to get it off the top of the Daily Planet with these selection of characters inside it, but unfortunately Lane can't fully remember how to started off: so we have this situation where this ship is going to have to dive off the side of the building, very much like a rollercoaster ride with everyone yelling, but don't worry Lane get this ship flying game; this is also very natural and well-placed comedy.

Yes there is comedy involving anything to do with Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman and surrounding characters; it feels like he is the butt of the joke, the only time that it doesn't feel like this applies is when there is this hot drink involved; which I will discuss later.

Character developments, performances and voice performance; putting to one side what I referenced earlier; Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman is a complete dick as he can't deal with intelligent confrontation and without giving too much away, but I need to make this point nonetheless; he chooses to whitewash his history which is virtual signalling garbage and/or Lex Luthor turning into a whining baby and crying also: basically Corenswet as Kal-El/Kent/Superman and/or Hoult as Lex Luthor: should have never been given the roles and these two iconic characters and adversaries as they don't really seem to understand and comprehend themselves and one another. Yes I do understand they are younger versions, so to a certain extent they have to grow into this complicated relationship, but however what I do expect is some elements of their rivalry to be there as a basis, but we got absolutely none of it; there was absolutely zero on-screen chemistry between these two characters and their performers. Hell even Lane [Brosnahan] is much better without Kal-El/Kent/Superman, that should tell you a lot, I mean there is 1% of chemistry between this couple and that is when Lane hands her boyfriend a hot drink when things are not exactly going according to plan.

If the truth was known I am far from impressed with how the women have been depicted in this film and yes full disclosure I did originally here this point being made on someone else's content, but I would have got the point is well; let's just say James Gunn [the director of this film and oversee of the new DCEU] must have taken some tips of Michael Bay as in this film you will see some characters/performers being used as essentially eye candy. But let's be positive now including Lane providing away from Superman obviously; such as any of the Justice Gang including a new member they pick up in this movie, they by far absolutely outshine Superman or/and Luther; because in short I think it is because individually or together they know who they are, so it makes them much more three-dimensional as characters/people and their performers; so their dysfunctional chemistry as a group collective also breeds a sense of normalcy as in this is how we roll: so their performances are all excellent and everyone else including voice performances on both counts are all good.

This film receives: 3/10, this film is poor; it just has so many problems that I am amazed that people actually like it, but then again it has just dawned on me as of this content was first dictated: I am in my early 40's and this kind of virtual signalling garbage, well the younger generations just eat up this kind of garbage don't they. It does have some positive points to it, in fact I was briefly considering giving a higher mark, but the negatives are so detrimental that I struggled to feel comfortable with it, but on the whole I'm concerned for where this new world of the DCEU or whatever they call themselves nowadays is going, this film does have two ending credits scenes one at each ending credit section and somehow this film does have some awards accredited to its name. 2 Nominees Golden Trailer Awards Golden Trailer Award Best Summer 2025 Blockbuster Trailer and Astra Midseason Movie Awards 2025 Astra Midseason Award Most Anticipated Film

 

Average Extra of: Die Hard 1988: I had the extreme pleasure to watch this film at the cinema in 2025 by AverageMansReviews

Average Extra of: Die Hard 1988: I had the extreme pleasure to watch this film at the cinema in 2025 by AverageMansReviews

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We are back at Nakatomi Plaza: this film remains to be a modern-day classic; let's start with the cast: Bruce Willis as NYPD Detective John McClane: that has come to Los Angeles California to hopefully get to the point of reconciliation with his wife; Bonnie Bedelia as Holly Gennaro-McClane, a high-ranking Nakatomi executive and a strong lady in her own right. But unfortunately/luckily the Detective McClane is at the wrong time/right time to attempt to thwart this terrorist takeover of the building led by Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber: a highly intelligent, smartly dressed individual that under no circumstances should be taken lightly and finally Reginald VelJohnson as Al Powell, an LAPD Sergeant: that was on his way home to his pregnant wife before this entire situation kicked off, but becomes a support to Detective McClane and good friend as well.

