Before watching the movie:
The concept sounds like fun. A goofy take on Robin Hood, no competence to be found with anyone, Robin needing to take out loans to support a rebellion. There are also some pretty big name stars involved.
The concept sounds like it could be funnier than Men In Tights, but I’m not seeing very promising reviews, and there’s the fact that I never heard of it and it all looks very cheap. We’ll see how this goes.
Before watching the movie:
This movie is selling itself to me hard as a comedy, and I see the potential, but it’s working so hard on that that I don’t have much else to go on but the genre. Apparently the main plot concerns a planet-destroying bomb stuck in a colony scouting ship that gets delusional and considers exploding in the hold. Like I said, not much to go on. It sounded like a fun movie, and one I’d probably have a lot to say about, but leaves me even more uninspired than usual in this section.
Bearing in mind that it’s a student film, but one of high acclaim and penned by some famous names in sci-fi, this could get interesting.
Before watching the movie:
For once, Edward G. Robinson isn’t playing a gangster. He’s an ex-gangster trying to climb the social ladder. And it’s a comedy.
For once, I’m looking forward to an old black and white film without any misgivings. It sounds mad and hilarious.
Before watching the movie:
Mockumentaries tend to be great or mediocre. CSA: The Confederate States of America was disappointing, but mostly because I didn’t expect the direction it took, and it had a much stronger message than I imagined. As a comedy, especially one that is a cult favorite over 25 years later, I expect good things from This is Spinal Tap.
I’m not much into heavy metal, but the point is satire, so it should be pretty good. Also there are a lot of big names and big non-names (you may not recognize the name Harry Shearer, but he’s one of the core actors on The Simpsons), so a lot of star power and star talent.
Before watching the movie:
So, Bill Murray’s first feature film, directed by Ivan Reitman like Ghostbusters and Stripes were. It should probably be of about the quality of the other two films, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will be great. Enjoyable, definitely. Memorable, not guaranteed.
Before watching the movie:
Michael Keaton, whom I’ve seen in a few different things, and Joe Piscopo, whom I’ve only seen on an episode of Star Trek and some old SNL sketches and couldn’t pick out of a lineup, share a comedy about mob crime.
Cool.
Before watching the movie:
Michael Richards possibly trying to break (back) into film. Jeff Daniels, being Jeff Daniels. Courtroom comedy. I’m going in on the assumption that the main reason I never heard of this is the lack of starpower. The writing probably won’t be superb, but it ought to be fun for what it is.
Before watching the movie:
Remember when I often gave “bad” movies a chance on this blog? I found this movie and had to give it a try. I’ll probably regret it, but hopefully my readership (all four of you) will enjoy it.
If I recall correctly, the thing this movie is most infamous for is making Leprechaun 2 possible, so at least I know I haven’t signed up for the worst horror movie of all time.
Three reasons I’m reviewing this now: It’s not quite Halloween, so this isn’t a holiday tie-in; it’s nowhere near St. Patrick’s Day, so I don’t ruin my St. Patrick’s day (also St. Pat’s won’t be on a blogging day next year); and I found it while looking for a movie to do this week.
Before watching the movie:
This is one of the films that college students flip out over, and any “true film buff” needs to have in their top ten. We’ll see about that.
Tarantino is perhaps held in too high of regard, but this is early days, and a good example of his talent. I’m prepared for the non-Euclidean timeline, which is usually considered good, unorthodox storytelling.
Because of the way it’s formatted, the large cast shouldn’t be as indicative of an over-reaching, complicated plot. Or it may be more indicative than most. Or both at the same time.
Before watching the movie:
I was a little skeptical on this recommendation when I first received it. I never expect much from films older than thirty years for some reason, but being self-aware of that fact, I eventually looked into it, and realized it’s not a war drama or straight action, but a comedy. And when comedy and explosions are mixed… well, it’s usually better than Sgt. Bilko (the Steve Martin film. Jury’s still out on how Phil Silvers did).
I never would have expected to see Clint Eastwood and Don Rickles in the same movie, or really Don Rickles in any movie. I thought he was all standup other than voiceovers like Toy Story.
Anyway, this looks like a war heist comedy… somehow.
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