PostsCommentsdrax in #hive-166847 • 5 hours agoFilm Review: RocknRolla (2008)Guy Ritchie's career has been a rollercoaster ride, marked by significant highs and notable lows. He first gained acclaim with his two immensely popular gangster comedies…drax in #hive-166847 • 11 hours agoFilm Review: The Duchess (2008)In a similar vein to how John Wayne is synonymous with Westerns, Keira Knightley has built her reputation by starring in period pieces. She appears to play these roles with the…drax in #hive-166847 • 17 hours agoRetro Film Review: Appaloosa (2008)(SPECIAL NOTE: Capsule version of the review is available here .) In the past century, all those seeking simple but effective entertainmentdrax in #hive-166847 • yesterdayFilm Review: Burn After Reading (2008)In contemporary Hollywood, celebrities often uncritically accept the narratives spun by unnamed US intelligence officials, treating them as gospel, even when these narratives…drax in #hive-166847 • 2 days agoFilm Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)The third instalment often marks a pivotal moment, typically signalling when the film series begins to falter. This trend holds true even for the most successful film of its…drax in #hive-166847 • 2 days agoFilm Review: I Served the King of England (Obsluhoval jsem anglického krále, 2006)Jiří Menzel stands out as one of those rare filmmakers who achieved remarkable acclaim with his feature debut. His 1966 film, *[Closely Watched Trains](drax in #hive-166847 • 3 days agoFilm Review: Babylon A.D. (2008)Director Matthieu Kassovitz's tumultuous relationship with his film Babylon A.D. exemplifies the extremes of creative dissatisfaction in cinema. While many directors express…drax in #hive-166847 • 3 days agoFilm Review: Revolver (2005)Guy Ritchie, once hailed as the toast of world cinema with his audacious gangster comedies, saw his reputation plummet with the disastrous romantic drama *[Swept Away](drax in #hive-166847 • 4 days agoFilm Review: Traitor (2008)In the era when the US establishment, particularly that aligned with Hollywood, increasingly relies on race, ethnicity, and other identities as the sole basis for taking sides in…drax in #hive-166847 • 4 days agoRetro Film Review: Death Race (2008)There are few movies that were made at the moment as convenient as in the case of Death Race , futuristic action film directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. Only few weeks after its…drax in #hive-166847 • 4 days agoRetro Film Review: Tropic Thunder (2008)The prominent German military leader Moltke famously stated that even the most brilliantly devised plans never survive their first contact with reality. This saying is hard to…drax in #hive-166847 • 5 days agoFilm Review: Death Race 2000 (1975)Roger Corman has rightfully earned the title of the grand master of US independent cinema, not only for his ability to discover and nurture talent that would later thrive in…drax in #hive-166847 • 5 days agoFilm Review: Pineapple Express (2008)In the not-so-distant past, cannabis use for recreational purposes was considered anti-establishment and "edgy" in the Western world. This unique social context allowed Hollywood…drax in #hive-166847 • 5 days agoFilm Review: On the Beach (1959)Certain films possess a profound depressive weight that can drain the joy from even the most optimistic viewers, rendering them unsuitable for those grappling with specific…drax in #hive-166847 • 6 days agoRetro Film Review: Mamma Mia! (2008)As time passes, it is difficult to avoid the impression that rock 'n' roll is one of the most overrated cultural phenomena of the 20th century. This once heretical view is best…drax in #hive-166847 • 6 days agoRetro Film Review: Wanted (2008)Fortunes change very quickly in Hollywood, and many observers were actually surprised by Wanted , the 2008 action film that brought the once undisputed star Angelina Jolie her…drax in #hive-166847 • 6 days agoRetro Film Review: The Happening (2008)The worst thing that can happen to a film giant is for him to start believing that he is indeed a film giant. The best example of this is the career of the great Alfred…drax in #hive-166847 • 7 days agoFilm Review: The Incredible Hulk (2008)The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has long been perceived as Hollywood's golden ticket, a veritable "licence to print money." This success, however, has not come without its…drax in #hive-166847 • 8 days agoFilm Review: Mongol (2007)Genghis Khan, known for his unparalleled conquests that resulted in the death of an estimated tenth of the world's population and his dominion over a quarter of those who…drax in #hive-166847 • 8 days agoRetro Film Review: Indiana Jones and the Kigdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)Few films have been awaited with as much hope and fear as the fourth instalment of the Indiana Jones film saga. It was not only about one of the most commercially successful…