Posted in: Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on December 29th, 2004
That’s So Raven features Raven (or the artist formerly known as Raven Symone) as a sassy teen who gets into hilarious teen situations. Sound familiar? Raven seems a little Lizzie McGuire-esque, but the difference is in the main character. Raven has psychic powers. That’s right. She has the supernatural ability to see events that may (or may not) have happened. Freaky.
That’s So Raven: Supernaturally Stylish is a DVD that features four episodes from the Disney TV series. An... if Raven looks familiar, she used to play that new cute kid that ruined The Cosby Show. Raven and her buddy Chelsea get into some wacky situations, including going undercover as disco divas. Raven likes to use disguises. Oh…and she likes to act upon her psychic powers. The series ain’t “all that”, but the spirit of the show is fun enough.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on December 29th, 2004
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on December 29th, 2004
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on December 25th, 2004
My feelings about this movie can best be summed up by something that I noticed while watching the Gag Reel that is included on this DVD. The clapboard used in these shots lists the name of this film as College Sex Comedy. Now, that’s not the genre, mind you… that’s the title. Of course, the title was changed before release, but the fact that the film was basically titled Insert Generic Teen Sex Comedy Title Here during filming should give potential viewers some idea of what to expect from this film. It’... certainly not a horrible movie, but it’s not exactly good, either.
The plot starts off predictably, with a virgin college student, and all that situation entails. It’s not that the film is not funny, it’s just that we’ve already seen it hundreds of times before. The real downfall of this storyline, however, is that it asks the viewer to accept innumerable far-fetched coincidences throughout. The entire film could have been wrapped up in the first 15 or 20 minutes, were it not for countless silly twists of fate. If you ever saw the Sylvester Stallone bomb Oscar, then you’re with me.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on December 23rd, 2004
”Come and listen to a story about a man named Jed…”. Yes we all know that familiar strain. Now…The Beverly Hillbillies is the movie adaptation of the popular television show. I was never a fan of the original show, but I can see its charm. And I’m not a fan of the movie, which doesn’t have much charm. Penelope Spheeris directs, and the deft comic touch seen in Wayne’s World is not evident here. There are only so many “fish out of water” jokes one can take in 90 minutes. When there are four writers...credited with the screenplay that’s a sure sign a movie’s in trouble. This movie adaptation is a little on the slow and clunky side and the jokes can be seen from a mile away.
The cast, however, is the saving grace. Jim Varney shows some nice restraint as the patriarch of this clan, Oscar winner Cloris Leachman is the perfect Granny, and Lily Tomlin turns in a fine quirky performance. These good characterizations are like bubblin’ crude, but the movie just lies inert.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on December 23rd, 2004
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on December 22nd, 2004
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Ten years after the events of Epoch 2000 (didn’t see it? then be prepared to beconfused), scientist David Keith and his son (apparently the result of an immaculate conceptionthanks to alien intervention) are on the run from the Genesis Coalition (a well-funded group ofnutcases devoted to expunging all things alien from the world). Alien rock formations, called“toruses” (they look like frozen tornadoes) rise from the ground, and good guys and bad guysdescend on them to discov...r their secrets. Meanwhile, the world is on the brink of nuclear wwarafter the Chinese (for some obscure reason) shoot down a US/Russian defense satellite.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on December 21st, 2004
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on December 21st, 2004
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on December 21st, 2004
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Meteors plunge to Earth in the 12th Century, unleashing a horde of dragons from outer space(!). They destroy the castle of nasty king John Rhys-Davies. He and a few followers take refugein the castle of a good and wise king, plotting to overthrow him when opportunity arises.Meanwhile, a lone-wolf hunter is conscripted into hunting down the dragons, with the help ofa disparate band (including a martial arts expert -- don’t ask).
