Mighty Ducks 2
For a kids film this was a lot of fun to watch. On equal footing with the original but with some good and bad additional characters. 'Russ' was especially annoying. ~B+~
**Evil Dead 3: Army of Darkness**
Including the first two if ever there was a film where intentional bad effects proved to be a major bonus and added entertainment factor it would be this. Ash is an iconographic character in films. His combination of antics and anti-hero personifications truely make a great person in film, here he shines with aplomb and where would he be without his trusty chainsaw and shotgun. A mans (out of time against deadites) best friends. This film does not quite meet up to the second one but still its a hell of a ride. I'm also quite glad that we British got the darker ending. Who needs a happy ending anyway?
I'm going to get the DVD box set very soon.
**Ed Wood**
Marvellous film. See my review on the movie review forum.
Batman Forever
Hokum, action fun. Seeing this again has made me realise Val Kilmer was not that bad a batman just let down by an overly comicy approach to a character who is anything but light. ~C+~
Kelly's Heroe's
I liked this. Not really much else to say. ~B-~
The Krays
A fascinating film with a suitably sombre ending. ~B~
Batman Returns
There are already a lot of signs where the films are leading too. Despite the star-studded cast there was not an outstanding performance, possible exception being Pfeiffer's betrayel of Catwoman, ignoring the way Catwoman was born of course. ~B-~
**The Company of Wolves**
I love this film of fable and fantasy. Taking it one way it could simply be a variation of fable telling. Alternatively it can be seen as the coming of age rights of a pre-pubescent girl. Her growth into the realm of adulthood and the fears that have to be faced. Dark, twisted and bloody interesting none-the-less.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Man, I have not seen this film in years and years and after watching it again recently I'm wondering why. Steve Martin and John Candy are perfectly matched here with Martin playing the straight man and Candy the joker figure (err back to Batman here Now that would have been an interesting casting.
). Going through the funnies and tribulations of there way back to Chicago for Thanksgiving, it was a nice but a not too unexpected surprise to see an almost entire reversal of characters, with Martin taking on the friendlier attitude that Candy's character potrayed and Candy taking on a more serious role at the other end of the scale. I delighful film but not quite star worthy. ~B+~
Needful Things
Some major changes to the book plot but still an entertaining film. ~C+~
Last of the Dogmen
A curious film about the discovery of the remnants of a Cheyenne tribe still living in the old style away from the influence of white society. Interesting but not spectacular by native american focus film standards, that's reserved for Dancing with Wolves. ~C~
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