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14. Sep 2009
Knockaround Guys
Movie description
Matty (Barry Pepper) is the only son of Brooklyn mobster Benny "the Chains" (Dennis Hopper). Considered too sensitive for mob work, but unable to find a regular job, Matty finally gets a chance to join his dad's organization when he agrees to arrange transport of half a million dollars across the country. When it winds up lost in a small Montana town, Matty and his assortment of tough-guy pals (played by Andrew Davoli, Seth Green, and Vin Diesel) are forced to fly out there, tangle with the locals, and find the money before their disappointed elders come to get them, guns blazing. KNOCKAROUND GUYS features stylishly washed-out, gritty cinematography and benefits from a refreshing lack of the expected "city folk stranded in a small town" gags. Instead it's a tale of identity crisis-plagued boys blasting their blood-soaked way into manhood, with the dependable Diesel easily stealing the prize with his turn as Matty's philosophic brawler pal. John Malkovich--sporting one of the weirdest Brooklyn accents in gangster film history--is also memorable as one of the older mobsters. It's the directorial debut for the screenwriting team of Brian Koppelman and Sid Levein, who before this penned the script for ROUNDERS.
All in all, very good movie but not perfect.
14. Sep 2009
the bigs 2
1 von 1 finden das hilfreich great game. i loved it. played the demo for like 4 hours and i was hooked. had to have it. it madden meets blitz but baseball style! Known for its over-the-top style of gameplay, The BIGS 2 focuses on the "big" fast-paced moments in Major League Baseball with new opportunities to go up against MLB legends, more mini-games like Home Run Pinball, and a variety of other thrilling new features.
29. Sep 2009
Troy Review
With soaring photography that circles from above then swoops in for the action, TROY is Wolfgang Petersen's majestic presentation of the classic Greek legend. It tells the story of an epic battle over Helen (Diane Kruger), the queen of Sparta, who is kidnapped by her lover Paris (Orlando Bloom), the prince of Troy. This infuriates Helen's husband Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson), whose brother Agamemnon (Brian Cox) convinces him to invade Troy. They recruit Achilles (Brad Pitt), the best warrior in Greece, whose bravery, quick feet, and remarkable swordsmanship (not to mention tanned biceps, short kilts, and blond locks) have earned him a reputation that is almost as impressive as his ego. Achilles agrees to fight for Sparta, if only for the fame it will bring him. Even Achilles's mother, in a touching scene, advises him to forget mortal achievements and become a hero who will be remembered throughout history. Along with the invasion of Troy, a series of duels must also be fought: Paris, who is heartbreaking in his lovestruck naiveté, must go up against the enraged Menelaus, and Achilles must settle a score with Hector (Eric Bana), who is fiercely dedicated to protecting his brother Paris and their father, the frail king Priam (Peter O'Toole). When the war finally ignites in its massive proportions, the action is awesome. And as the increasingly dramatic events play out, TROY earns its own timeless reputation among other action-adventure epics such as GLADIATOR and SPARTACUS.
Credits
Producer: Colin Wilson, Diana Rathbun, Wolfgang Petersen
Cast: Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Peter O'Toole, Rose Byrne, Saffron Burrows
THEATRICAL RELEASE: MAY 14, 2004
Editorial reviews
"[T]remendously entertaining....Peterson rips and roars through the tale..."
Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (05/27/2004)
"[With] crisply edited combat sequences, tableaus of antique splendor, [and] a hugely muscled Brad Pitt modeling the latest in Hellenic leisure wear..."
New York Times - A. O. Scott (05/14/2004)
"[T]his latest interpretation of Homer's classic tale is entertainingly epic eye candy."
USA Today - Claudia Puig (05/14/2004)
"Sean Bean's Odysseus is resourceful and driven..."
Uncut - Michael Bonner (07/01/2004)
"The costuming and production design are handsome..."
Sight and Sound - Richard Kelly (07/01/2004)
"A brilliantly told story."
Premiere - Sara Brady
"An action spectacle of weight, splendor and vast entertainment value"
New York Observer - Rex Reed
"Stunning. Raging excitement, visual grandeur and dramatic intelligence."
Chicago Tribune - Michael Wilmington
"The film is enormous and awe-inspiring"
Associated Press - Christy Lemire