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I Am Legend [2007]

starring: Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Dash Mihok, Will Smith, Salli Richardson
directed by: Francis Lawrence

April 21, 2008
I'll keep this short. By no means does my 2-start rating mean this film is not worth a watch; it's just to reiterate that this film - despite the fact that it's near enough a 'one man show' - is nothing new. Will Smith (again) is the heroic, intelligent protagonist. Although I cannot deny that Smith gives an outstanding performance, 'I am Legend' portrays all the conventions of a typical end-of-the-world movie and I suppose I was anticipating something less generic. I think a more spectacular ending would have made all the difference; I just got the impression that the writers almost lost focus.

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I Am Legend (2 Disc Special Edition Including Digital Copy) [2007]

starring: Will Smith, Dash Mihok, Willow Smith, Charlie Tahan, Salli Richardson
directed by: Francis Lawrence

April 21, 2008
So where do i begin?
First things first; the movie itself is something remarkable and shows one of will smith's greatest and probably best performance he's done. From my opinion, if it weren't for him the movie would of probably been a bit rubbish.
When i first saw the film; i must admit, i didn't think much of it but when i watched it again, i was completely blown away. The way they captured the loneliness and sadness of Robert Neville's life is just incredible. When buying the film, just don't expect much of a blockbuster because this is not. Look at the film as how it was supposed to be... ...a one man show.
Now your probably wondering why i only gave it four stars. This is simply because the DVD was a big huge let down for me and ... Read More:

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City Of God (Cidade De Deus) [2003]

starring: Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva, Jonathan Haagensen
directed by: Kátia Lund, Fernando Meirelles

September 22, 2003
I thought it's potrayal of the slums in Rio was excellent. You could really feel the pain and suffering through each character, from the begining to the end, false dawns and the main character somehow coming through it all to realise his dream. Some good perfomances in there. A really good watch.

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I Am Legend [Blu-ray] [2007]

starring: Will Smith, Dash Mihok, Charlie Tahan, Salli Richardson, Alice Braga
directed by: Francis Lawrence

April 21, 2008
The success of this film really is all down to the acting talents of a certain Mr. Will Smith.

The plot follows Smith's character, an army scientist called Robert Neville- (are there such a thing as army scientists??), who seemingly is the last surviving human left. A virus has wiped out humanity and turned the people it didn't kill immediately into for want of a better description vampire zombies.

Most of the beginning of the film is purely Neville and his pet dog searching the city looking for food and items of use in all the abandoned apartments and stores. They hunt deer and stay in the light. The zombies live in the shadows and can smell blood. Neville attempts to find a cure for the virus in his fortified apartment as he seems to ... Read More:

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Lower City [2006]

starring: Lazaro Ramos, Alice Braga, Wagner Moura
directed by: Sergio Machado

May 22, 2006
"Lower City" was quite good. As a whole, I enjoyed this film but was far from being blown away. All three of the leads are give an opportunity to make an impression. The script however, leaves a bit to be desired. After watching this yesterday the movies that came to mine was City of God/ Amores Perros/ Y Tu Mama Tambien simply because it was to be expected. It is one of the good films that had recently came out of South America. However, "Lower City" doesn't quite live up to its comparative brothers but does manage to create a feel of its own. I empathized with each of the characters and felt they were played brilliantly by the actors involved. There was a real sense of raw passion with the helplessness of the poverty/ crime lifestyle they find themselves in.

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Redbelt (Ws Dub Sub Ac3 Dol) [2008] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tim Allen, Alice Braga, Emily Mortimer, Joe Mantegna
directed by: David Mamet

August 26, 2008
"Lower City" was quite good. As a whole, I enjoyed this film but was far from being blown away. All three of the leads are give an opportunity to make an impression. The script however, leaves a bit to be desired. After watching this yesterday the movies that came to mine was City of God/ Amores Perros/ Y Tu Mama Tambien simply because it was to be expected. It is one of the good films that had recently came out of South America. However, "Lower City" doesn't quite live up to its comparative brothers but does manage to create a feel of its own. I empathized with each of the characters and felt they were played brilliantly by the actors involved. There was a real sense of raw passion with the helplessness of the poverty/ crime lifestyle they find themselves in.

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City Of God [2003]

starring: Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva, Jonathan Haagensen
directed by: Kátia Lund, Fernando Meirelles

September 22, 2003
I thought it's potrayal of the slums in Rio was excellent. You could really feel the pain and suffering through each character, from the begining to the end, false dawns and the main character somehow coming through it all to realise his dream. Some good perfomances in there. A really good watch.

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City Of God [2003]

starring: Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva, Jonathan Haagensen
directed by: Kátia Lund, Fernando Meirelles

July 07, 2004
I thought it's potrayal of the slums in Rio was excellent. You could really feel the pain and suffering through each character, from the begining to the end, false dawns and the main character somehow coming through it all to realise his dream. Some good perfomances in there. A really good watch.

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Lower City [2005] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: Lázaro Ramos, Wagner Moura, Alice Braga, José Dumont, Wilson Mello
directed by: Sérgio Machado

September 12, 2006
Foremost,I'd like to begin by saying this is a highly enjoyable film despite its faults (which aren't too numerous).It is energetic,fast paced and the acting is very convincing.It takes place in the southern state of Bahia el Salvador,Brazil.The main players being Deco and Naldinho,who have been best friends since childhood.They meet a prostitute called Karinna and the three travel together becoming deeply bonded with the lines between love,sex and friendship becoming increasingly blurred,with much detriment to the friendship of the two men.
One of my main issues with the film is that it asks alot of questions (on race,gender,social status,love and sex) but neglects to answer them,this never more present then in the last five minutes (which I won't spoil for you).This isn't ... Read More:

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Redbelt (Ws Dub Sub Ac3 Dol) [Blu-ray] [2008] [US Import]

starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tim Allen, Alice Braga, Emily Mortimer, Joe Mantegna
directed by: David Mamet

August 26, 2008
The best thing to do is not to read any reviews for this film, go into it blind and you will be richly rewarded.
So, in effect, stop reading now!!!!
Chiwetel Ejiofor plays Mike Terry, a ju-jitsu instructor in a struggling martial arts practice, where a turn of events occurs that tumbles him into whole new situations, both good, bad and tragic.
Whatever the world throws at him, Mike tries to do the honourable thing, an ancient notion, sometimes at odds with the modern money chasing world.
I was very pleasantly surprised by Redbelt, the many twists and turns are rarely telegraphed as per much of the current hollywood fare, the soundtrack too doesn't give the game away with bombast and fanfare either, leaving the actual acting and story to do the storytelling ... Read More: