Hangover
Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis
One of the Funniest.Films.Ever....FACT! A group of groomsmen head off to the bright lights and big city of VEGAS for a Stag Night to remember.....or possibly not as the case may be. What unfolds is an 1.30hr of utter hilarity. Mike Tyson's mini skit is comedy genius and I now have a new Messiah of Comedy to worship.....The Legend that is Zach Galifianakis. All characters hold their own in this movie and even the lovely Ken Jeong as an eccentric Chinese Mob boss keeps the belly laughs a' coming. Heather Graham does her usual "I'll smile and grin like a Cheshire cat through the film and hope no one notices that I'm actually not a very good actress" but her role is too short and sweet to care much about to be honest so it doesn't matter. The lads run amok in Vegas, tyring to piece together the previous night in the hope of finding their buddy Doug (the wonderful teenie tiny Justin Bartha) who they've misplaced and who is due to get married in 24hrs. The end credits are HILARIOUS....
An Awsome **** Star
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Gladiator
Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielson
In what has to be Russell Crowe's best performance to date *IMO* (this is until Robin Hood hits the cinemas....*drool*), Gladiator is one hell of a visual masterpiece. 10yrs later and the visual effects are still astounding, with amazing art direction and cinematography. To really get the most from Gladiator, the extended version is a must. Joaquin Phoenix's chilling performance as the blood thirsty Commodus is heightened in the extended scenes, giving an almost sympathetic view in the character. With this in mind, for me anywho, my entire perception of his actions were shifted, and left me with a different emotion towards the end and his death. Rather than the big "F**k You" ending that the original version led you to believe....."nasty incestuous man kills Crow's family, will stop at nothing to kill Crowe, enjoys a good grope with his sister and thrown his toys out the cot when things don't go right", you're left with a very mixed up pup, who's father's failures(possibly incestuous again) had caused him to become this paranoid lonely individual who you not necessarily feel sorry for but certainly have an understanding towards. Never will words have an effect on me as the historic Line:
"My name is Maximus Dedimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husbands to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life of the next". Shivers.Down.Spine...............That and "Nobody puts baby in a corner!!!!!!" *ahem*
Plus Crowe gets his biceps out and kicks serious ass for the majority of film. Yeah Baby!!
An Incredible ***** Star
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