The Whole Nine Yards 2000 by AverageMansReviews

The Whole Nine Yards 2000 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/shooting/transformation/bodily functions/torture/burning/references to suicide, under age and homosexuality.

There goes the neighbourhood: briefly;  Dr. Nicholas "Oz" Oseransky [Matthew Perry:] is a dentist, that is stuck in a complicated marriage and then Jimmy "The Tulip" Tudeski [Bruce Willis:] he moves in next door, he is an ex-hitman, that Oz clearly is terrified by this turn of events on realising who is now living next door to them. Franklin "Frankie Figs" Figueroa [Michael Duncan Clark:] is also a hitman which is trying to track down Tudeski.

Generally speaking: the storyline/script and the framework and pacing of this 99 minutes is; on reflection wow I had no idea that this film was this short; this opinion/outlook is based on 2026 respective of on average film is being closer or/and over 120 minutes long nowadays; but my point being somehow this film feeling much longer than 99 minutes; I have a feeling that this has something to do with the fact that for something the opening section and slightly beyond kind of doodle through the film and it is only a little time later after that were this movie wakes up and makes the effort to make things good.

Comedy, character developments and action; we have this furious Tudeski dialogue/monologue about a strong hatred for Mayo in beefburgers, then to be honest with you the biggest asset to this project by some miles would be any form of the physical comedy of Oz; be it taking a punch from or running into Figueroa or separately the old classic yet reliable running into a see through entrance door that you think is open, but it is very much closed or Oz sitting down on something and he is making a meal out of it, with it also deflating; basically all of the physical comedy is entertaining and we have some usage of guns.

Character developments and performances; for most parts they are on both counts all good, on reflection I would have to say that because of the framework and pacing; this cast are left exposed; as in the vast majority of them either trying to start and/or keep this film going; but this really slow pacing becomes a very big elephant in the room that everyone is trying to ignore until it isn't there anymore

This film receives: 5/10, this film is mixed; as I have already indicated it does take some time to get going and on top of that, when it leans into its assets as I have already spoken about including the performances then after everything is said and done this mark is a fair and reasonable outcome, there is also some ongoing sequences underneath the ending credits. This film also has some awards accredited to its name such as 6 Nominees which include but not limited to; Positive; Blockbuster Entertainment Awards 2001 Favorite Supporting Actor -  Comedy/Romance Michael Clarke Duncan, Teen Choice Awards 2000 Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Hissy Fit Rosanna Arquette and Negative; which also include but not limited to The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards 2000 Stinker Award Worst Supporting Actress Rosanna Arquette as Sophie Oseransky: as Oz's wife and I think quite possibly this is the first time I have ever indicated this within 15 years of content creating, but let me put this as nicely as I can I can completely understand why she got nominated for this negative award.

I am going to dedicate this content to Matthew Perry and Michael Duncan Clark; RIP Matthew Perry 1969-2023: you may have gone but you will always be a friend we can see and RIP Michael Duncan Clark 1957-2012: you will always be remembered as this larger-than-life character and person; which on-screen can be intimidating, but in reality soft and gentle.

 

The Magic Faraway Tree 2026 by AverageMansReviews

The Magic Faraway Tree 2026 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/transformation/animal cruelty/animal waste/environment/bodily functions/reference to child abuse

We meet the Thomson's: briefly; husband-and-wife Tim and Polly [Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy:] he is a stay at home dad, whilst she works for this tech company, which she has recently lost her job for quitting over what she believes in: they have three children; Beth, Fran/Francesca and [Delilah Bennett-Cardy,  Billie Gadsdon and Phoenix Laroche:] one moody young teenager, one that doesn't talk and one into computer games and such. But because of this one decision that Polly has made they lose everything so Tim initiates an idea that they have always wanted to do, but it will quieten to move from the city into the country, which opens up a brand-new world to their three children and no it isn't just the countryside, it is something much more magical.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 110 minutes is a little bit so to begin with, but after it settle things down and it gets into his rhythm; it moves so much more better and take on a life of its very own.

