“Must you be so rude, crude, and stupid about everything?” The H-Bomb: Last week, Film Grouch’s esteemed founder, Rick Swift, was approached by one Myles McLane to review Hit Team, an indie comedy that Mr. McLane wrote, produced, and starred in. Rick happily obliged, and upon viewing the film, proceeded to give it what is possibly the most vicious thrashing he’s ever … [Read more...] about Hit Team
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Run All Night
“If you pull that trigger, you’re no better than me.” The H-Bomb: Jimmy Conlon (Liam Neeson) is a former mob hit man turned washed up drunk, whose own son, Mike (Joel Kinnaman), wants nothing to do with him, and who is only being kept afloat by his longtime best friend, gangster Shawn Maguire (Ed Harris). Shawn also has a son, Danny (Boyd Holbrook), who’s a bit of a bad … [Read more...] about Run All Night
Chappie
Robot gangsta. The H-Bomb: In the near future, crime in Johannesburg is so out of control that the streets have become too dangerous for human police officers. So, a private weapons company is contracted to design and manufacture robots for urban pacification. The first design, MOOSE, developed by ex-soldier-turned-engineer, Vincent Moore (Hugh Jackman), is a big, … [Read more...] about Chappie
Maps to the Stars
“Do you know what Hell is? A world without narcotics.” The H-Bomb: There was a time when I considered David Cronenberg to be one of my top three favorite filmmakers. Much like my other favorite director named David, he makes dark, challenging films that are provocative, disturbing, and at times just downright disgusting. Ten years ago, I would have sworn that Cronenberg … [Read more...] about Maps to the Stars
Focus
The con is on… The H-Bomb: Career con artist, Nicky (Will Smith), a true master of his craft, takes on an attractive young protege, Jess (Margot Robbie), as he carries out an elaborate score in New Orleans. The job goes well, and everyone on Nicky’s team makes out like a bandit, but his relationship with Jess becomes an issue when he realizes he’s developed genuine … [Read more...] about Focus
