MisterMarston Reviews

Hot Fuzz (2007)

Just as good as Shaun of the Dead - and really quite original!

[10/10 · 14 February 2007]

Now i was really looking forward to this film - although seeing all the trailers i thought it didn't look as good as Shaun of the Dead.

Boy was I wrong! Just when you thought Shaun of the Dead covered everything British, such as 'It's perfectly alright - i ran it under a cold tap' or 'Oh sorry dear - i was miles away!', Hot Fuzz comes back with more quotes such as 'She's ever so good' and 'It's just an accident'.

The writing is brilliant yet again. Pegg and Frost work fantastically again. Pegg acting the hard man and Frost acting the light hearted one really make this movie shine.

For those of you who don't know the story: 'Pegg plays Nicholas Angel - a top cop who gets moved to a quiet village because of his jealous colleagues. A village where everyone knows your name. Frost plays his associate - who really admires all the cool stuff Pegg has done back in his big city of London. Together - they uncover a conspiracy regarding the village and the 'safest village of the year' competition.

Those who haven't seen Shaun of the Dead will not get some of the jokes, but still - it's a fantastic film none the less. What other film might you see 80 year olds with machine guns shooting the hell out of everything! A true gem - and not a film to be missed. Just as good as Shaun of the Dead - and maybe better in some cases. They strike gold again. I urge you to see this film.

Custard x

Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny (2006)

A rather funny film, but not because of the actors...

[7/10 · 19 November 2006]

As a stone cold Tenacious D fan, i really wen't into the cinema expecting the worst. I was pleasantly surprised. Though most of the jokes weren't hilarious, it had it's moments where you look back on it and laugh. Such as a Devil who swears nonstop, or a flight on the back of a sasquatch. The stars (for a low budget film) are brilliant, and everyone is done great. Plus, for other fans, Jack does his brilliant 'Oh for god sakes Kyle, kick it!' moaning rage quite a lot. It is rated R, or where i live, a 15, and I can easily see why. But it only seems to scrape that rating, i feel they could of done more to make it more 'D' than any other band stories/comedies. No fan will be disappointed, i guarantee, but people that don't really know Tenacious D, and are just going for a bit of fun, or because they like Jack Black (or even KG) they may not like it so much. It has brilliant bits for everyone (and you finally find out the greatest song in the world, as mentioned in their hit song 'Tribute'.) Less I spoil no more for you, go and see it!

Gazza