From beginning to end this film doesn't stop; we have terrorists taking over the building Detective McClane showing he has a sense of humour; the cleanest example of the comedy I can use or adapt is where: he sends this dead terrorist down in the lift with a Christmas Santa Claus hat on with a message for Gruber. For the action and for one example Detective McClane gets annoyed on how things are currently going, so he decides to send a little gift down in the form of a computer, a chair with small wheels and oh yes did I forget to mention a lot of C4 dynamite, as Detective McClane is a man of action and consequently impact, there is one thing he didn't take the time to consider and that was the volume of amounts, so obviously it is quickly made up explosive device went off, but even Detective McClane had to somewhat had to jump for cover as the explosion went forward but also up back through.

This film was blessed with this cast with the names I have already mentioned and also including the names I haven't, with Willis establishing himself as the icon known as John McClane and not only that individually or together having Rickman going up against him, but also Rickman establishing himself as an performer to watch out for in the future as someone that as soon as his name is connected to the casting people would at minimum keep an eye on the project in question: but as Detective McClane and Gruber they just had perfect synergy, I mean this is one of those times in cinema history where all the stars align in perfect order to create this moment of time in history, culture, project and cast to create this modern-day classic that if you can you need to watch it at a cinema or if you have a cinema screen or equivalent of that at home I would recommend doing that, I would still recommend going to the cinema to get that authentic cinema experience regardless, because I can't tell you how much that I and the person that I watch some authors contend with enjoyed the whole experience even though we have seen this film plenty of times but this would be the first time on at the cinema.

Average Extra of: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua 2025 Live on Netflix: Friday 19/12/2025 by AverageMansReviews

Average Extra of: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua 2025 Live on Netflix: Friday 19/12/2025 by AverageMansReviews

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The only positive for this match is: they will both be getting highly paid, seriously there is no other positive to come out of this match only negatives: Anthony needs to get this match done within two rounds, because if he doesn't he will just received a backlash and yes I seen much from Jake may be a couple of highlights from when he took on Mike Tyson and conjunction with that I'm going to give him a little bit of credit based on if his brother can wrestle: Logan Paul for the WWE, then Jake can throw a punch and let's be honest here is built like an animal, so obviously with Anthony's skill set, talent and experience you should have no problem, I am not an expert on boxing, but then again all Anthony has to do is get to cover up his chin for the smallest second and I'm sure Jake wouldn't need a second invitation.

Let's put things this way okay Jake loses, he gets paid lots of money, he wins on a grand scale to say this you once went toe to toe with not one but two ex-world champion boxers. Jake wins the match, gets paid lots of money and moves on to better opportunities and still has the bragging rights he went head-to-head with two ex-boxing champions and got a positive result against both of them; basically there is no downside for Jake.

But Anthony had everything to lose surely that would firstly shake the all the boxing and the rest of the world with earthquakes and secondly surely that would bring into question Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua at some point down the line in 2026, I should highlight that I am speaking in a opinion capacity so don't mess yourselves, I'm speaking hypothetically, I am sure it will still go ahead,As on a little bit of research it looks to be taking place in the Middle East: Riyadh [based on current information as things stand when this content was first created,]but let's be honest it isn't a great look if Anthony doesn't put in a convincing performance and floor Jake. Because as most of us don't know Tyson will absolutely on the urine out of Anthony if he loses in any way shape or form.

I mean if I was Anthony there is no way in hell I would have taken this match regardless of the money, he has too much to lose and throughout this content I think I have made it abundantly clear he has very little to gain: finally this match is going to go one of two ways; the first is everything is done within two rounds everyone goes home happy both competitors take their pay packets and everyone has had a good night or the second way is; Jake comes in well-trained, sticks to his game plan, infuriates Anthony things get incredibly sloppy Jake makes Anthony look very ordinary and regardless of the result Jake looks better for having experienced with Anthony and regardless if Anthony gets a favourable result questions will be asked of what went wrong? Personally I think this is going to be an absolute manure show if it goes more than two rounds.

