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One for the guys!

Advantages: Brilliant fight sequences
Disadvantages: A good but occasionally weak storyline which can rely on the action a bit too much

The Transporter is the first in the trilogy of brilliant action movies starring Jason Statham, The Transporter is followed Transporter 2 (2005 ) & the aptly named Transporter 3 (2008) which I am yet to see. However I?m here to talk about the film that started it all, The Transporter was released 2nd October 2002 & was greeted with a mixed reception from the critics, the film had an average of a 53% rating which means just over half of the critics ...
...Despite it?s average reception the film did quite well at the box office, grossing an estimated $43,928,932 on a budget of $20,900,000. The Transporter is rated a 15 which is to be expected & it runs for approximately 94 minutes. The Transporter is directed by Louis Leterrier & Corey Yuen. Louis Leterrier is most famous for directing this film, the first sequel & Fearless, a martial arts film starring Jet Li & Morgan Freeman. Corey Yuen, the more ...

Great_reviewer07 19.02.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Transporter (DVD)

~ Deliberate sacrifice for a deliberate gain~

Advantages: Excellent direction by Kevin Spacey, Intense and interesting story line.
Disadvantages: Terrible performances by Faye Dunaway and Matt Dillon.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION Multi-talented American actor, director and script-writer Kevin Spacey directed his first feature film named “Albino Alligator” , and it was released in 1997(UK). It is a thriller/drama film revolves around three small time criminals and their horrible bad-luck. Christian Forte wrote the script of this movie, and Matt Dillon, William Fichtner and Gary Sinise played the lead roles in this movie. MAIN CHARACTERS • Matt ...
...small time criminal and leader of the team.) • Gary Sinise plays the role of Milo (Brother of Dova, he is kind and thoughtful and does not like violence) • William Fichtner plays the role of Law (Very cunning and brutal criminal, most dangerous member of the team) • Faye Dunaway plays the role of Janet Boudreaux (She works in the Dino’s bar ) PLOT OUTLINE Milo, Dova and Law are small time criminals and just got out of jail. They robbed a warehouse ...

Gladiator007 25.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Albino Alligator (DVD)

what story line

Advantages: good acting
Disadvantages: nothing to keep you interested

i watched this film over a period of two nights, because after the first night i was ready to turn it off. but i cant just watch half a film even if i hate it i still have to wath it all. the beging of this film was a very slow start and i didn't realy under stand what was going on. when i did start to catch on and just get into watching it, the whole thrill just stoped. i dont feel there was real line to this film not one to keep you interested ...

sara20 12.08.2004 · Read full review
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Review of City Of Ghosts (DVD)

children of men

Advantages: fantastic actors, effects and storyline
Disadvantages: none

Children of men is a movie by Alfonso Cuarón It is based in 2027 where the uk is at war with itself and especially immigrants, Women are no longer fertile and the youngest person in the world who was 18 years old has just died, It follows a story about a man called theo (actor clive owen) who lives in london,Theo hears from his ex wife julian (actress Julianne Moore) who needs theos help to get certai papers to help an immigrant she has with her, ...
...dark and war torn, The drama was amazing and i really enjoyed the whole film, Effects were good, great variety of amazing actors and a good story line that had never been done before. All in all a fantastic film but not suitable for children under the age of 15. ...

vikkiz 19.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Children Of Men (DVD)

I Want The Last Cheque I Write To Bounce

Advantages: A reasonable follow up to the orignal
Disadvantages: Script wasn't quite as good as it could have been

...off the job in Vegas Ocean's 11 vanished into retirement, all taking a separate direction and enjoying their money. The day they all dreaded has arrived as Vegas casino boss, Terry Benedict turns up demanding his money back with interest within 2 weeks. As they are now too hot to work in Vegas they head to Europe to try and get as much cash as they can, as quickly as they can. This leads them into a head to head competition with a European master ...
...fair to say that while Ocean's Twelve isn't as good as Ocean's Eleven or even Thirteen, it is still a good movie and provides just over 2 hours of entertainment that holds your attention as you try and keep track of what's already happened and what might be about to happen. As well as the return of the original cast, director Steven Soderbergh returns to keep the original team together. He is obviously a well established director and producer and ...

Andy.mack 26.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Ocean's Twelve (DVD)