dracosucks Reviews

Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987)

What a different world it was in 1987!

[8/10 · 15 February 2006]

What a different world we lived in, back in 1987! Eddie Murphy was a long way from shooting family films and political correctness was obviously not on many people's agendas either. There's no disputing that Eddie Murphy is and was a comic genius as this is evident in both Raw and his other stand-up film 'Delirious'. However it just amazes a person of my age (late 20s) that he could have gotten away with so much sexism and homosexual discrimination. In our world today, if you so much as look at another person the wrong way you could end up in court for it. Eddie Murphy circa-1987 on the other hand lambasts all before him in an amazing hour plus-long stand-up routine that doesn't stop for air. If you've been looking for the ultimate comic DVD release, try Raw and Delirious - you won't be disappointed. His disregard for political correctness is irreverence at its best, even if by today's standards it seems incredibly risqué.

The Devil's Rejects (2005)

Rob Zombie matures as a film maker and creates cinematic art

[7/10 · 15 February 2006]

I was a fan of Rob Zombie's first feature film, House of 1000 Corpses for its at-times psychedelic visuals and devotion to early horror and slasher genres. This was readily apparent in the first film, however less so in the Devil's Rejects, which came across as a more current and less stylised effort - but having said that, no less impressive. This time around, the film was not confined to the family house, giving it a larger environment in which the characters could explore. this in turn allowed the viewer to learn more about the characters and how they ticked, individually and as a family. Speaking of which, the main protagonists are a bunch of over-the-top sicko lunatics, but they do what they do in such a manner that you can't help but laugh and love them in return. Rob has obviously learned a lot from his first effort and has brought this experience into Devil's Rejects and i highly recommend that you see both back to back.

Ken Park (2002)

An interesting watch with some confronting imagery

[6/10 · 14 February 2006]

Over here in Australia, the only way to see Ken Park is to know someone with what is in essence an illegal copy or to download it over the internet, which is a shame as the film is really quite harmless and shows how backward and reserved our censorship board really is. Having said that, not being as close to the American culture as those living in it, the film does at times seem unnecessary, in that event though the film contains some extremely graphic and confronting scenes, it doesn't seem to have a purpose or a reason for being so. Almost like pornography. And i guess this is why our censors had so many issues with it. Despite this, it is well crafted and does cover some issues that affect the youth of not only America, but the world over and bringing them into the spotlight is always a good thing. The acting from the primarily inexperienced and young cast is pretty good, with some highlights being 'Peaches', and 'Tate', who both do exceptionally well given their difficult subject matter. Worth a watch!

Dark City (1998)

Alex Proyas at his best - a brilliantly executed and intelligent film

[9/10 · 14 February 2006]

Ever since I first saw the first Crow film with Brandon Lee, I've been an avid fan of Alex Proyas' film making and Dark City is another amazing example of his cinematic expertise. Filmed primarily in Sydney and starring Rufus Sewell, Jennifer Connoly, William Hurt and Keifer Sutherland, Dark City is an incredible piece of work with an intricate and detailed story with an even more amazingly executed motion picture behind it. The sets and visual effects have been so well thought out and performed that together with the impressive acting (including many Australian actors such as Colin Friels and that tall funny looking guy from Mad Max) the film simply sucks you in and you can fully believe that the word Proyas has created exists; which is something that not many film makers can achieve easily. From start to finish, an instant classic that will surely gain cult status as the years progress.

25th Hour (2002)

excellent spike lee film - must see

[8/10 · 14 February 2006]

Being both an Edward Norton and Spike Lee fan, I made sure I saw this film when it was released a few years ago and was not disappointed. Lee's knack for story telling shines brightly in this film and the acting from all involved is A class. Production and cinematography is as you've come to expect from Lee and does the subject matter justice as the characters all move toward the climax through various confronting episodes along the way. There's a fantastic cast in this movie and it really shows in the finished product. It felt like a while between drinks for Spike Lee but it was worth the wait when i watched this. If you love quality cinema, rent this one now

Freddy Got Fingered (2001)

a must see for retarded humour and belly laughs

[7/10 · 14 February 2006]

First off, any movie that wins the worst movie of the year award deserves to be seen and wins instant cult status as far as i'm concerned. I know a lot of people who've not been able to sit through it, however i've seen it a few times and think it's great. being a fan of Green's humour is a big asset though. If you don't take the movie seriously, then you'll enjoy it and get big laughs. The production values are top notch and they obviously convinced someone to spend a lot of money on it. I think the dramatic slow motion scenes and explosions just make it funnier as it gets so over the top. The acting is pretty good, the humour is outrageous and there's even a bit of a story in there too. just take it for what it is, and you'll enjoy, guaranteed.

A Dirty Shame (2004)

what a twisted movie

[5/10 · 14 February 2006]

I picked this one up from the new releases section of the local DVD rental joint as a bit of a laugh, thanks in large part (excuse the pun) to the hideously large fake breasts that Selma Blair was wearing on the front cover. Johnny Knoxville is also usually a safe bet that you'll get some hilarity. If there was a plot behind the film, it wasn't very clear, however there was plenty of sexual innuendo, straight out sex jokes and plenty of twisted, retarded stuff to get anyone with a decent sense of humour laughing; even if it is because you can't believe they bothered. Some of the acting from the support cast is as you'd expect from a straight to DVD (AUST) movie, but the toilet humour is enough to see it through.

The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005)

another crap version of the crow that muddies up the good name of the first

[2/10 · 14 February 2006]

There were many times where i almost had to turn off the DVD player due to a mixture of anger, frustration and bemusement. being such a huge fan of the first 'Brandon Lee' crow movie by Alex Proyas, it has been hard to watch the subsequent releases come out onto DVD and tarnish the work completed on the first. Brandon must be turning in his grave each time they come out. Wicked Prayer rushes through a lot of the important parts of the film that make up each Crow movie and the acting from Furlong and Reid is abysmal. It isn't nearly dark enough and the production is too slick for the subject matter. Sadly it seems more like the people responsible just wanted to get it out there and earn some DVD rental sales money without giving the story, the heritage or the legend the credit and effort due.

Don't get me started on the bloody TV series!