I would like to now dedicate this content to RIP Ricky Hatton, MBE: I don’t know too much about him, but always seemed a nice guy out of the ring, but extremely focused inside of the ring and I am someone is looking after your Robin Reliant for you so RIP Ricky Hatton, MBE 1978-2025

Calling It Out of: Well Mick Foley just called out the WWE & Quits after his current contract runs out in 2025 by AverageMansReviews

Calling It Out of: Well Mick Foley just called out the WWE & Quits after his current contract runs out in 2025 by AverageMansReviews

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This is what Foley had to say:“I no longer wish to represent a company that coddles a man so seemingly void of compassion as he marches our country towards autocracy. Last night, I informed @WWE talent relations that I would not be making any appearances for the company as long as this man remains in office.

“Additionally, I will not be signing a new Legends deal when my current one expires in June. I love WWE, will always treasure my time with them, and I am deeply appreciative for all the opportunities they afforded me. But, in the words of Popeye the sailor, ‘I stands all I can stands, and I can’t stands no more.’”

Now I am stuck, because yes Foley has seemingly done the right thing here, but as another content creator pointed out in their content [Alfred Konuwa @ThisIsNasty] I am paraphrasing here his opinions are different when it comes to Vince McMahon and the Janel Grant's lawsuit as in innocent until proven guilty, because he has done a lot of good if I am paraphrasing again some questionable things.

Even I have said okay he has done 20% good things, but at the same time it doesn't wash away 80% of the bad things that Vince has done or/and alleged to have done, it just doesn't work that way; it just doesn't, especially when Vince in one way or another has had allegations against him for decades.

I'm not sure if Foley really chose the best time to pick a hill to die on: I mean I get it immigration and all that so on and so forth, don't get me wrong what Trump and the extension of the WWE is wrong, but Foley has in essence set himself up to be called a hypocrite, as both of these individuals are by and large the same kind of person, as I have already seen on one platform there are already people pointed out Foley’s blind spot for Vince and I am not encouraging it, but I can see why obviously and yet again I am not encouraging it, but this criticism being fair and balanced is within reason most definitely justified.

Calling It Out of: Trump shows yet again why he shouldn't be President in 2025 by AverageMansReviews

Calling It Out of: Trump shows yet again why he shouldn't be President in 2025 by AverageMansReviews

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Trump's comments on Truth Social: "A very very sad thing happened last night in Hollywood Rob Reiner, a tortured and struggled, but once talented movie director and comedy star, has passed away, together with his wife Michele reportedly due to the anger caused others though his massive and yielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENY SYNDROME, sometimes referred to as TDS. He known to have driven people CRAZY by his rage and obsession of Donald J. Trump Administration surpassing all goals and expectations of greatness, and with the Golden Age of America upon us, perhaps like never before. May Rob and Michele rest in peace!"

So is this what you want from your President? Someone that essentially rubs it in? Let's forego the whole Charlie Kirk situation shall we? As you can clearly see it I have spoken about Kirk and at some point or another I did say something to the effect of I get why some of you are rejoicing, but at the same time I am now suggesting calmness, the first opportunity Trump gets, he stick the knife in. I mean am I surprised? Not really and I am aware he has spoken about this situation again.

I mean all Rob Reiner ever did was share his opinion on Trump without hiding behind rhetoric, religion or any other things divisive, yes I am aware that an opinion can be in essence devices, but my point here is; if it looks like an apple, he would tell you it was an apple. But be it the US or the UK politics is in a very bad place be it immigration, the standard of living or anything else, for me the whole topic of immigration has just been made cheap get out clause. Because I spend most of my time around genuine immigrants that have came here to work and I'm going to say something extremely controversial and do the jobs that this is one generation and younger feel that they are too good to do these jobs, yes I am not ignorant I do believe that immigration including but not limited to people that may be British that have worked abroad but now are coming back to work in the UK need to be screened [I point this out to highlight that I am not talking about someone's ethnicity.] But then again I can only speak for the UK we should have had something in place before the 2016 referendum to deal with this eventuality better known as Brexit.

But yet again the US and the UK have another similarity we have no one of a outlook that says if I am asking my country to go through difficult times; I better not even mislead them or oh I don't know renovate the White House, I mean of all people Rob Schneider has just said and I am paraphrasing here is; Trump should have raised above it [in reference to this post] but he seems incapable of doing that. You know when you are in trouble when of all people Schneider firstly makes sense and secondly I agree with him.

