The premise - A cop (Rachel Nichols) is accidentally sent to 2012 from the year 2077 along with a very very potent terrorist group, a group that the present league of police/crime fighters are just not equipped to handle.
By 2077 governments have been replaced by corporate rule and the terrorists are trying to bring back democracy by a revolution, so they have decided to go back to the past. Unfortunately though they wanted to go back just 6 years they are accidentally taken back 60.
I have just seen the pilot episode, and this was just brilliant. It was almost like a big budget movie and the quality is about 90% that of Fringe. Plus the novelty and the tech part exceeds Fringe! The main girl in the show is the pretty girl they introduced in the last season of Alias, and she was sort of the only disappointment. Its just like from Alias, she looks good but her acting is too artificial. Jennifer Garner would have just rocked this role. :-).
The Sci-fi is super good, and 'that' is the main attraction of this show. I am not sure if they would be able to keep this up, but I really hope they do, as right now there are very few good shows.
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A detective from the year 2077 finds herself trapped in present day Vancouver and searching for ruthless criminals from the future.
I say this as a die-hard Monty Python fan – not because the humour is on the same level or follows the same guidelines (in fact, the common ground is here is that it follows no guidelines) – but because both comedy teams mask their sketches in a feature film, passing them off as a story when it becomes glaringly clear that the latter is an elaborate pretext under which to have outrageous, absurdist and side-splittingly fun in a series of genius gags.
Yet for all of Borat's subsequent disorganisation and warped narrative, we are first served a gorgeously condensed introduction to our character in his village in Kazakhstan. This segment was possibly the biggest crowd-pleaser in my theatre and perhaps rightly so, for I would call it the film's goldmine in terms of sheer laugh-out-loud humour. Here we are introduced to Borat's sister ("She is number-four prostitute in whole of Kazakhstan."), whom he kisses on the mouth, his main interests (ping-pong, sunbathing and "watch ladies make toilet") as well as a wide variety of hilarious native Kazakhs. Undoubtedly the success of the introduction stems from a combination of novelty and a culture shock.
Once the sprawling surge of Kazakhstani culture subsides, Borat flies to New York City to make a movie-film about the glorious US and A. The booming Russian ethnic score melts into Harry Nilsson's "Everybody's Talking' At Me" and the film gets ambitious: it spoofs Jon Voight's incongruous cowboy character walking down Manhattan in Midnight Cowboy (1969). This I found a pleasant surprise, but the referential spoofs end here and the rest is all Sascha Baron Cohen – and we couldn't be happier.
The second half of Borat is arguably less compelling. It is hard to tell why, for the humour remains consistently good and there is an almost exponential stupidity with our Borat character as the sets out to go to California to marry Pamela Anderson. I would not go as far as to say the novelty "wears off", but we are a little more settled now and Borat has found his safe footing. Next, however, the film totally floors whatever safeness you may have with one of the most unspeakably graphic hotel room scenes I have ever seen. I won't give anything away, but rest assured that some viewers (*males*) will watch in horrified silence while others will literally cramp up from laughing so violently. I belong more to the latter category.
As Borat travels through America, there is a wealth of juxtapositions to be found when he interacts with the people – members of the white house, television broadcasters, etiquette teachers, Christian fundamentalists and Jews – all offers layered hilarity and a consistent cloud of laughter kept hovering in the air. Sadly, it was not always directed toward Borat (but most of the time) but toward some truly idiotic hick Americans. When I was informed the film used many candid takes, I can only hope the unreasonably creepy Jesus convention was *not* one of them.
In conclusion, "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)" is a towering comedy achievement. It is apparent that Sascha Baron Cohen has done something truly cool here and has created an anti-semitic, misogynist and bigoted character that aptly embodies all racy taboos. As an actor he is unmistakably brave and uninhibited, which makes it easy for the film to lose itself in a tornado of gags, spoofs, bizarre one-liners and graphic jokes. The most fun I've had in a theatre since...forever!!!
