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Advantages: Action-packed Adventure
Disadvantages: The Horrors of war

...their favourite male actor and the name Mel Gibson will crop up time and again. I'm as susceptible as any woman; the combination of his good looks, startlingly blue eyes and his acting talent makes him a favourite in my eyes. So it's no surprise that over the years I've probably seen every film he has made. My video collection houses about 50% of all his films, I dread the day when I finally have to go over to DVD because to replace each film would ...
...to the cinema is no longer a pleasure to me with cramped seating and long films with no intervals. The last film of his I saw at the cinema was "The Patriot", released in 2000, not one of his best films but certainly worth watching for reasons I will sum up later. Synopsis ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The year is 1776 and the war for American Independence is well underway stirring up young people across the South to join up to the rebel cause. Benjamin ... Read review

Advantages: Good historical links and great acting
Disadvantages: Not for younger viewers.

The film tells the story of Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson), a war veteran who has settled down for a life with his family of 5 children, unfortunately his wife passed away and now he devotes his life to protecting those who he loves. The British are invading under General Cornwallis and threaten to destroy all that is dear to Benjamin, not just his country, more importantly, his family. As much as Benjamin fights the cause of going to war with the ...
...into it, largely due to the fact his son Gabriel (Heath ledger) has decided to join the army to follow in his fathers footsteps. The war eventually arrives at Benjamin's doorstep, and when one of his sons is killed by an unruly lieutenant Martin realises he must fight to rid the British from his land. Him and Gabriel ride to find all the support they can from the local villages and form a Militia, Martin realises an open plain battle is not the ... Read review

Advantages: Stunning visuals
Disadvantages: Maybe a bit long

...by terrorists and manages to escape using a very crude iron suit, and the story goes on from there really. What really sells the movie are the special effects. The suits are superbly developed and look fantastic. This movie is well worth the purchase and will keep you entertained throughout. ... Read review

Advantages: Considerably better than the original
Disadvantages: Some muppet will claim it's unbelievable and far fetched

...little reluctant to look at Death Race, it had a couple of bad things going for it; firstly it was a re-make of a 1975 movie called Death Race 2000 which absolutely bored me to tears, and secondly the appearance of the incredibly dull Jason Statham. What made me change my mind I hear you cry? Will it was what in my opinion was the unusual casting of Ian McShane (best known from the long running BBC show Lovejoy). Add to this the fact that it's directed ...
...the reality TV sports show Death Race. In Death Race prisoners must race against each other in a three day, three event race. If a prisoner wins a race five times he is freed, given a full pardon in fact, if he loses, well it's best put that the losers don't get to discover the reality of losing, the only way out of Death Race is first across the finish line, otherwise your bound to be in the morgue. Frankenstein (David Carradine reprising his role ... Read review

Advantages: Will Smith!
Disadvantages: Trailer makes it out to be funnier than it is

...by Jason Baleman. He and Hancock first meet when Ray finds him self trapped in his car on a train crossing facing certain death until Hancock saves him. He then takes Hancock home to his wife, played by Charlize Theron, who has some secrets of her own. Against her will Ray vows to help him better his image and prove to the people of the city that he is the superhero that they deserve. This is generally a good film, very funny in places. But seems ...
...like throwing the whale into the sea and the terrible landings. The funniest bit by far is in prison when a prisoner dares to call Hancock "arsehole" one too many times.....! Over all, I would recommend this light hearted film. Especially if you are a fan of Will Smith. ... Read review