Mirror Mirror attempts to give the Snow White story the post-modern Princess Bride makeover with anachronistic modern references and parody of the fantasy genre. That’s always a tricky proposition because modern references can kill the sense of fantasy if they’re not judged just right. Mirror Mirror is amusing at times but not it’s as funny as Princess Bride nor is
Read moreThis week marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. To mark the occasion and possibly to grab a few Benjamins, James Cameron has re-released mega hit Titanic, this time in 3D. Built For Speed will let you know if its a successful makeover and worth your hard earned. We’ll also give you the low down on Julia
Read moreIs the much anticipated film adaptation of The Hunger Games worth your cinema dollar? Maybe this review from Built For Speed will help.
Read moreMargin Call, which features an all-star including Kevin Spacey, Demi Moore and Jeremy Irons speculates on what might have happened in the days leading up to the GFC. More than that, it depicts a battle between fading morality and rampant opportunism in the corporate world. The film begins on a day of mass sackings at a major New York merchant
Read moreThe Hunger Games is the hotly anticipated adaptation of the first book in Suzanne Collins’ teen sci-fi trilogy. Strangely reminiscent of Roller Ball, Series Seven and Battle Royale, the film is set in a dystopian future where a repressive American government attempts to quell war, rebellion and general public bloodlust by staging a brutal survival contest called The Hunger Games.
Read moreFor those not familiar with the TV show on which this film is based, 21 Jump Street was a late 80’s cop show starring Johnny Depp which had young looking cops infiltrating high schools to bust teenage crims. This film version uses the original show’s premise as the flimsy basis for a combined teen comedy/ buddy cop movie. While this
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