"It's classified." Swift shot: Left me wanting more on every level, too much was shoved into the script - nothing really powerful ever happens, it was like firing hollow-points at a watermelon, sure it's fun, but if you aren't taking out bad-guys, so what? The exposition never really happened, and I understand this is a film based on a TV series, that explains why … [Read more...] about Edge of Darkness
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The Book of Eli
Welcome to a world where KFC moist-wipes can get you anything! Swift shot: Decent post-apocalyptic journey with some rapid-slash fight scenes and an intriguing twist. Mila and Denzel manage well, and Oldman comes across as a believable villain - not so much a monster as an uber-realist. With harsh, gritty paneling this is definitely a must see for graphic … [Read more...] about The Book of Eli
The Fourth Kind
"It's not an owl." Swift shot: Whether you want to believe or just want to have your mind screwed with for about 100 minutes, this flick will juice your heart and crank your imagination. A bit slow paced, but delivers where it needs to. The split-screen reality vs. fiction convention got old at times and really detracted from the authenticity - which was the opposite … [Read more...] about The Fourth Kind
Towelhead
Forcefully disturbing take on "Lolita". Swift shot: This movie was NOTHING that I was expecting. I rented it because of the title and because I like controversial themes - challenging the mind is never a bad thing. Brilliant acting throughout the film and incredibly disturbing subject matter! Be warned, this one is aptly labeled … [Read more...] about Towelhead
The Lives of Others
The REAL 1984 Swift shot: Mired in suspense and intrigue, The Lives of Others reminds us that socialism comes with a hefty price. There will always be corruption in the liesof others as idealism fails to achieve results. Monotony is a tool Director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck wields effectively, but long-winded in many places which will fail to … [Read more...] about The Lives of Others
