Archive for May, 2009
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Released 27th May 2009
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He’s spent the past decade bringing Spider-Man to the big screen - and hasn’t finished yet. But some fans might argue that he’s neglected his forte in horror. Therefore, we heartily welcome the ‘King of Frights’, Evil Dead maestro, Sam Raimi, back to where he belongs, and it’s nice to see him return with full gusto, as if to say, “Hey, folks! Here’s Sammy!”
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Released 22nd May 2009
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Small-town director Jon Wright’s zom-com horror movie, Tormented, should be the sprinkles on every teenager’s summer break this year. Created for Hot Fuzz and I Know What You Did Last Summer die-hards, it replaces cheesy ‘stranded on a remote island’ scenes with lashings of teenage humour, winning characters, adrenaline-pumping thrills, and a bass-thumping soundtrack. Wright’s debut feature film is a chilling Brit flick with a generous dollop of the popular Skins cast, April Pearson (Tasha) and Larissa Wilson (Kalillah), to tease in the series one fans.
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Released 20th May 2009
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In the first film, Larry the museum night guard (Ben Stiller) was trying to flee from the lively exhibits - plus one annoying little primate. This time he really learns the true value of friendship, becoming an unlikely hero to those same figures, when he comes to their rescue call in a new museum on a new night. The enchanting and unquestionable appeal of this equally funny and chaotic adventure is its emphasis on those who matter - friends and family. After the first instalment, watching this film is like ‘coming home’ to a familiar bunch of characters who grabbed our imagination last time, as well as warmed our hearts. For this reason, we further empathise with Stiller’s Larry as he chooses fun over the daily drudgery of the modern-day, corporate rat race. That age-old saying, “Money doesn’t buy you happiness”, is very much the moral in favour, here. So, take heed, kids, in this money-oriented, celeb-obsessed environment.
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Released 22nd May 2009
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Director Pat Holden’s adaptation of gritty writer Kevin Sampson’s (The Crew) best-selling novel is rather like experiencing a dramatic late 1970s’ version of Nick Love’s The Football Factory with more niche style, complex emotional investment, and cool, angst-filled music to it. The film compellingly explores the human psyche of ‘always wanting what you don’t have’, as well as man’s need to belong, whatever the consequences. This rite of passage tale does this with the full testosterone-fuelled bravado of the post-punk-era soundtrack that accompanies it, with tracks from Echo & the Bunnymen and Ultravox to name a few, and is certain to cause a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those hankering after their lost youth.
