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The Stepford Wives (2004)
A waste of everybody's time...a useless film
This film is has NO redeeming qualities. Even the vast array of superstars could not save this excuse for a remake. I can't really believe they gave it the same name as the original - just like The Italian Job.
This film bears very little resemblance to the original in neither plot, mood or quality.
The plot just whisks you along leaving all sorts of unanswered questions. I assume the Director thinks that we have all become used to accepting modern Hollywood drivel as the norm. This is not the case here.
The only good thing going for it is that it is not a long film.
Do not watch this film unless you are a) a retarded 14 year old. b) related to any cast or crew or c) strapped to a chair with your eye-lids forced open like in A Clockwork Orange.
I gave it a 3 out of 10 because Walken was in it - otherwise a 2 :(
Avoid.
Charlie (2004)
A decent, brutal and funny film!
I was not expecting much from this film after the reviews I have read. However, I was very surprised to find myself thoroughly enjoying this film.
It is a very English film with some fantastic dark humour. I particularly liked the part where he is to be conscripted into the British Army.
I am not concerned at all as to the historical correctness of the film as it is not claiming to be a documentary. Although, even if only 10% of the tales are vaguely correct then it gives you some idea what life was like for The Krays and Co.
The acting was 'real' and the choice of Luke Goss to play Charlie turned out to be a very good one in my opinion.
Give it a try - but don't watch it with your Granny!
Savage Island (2004)
A Grotesque, Gory and Brutal film spoiled by an atrocious ending.
This is a good film for 99% of the duration. I feel that the ending has occluded this film from higher acclaim.
It is shot in a rather naive fashion. This is clearly done to create a more chilling feel to the film - a feeling of isolation becomes apparent very soon on due to this filming technique.
The gruesome characters are very well acted and presented especially the 'nutcase' called Joe. However, the wholesome (normal) characters are a little too pathetic for my liking - granted, they are supposed to come across as pathetic but this is done a little OTT.
The film starts slowly (and the naive camera work smacks of 'B' movie to start with) and very normally but you soon get a feel of the impending brutality that is about to occur. This is one of the most 'twisted' movies with respect to cold-hearted violence.
After the abrupt and unbelievably lazy ending I was left feeling disappointed. I would have given the film a 9 if the ending was in keeping with the rest of the film but as it is it gets only a 7 on the strength of the 'eeriness' and nail-biting scenes earlier on in the film.
Give it a watch and excuse the ending!
The Deviants (2004)
Dismal, Dire and Dreadful...
I cannot see why anyone would make such a movie. From start to finish this film is really, really bad.
The characters are all very shallow, terribly acted and downright annoying. There is absolutely nothing going on below the surface at all with either characters or plot.
The 'humour' if you can call it that is aimed at an adult audience ( I presume from the language and nudity) although it comes across as mainly toilet humour and would have problems even drawing a smile from a half-witted 16 year old.
I would recommend avoiding this excuse for a comedy. It has nothing whatsoever that would appeal to a film fan. Non-existent laughs and a plot that barely exists lead me to ask "Why has this film been made, why, why, why?"
I expect in the fullness of time to see this film topping the top 100 worst films.