I wasn't expecting much when I saw this film. I was thinking that it would be worse than Daredevil. It was actually better. Asgard had been at war with the Storm Giants but a truce now prevails. Thor … more
The Flight of Dragons is one of the best animated fantasy films I've ever seen. Its combination of intelligent story and heartfelt characterization distinguishes it from the majority of animated films … more
Yes, it's true that while the Rankin/Bass animated film based on the original version of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is rather light family-friendly fare, it is also true that The Hobbit as a … more
Plenty of action. Plenty of drama, partying, flirting. But it lacked the heart of the first film (pardon the pun) and felt more choppy and predictable. There was one very satisfying relational moment, … more
Was pleasantly surprised by the story line, which did show that hard work can lead to greater rewards and that beauty is more than just the way someone looks.
This four-hour BBC production tackles the first two books of Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast trilogy and does a fine job. The story is a cross between a fantasy and a gothic tale of duplicity. There are … more
*** out of **** Thank goodness that films as good as "The Toxic Avenger" exist when it comes to much needed escapism. Without these films, we might just explode from the stress … more
Twenty years ago, Tim Burton's first four feature films cemented his reputation as a reliable creator of inspired, easily digestible filmic fantasies. His string of middling-to-awful pictures over … more
Essentially Creepshow 3 under the title of the successful television horror series, the production of this anthology flick inherited much of the crew of the prior movies, and like them, its quality varies … more
Okay, first of all, I'd like to say that when I watched this, I didn't have high expectations for it and even with that mindset, I still felt quite cheated when Avatar was over. What really amazes … more
Beloved among geeks, revered by their putrid faithful, the Pythons' parody of Arthurian legend has been afforded nearly as much praise and idolatry as other venerable institutions of virginity, such … more
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Fanaticalaboutfilms reviewed Troll 2.
June 27, 2011
15 - 95mins - Fantasy/Horror - 12th October 1990 WOW. Where to begin with this one. This is without a doubt the worst movie I have ever seen in my entire life bar none and I've … more
***1/2 out of **** Spike Jonze is a whacky guy, with the sort of charm that only a whacky guy can possibly have. Whether the man has made great films or not doesn't matter. What … more
**** out of **** It's so typical of most critics to attack a film that shows them something that they have never seen before. Critics claim that they understand what the term "art" … more
After 16 years of slamming Hollywood studios for never getting our video game movies right, we finally have one that gets it exactly right. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a video game movie, even though … more
**** out of **** A good friend of mine claims that two-dimensional animation is a dying breed. Few people are skilled enough to make good, hand-drawn animation anymore. And few … more
Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the God of Thunder, is the son of Odin (Anthony Hopkins), the ruler of the nine realms of the Universe. Thor possesses a hammer that gives him an unmatched power. … more
I've waited a very long time to see a film adaptation of Thor hit the big screen. I've always been a fan of Marvel's version of the God of Thunder, and I'm even a bigger fan of the … more
Don't let the first 30 minutes or so of The Book of Eli fool you - it comes off as a bleak and moody mix of other post-apocalyptic stories like Mad Max and The Road, but by the time the credits roll … more
Pros: entertaining! a little of everything-action, romance, comedy Cons: Style and humor not for everyone The Bottom Line: "I heart you, Sex Bob-omb!" &nbs … more
Long ago in the mythical kingdom of Asgard there lived a powerful but arrogant God by the name of Thor (from Old Norse Þórr), Thor is a God who lived for the glory, he lived for … more
A visually impressive, hammer swinging action/fantasy blockbuster with an amazing visual style and heavy Shakespearean and biblical undertones that can never seem to support … more
Tales From Earthseais a film that is loosely based on a combination of plots and characters from the first four books in Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea series. The film was directed by Goro … more
The title to this post is in no way true... but it got your attention. This past weekend I happened to catch "Thor," the latest super hero movie destined to culminate … more
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