Rheyn Reviews

Blue's Big Musical Movie (2000 Video)

It's all about the Steve!

[10/10 · 23 April 2002]

***Yes, Blue's Big Musical Adventure is a movie about a CGI dog of an unnatural hue aimed at the Juicebox set.***

Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's talk about Steve Burns. WHAT A GUY. It doesn't seem like there'd be much at all to singing a bunch of cheerful, encouraging songs to toddlers, and waiting for them to yell out answers when you find a "clue." But, as the sole human of the house, Burns does all his work in front of a bluescreen (no pun intended.) Must get pretty lonely, don't you think? If not for the neon fur and disproportionate features of Blue, I'd believe Steve was really talking to his cuddly costar - the man's that fantastic.

The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962)

A lot of fun if your expectations aren't too high.

[10/10 · 23 April 2002]

I loved this movie. Granted, I didn't rent it because I wanted a deep, fulfilling cinematic experience...but would anyone in his or her right mind actually expect that from a movie with the phrase "that wouldn't die," in the title?

It has everything a cheesy sci-fi/horror flick from the '60s should: right down to inherently over-dramatic line, "You men are all alike."

Realistic? Nope. Well-acted? Nope. Good SFX? Nope. Entertaining? Yes, yes, YES! Once in a while, everyone needs a break from films that beg emotional involvement. It's a quick, guilt-free 82 minutes.