Additional I would also like to apologise because I accidentally meaning I didn’t know about this situation: with Trump so I put out a film review of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 1992: which it does have a cameo of Trump in there, I would now like to squash any thoughts or ideas of I did this to exploit this situation: this is absolutely not true, I did it based on we are getting closer to Christmas and then I found out this situation, but I should still apologise if I have caused any offence or anything, it was not intentional hence why it isn't in the related content section: apologies.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 1992 by AverageMansReviews

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 1992 by AverageMansReviews

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Not again and no I'm not talking about the President of the United States in America: basically; the McCallister family at heading to Miami Florida for Christmas; Peter and Kate McCallister [John Heard and Catherine O'Hara:] they are the father and mother of Kevin McCallister, where Kate especially the last time this happened move heaven and earth to get back to her younger son. But sadly again something goes wrong as Kevin [Macauley Culkin:] a 10-year-old now follows a similarly dressed individual to his father on to the wrong flight heading to New York, where she will bump into some familiar faces the duo that were known now as the Wet Bandits, but now know now is the Sticky Bandits: Harry and Marv [Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern:] these two have just recently escaped from prison and planning on a robbing Duncan's Toy Chest.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 120 minutes film is good, it just doesn't have completely the same kick as the previous instalment/original instalment, yes we still Kevin breaking the fourth wall and all of his tricks and more, but as you will see it still gets highly rated from me.

Art, action and comedy; the scenery and/or the landscapes are beautifully shown as we get to see what it is like to live in the Plaza Hotel or/and what it is like in New York at Christmas time and not forgetting this lady with her many pigeons in Central Park. Marv slips on this slippery substance which sends him hurdling into this shelf of paint which then consequently the entire thing lands on him, we also have some extensions on some sequences from the previous film and I will just point out one; the blowtorch skit/sketch scene or sequence is back for Harry including this time around him standing upside down headfirst in a toilet with a more hotter outcome.

Character developments and performances; the character developments of the returning characters/performers has been nicely progressed to represent a little bit of time has passed such as two years, I know everyone develops differently, but my point is broadly speaking; it is still viable that now and again these characters are going to show elements of their original settings. The new additions such as for an example Tim Curry as Mr. Hector: he is the concierge of the Plaza Hotel and is somewhat sneaky or/and Brenda Fricker as Pigeon Lady: a quiet yet intimidating lady that looks after the pigeons that Kevin befriends and a cameo from President of the United States of America when this content was released; President Donald J. Trump as Donald J. Trump. So their performances are an excellent reflection on either little time has passed but still maintain the flow chemistry and the new additions they just slot in perfectly to the surrounding chemistry and fluency.

This film receives: 9/10, this film with excellent, it is a high-quality sequel, but not as strong as its predecessor, but this sequel is well worth a watch especially if you have never seen it before. This film also has some awards accredited to its name such as 3 Winners that include but not limited to BMI Film & TV Awards 1993 BMI Film Music Award John Williams and likewise 3 Nominees that include but not limited to American Comedy Awards, USA 1993  American Comedy Award Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Joe Pesci

 

Twins 1988 by AverageMansReviews

Twins 1988 by AverageMansReviews

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Genetics: briefly; Julius Benedict [Baby: Unknown name/Older: Arnold Schwarzenegger:] he is genetically a perfect specimen; he is the older brother, he lives on this island and is well-educated, meanwhile Vincent Benedict [Baby: Unknown name/Danny DeVito:] he is a genetic flawed specimen, has a completely different life, grew up in an orphanage and owes the wrong kind of people lots of money, but his life will completely change when Julius comes looking for him

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 107 minutes film is good; I mean it does have another gear to it and it does get there, so I would regard the opening section or somewhere around here very much a warm-up period to this film

Comedy and action; we have some crack-wise comments from Vincent, including him misunderstanding in many situations, followed by him celebrating on realising it. Julius putting foot to posterior, but before doing this; he gives his attacker broadly speaking; this opportunity to think about the options they are taking and in one situation we have Vincent giving this speech of messing with my whole family whilst the elevator door closes: but this film does have a lot to offer its viewers in one way or another.

