Comedy sequels are hard to pull off because it becomes too tempting just to repeat the same jokes that worked in the first movie but “slightly” different. This is exactly the problem that Austin Powers’ sequel faces, as this movie, … Continue reading Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) Review
Gremlins uses its run-time perfectly and does what most modern mainstream movies forget to do and takes its time. It doesn’t rush to the reveal or try to put the best aspects in the first act of the movie. Instead, … Continue reading Gremlins (1984) Review
People will know Joe Pesci as one of two actors. He is either the unhinged, terrifying gangster from films like Goodfellas or the slapstick buffoon from movies like Home Alone. Its easy to look past the fact that this shows … Continue reading My Cousin Vinny (1992) Review
The under-dog story is a classic and when this can be coupled with revenge or at least key characters getting their comeuppance, it is even better. That is a strength of Legally Blonde, as we watch Reese Witherspoon’s Elle attempt … Continue reading Legally Blonde (2001) Review
They don’t make movies like Austin Powers any more. This is a film which is unashamedly a spoof and from the outset a comedy. There isn’t any deeper meaning here, or attempt to be heartfelt or meaningful. This isn’t trying … Continue reading Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) Review
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
