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xXx (2002)
over-the-top and insanely fun adrenaline trip
First, let me say I can't sit through a James Bond film. XXX was much more suited for me. Vin is like Brad Pitt to me. A guy that the girls like that is too cool for me to even begin to be jealous about. His character here and the situations he is put in are so unbelievable that the only way I could accept it was to think that this was like a super-charged comic book. After I made that decision, this movie was a blast. Just like with FAST & THE FURIOUS, I left the theatre filled with adrenaline, wanting to try all the stunts and start racing a motorbike. Despite how over-the-top the stunt sequences are in the film they are presented well enough that I can't help but cheer in the theatre. That's what this movie is: a chance for you to say, "Oh s**t!" as many times as you want amongst 500 people. In my opinion, XXX blows 007 out of the water. Turn of your that-can't-happen-in-real-life meter and enjoy. This is an action movie I was able to not only sit through, but also thoroughly enjoy.
Promenons-nous dans les bois (2000)
more than you'd expect for a slasher, excellent foreign horror
Understanding that every one has their own opinion, I was shocked to find out that this movie only has a 4 point rating. Forget the rating and give it a chance. The movie is photographed extremely well. You rarely see this, especially in horror movies. I like to say it reminds me of Raimi. Along with the visuals, the story will keep you guessing. The last horror to do that for me was SCREAM. This is the non-literal adaption of LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD and is poorly marketed as an English teen slasher. I expected to laugh at this rental, as I love to do with every other B-movie. This is more. Simply, a great horror movie. Oddly enough, I am usually the one jumping in horrors and not my girlfriend, suprisingly we both were this time. Cough, but I did it in a manly way. ;) Regardless of the majority rating, take in consideration those who liked it. This movie is worth it if you like the genre. Oh, and watch it with sub-titles. Normally, I would say it wouldn't matter THAT much; however, like MONONOKE it is much better with it's original performances. I hope you give it a chance and enjoy the photography, suspense, and playfully amusing (read: gory) deaths.
The Forsaken (2001)
Blood and gore and nothing more...
Well, I think this is the only movie I've seen that has had the title card over some breasts. This has blood and gore and nothing more. There isn't much of any interest at all, to tell you the truth. Nothing new is added to the vampire mythology. And it's not like there are any exciting fight scenes, or hunting scenes, or anything like that. It's a half-hearted vampire movie. Is there even any fangs?
The only good vampire movie to have a small number of vamps is Dracula and Shadow of the Vampire. This one has 3 vamps and they're not even interesting. Alas, I believe more could not have made up for much.
I love b-movies too, but this one has nothing to offer. Except that chick from Coyote Ugly's bare breasts. Hate to say it. D A N
Freddy Got Fingered (2001)
Hilarious movie, but I doubt everyone will agree.
The movie was so funny. I was laughing way too loud and slapping things like my knees and theatre seats. What I did notice is that this is far out there. Not everyone will like this movie. If you have watched his show and loved it, then you will be okay. Things that were extreme in his show, like sawing a racoon in half, cross on over to the film. My bet: people will be insulted and offended. They will not see the humour and be bored or shocked. Of course, I don't know who would see a movie called Freddy Got Fingered if they don't have a sense of humour. And if they don't like Tom Green. I've been there since the beginning on Rogers Community 22 in Ottawa, and I am so happy for all of his success. I truly find this movie to be amazingly hilarious. It is already panned by critics, much like other shocking movies such as Pink Flamingos (now a classic - that I do not really enjoy sitting through). Alright, hate me or love me, I'm done so be happy... D A N