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RESIDENT EVIL: APOCALYPSE
First off, let's just say that if you didn't like
RESIDENT EVIL, don't go see RESIDENT EVIL 2. It's
much of the same. That being said, those who are
fans of the original, and more importantly, fans
of the GAMES, will love this installment! It
introduces NEMESIS to those who are in the know,
and Jill Valentine. Granted, not everything from a
video game works on screen ( some would argue not
at all ), but this was a really fun movie despite
a couple of bad one-liners and some overly
gratuitous action scenes.
EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING
What is most intriguing about this movie is the
fact that it was completely reshot to include more
"gore," according to studio execs. This also means
there is another print of the intended film
floating around out there that probably has more
actual substance to it. The gore in question
includes some very shocking child violence, and
IMHO doesn't *add* anything to the story. It does
give you an interesting idea of the link between
the demon from the original Exorcist and Father
Merrin. We were led to believe back then that the
demon knew him. However, in the end, we're still
not left with an exact link as to how the two come
together ( how the demon gets to Reagan in the
first place ). One thing that can be said though
is that the movie does maintain an uneasy feel
which is important for this type of film. One has
to wonder how much more plot development there
would have been in a movie that concentrated a lot
less on gore and violence ( like the original
Exorcist ).
SHAUN OF THE DEAD
The British film industry has really flourished in the past few years. Taking on different genres and successfully offering
worldwide competition against Hollywood. This can definitely be said about "Shaun of the Dead". This movie is a comedic
take on the traditional zombie film ( But don’t call them zombies! ). It deals with Shaun, a lazy slacker who is having
relationship trouble, a stagnant career, and he’s all of a sudden stuck in the middle of a zombie epidemic. He and fellow lazy
friend Ed, must round up Shauns loved ones and friends and help save the world.
As a fan of zombie flicks, I loved this movie, it was immensely funny. But it does not take a zombie horror fan to enjoy this. It
is truly a funny movie that breathes some new life through humour into the genre.
Stephane Morrell
Laurier CIM Group
MCSE,CCA
-Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, because you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
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