Review: How I Spent My Summer Vacation****
Not to be confused with the 1997 teenie film of the same name, this is Mel Gibson’s new drama, How I Spent My Summer Vacation that for those in the know seems part like a film version of Rusty Young’s brilliantly gripping Marching Powder. It seems that Gibson – who needs a career/personality boost and is the co-writer on this film – has possibly taken some ideas from this novel about the real-life experiences of a drug dealer in a Bolivian jail run like a miniature city. In terms of a Gibson revival after the rather odd and equally retrospective…
Review: Dark Shadows***
Once upon a time, the Burton-Depp partnership was such a sure thing with every project they entered into that they seemed to have the monopoly on quirky Gothic tales; we fell in love with Edward Scissorhands and were enchanted by Corpse Bride. So the chance to see the pair collaborate on a feature-film version of Dan Curtis’s much-loved TV show, Dark Shadows, seemed like ideal material. However, as has been the case since Alice in Wonderland, too much of a good thing has led to them becoming complacent and lacking any new ideas. Burton fans will find some satisfaction in…
Sponsored Video: The Dictator
Sacha Baron Cohen is back in new movie, “The Dictator.” In the film, Cohen plays Admiral General Aladeen,” a ‘heroic dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy never comes to the country he so lovingly oppresses.’ The trailer sees Aladeen (Cohen), sharing his superior knowledge and opinions with the UK and then delves into the background of ‘Who is General Aladeen?’ The video also features American President Barack Obama. Directed by Larry Charles, the film also stars Anna Faris, Sir Ben Kingsley, John C. Reilly, and B.J. Novak. “The Dictator” hits cinemas everywhere May 16. “The Dictator” Links Official Website Facebook IMDB Disclaimer:…
Ben Stiller’s Secret Life
Comedian Ben Stiller was spotted filming scenes for his upcoming remake of ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ in New York, this week. Always the funny man, the ‘Meet the Fockers’ star has been sharing images from the set with his 2.7 million followers on Twitter. One of the images shows him carrying two grown men over his shoulder suggesting that Stiller might have gained super human strength abilities at the age of 46. Who said life ended at 40, eh? Ben directs as well as stars in this movie which tells the story of a lonely photo magazine…
2012 MTV Movie Award Nominations
It is that time of year again where all the biggest and hottest stars come together and celebrate the 2012 MTV Movie Awards. Live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on the 3rd of June, it sure to be a night not to miss. “The Hunger Games” and “Bridesmaids” are the ones to watch, both leading the nominees. Our favourite chick flick, “Bridesmaids” have a total of seven nominations which includes: Movie of the Year, Best Comedic Performance and Best Cast. The thrilling “Hunger Games” has also made an equal impression and are nominated for 8 awards such…
Review: Silent House**
Elizabeth Olsen of Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) fame is fast becoming the thriller poster girl, with her dreamy, unreadable persona that portrays a mixture of innocence and hidden danger. In Chris Kentis and Laura Lau’s new spooky thriller Silent House Olsen keeps us guessing as to her true personality once more, like in her confused character in the acclaimed 2011 film, and delivers another self-assured performance with the subject matter she is dealt. The flaws of the film are certainly not in her portrayal, rather in the confused plot that raises a disturbing issue but just doesn’t quite execute…
Review: Safe***
British bulldog Jason Statham always manages to beguile you on screen with his seemingly boundless choreographed energy and corny one-line growls that have become his reliable trademarks. Without such qualities of seasoned action veterans like Schwarzenegger and Stallone in their heyday, the Statham flick would be dead in the water, like an action flick of a bygone era. Paradoxically, there is also a very fresh and contemporary feel to a Statham film too, in its video-gaming context that combines style and a breakneck editing pace that often defies reality. Writer-director Boaz Yakin’s Safe is in this category, as The Transformer…
Review: Piggy**
London seems to be awash with potentially violent males lurking on every street corner, ready to explode with pent up rage given the right situation – if homegrown cinema is anything to go by. Debut writer-director Kieron Hawkes’ Piggy is another depressingly gritty tale of modern-day woe from the UK capital’s ‘mean’ streets that follows a vengeful angle to justify its brutal onslaught. Even the most hardened viewer will find this genuinely beautifully shot film tough to stomach, with little respite or acceptable explanation as to how its protagonist goes from loathing violence to cold-hearted and mindless thuggery. Mild-mannered and…
Review: The Lucky One***
Penned by the author who gave us the equally schmaltzy Dear John, The Last Song and The Notebook, The Lucky One is another pubescent girl’s wet dream, starring former Disney poster boy Zac Efron no doubt. It’s the kind of predictable romance-by-the-numbers that young girls can swoon over and mature females – who ought no better – can daydream about. It’s Mills and Boon, Louisiana style – with a softer ‘remember our fighting heroes’ message tagged on. A super buffed Efron plays US Marine Logan who, after serving three tours in Iraq, goes on a journey back home to Louisiana…
Review: American Pie: Reunion***
The boys are back in town, looking a little older (some sporting facial hair and others possible plastic surgery), but certainly none the wiser when it comes to women. Jim (Jason Biggs), Oz (Chris Klein), Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicholas) and Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas) are still a bunch of ‘little boys lost’, only to find that they’re far more mature than first thought when compared to The Stiffmeister, Stifler (Seann William Scott) who has never got away from the home town. We have as much anticipation as the boys to experience a great reunion, and predictable beginning aside to remind…
Get Social with Superstar Magazine