Art, action and character development; well that art is clear to see; as every landscape has everything best associated with that landscape [most of them; as you will see one is built as a school] so the attention to detail is immaculate, imaginative and highly creative and the same be said for the wardrobe, their individual alterations and accessories, we even have some time for dancing or singing and we even have this flying machine that can fly from place to place, but be warned this individual can be awake and fall asleep

Character developments, performances, voice performances and comedy; on both counts they are excellently played out versions of what they are; by changing city life for country life it gives all of our systems characters the opportunity to grow and using some model of coming-of-age regardless of human or/and fantasy individuals. Now if at some point in the future there is to be a sequel, they without question need to bring back this entire cast as long as a character comes back; they come back as well, it is crucially important that nobody gets re-cast, because everyone makes these characters and connections naturally and very organically and changing the performer would without doubt throw off the organic atmosphere/chemistry throughout this past; so in a nutshell these characters are these performers/voice performer and these performers/voice performer are these characters. There is nothing wrong with the comedy per se, it is built for family viewing, but I am a little bit concerned of other countries for an example like the US getting it; because it is very British; be it drinking alcohol, misunderstanding city language and country language as it relates to WiFi/Wifeaye or a character misunderstanding words, because of the way he is designed or bodily functions.

This film receives: 9/10, this film is excellent; as I may have already alluded to already, this is a highly engaging project on multiple levels, on reflection I think it would be fair to say that it does need some time to warm up and yes I am slightly concerned about how this movie will be received in the US for it being a very British project, but by and large for those around the world that like a slice of British culture this film will suit you down to the ground, so consequently I have decided to award an extra mark based on its entire viewing experience and finally this film does have 2 extra scenes; 1 right near the closing credits and the other right at the end of the closing credits

 

Missing in Action 1984/1985 by AverageMansReviews

Missing in Action 1984/1985 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/mental health/torture/shooting/stabbing/impaling/cutting/man on woman violence/vehicle hit/vehicle crash/burning

There is only one man for this job: briefly; when the Vietnamese Government are lying one man steps up Colonel James Braddock [Chuck Norris:] he has at minimum elements of PTSD, but he goes into Vietnam to bring some American MIA's/POWs back home.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 104 minutes film is for a large amount of this movie slow and steady, but it has to be said this film does move much better when it has some gusto behind it and we do have some exposition in this kind of PTSD character developments.

Action and art; the art and action coincided in one another in its subtlety or/and chaos; we do have a good mix of action; Colonel Braddock now and again does some stealth as he very quietly escapes from this hotel room without being spotted by those that are there to keep an eye on him, but then again in this occasion I have to give an assist to this character dropping a glass so it brings over/creates a diversion for him to make a clean getaway or later on we either have martial arts or let's just say it very chaotic conflict sequences with explosions, ammunition or/and chasing vehicles on land or by water.

Character developments and performances; the character developments are very much the standard outlay for these action films for this time in history; so by definition they are good, I would like to defend myself for seeing this exposition as PTSD; if I didn't see it as PTSD it would seem a crucial character development and also a great disservice to people that fight for their country regardless of what is on the flag that they come from; that if they are lucky enough to come home, they regardless of gender also; they still have to rotate back to real life, after what they have seen or felt or done or other, the cast performances are also solid versions of what they are meant to be with good chemistry it has to be said; the performances that stood out for me were as follows Norris, James Hong as General Tran: he is the head/overseer of this political situation for Vietnam and I mean this in a good way; he is positively an unpleasant individual and then we have M. Emmet Walsh as Jack "Tuck" Tucker: a good friend of Colonel Braddock, they go way back in the day as they have both served alongside one another; Braddock goes to him for help amongst other things.

This film receives: 6/10, this film is good; now for disclaimer on reflection I was in two minds if I should give his mark or something slightly less as I really did struggle to keep awake throughout this film regardless of a better pacing or not; it is just if that was straight through consistently with good pacing, and speculating that this probably wouldn't have been a problem, but I also wanted to give high praise for a trio of really positive performances so I went with something slightly higher. This film does have some awards accredited to its name such as 2 Nominees; Video Software Dealers Association 1985 VSDA Award Most Popular Current Video Program and from the same award ceremony/event VSDA Award Most Popular Current Action/Adventure Movie. Now sadly I would like to dedicate this content to; Chuck Norris that sadly is no longer with us; RIP Chuck Norris 1940-2026; you were a member of the original generation of action heroes that inspired future generations of action heroes, so you may be gone but you will never be forgotten and it has just come to my attention that M. Emmet Walsh is also no longer with us; just looking back over his volume of work being 236 acting credits spanning from 1968-2024, I have always regarded him as someone that is always there and what was given to him he made it the best we could every time so RIP M. Emmet Walsh 1935-2024; you will always be there for future generations to be enjoyed in your works.

