In this 2005 version of The Poseidon Adventure, we get a prime example of how not to do a remake, all done with the mercenary hope of cashing in on Wolfgang Peterson’s upcoming big summer remake Poseidon, and this resulted in an absolutely dreadful version of Paul Gallico’s book, so don’t expect to see anything…
Poseidon (2006) – Review
When it comes to remakes the danger of incurring the wrath of fans of the original is ever-present and in the case of Irwin Allen’s The Poseidon Adventure, a beloved classic of the disaster genre, the danger was even greater, so director Wolfgang Petersen took the basic premise of “A ship hit by a rogue…
To Catch a Replicant [SPOILERS]
The ending to the director’s cut of the film Blade Runner by Ridley Scott leaves the audience guessing whether or not Rick Deckard is a replicant, the very beings he has been searching and killing for the entire film.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) – Review
By the time The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor rolled around, the franchise was already wheezing, but few could have predicted a collapse this spectacular. What was once a lively blend of adventure, humour, and charm has been reduced to a loud, overstuffed spectacle that mistakes noise for excitement. This isn’t a grand finale,…
Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) – Review
Anime holds a special place in my heart as the number of possibilities is endless as are the stories in any world it can tell, and with this film, I believe Hayao Miyazaki has done just that. Immediately you are introduced into a world of incredible animation and wonder. With a female hatter showing her…