Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
GI JOE: The Rise of Cobra
Movie ReviewGi Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Wow, let me explain. To help me endure the twisted late 60’s and the early 70’s as a ten year old was vintage Gi Joe and all the really super cool (accessories) that came with him. However, Hasbro’s Television Commercials last words were, “Sold Separately”. My mother made sure I had every item available, God Bless her. Hasbro’s vintage Gi Joe in my opinion, is America’s first irrefutable introduction of the “Action Figure” as we know it today.
Last year, when I heard the news about Hasbro and Paramount Studios and their top secret plans to produce a full Feature Gi Joe Film, I was totally shocked with disbelief. For over a year, I anxiously waited and read every Hollywood Varity news article that I could find regarding the production of this Film. Then, the HUSH, HUSH was over and the Trailers were released.
This Film’s portrayal of Gi Joe was introduced to young America in the mid 1980’s and its cartoon version aired the television waves on Saturdays mornings for years. This generation of the Gi Joe was way after my action figure days. Hasbro’s brilliant marketing schemes and their something or another’s decided to down size the action figure from 12 inches tall to 3 ½ inches tall. The high demand for the Vintage 1960’s Gi Joes remains strong on ebay along with maintaining high value for premium action figures. I collect them personally, so my brother and I decided to go and check this Film out.
The Storyline was totally awesome and flowed like a river. The back stories were outstanding and right on point, gave the viewers the info needed, not to get lost. Screenwriter, Stuart Bettie delivered an awesome script. The Special effects department entirely blew my mind with their continuous creative weaponry, visual graphics and the underwater production sets. Let’s not forget all the cool gadgets and computer imaging, OUTSTANDING! The Roller Coaster kept going and going. Director, Stephen Sommers artistic vision compiled with his positive high energy will make this Film one of the summer’s best ACTION blockbusters. Well Done.
The amazing cast was lead by Hollywood Veteran, Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller, Marlon Wayans, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Ray Park, Christopher Eccleston, Brendan Fraser, Rachel Nichols, Jonathan Pryce, Arnold Vosloo and many other great cast members. This entire cast was Fantastic. Composer, Alan Silvestri gave this Film a Hugh dose of MOJO, BABY. The music score was Ingenious, Bravo!
Fat Cat Randy says, “The simple fact is, America, there will be Prequels and Sequels oozing from all the parts of Gi Joe’s Accelerator Suit”. Welcome Hasbro’s newest Billion dollar BLOCKBUSTER FRANCHISE. Scoot over Transformers, “Look Out Baby, Gi Joe is coming after your shares of the Billions”. Either way, it’s a big big hit for Hasbro because now this toy giant is playing with the big dogs in Comic Book Land. I believe this Film will gross over $300M Worldwide. Get to the Theaters and catch this flick.
Fat Cat Randy says, “FOUR CUBAN STOGIES”.
Friday, November 14, 2008
JAMES BOND 007 Delivers!
Quantum of SolaceMovie Review by:
Fat Cat Randy
This film was intensely action packed from start to finish. “Quantum of Solace” stands out alone and taller than other Bond films. The incredible cast was lead by Daniel Craig, Mathieu Amairic, Olga Kurylenko and Judi Dench.
The cast should be credited for their exquisite and artistic talent they exhibited while portraying their characters in this newest James Bond film. I’m sure this 007 flick will become a Blockbuster Smash Hit. I predict this film will gross over $275 million or more worldwide.
With all the beautiful and different locations with superb fighting action scenes, this film was a totally mind blowing experience. The smooth white feathered writing pen scripted a twisted ride that included storyline endings that met final and true resolve. The Mojo was awesome!
I rated this film 9 out of 10. This film was absolutely brilliant! Get to the Theaters & see this flick. This film ROCKS!
Fat Cat Randy says, “Four Cuban Stogies”.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Speechless!
Fat Cat Randy
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This rude and crude comedy cost me over $25 and a trip to the emergency room because of chest pains. What was the director, Kevin Smith thinking as he twirled his flat paint brush all around, only to sign his name to and release a not so special portrait of a painting and or a funny movie. It’s okay, it happens.
The final masterpiece for the world of sick humor to ingest was a true disappointment and is receiving poor reviews everywhere on the web and in the entertainment news stories. I’m a Seth Rogan fan but these stars of sick and real comedy can’t deliver a hit with every film they write and or star in.
By the second act, I was bored and wanting to take a quick trip to the bathroom. The screenplay sagged a bit, as some key points were missed that could have brought home bigger and longer laughs. Someone overlooked the final draft of the screenplay and it was left unintended. Laughs were short, few and far between. But most important, laughing is a powerful emotion and laughs are needed in a comedy baby!
Not all films released are going to be big money makers, produce Oscar Gold or become a Super Huge Box Office Smash. I rated this film a 6 out of 10. There should have been some rewrites and then this would have been a much funnier film.
Fat Cat Randy says, Wait on Cable Release.
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