Gentlemen Broncos

Gentlemen Broncos

Running Time: 90 minutes

Summary: Benjamin, home-schooled by his eccentric mother, is a loner whose passion for writing leads him on an journey as his story first gets ripped off by the legendary fantasy novelist, Ronald Chevalier, and then is adapted into a disastrous movie by the small town's most prolific homespun filmmaker.

Review: Wow, this was a seriously fucked up movie. There were more than a few hilarious moments and I will fully admit to laughting out loud on several occasions, but this movie was freaking bizarre!!

It comes as no surprise to me that this is the same writer/director of both Nacho Libre and Napoleon Dynamite. It embodies that same "So awkward that I want to stop watching but can't!" feeling. The story is pretty clever if not simple and the chorus of freaks are all perfectly cast.

All in all, it was mildly entertaining and confusing and had some great one lines but if you aren't desperate for something new to watch, skip it.

Best Quote: Brutus - "Oh survelliance does, I hate those!"

Rating: 4.5 nests out of 10

She's Out of My League

She's Out of My League

Running Time: 104 minutes

Summary: An average Joe meets the perfect woman, but his lack of confidence and the influence of his friends and family begin to pick away at the relationship.

Review: Short and funny, an easy movie that doesn't have too much story and doesn't make you think too hard. This movie is moderatley funny but is peppered with a few absolutly hilarious lines. Jay Baruchel struggles a little as the leading man. He pulls off the "nice guy" role very well and the chemistry between him and Alice Eve is surprisingly natural, but you definitely see the work he has to put in in order to carry the movie.

Best Quote: Patty - "Go shit in your hand."

Rating: 6.5 nests out of 10

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

Running Time: 109 minutes

Summary: Alice, an unpretentious and individual 19-year-old, is betrothed to a dunce of an English nobleman. At her engagement party, she escapes the crowd to consider whether to go through with the marriage and falls down a hole in the garden after spotting an unusual rabbit. Arriving in a strange and surreal place called "Underland," she finds herself in a world that resembles the nightmares she had as a child, filled with talking animals, villainous queens and knights, and frumious bandersnatches. Alice realizes that she is there for a reason--to conquer the horrific Jabberwocky and restore the rightful queen to her throne.

Review: Meh. I was very excited to see this movie. Amazing visuals and a good trailer are generally enough to get me pretty excited about a movie, but this is definitely another one that disappoints...

There are definitely some pros. I think it goes without saying that Johnny Depp is the film's star as the Mad Hatter, so I won't dwell on it other than to say that the combination of his portrayal and the makeup and clothing are unbelievable. The unexpected treat of this movie is newcomer Mia Wasikowska as the forgetful Alice, who's biggest acting credit to date had been a small part in the German Holocaust film Defiance. The transformation that she goes through during the course of the movie is mesmerizing, and she is definitely a new young star to keep an eye on.

It's an Alice in Wonderland for a whole new generation but I remain patial to the 1951 Disney version. Can't say I didn't try though right?

Best Quote: The Mad Hatter - "When that day comes I shall futterwacken... vigorously."

Rating: 7.5 nests out of 10

Fifty Dead Men Walking

Fifty Dead Men Walking

Running Time: 115 minutes

Summary: Based on Martin McGartland's shocking real life story. Martin is a young lad from west Belfast in the late 1980s who is recruited by the British Police to spy on the IRA. He works his way up the ranks as a volunteer for the IRA whilst feeding information to his British handler and saving lives in the process.

Review: This is possibly the best movie that I have seen this year.
This movie was an unexpected gem that delivers scene after scene of genuine and award worthy performances. Jim Sturgess is absolutly phenomenal as the protagonist in this fun filled IRA romp, from beginning to end, you cannot help but be drawn in by the story and feel for each character and every character as they are torn between the country that they love and what they feel in thier hearts.

This movie is a complete MUST SEE! Do not let this film pass you by.

Best Quotes: Grace - [Martin slaps Grace on the butt] "Don't you eva do that again!"

Rating: 9.5 nests out of 10