 

Average Extra of: James Tolkan Dies 94 in 2026 by AverageMansReviews

Average Extra of: James Tolkan Dies 94 in 2026 by AverageMansReviews

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Well that sucks!: On Friday 27 that on Thursday 26/03/2026 James Tolkan had died aged 94. I would like to send my condolences to his family, friends and network at this most difficult time. Tolkan will always be best remembered for portraying stern types of characters that when they entered into the film or into the scene; you knew business was about to go down, so you very much had a larger-than-life presence and he was always a major asset to the project in question and dare I say it they don't make performers like this anymore, where regardless of the role size, he makes his presence known, I have just put up a couple of this project he is known for in a related content section; RIP James Tolkan 1931-2026: you may be gone but your memory will live on throughout your works

 

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

Previous instalment/Related content: Spider-Man: No Way Home 2021 Link https://averagemansreviews2017.blogspot.com/2022/05/spider-man-no-way-home-2021-by.html

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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

Warning: there will be censored adult language references to in this content

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Warning: there will be some censored adult language references in this content at one point or another

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

Alien Resurrection 1997 by AverageMansReviews

Alien Resurrection 1997 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/birth/transformation/impaling/shooting/animal cruelty/animal feeding/suicide/disfigurement/dismemberment/disintegrating/drowning/robotics/torture/squashing/medical. I will be using censored adult language in this content, but it will make sense.

USM Auriga: basically; we are on a research facility where Lt. Ellen Ripley/Ripley 8 [Young Ellen Ripley: Nicole Fellows/Older: Sigourney Weaver:] she is a biologically adapted clone of the original Lt. Ellen Ripley; this version is more don't give two dumplings which makes her come across as more boots to posterior kind of being with the comedy of as I have already said someone that doesn't give two dumplings about anyone or anything. Meanwhile there are these traders/bandits that come to drop off some cargo and do some business; two members of this crew are; Annalee Call [Winona Ryder:] she is the newest member to this crew of the Betty and she is headstrong and the other is Ron Johner [Ron Perlman:] he is the more business focus member of the crew meaning if he has to pick up a weapon or leave someone behind to get things done so be it.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 109 minutes film is good; as we are on this facility/location, the outlay of this instalment is straightforward as it knows what it is doing from beginning to end and sticks to that.

Comedy, character developments, action and art; Johner would like to go one-on-one with Lt. Ripley/Ripley 8 in a game of basketball, but as I have already indicated she does not like people so with her newly found abilities/skills; she antagonises him by basically playing a game of keep ball [as to keep the ball away from him. Much later on we have a underwater sequence of events;. we have these xenomorph/aliens swimming/chasing down these characters that are swimming and that some point shooting at these aliens. Yes for those extremely picky people out there in Internet land; the special effects are looking a little bit old, as you can tell from the black outlines in some parts of this sequence of events, but obviously as you come to expect from this franchise at this point in its history; the art is best described as highly detailed graphic and shows excellent imagination.

Character developments and performances; the character developments are very good version of their character types, which do show through at different points in this instalment, but although I have to highlight the chemistry throughout this cast is free-flowing representation of their character types; with the reigns basically being taken off Lt. Ripley/Ripley 8 and show what essentially she would be like without some elements of the original/including enhancements also the later on blossoming relationship between her and Call [Weaver and Ryder:] there is a lot of high-quality positives to take away from this film title.

