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Fran Donohoe (856 KP) rated Atomic Blonde (2017) in Movies
Aug 11, 2017
Should be atomic bomb
What can I say ,this was suppose to set Charlie theron as a action hero but fell way off the mark, the story is confusing at best action sequences are over choreographed ,having said that it has a brilliant 80's soundtrack with lesser known songs from that time and a great support cast including James mcavoy,john goodman and toby Jones
Sean Farrell (9 KP) rated The Wicked in Books
Mar 15, 2018
Written as a modern tribute to the pulp horror paperbacks of the 80's, it doesn't manage to live up to the best of its inspirations. There are very few genuinely frightening moments and the story at times seems more than a little silly. Still, it was largely engaging; and there is a serious lack of this type of book being made anymore. Enjoyable enough for fans of the genre to check out.
Kevjones (49 KP) rated Ready Player One (2018) in Movies
Sep 11, 2018
Outstanding
If you are a fan of the 80's nostalgia and gaming then this is the film for you. The special effects are amazing, but what else would you expect from a spielberg film. Keep your eyes wide open for all the characters you can spot as the film goes on.
I won't give all spoilers as I do not want to give anything away. Just watch and enjoy the ride.
I won't give all spoilers as I do not want to give anything away. Just watch and enjoy the ride.
Dean (6926 KP) rated Spirit Camp (2009) in Movies
Apr 12, 2020
Very low budget (2 more)
Bad acting
Nothing funny for a comedy horror
Watch Friday the 13th instead
Another low budget Horror currently on Amazon prime. Also another one to miss. Starts quite light hearted and tries to recreate the 80's B movie slasher films. Although nothing particularly funny for a horror comedy. The last part of the film doesn't fit with the rest of it. Sadly another low budget offering not worth your time.
Dean (6926 KP) rated The Redwood Massacre (2014) in Movies
May 7, 2021
Very amateur Slasher
Stumbled across this on Amazon low budget UK slasher film that tries to capture the 80's Horror vibe. Obviously influenced by Friday the 13th mainly. Some of the ideas are OK, the score was good and Killer mask wasn't bad. Unfortunately as with most basic budget films the execution is poor. Bad acting, poor almost non-existent plot, cheap effects really make it one to miss.
Aussie True Crime Stories
Book
In this compilation of twenty true stories by Joe Tog, the criminal genre is nailed exactly as it...
Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated Superman (1978) in Movies
Jan 4, 2018
DC
The adaptation of one of DC comics most favorites heroes is done well in this film. Reeve plays and looks like Clark Kent. The movie is fun,suspenseful and full of action for an 80's movie. Each character in the comic that needs to be involved in the first one is done right. The movie spawned 4 sequels and then was remade more times over. In this case for this series only 2 were needed.
Dean (6926 KP) rated Magnum P. I. - Season 2 in TV
Feb 28, 2021
Hawaii (1 more)
Cast chemistry
Great easy viewing
The 2nd series of the reboot of the 80's show. Pretty much exactly the same as the first series. It has a good mix of action, great stunts, shootouts and car chases in the Ferrari against the back drop of beautiful Hawaii. The cast chemistry is really good and each episode is genuinely well written. Since Hawaii 5o has finished this has filled the void for some easy, escapism viewing.
Dean (6926 KP) rated The Business (2005) in Movies
May 30, 2020
Good Gangster Film
Far from being in the same league as Goodfellas, Casino. However this is an enjoyable British film showing the rise and fall of an East London gangster getting involved in the drug scene in Spain. Set in the 80's with the typical fashion of the time but with a great soundtrack to boot. Quite violent, brutal and with a lot of swearing as well but an interesting story all the same.