Character developments, performances and comedy; the character developments are all good, but let's be honest here; it is all about the performances that gives these character developments depth and meaning; such as our lead partnership of Schwarzenegger and DeVito: individually or together they really do explore essentially the expression something to the effect of " Product of their environments" as Schwarzenegger/Julius: had a superior upbringing with all these advantages including his physical stature, whilst DeVito/Vincent had in a nutshell a much harder upbringing, which Julius makes references and putting this very nicely in the context of this film; a less than ideal physical stature; this will also show up in the comedy as Julius will try to do the right thing, including getting his younger brother to do the right thing also, and alongside these two brothers we have these two sisters: Chloe Webb as Linda Mason: she had a history with Vincent, she knows what he is like, but she really likes him too much and then we have her sister that doesn't like Vincent too much as she knows what he is like as well, but on meeting Julius; she likes him a lot and they too bring a lot to the table as they are an understanding support network for each brother. So without these for performers this film would be absolutely nothing, because you need natural chemistry from all concerned for this film to work to the highest standard that it can be, Younger:Heather Graham/Older: Bonnie Bartlett as without giving too much of the film away: someone that is significant in this film; as a limited supporting role; she does an excellent job, but for everyone else they are positively good performances from everyone in this cast.

This film receives: 9/10, this film is excellent; in hindsight I am decided award additional mark or marks, I can't remember because I watch quite a few films, but as long as I remember what is in it that is all what matters really: it is one of those films that if you have never seen it or haven't seen it in a long time it is well worth a watch and I would say if we had a family of a 13 years old and up, it is suitable for family viewing, There is a photograph for a extra scene at the beginning of the ending credits and yes it has a good sense of humour and we even go on a journey as well. It does have some awards to its name such as 4 Winners which includes but not limited to ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards 1990 ASCAP Award Top Box Office Films Georges Delerue and 1 Nominee Golden Globes, USA 1989 Golden Globe Best Original Song - Motion Picture Skip Scarborough Song: "Twins"

 

How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2000 by AverageMansReviews

How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2000 by AverageMansReviews

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Welcome to Whoville: briefly; on the outskirts of the town high up looking down Mount Crumpit in a cave through a telescope is the Grinch [Younger child: Josh Ryan Evans/Older: Jim Carrey:] he is annoyed with the people of Whoville, basically being happy at Christmas so he comes up with the idea to steal Christmas from them alongside his dog Max, but there is one in Whoville; Cindy Lou Who [Taylor Momsen:] she is very young and consequently she believes that if you show the Grinch kindness may be you may change his ways, but maybe she will change her mind after he decides to deal with from her town.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing is smoothly energetic as it has a story to tell and with Anthony Hopkins being the narrator/storyteller we are in very comfortable hands to experience this journey; this film goes on for roughly 105 minutes.

Art, action and comedy; be it visually or musically, the second thing after Hopkins' voice that reassure you that this film is going at minimum going to be good is; the plentiful artistic outlay of every single location, time jump, the physical representation of the Grinch; which is perfectly envisioned and consequently executed, but also for an example the transport network from the Grinch's home to Whoville or vice versa; it is something that the Mario Bros would really appreciate. The Grinch saves Cindy and then shows he is skills with wrapping paper, obviously I will discuss this more later on but for now as you can probably tell this is Carrey right in his element of enthusiastic, eccentric and slightly insane comedic best; as for one example he dresses up his dog Max as Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and the Grinch/Carrey turns into the Director, dressed as one to really fit in, gives Max the instructions and starts filming, with Max pushing with his paw off this red nose and paraphrasing but absolutely with the same sentiment; the Grinch/Carrey gives Max high praise indeed for essentially raging against the machine/the system and going against what he was instructed to.