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Borat Sagdiyev is a TV reporter of a popular show in Kazakhstan as Kazakhstan's sixth most famous man and a leading journalist. He is sent from his home to America by his government to make a documentary about American society and culture. Borat takes a course in New York City to understand American humor. While watching Baywatch on TV, Borat discovers how beautiful their women are in the form of C. J. Parker, who was played by actress Pamela Anderson who hails from Malibu, California. He decides to go on a cross-country road trip to California in a quest to make her his wife and take her back to his country. On his journey Borat and his producer encounter a country full of strange and wonderful Americans, real people in real chaotic situations with hysterical consequences.
Release Date : Nov 02, 2006
Runtime : 82 minutes
Genres : Comedy
Production Company : Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Four By Two Productions
Production Countries : United States of America
Casts : Sacha Baron Cohen, Ken Davitian, Luenell, Pamela Anderson, Bob Barr, Alan Keyes, Carole De Saram, Mitchell Falk, David Corcoran, Andre Darnell Myers, Jean-Pierre Parent
Plot Keywords : male nudity, usa, california, prostitute, journalist, rodeo, reporterin, antisemitismus, bรคr, kazakhstan, demeanor course, chicken, driving school, mockumentary, aftercreditsstinger, duringcreditsstinger
I've seen The Hustler repeated times, thought not as many as some of the other commentators. Recently I saw it for the first time in the theater, at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin. Watching "The Hustler" in a theater is like listening to Dave Brubeck's "Time Out" album: you start to see and even hear things in black and white. You know the pool tables are green, and the balls are multi-colored, but somehow the black and white perfectly matches the colorless existence of the protagonist and his supporting players. You can smell the cigarettes, taste the booze.
Newman, Gleason, Scott, and Laurie all turn in great performances. But this movie, made after the heyday of the studio players' contract, still bears the hallmark of great movies from that era: strong supporting performances all the way down the line. Vincent Gardenia, for pete's sake, as the unlucky bartender in the first scene! Michael Constantine as Big John. Myron McCormick as Charlie, Eddie's sponsor most of the way through the movie. And Murray Hamilton as the millionaire Southern mark. This movie was made when supporting roles were an end in themselves, by actors who believed every second they were on screen should be of high quality.
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"Fast" Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary "Minnesota Fats" to a high-stakes match, but he loses in a heartbreaking marathon. Now broke and without his long-time manager, Felson faces an uphill battle to regain his confidence and his game. It isn't until he hits rock bottom that he agrees to join up with ruthless and cutthroat manager Bert Gordon. Gordon agrees to take him on the road to learn the ropes. But Felson soon realizes that making it to the top could cost him his soul, and perhaps his girlfriend. Will he decide that this is too steep a price to pay in time to save himself?
Watch The Hustler (1961) : Full Length Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match, but he loses in a heartbreaking marathon. Now broke and without his long-time manager, Felson faces an uphill battle to regain his confidence and his game.
Release Date : Sep 25, 1961
Runtime : 134 minutes
Genres : Drama
Production Company : 20th Century Fox, Rossen Films
Production Countries : United States of America
Casts : Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Myron McCormick, Murray Hamilton, Michael Constantine, Gordon B. Clarke, Stefan Gierasch, Clifford A. Pellow, Jake LaMotta
Plot Keywords : suicide, gambling, manager, alcohol, novel, bar, hustler, sport, party, pool, money, game, drunk, billiards, player
This movie is somehow all over the place, threads begin but do not end, connections exist but how and why is not explained. I felt like I was watching a movie that is great inside the head of the writer/director but he knows the story to well and forgets to tell us half of it.It's like it is trying to be everything for everybody and while doing that failing in all aspects. The whole military plot thing is strange, lots of people are just there and we are never told why or even who they are.
This is not a feel good movie, it is a feel strange movie leaving you with lots of questions, the main one being why?
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A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs - the US Space program in Honolulu, Hawaii - and reconnects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him.
Watch Aloha (2015) : Full Length A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and re-connects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him.
Release Date : May 29, 2015
Runtime : 105 minutes
Genres : Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Production Company : Columbia Pictures, Vinyl Films, Regency Enterprises, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), RatPac Entertainment, LStar Capital
Production Countries : United States of America
Casts : Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, John Krasinski, Bill Murray, Alec Baldwin, Danny McBride, Danielle Rose Russell, Edi Gathegi, Jaeden Lieberher, Michael Chernus
First of all, Adam Sandler movies are nothing more than goofy films. He had a lot of success in the 90's and that set audience's expectations high. Too high if you ask me.
