The 1980s certainly were a great time to be a kid going to the theatre as fantasy movies lit up the screen like never before, with such great films as Dragonslayer, Conan the Barbarian and one of my favourites and today’s pick, Richard Donner’s Ladyhawke. It’s a film that feels like it wandered in from…
Tag: action adventure
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,…
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007) – Review
There are bad ideas, and then there’s Uwe Boll staring into the cinematic void and declaring himself its king. With In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale, Boll, or as I like to imagine him introducing himself at parties, Uwe “I’m the only genius in the industry” Boll, makes another glorious attempt…