Character developments, performances, and voice performers; the character developments are all good, broadly speaking likewise the performances are all good, but let's be completely honest here; this is Carrey at his very best, because he is the maestro this entire film; he is naturally enthusiastic, which because he is being natural, it makes other characteristics look and feel for an example when the Grinch/Carrey is having a discussion/argument with the echoes of his cave [yes he is arguing with himself, with the added characteristics of him giving the echoes the ability to add something he didn't originally say, so it buys into him being a little bit unstable via loneliness.] Carrey should have got given an Oscar nomination for this performance for giving this version of the Grinch authenticity, Because without him this film without a shadow of doubt just wouldn't have worked, you know when you need someone to believe in your project and make it work that is precisely what Carrey gives this project, it without question would not have the modern day legendary status of being a modern day Christmas film classic without Carrey and speaking of authenticity, it swiftly brings me on to Hopkins as narrator/storyteller; he too brings a level of authenticity to this project by verbalising as if he was addressing families of all ages, in a soft and warm tone and because he is British, he can do  narrator/storyteller/monologue with great ease, comfort, majestic level, basically bread-and-butter to someone of Hopkins' level.

This film receives: 10/10, this film is top-notch entertainment; as I am already alluded to in one way or another this project has some positive points to it; it just so happens that there is positive points have a colossal impact on to this project in its entirety such as the artistic and/or highly creative and not forgetting the massive, gigantic performance and presents of Carey, even though I saw this film in the cinema on its 25th anniversary with the person I watch of this content with, I think in fact I am pretty sure even though this project is 25 years old, this is one of the rare projects that will be showing somewhere or in someone's house every year at Christmas time until the actual end of time itself. I am going to dedicate this content to Josh Ryan Evans, which sadly he is no longer with us, but as I have just indicated you will get to see him every Christmas, so RIP Josh Ryan Evans 1982-2002.

This film also has some awards accredited to its name such as 18 Winners; Positive; which include but not limited to Academy Awards, USA 2001 Oscar Best Makeup Rick Baker Gail Rowell-Ryan, Blockbuster Entertainment Awards 2001 Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actor - Comedy Jim Carrey and ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards 2001 ASCAP Award Top Box Office Films James Horner. 37 Nominees: Positive: which include but not limited to go to the Academy Awards for 2001 Best Makeup Rick Baker Gail Rowell-Ryan, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration Michael Corenblith (art director) Merideth Boswell (set decorator) and Young Artist Awards 2001 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actress Age Ten or Under Taylor Momsen.

Negative: Nominees which also include but not limited to Razzie Awards 2001  Razzie Award Worst Remake or Sequel, Worst Screenplay Jeffrey Price Peter S. Seaman and The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards 2000 Stinker Award Worst Supporting Actress Taylor Momsen

 

Snatch 2000 by AverageMansReviews

Snatch 2000 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/burning/animal cruelty/suicide/suffocating/vehicle crash/vehicle hit/religion/torture/electrocution/dismemberment/chopping/bodily functions/references to race, cancer, homosexuality and other which I can't remember right now.

What a week that was: briefly; we follow this selection of characters such as Turkish and Tommy [Jason Statham and Stephen Graham:] they are business partners: unlicensed boxing promoters and slot machines: they do try to split the workload depending on the situation: Turkish is that unlicensed boxing promoter and Tommy does the everyday running of this slot machines, but in short they need the help of Mickey O'Neil [Brad Pitt:] he is an Irish gypsy/pikey that is the equivalent of an Irish gypsy bare knuckle boxing champion, so he is as hard as nails but he doesn't take instructions to well.

Generally speaking: because we have this storyline/script that has many moving parts, sometimes at one point or another crossing over or/and converge, but then again what you expect from a Guy Ritchie film [Writer and Director for this film.] So the framework and pacing of this 102 minutes film is structured to slide all over the place to go from situation to situation with this informative narrating, storyteller of previous events and/or inner monologue by Turkish and this entire film is solely focused on this week so we go come full circle with fluent pacing with gusto, there was always something happening somewhere.

Action and comedy; now I have to be slightly selective and censor these examples broadly speaking; so we have these three robbers the hold-up this bookies to kidnap this man with a missing finger and to obviously rob the place, but on holding up this location they find out; repeatedly all bets are off [due to another situation happening,] the man with his briefcase didn't have one thing missing and on top of that this member of staff which she has bigger grapefruits to manage the situation with calmness and as I have already said has bigger grapefruits, which has already closed down this location and started the alarm, quickly decides to pick up this gun which belonged to one of the robbers and started shooting, these two robbers are now screwed, but wait there is a third robber, the getaway driver which yes in a previous scenes is large figure and slow movement has already been discussed; this too was highly comical as well.

