Heinrich Muller (The HuMensch)

I gotta say one thing, how does a country with a population of 24 million people invade a country with a population of 300+ million? Even if North Korea managed to equip its entire population, get it airborne over U.S territory, unmolested, and parachute them all in a coordinated strike against major U.S cities they’d STILL lose. Another question: is the movie taking place in an alternate version of history? One where North Korea can feed it’s starving population? One where the U.S doesn’t have a gun in every other house? This is never explained but it would have maybe helped me digest this movie a bit better. At least the Original 80’s version was plausible, the Russians teaming up with another country to invade. The cast was also better but I won’t get stared down that rabbit hole…

Great movie! I had first seen this film strangely enough on YouTube, back when you'd find such content available and it was highly enjoyable despite the low 240p quality of the upload. Wagner Moura's performance as Captain Nascimento is memorable and was mostly the reason I tracked down an actual copy of the film. If you've seen his performance as Pablo Escobar in "Narcos" and enjoyed it you'd definitely want to see this movie. The movie is based around an actual para-military police force called BOPA that does exist in Brazil, and is largely an accurate portrayal of how they conduct themselves inside the favelas. I should mention that the film is in Portuguese so you'll have to read subtitles as I wouldn't recommend watching _any_ foreign film in dubbed format. If you like a film with a great storyline, realistic characters and beautiful cinematic shots of a side of life you'll rarely see I'd highly recommend this film. For those who enjoy foreign films and have seen movies like "City of God" or "City of Men" you will want to find this film and give it the attention it deserves.

I gotta give this film 5 stars, I know some may wonder if it's worth that and my answer is yes, yes this film is something you want to watch at least once in your life. Now with that said I can get into the true substance of why this film deserves your attention. Ever wonder what the British version of Miami Vice might look like? No, okay, well it's not exactly Miami that this film takes place in, its Spain but it's still sunny, beautifully full of colour and best of all it takes place during the 80's. This film has some really stunning cinematic shots that are filled with a vibrant colour scheme that really grabs your attention, add the accurate 80's fashions along with a pretty amazing soundtrack and you almost forget that this film also features a cast of great actors who each bring something unique to their characters. Seriously, if you haven't seen The Business but have seen films like "Football Factory" or "Rise of the Foot Soldier" you need to call in sick from work and take the time to enjoy this film. Highly enjoyable on its own or even better with a group of friends, this film will keep you entertained especially when in the right frame of mind.

A Solid 4 Stars! This film is the very embodiment of what we would now call "90s Hip-Hop Culture" with a specific focus on the East-Coast aspect if you get my meaning. Having been directed by Spike Lee, Clockers hits every beat you'd expect from one of his films, touching on matters of urban violence, racial tension and long standing prejudices all while telling a captivating story that weaves around a cast of notable characters played by great actors. This film is one of the hidden gems in the Spike Lee collection of films and is generally one of my favourites as it not only gives a more accurate and less glamorized look at drug dealing but does so while giving great cinematic shots of 1990s New York. The sheer nostalgia this film invokes is pretty amazing, with just about every aspect oozing some form of what I remember about the 90s, the clothing, the soundtrack and even the slang being used. I'd definitely recommend watching this film if your into those 90's urban crime films that make their way into Rap/Hip-Hop culture or just enjoy a stroll down memory lane.

I watched this film when it first came out and was struck by not only how historically accurate it was but also at the fact that it accomplishes what it sets out to do with a very minimal set and no special effects. One might think that this lack of "action" would be a negative in drawing the viewer into the storyline but this is not the case as the somber, almost clinical atmosphere, lends itself to the story of mass murder being told by this group of men. Overall I'll be honest and say that I'm biased towards this kind of historical perspective, I'm a history buff and enjoy just about anything having to do with the military, so I'll obviously rate this film higher than most who do not appreciate this kind of thing. That said, I still think this film is well worth the time to sit down and watch, especially if you want something that leaves you with a greater understanding of how a small group of people can change the course of history and how this is often done with the most subtle of means.

I'll be honest and tell you straight-up that this movie isn't 5 star material but it's easily a solid 4. It packs a very memorable storyline that offers multiple twists and turns throughout its telling and does so right up until the end. When I 1st watched this film I had thought it was going to be another B-movie with a weak plot, weak acting, and generally a waste of time but it surprisingly took only about 20 minutes to realize that there was good amount of entertainment to be found here. With a good mix of violence, anticipation, dark humour and plot, I highly recommend watching this film in group settings as it has something that will appeal to everyone in the group. Overall I found that the only real major drawback to this film was it's soundtrack or lack of a soundtrack in some parts. I think they could have gotten a 5 star rating from me if they had maybe tweaked a couple of things in regards to this aspect.

This film definitely brings back some memories of smoke filled basements, friends laughing hysterically and the use of insults slung at each other in a "robot voice". I know the humour isn't of the kind you find today, the jokes are crude, raunchy and would now be considered to be done in bad taste but thats one of the things that makes this film endearing to myself and others. Another overlooked aspect of this movie is how well it's held up, the jokes that are being made are still relevant to todays culture, look at the use of the term "M'lady" by the character J.P whenever he greets a female, this has been used in modern meme culture. Another aspect to have held up is the portrayal of gaming culture and the people responsible for making these games which is spot-on. Overall I highly recommend watching Grandmas Boy especially in group settings where you don't need to have any powerful thought inducing moments that can hinder the hilarity.

Alright, so I'll admit this movies got a lot of bad reviews and it more or less flopped at the box offices when it first came out but that doesn't mean it's total garbage. In fact I'd go one further and say that Pluto Nash is the perfect movie to watch after eating on some golden teachers, you'll begin to explore at length the intricacies of the plot as the special effects take you to the next level and beyond. I'm proud to say that I not only own a copy of this movie but that I was probably one of the few people to repeated purchase this movie when it was available on Direct TV, way, way back in the day. For this reason Pluto Nash packs a good amount of nostalgia which is something I throughly enjoy and actively look for. Eddie Murphys films have usually stood the test of time and with his recent reemergence back into the Hollywood spotlight you can be sure that there will be people going back to watch his "Coming to America" "Life" or even "Vampire in Brooklyn" movies with enjoyment, so why not make Pluto Nash one of those must see films on your list, that is if you can find a copy!

I watched this movie mostly because I liked Ashely Bell's performance in "The Last Exorcism" movies and figured I'd give this movie a shot. Set sometime in the late 1970's this movie accomplishes that aesthetic but not with any amount of excellency though thats alright because the storyline more than makes up for these shortcomings. After a bank robbery goes south both the robbers and their hostage find themselves being hunted by a deranged Vietnam War vet, whose built himself a hunting ground for humans complete with traps, tunnels and psychotic music. I won't give away any spoilers though I will say Ashley Bells character puts up an amazing fight in this tail of survival by any means necessary and I think the lack of recognition this film has received is undeserved but don't take my word for it, find out yourself!

Look, I know some people will find the humour low-brow or crass maybe even done in poor taste but thats okay because I still think this movie is hilarious. The humour is very indicative of the type to be found in the late 90's early 2000's when you could get away with the type of humour that isn't appreciated in our "modern age" anymore. For this as well the strong sense of nostalgia in gives whenever I watch I gotta give props to this film. If you've seen "Paradise P.D" on Netflix then you can definitely see where they have drawn some inspiration from. A much raunchier version of the type of work place shenanigans you'd find in the movie "The Office" if you've enjoyed those then I think you'd enjoy watching Super Troopers.