The Ridiculous 6 starts out terribly. Just hold on because the universe the film takes place in grows on you. I'm not going to put any plot points. What I am going to say is that the characters are over the top in a movie that is over the top. It's silly, fun, goofy, and there are scenes that are so stupid you can't help but laugh. I was entertained and I'll watch it again. It's more silly than the 3 Amigos, but not by much. It's typical Happy Madison jokes and if you just relax and watch the film, you'll realize it's Fun. That's all it has to be. Have fun, and enjoy it for what it is worth.
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An outlaw who was raised by Native Americans discovers that he has five half-brothers; together the men go on a mission to find their wayward, deadbeat dad.
Watch The Ridiculous 6 (2015) : Full Length When his long-lost outlaw father returns, Tommy "White Knife" Stockburn goes on an adventure-filled journey across the Old West with his five brothers.
Release Date : Dec 11, 2015
Runtime : 119 minutes
Genres : Western, Comedy
Production Company : Happy Madison Productions
Production Countries : United States of America
Casts : Adam Sandler, Taylor Lautner, Steve Buscemi, Terry Crews, Danny Trejo, David Spade, Nick Nolte, Rob Schneider, Luke Wilson, Will Forte, Steve Zahn
I didn't know what to expect with this film as I'm not a football fan.
I love British films so I thought I'd give it a watch, even though it's not the sort of film I would usually go for.
I'm so glad I did now. It was moving and taught me lots about the Munich disaster (I wasn't even born when it happened).
David Tennant is fantastic (obviously) and all the other actors were brilliant.
My daughter has told me that there has been a lot of controversy about this film but I'm glad I haven't read any of it as it was just a really good film.
Would defiantly recommend it.
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United is based on the true story of Manchester United's legendary "Busby Babes", the youngest side ever to win the Football League and the 1958 Munich Air Crash that claimed eight of the their number. The film draws on first-hand interviews with the survivors and their families to tell the inspirational story of a team and community overcoming terrible tragedy.
Watch United (2011) : Full Length United is based on the true story of Manchester United's legendary "Busby Babes", the youngest side ever to win the Football League and the 1958 Munich Air Crash that claimed eight of the their number. The film draws on first-hand interviews with the survivors and their families to tell the inspirational story of a team and community overcoming terrible tragedy.
Release Date : Jan 02, 2011
Runtime : 90 minutes
Genres : Drama, History
Production Company : Lipsync Productions, World Productions
Production Countries : United Kingdom
Casts : David Tennant, Jack O'Connell, Sam Claflin, Dougray Scott, Dean Andrews, Kate Ashfield, David Calder, Neil Dudgeon, Melanie Hill, Philip Hill-Pearson, Thomas Howes
Plot Keywords : soccer, airplane crash, manchester united, historical event, sports history
This is the 3rd film from The Asylum that I have read positive reviews about. What are they now paying people to write good reviews? Or are they logging in and writing them themselves? Either way, a film by The Asylum is always going to be awful. Always check the production company before buying, renting or downloading. If it's done by The Asylum, your wasting your time and money. They wouldn't know how to produce a good film if it fell in their lap. The only thing they know how to do is put out a cheap low budget movie. We can thank the Syfy channel for them. If it wasn't for Syfy buying and airing their crap, they would have folded along time ago.
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Flight 42 was on its way, when it comes across an unidentifiable storm. Realizing they must go through, find themselves in France, 1940, World war II. A young soldier (Robbie Kay) tells them they are in the middle of a war zone. Dodging bullets and bombs the flight will attempt to make it back to modern day, without changing history too much. Watch Flight World War II (2015) : Full Length International Flight 42 is on course, when all of a sudden a massive and weird storm crops up around the plane. This sends the plane back in time to the year 1940- smack dab in the middle of WWII! Now, the crew and passengers must not only find a way back to their time, but fight off the Axis powers.
Release Date : Jun 02, 2015
Runtime : 90 minutes
Genres : Action, Science Fiction, War
Production Company : The Asylum
Production Countries : United States of America
Casts : Faran Tahir, Robbie Kay, Aqueela Zoll, Matias Ponce, Alberto Barros Jr., Vi Flaten