This film receives: 10/10, this film is top-notch entertainment; I have decided to award two extra marks, based on it needs to be seen once in their lifetime and in particular seeing Weaver as Lt. Ripley/Ripley 8 as this woman that walks around that could very easily put foot to posterior should be given high praise. It has always annoyed me that Weaver in my opinion has never been given the high level of respect that she rightly deserves as the first woman that made it possible for women to be given an action lead role throughout her participation in this franchise and her connection with Call/Ryder as I have already indicated as a big positive. This film also has some awards to its name and no they are not all positive; 7 that includes Blockbuster Entertainment Awards 1998 Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Supporting Actress - Sci-Fi Winona Ryder and 21 Nominees from the same award ceremony/event Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actress - Sci-Fi Sigourney Weaver. Negatives; Winner Bogey Awards, Germany 1997 Bogey Award and The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards 1997 Stinker Award Worst Actress Sigourney Weaver and then Worst Supporting Actress Winona Ryder

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Average Extra of: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 | Title Reveal (2027 Movie) - Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Kristen Bell by AverageMansReviews

Average Extra of: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 | Title Reveal (2027 Movie) - Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Kristen Bell by AverageMansReviews

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My reaction: like everyone else I should imagine you have seen the 36 seconds trailer where we have this hammer type of object breaking through to release simultaneously with Dr. Ivo Robotnik [voice by/voice over by: Jim Carey:] as he indicates in a nutshell a big change is coming. Whilst on-screen we have characters in the crystals flying by and Shadow being at the end.

This is simple yet effective and eye-catching advertising, so I don't really have to say too much you, because the vast majority of you should or are already invested considerable this is the fourth instalment of this live-action legend computer game franchise and as long as they backed up what they say with big change or something to that effect then we shouldn't or there shouldn't be any major problems, as of when this content is/was first created the release date should be sometime in March 2027: so I am going to predict based on this trailer that this film is safely going to hopefully get somewhere around 8/10 or higher, I have gone slightly a little bit lower just be myself a little bit of wiggle room and yes obviously I am looking forward to it.

 

Calling It Out of: President Donald Trump/Donald Trump without question should be removed from the WWF/WWE Hall of Fame by AverageMansReviews

Calling It Out of: President Donald Trump/Donald Trump without question should be removed from the WWF/WWE Hall of Fame by AverageMansReviews

Related content: Reactionary To The Wrestling News of: WWE WrestleMania 43/2027: Go Fudge Yourself WWE! Link https://averagemansreviews2017.blogspot.com/2025/09/reactionary-to-wrestling-news-of-wwe.html

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I have a quick question: so when are the WWE going to distance themselves from this situation.... and I know, I know the answer already... they aren't. So the purpose of this content is me just pointing out they should, but as they work alongside one another they just aren't and this is one of those situations where if I don't say anything, as it is in my jurisdiction of content creation, it may look as if I am being complicit, which I am clearly not if I don't say a little something.

So when is enough; enough? Because being a convicted felon of over 30 counts isn't enough, having strong ties to a convicted sex offender in Jeffrey Epstein and consequently the Epstein Files, consequently as far as I can tell and see it and I have the great fruits to put it in this content; to start a war with Iran as a distraction technique [even though I am aware that there have been heinous acts going on in this country for decades, so it seems convenient that the US would take action now,] including allegedly yet strongly implicated basically all but confirmed, but I still have to use the word allegedly to be safe, so I don't spread misinformation bombing a female school and now the fuel supply of Europe has now been hit, I mean even the WWE themselves as things stand may have to move WrestleMania 43/2027, because they can't seriously be thinking of still heading over there and when I say heading over there I mean to Riyadh Saudi Arabia?

Because as I have already referenced they have strong ties to the White House, so why wouldn't they be a flight risk of the highest order, and don't get me wrong I am not even trying to scaremonger anyone, that isn't even my point but the fact remains this is war and war would dictate that the WWE are a flight risk in the Middle East, I mean if you think I forgot about the football/soccer World Cup I haven't... where in a nutshell the Orange skin mark passively aggressively couldn't guarantee the safety of the men's Iran football team when they attend the World Cup; which is disgraceful, they the right to be there based on they have qualified like everyone else.

So based on football/soccer I hope they can attend and be bigger people than what is happening outside of football and quite clearly the Orange bleached posterior hole.

I mean I know it is late in the day but I would love to strip the United States of America from hosting the tournament, considering on one hand they should absolutely guarantee the safety of all concerned and not forgetting on the other hand President Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World when not only is this just horse manure, the inaugural person should have always been the one and only Pelé, I mean if they wanted to have this award taken seriously in the place, Trump should be absolutely nowhere near this award whatsoever to the point where if he was the last person on Earth, he still wouldn't be in the running for it.

At this point I am just going to leave this content like this; so what else does someone have to do to get removed from the WWF/WWE Hall of Fame?