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The Gate (1987)
Good ol´horror fun, the American way...
This is a pretty typical 80´s horrorflick about two kids who opens the gate to hell. It´s rock n´roll from start to finish with tons of effects and monsters. Not scary, of course, but pretty fun and never boring. Perfect for the average 12 year old monsterfan.
And those effects are pretty good too, if you consider the fact that the film is 15 years old.
Ling (1999)
Creepy stuff (minor spoilers)
I had really high hopes for this movie, since I have read a lot about it. It did not disappoint me. The basic idea is great and the whole film has a cool mystery feeling about it. The climax scene was real scary, but I felt it was "given away" a bit by the DVD-cover. There were also a few questions I don´t think were answered, but I guess thats why there is a Ring 2 out there. Can´t wait to get my hands on that one... All in all this was a great horror movie, a lot more creepy than most of the Hollywood stuff. 8/10
Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982)
I would love to see this show again!
I was just a kid when this show was on TV, but I still remember it with a warm feeling. I was a real adventure show, with a lot of cool stories. I doubt that I would worship it if I saw it again, but it would be a great trip of nostalgia. Plus it can´t be all bad.
The Ninth Gate (1999)
Nine gates out of ten
What a great comeback for Polanski! I watched this movie with high expectations but it was even better than I dared hope. It´s not actually that scary but has more of a creepy feeling. Depp is great as always and the film looks fantastic. Some people have told me that they did not like the ending, but I think that too is great. One of Polanskis 5 best films.
Le cinquième élément (1997)
Stupid, but still fun
Well, this flick delivers what one might expect. Action, some jokes and great special effects. As for the story, it could have been written by a ten year old. It´s never boring but on the other hand it never reaches any real climax. By the time you have rewinded the video tape you forgotten the whole thing. But for the two hours the film lasts, it´s fun.
Barfly (1987)
Great, but it could have been better
If you are a Bukowski fan, than you will love this movie for sure. The plot is like a mix of some of Bukowskis greatest short stories. Also, Mickey Rourke is great in the leading role (his best performance ever?). The only thing I feel could have been better are the surroundings. Sometimes the sleazy bar feels like a studio instead of a bar, and all too often the winos and hookers feels too much like actors pretending too be winos and hookers. That takes away a little bit of the magic. However, I seem to be the only one who feels this way, and the film is really great, so see it!
For a Few Lousy Dollars (1995)
Rip-off!
It´s one thing to be influenced by another film or director, but this movie has stolen so many things from Reservior Dogs and Pulp Fiction that it becomes extremely annoying. Some scenes are totally copied (but made a lot worse)!. This movie is such a Tarantino rip off that it in the end becomes funny to watch. However, I don´t envy the poor soul who invested money in this!
Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Not good, but pretty cool
This is one of the better claustrophobic action films that has arrived in later years. The casting is cool with Skarsgard, Jackson and my personal old favorite Rapaport in leading roles. The film is also pretty unpredicteble. You have no idea who is going to live and who is going to be shark food. It´s an ok late night movie, with just one problem. The computer animated sharks just look to fake. It´s a shame, but it´s true. Besides that Deep blue sea is entertaining.
Conan the Destroyer (1984)
Lame flick - great music
This movie really ain´t all that good. The problem is that there are so few fantasy flicks around that you like it just because you like swords and monsters. The biggest mistake the film makers made was casting Grace Jones. She stinks! Also, there are too many jokes in the film compared to the first (great) one. But not everything is bad about this movie.The music is fantastic and it, alone, makes Conan the destroyer worth seeing.
Equalizer 2000 (1987)
Bad but cool
This movie really sucks, but still it´s fun to watch. For 90 minutes it´s just gunfights and explosions. No talking, just shooting. It´s amazing to see fully grown men act like this, and being serious about it! If you have nothing to do on a late Sunday night, then give this one a try!
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
This one does the trick
This is the best of the sequels to Friday the 13:th. It is also the last part who is really worth watching (besides maybe part 6). It has everything a teen-slasher flick should have and Jason is the coolest killer of all time. Friday the 13:th part 4 holds no surprises, but it does the trick and that´s what counts!
Prisoner (1979)
Best TV-series ever!
This is the best series ever shown on television. It has it all! Laughs, nerves, drama and heart. It´s not at all like any other soap-opera. One thing I like about the show is that it´s about the weak in society. Women in prison, what group can possibly be lower on the scale? And this series is totally on their side! Everything about this series is great! See it!
Amityville II: The Possession (1982)
Cool Movie
This movie is cool! Ok, it´s corny at times and the acting is bad, but some scenes are very scary. The first one is better, but for my money this one is cooler! Movies about possessed people are seldom boring!