fraserstewart-42587 Reviews

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

It's funny and that's all that matters?

[8/10 · 13 June 2022]

I don't know why this movie takes such a bashing. I've seen some people complain that elements of it are offensive. But come on, the humour is clearly tongue in cheek.

Is it childish and immature? Absolutely. It's also a hilarious way to lose 90 minutes if you've had a rough or stressful day.

If you're analysing every detail in this movie to look for things to criticise, then you're doing it wrong.

Threads (1984 TV Movie)

Before the BBC turned soft

[9/10 · 7 March 2022]

What can you say about Threads? An utterly harrowing film with graphical scenes that will give you nightmares for weeks.

This film doesn't shy aware from the bleak reality of nuclear disaster. It perfectly captures the fear before the disaster and follows through on the long lasting dystopia that remains for years after.

You can tell that this film was made on a budget. No outstanding Hollywood effects here. But that doesn't matter, because it gives this film a rawness that you just don't see in movies today.

I don't want to say too much. But if you haven't watched it yet and think you have the stomach for it, definitely give it a watch.