Art, character developments and performances; we have these momentarily freeze frame art with name of character in this is good. The character developments and performances are on both counts in-depth as these characters know who precisely they are and the vast majority of them in various ways are incredibly shifty, even the background/supporting characters have the feel and presentation of product of their environment and culture to them; so the entire cast put in at minimum excellent performances based on/regardless of their size of role, which all contributes to the authentic nature of this title. Now and again I really do like regardless of name Brad Pitt or Darren The Pikey [Jason Flemyng:] he is a member of Mickey's family, everyone contributes something; so there is spot on chemistry and camaraderie to bring this film to life.

This film receives: 10/10, this film is top-notch entertainment; it most definitely needs to be seen once in a lifetime for its authenticity, action and mature to adult comedy references. This film also has some awards accredited to its name such as 4 Winners which include but not limited to Empire Awards, UK 2001 Empire Award Best British Director Guy Ritchie and 7 Nominees which also include but not limited to Satellite Awards 2001 Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical Brad Pitt

 

Pole Position [Season 1,] Episode 7: Thirty-One Cent Mystery by AverageMansReviews

Pole Position [Season 1,] Episode 7: Thirty-One Cent Mystery by AverageMansReviews

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5 things about this episode

Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/other effects/transformation/vehicle crashing/cutting/animal cruelty

Coupe: Roadie: Character [Character developments,] Storyline, Action and Art; he is almost identical to Wheels as in appearance yes, high levels of skills yes; such as for an example performer this rescue sequence [which I will discuss in a minute or two.] But where they are different is Roadie: artificial intelligence that has been programmed to be the younger version as in personality; here are just some of his personality traits: highly likely to disobey instructions, quick-witted but still a good individual. Today's episode is based around kidnapping Roadie goes to Mount Rushmore to lower this hook [which comes out of this little department at the front] to lower down and then to open up long ways, to then grabbed hold of Dan; to lift him up and rescue him from the side of Mount Rushmore and obviously the art; is we get to see some high-quality up close images of Mount Rushmore

This episode receives: 7/10, this episode is good; this is one of those episodes that after everything has been done it finds itself in this section of my marking system

 

Misery 1990 by AverageMansReviews

Misery 1990 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/stabbing/shooting/torture/dislocating/breaking/vehicle crash/biking/slavery/reference to suicide

Watch out for the penguin: briefly; Paul Sheldon [James Caan:] he is a famous novelist, he has a successful series of books called "Misery" in fact he has just finished writing the ninth and final instalment in the series, but tragically he accidentally finds himself in a car accident, but luckily enough he gets rescued by the individual, by the name of Annie Wilkes [Kathy Bates:] she is a nurse that assists Sheldon to get back on his feet and just so happens to be his number one fan, which I am absolutely sure nothing will or can go wrong... But then again on the odd occasion I have been known to be wrong.

Generally speaking: the framework, pacing and storyline/script; I have to be honest I found the framework and pacing of this 107 minutes film incredibly slow; it does get better the more you watch of this film, but man to begin with it is so slow; it does so much better when it speeds up a bit, I must say even though it does somewhat speed up it isn't ever going to be the most quickest anyway as a straightforward film, because if you were to speed things up, you would also knockout the environmental aspect of this location; meaning we are trapped alongside Sheldon in this house for the vast majority of it, but later on in the film we do also have time moving montages to speed things up and these slot in perfectly with what they were going for in this project. I am not a fan of without giving too much away the closing stages of this project such as what happened next? And then they 18 months later thing.

Art and action; we have some excellent snowy scenery, which can be used as a great palate cleanser for all of the violence, but to begin with we have a car accident.

