Category Archive
The following is a list of all entries from the comedy category.
Ripping Off London the Russian Way
Bigga than Ben
Director: S A Halewood
This film tells the story of “brothers” Cabakka (Ben Barnes) and Spiker (Andrei Chadov). Bored with Russia they decide to try ripping off the people. They begin in Los Angeles but that got expensive quick so they take their journey to London. They meet a professional con who tries to hook them up the best he can. When they find out they’ll be living in a shack they make a desperate call to another “artist” who shares the secrets of the trade. They start off with shoplifting, bank fraud, and eventually move to drugs. Trick after trick backfire on them and they get nothing out of it accept more problems and addiction.
This movie reminds me slightly of the Jay and Silent Bob series. Drugs, comedic characters and trouble seem to be the theme. I was very surprised to see that Ben Barnes could perform such a believable Russian accent. Both of the guys are extremely talented and I’m anxious to see them again. Maybe even a sequel.
Rating- 4
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WALL-E
Director: Andrew Stanton
Imagine, in the future the world is covered in garbage. Instead of taking care of it ourselves, technology takes over. So along comes WALL-E, robots specially made to pick up trash. While all of the humans are away on a space cruise, all of the WALL-E’s remain on Earth to clean up. As Mother Nature begins to take back the planet, many of the robots die off except one.
This is the most adorable movie I’ve seen in a while. The way they made an entire movie with almost no dialogue was amazing. I loved how they could just put simple noises, brilliant colors and cute characters to keep you entertained through the whole film. I think it’s definitely a movie that the whole family can enjoy and add to their movie collection.
Rating- 5
We Are Warriors!
Faintheart
Director: Vito Rocco
It starts with the sound of clanking shields and buckles. Each side is raring and ready for battle. Right before the great CHARGE, all is disturbed with a chime of a cell phone. It’s his wife calling about a funeral he slightly forgot about. Faintheart is a comedy about medieval war re- enactors. The story mainly focuses on one character Richard (Eddie Marsan). His life starts to crumble apart when first his wife () wants to leave him because his silly hobby gets out of hand. He also has a teenage boy who is constantly taunted in school and his dad’s embarrassing hobby just adds to the fire. It doesn’t stop there; his boss at his real job is always on his case as well as his battle shows are dwindling from lack of audience.
I thought this movie was hilarious with its great soundtrack and nerdy hobbies. The characters loved classic 80s metal which just made the car scenes even more hilarious. It kind of gives it a Wayne’s World vibe. The cast that they chose was awesome; Eddie Marsan and Jessica Hynes were just perfect for the part. I’m just anxious to see if this film makes it to the U.S so I can get it on DVD.
Rating-5
