"He didn't come for help; he came for permission." Swift shot: Some things shouldn't be tampered with - once again, Hollywood wanted to improve on an old 80's series, no doubt after the success with The A-Team. But The Equalizer didn't quite live up to my expectations. With Antoine Fuqua directing, I wanted that insane razor's edge from Training Day. It just … [Read more...] about The Equalizer
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Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
A hell of a town. The H-Bomb: A cocky young gambler (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) crashes the wrong poker game and winds up on the bad side of a very powerful man. Bottom feeding private eye, Dwight (Josh Brolin), gets involved in the duplicitous dealings of an ex-flame, Ava Lord (Eva Green), and lives to regret it. Gorgeous stripper, Nancy (Jessica Alba), seeks revenge against … [Read more...] about Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Well, I was admittedly, slightly shell-shocked . . . Swift shot: Not safe for adults! Michael Bay does what he always does . . . blows shit up and "ruins everyone's childhood." Oh, spare me the mawkish pain, he just makes movies. If this version didn't gel with your wonderful, charmed childhood, so what? Now, I must say right off the bat, the audio AND the 3D were off at … [Read more...] about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Guardians of the Galaxy
Limacher Lowdown: I’m back yet again with another Marvel movie. Now some of you may be wondering if I only write reviews about Marvel movies; and to that I simply say, Stay Tuned. Now let’s get down to business. I have been eagerly waiting to see the vision of something outside the Avengers in the Marvel Universe since this was announced, and I was not disappointed. There are … [Read more...] about Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy
Everything is Awesome Mix Vol. 1 Swift shot: Freakin' Fur-flying Fantasy! James Gunn directed the only Summer blockbuster of 2014, and it might even surpass The Avengers, yea, it was that good! With a heroic heart and just enough comedy to lighten the mood from time to time, Guardians of the Galaxy is the only film you'll really give a shit about this summer. I had the … [Read more...] about Guardians of the Galaxy