Character developments, comedy, performances and action; Wilkes is clearly a damaged human being, but sometime later for one moment Wilkes shows that she has possibly been through rejection, which may be years ago started her on this journey to be completely nuts and don't get me wrong is completely nuts [I am making reference to the scene where she just very much puts Sheldon's pills on his table and has a little discussion but very much wants to leave his room at this time,] Sheldon has been in an horrific car accident, by now it has very much dawned on him that Wilkes is unstable, so he has got to get out of here. We have two pairings, obviously Wilkes/Bates and Sheldon/Caan and now Richard Farnsworth as Sheriff Buster and his wife Frances Sternhagen as Deputy Virginia: they are on the case to find Sheldon, even though they may be getting up there in age, there is comfortably enough to indicate that they are still having intercourse as for one example even on the job Deputy Virginia is trying to engage the slow escalation of romantic intent, where her husband has to remind her at work you are not my wife, you are my Deputy or something to that effect and finally we even have the one of the Producers/Director of this project Rob Reiner as an uncredited a helicopter pilot alongside our Sheriff Buster. Bates' performance is masterclass in how to portray a character that it is unhinged; someone that means well, quiet and reserved, but when pushed can and will release Cerberus from within her and is quickly as he came, he can disappear or just to keep you on your toes she can do is simultaneous connection or both of calm, but also releasing great anger and furious wrath with a sledgehammer; Bates is Wilkes, Wilkes is Bates she makes this role her very own legendary and iconic. Meanwhile Caan as Sheldon is very much the anchor to this partnership as in survival, strategy and escape and trying not to irritate Wilkes long enough to achieve this; both of these performances individually or together are irreplaceable and then we have Sheriff Buster separately or together with his Deputy/wife doing their part which also has on reflection excellent chemistry as well.

This film receives: 9/10, this film is excellent; as I have previously stated in one way or another this film does have problems, but because of Bates or/and Caan, because without Bates this project would have an unfillable a void to fill, but their partnership is crucial and legendary to the success and legacy of this project, I also went to the cinema with the person I watch some of this content with, if you ever have the opportunity to see this film on a cinema screen it is very much worth going to see. This film unsurprisingly has some awards accredited to its name such as 7 Winners which include but not limited to Academy Awards, USA 1991 Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role Kathy Bates and 10 Nominees which also include but not limited to Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 1992 Saturn Award Best Actor James Caan

 

Big 1988 by AverageMansReviews

Big 1988 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/transformation/shooting/bodily functions/medical/reference to drugs

12 going on 30: briefly; we meet Joshua "Josh" Baskin [Younger: David Moscow/Older: Tom Hanks:] he is a scrawny kid isn't most popular in school, in fact he is one best friend Billy Francis Kopecki [Jared Rushton:] they are social misfits together and when the time comes the only one that Joshua and trust and rely on. But when Josh comes across the Zoltar Speaks fortune-telling machine [that has mystical powers to grant wishes:] where he asks to be big, his wish is granted.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 104 minutes film is pleasant

Character developments, comedy, action and art; physically older Josh has to quickly adapt to being in the adult world will at best as he can, but to begin with we go through this; if you were a child in an adult's body will put you do? So we have these two that have obviously eaten too much, sometime later we see Josh goofing around with another child in this toy store; where they have this head guard, hit pack laser gun; where you have to hit the target on your opponent's chest to score [it is the equivalent of Laser Quest/Tag,] but the home version.

Josh bumps into his boss  Mr. MacMillan [Robert Loggia:] he is the owner of   FAO Schwarz, where they got talking about business and had some fun on a Walking Piano with duets on the music: "Heart and Soul" and "Chopsticks, " Josh's boss was so impressed with his insight and enthusiasm he gave him a job promotion, masterful performances from this duet, so consequently I will add an additional mark and incidentally this piano duet sequence of events is a part of cinema history as everyone that has ever seen this film can easily remember it.

Character developments and performances; the character developments and performances are broadly speaking all good with naturally free-flowing chemistry, but let's be honest here it is down to Hanks that this project goes on to be a smashing success; from Josh beginning his brief new life; being vulnerable and scared to his mental age eventually matching is physical age; it is a unique take on the coming-of-age outlay/formula.

This film receives: 9/10, this film is excellent; I mean if you haven't seen this film it is one of those films that you need to see once in your lifetime, there is also an ongoing seen as the ending credits begin to roll. This film also has some awards accredited to its name such as 11 Winners which include but not limited to Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 1990 Saturn Award Best Actor Tom Hanks and Best Supporting Actor Robert Loggia. 14 Nominees which also include but not limited to Academy Awards, USA 1989 Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role Tom Hanks and Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen Gary Ross Anne Spielberg