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The_Guy
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not much to say, born in a foreign country moved here, went to school did some stuff, now on this web site
- Member Since:
- 11/8/2008
Ratings and Reviews
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RockNRolla: Guy Ritchie Does it Again
- by: The_Guy | Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008
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Guy Ritchie, we all know the name, British film director also known as Mr. Madonna. The question is has Guy Ritchie who was once an up coming director lost it all or is there still hope. Well based on his new film RocknRolla I would say there is still some ability in his directorial talents but he is in very familiar company here with his latest British gangster flick. Guy Ritchie has cornered the British gangster film genre in the last 10 years and this movie is a nice addition to his resume. The movie deals with a real estate scheme between Russian mobsters and the head British gangster played by Tom Wilkinson doing his best Bob Hoskins imitation. The story seems quite simple with Lenny (Tom Wilkinson) making sure the property the Russian mob wants to develop is pushed through the proper channels. Lenny, has a contact in the government and everything should be simple but as with most Guy Ritchie movies nothing is as it seems and things quickly move in a number of directions with any number of subplots forming. Throughout all of these plot twists and turns we have the central character of OneTwo played by Gerard Butler in a subdued performance far from the strong screen dominating performance in 300. OneTwo is the essential element in all of Lenny’s schemes and his right hand man in his empire. Thrown into this mix is Lenny’s step-son who as a rock star presumed dead is always turning up at the wrong moment to threaten Lenny’s real estate scheme. There are great performances from a variety of characters which is a standard for Guy Ritchie, he seems to get the most out of his supporting cast. Thandie Newton in particular puts a very impressive performance showing a reserved sexuality that grows as the movie goes till you are just waiting for her to explode. Overall I found this film to be quite enjoyable and even though the ending set this movie up for sequel I would not hold my breath for one.
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Passchendaele: Theres only 1 Rule Don't Die
- by: The_Guy | Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008
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From the opening battle scene showing the true brutality of World War I know as the war to end all wars to the scenes showing early 20th century Canada to the ending in the battle of Passchendaele this movie grabs you and never let’s go. Michael Dunne is a Canadian soldier who has seen the horrors of war and after being both physically and emotionally scarred is sent back to Canada to help with the recruitment drive. The absurdity of having a battle worn soldier assist in the recruiting young men to go to conflict that he knows his bloody and brutal is just one aspect of this movie that draws you in. Michael meets a young nurse during his recovery and true to the time period soldiers are not allowed to know who is caring for them to try and reduce the emotional attachment. Back in Calgary, Michael meets the young nurse Sarah again and they quickly develop a deep and loving relationship that is tested by both their emotional scars and pasts. Michael is done with the war until Sarah’s brother secretly enlists and is sent over to Europe to fight in the war and this causes Michael to go back into battle to ensure Sarah’s brothers safety as he has seen too many young men die. Michael, know what awaits in the theatre of war but his love for Sarah and duty to keep her brother alive outweighs is disgust for the brutality of the trenches. The battle scenes are cold and dreary and depict war as it is a truly horrifying thing that should not be glorified but condemned. The tone of the battle scenes are further show as dark and dismal through an amazing soundtrack. In contrast to the battle scenes the scenes in and around early 20th century Calgary are just as spectacular in a breath taking way. The visuals of the Rocky Mountains and the foothills of Alberta are truly breath taking especially when you realize it was filmed on location in Alberta. I recommend this movie to everyone, the war scenes are brutal and some people may look away.
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