2010 was one of the worst years in cinema that I can remember. The indie hits were very weak, a lot of films got shuffled around and re-edited. Then we get an indie comedy, a "blockbuster" 3D remake and a random action movie staring The Rock.
Let's start off with Gulliver's Travels which is based off a novel and has been made into a movie a number of times in the past. It's in 3D this time and we all know that that isn't an overused gimmick to bring people in and charge them for something that isn't wrth it.
Jack Black is one of the least funny people and I haven't been able to stand him since the movie "The Jackal". It's clear he wanted to do a film that his kids could watch but this crap isn't funny or cute. The acting otherwise is just so deadpan that I can't figure out how this wasn't just shoved out in the summer instead of the prime Christmas release it got. Judging by the films totals thus far it's less than a hit which is a plus in my book. 1/5
Next up is faster a film staring The Rock, who I personally don't care for but hot damn he looks fine in a few scenes, aka some reshoots. Faster is a balls to the walls action/revenge movie. It tries to be nothing else and that'sd okay because as far as mindless action films go it's not too bad. Even the acting is decent. The problem I had is that the re-shoots were obvious, some of the actors look different enough that it's noticable. Mainly The Rock who looks more built in random scenes. I know it's hard to cover those kind of things up but I doubt the film really needed that many reshoots. 2.5/5
And finally we have The Virginity Hit which is a most likely fake documentary about 4 friends who take a hit from a bong when their cherries get popped. Right from the start everyone gets it on except our dorky lead whose friends make a plea on-line to get him laid and this major babe from Vegas says she feels sorry for him and will be his first. You can see where the film is going but it some how pulls something off that is surprising and I think it's because of how much attention is put on the details, which is also the reason I think the film is fake. Sure, I could look it up on-line but I'm being lazy and really, wouldn't it take away from the film knowing the truth before you see it? Oh and don't get the wrong idea the film isn't funny or good and isn't worth viewing. Sorry if I got your hopes up. 1/5
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I actually viewed these films a week or two ago and just now got around to putting this up. I've been busy with work, hospital visits and god knows what other shit as it's been a whirlwind. I have a lot of content and ideas to post but rigfht now it's about finding the time to talk about the stuff. Feel free to follow me on Twitter for quick ratings and what not Wolverinefactor
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