Against all logic, Jim and Andy is not for the Jim Carrey fans. While it offers a unique insight into his views, philosophy and some great behind-the-scenes footage from one Carrey’s best performances, it also demonstrates a man who is … Continue reading Jim and Andy (2017) Review
Hairspray was a musical written back in the 80s and it shows. Not because of the comedy or the songs, both of which are passable and certainly catchy, but because it delivers a story which is more than a little … Continue reading Hairspray (2007) Review
I shouldn’t have to type “what is I’m Thinking of Ending Things about” into Google to enjoy the movie. Unfortunately, this is exactly the case with the film and rather than doing this because I was intrigued, wondering whether my … Continue reading I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2020) Review
They don’t make movies like Kindergarten Cop anymore. The movie tows the line between action-star vehicle and high-concept comedy and for the most part, does this very well. It helps that there are cute, adorable children to bring the laughs. … Continue reading Kindergarten Cop (1990) Review
As a highlight of the some of the worst of American society while managing to bring the comedy successfully, there are few movies that do this as well as Borat. Its easy to forget, especially with the character becoming such … Continue reading Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) Review
John Cusack has never been cooler than he is in Grosse Pointe Blank. Playing a hitman having a mid-life crisis, Cusack manages to balance a neurotic character, who could come across as whiny and annoying but doesn’t, with the random … Continue reading Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) Review
Ghostbusters is a complete classic. Before it became the movie that spawned toys, a great cartoon, videogames and sequels which vary in success and quality, it is easy to forget that this was just a simple, paranormal comedy. The fact … Continue reading Ghostbusters (1984) Review
There is a line in Men in Tights where Cary Elwes states that he is the only Robin Hood who can do an authentic English accent. As much as this is a very throwaway and not too clever little gag, … Continue reading Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) Review
Impractical Jokers is my favourite TV show. The chemistry between the friends, the improvised nature of the show and the way it remains as hilarious now as it ever was makes it one of the best comedies on TV. Unscripted … Continue reading Impractical Jokers: The Movie (2020) Review
Its very difficult to launch a whole new movie genre in the modern era but Shaun of the Dead managed it, creating the Zom-Rom-Com and skyrocketing the careers of Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright. That is because … Continue reading Shaun of the Dead (2004) Review
