Monday Movie Madness

Monday again....that means movie reviews. Been a bit of a couch potato this week, so I've managed to watch 4 excellent flicks:

Chopper
Genre: Drama/Thriller
Tagline: The truth, the half-truth and nothing like the truth
Synopsis: Follows the chronicles of Australia's most prolific criminal Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read
Review: One of grittiest, fascinating and frightening films I've seen in a long time! To think this guy is actually still alive is mind-blowing. Having nine best selling books in Australia shows how big he really is. Although not strictly a biography of his life, the film does depict some of his "alleged" crimes, including a famous killing outside a nightclub called Bojangles. Apparently, thousands of people flock there every year to reenact the same scenario...sending "Chopper" the photos. Definitely one to watch!

I heart huckabees
Genre: Comedy
Tagline: An existential comedy
Synopsis: One man's search to find the answers that keep you up in the middle of the night
Review: Very difficult to explain this one. It reminds me of when I was trying to explain Donnie Darko to someone. Put simply, you have to watch the film to fully appreciate any written words about it. If you like extremely clever and complex comedies then this is right up your alley, however if you're into your slapsticks then steer clear! Mark Wahlberg has really carved a name for himself from his early New Kids on the Block days...playing a more memorable part then the main character Albert (Jason Schwartzman). One for the geeks...

Buffalo Soldiers
Genre: Comedy
Tagline: Steal all that you can steal. A story so outrageous you couldn't make it up
Synopsis: A criminal subculture operates among U.S. soldiers stationed in West Germany just before the fall of the Berlin wall
Review: I was expecting a laughing out aloud comedy here, but again, I found myself watching a very sutle, clever piece of work. The film caused some controversy when it was released because of the whole Iraq thing, which is probably why it is not widely known. The flick generally shows U.S soldiers in a lazy, dysfunctional and criminal manor....which is why I enjoyed it so much! It emphasizes the profiting from drug dealing and weapon trading that some of the soldiers must benefit from. A humorous stance on a very real way of life for some of the more intelligent soldiers...

Meet the Fockers
Genre: Comedy
Tagline: And you thought your parents were embarrassing
Synopsis: All hell breaks loose when the Byrnes family meets the Focker family for the first time
Review: A very satisfying sequel to the hilarious Meet the Parents. Too many funny scenes to mention here, but honestly, if you've seen the first one...go see this NOW!

Pick out of the week: Buffalo Soldiers

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