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Ju-on
(2002)

Big in Japan!
Having read a really terrible review of this modern classic, I feel forced to draw yet another picture of this quite unknown film. I have seen many horror films in the past years, and as far as I remember the only one worth remembering was the 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This was until I sat down in a Spanish cinema and watched Ju-On. I was disappointed of the far overrated Cabin Fever and decided I should have on more go. I didn't know anything about this movie - and anyone who saw this one in cinema will understand when I write - that it took me completely by storm. Guys around me started chatting or making stupid jokes, when the real horror began, but this is just the usual reaction of local heroes proving how masculine they are to their 14 year old girlfriends. It may be true, that it's quite difficult to follow the storyline (is there any?), or not to confuse the characters (sorry, but to me all japanese look the same, except Mr. Myagi) but one that's for sure is, that I never ever felt so much real fear caused by a movie in my whole life. This one isn't about cheap booo!-moments, what you get here is nothing but sheer terror, and this is what so many horror fans waited for so desperately. OK - Local heroes around the world, gather your girls and nerves and prove that YOU are the man, because this is just the picture for it.

La tumba de los muertos vivientes
(1982)

Don't watch this alone! You could fall asleep!
I know that there are some pretty good zombie flicks out there in the world of horror movies. But this one is not much more exciting than a party with your parent's best friends ...

The camera work is almost the same as in soft-erotic movies shot in the early 80s (not that I'm watching such movies). The "storyline" is not just confusing it's also that what you call the quint-essence of boringness. Bad acting, bad script, bad movie ...

Watching it I've only noticed one thing which was done well - the zombie make up fx, that's it.

So the next time that you're searching for some good entertainment at blockbuster video, pass this movie and get an early 80s lovers movie instead. if you know what i mean

Noises Off...
(1992)

Actors - Fantastic, Movie - Unbelievable
I've seen quite a lot comedies, but this one is a very special. It's not the story that makes this movie that great, its the actors. John Ritter and Christopher Reeve are my favourite ones. They shine every time they enter the screen. The great timing, between the different characters is so funny, that you'll laugh all the time. So if you want to see a very funny comedy, watch this.

Tango & Cash
(1989)

Russell and Stallone shine as comedians
Tango & Cash. I saw this movie over 5 times, but every time I saw it again, I started laughing about the same jokes. Sly Stallone and Kurt Russell are great partners in a great movie by Andrew Konchalowski. The story isn't very intelligent, but good enough for an evening in front of the TV-set. Go and watch it, you'll like it.

The Firm
(1993)

Pollack at his best
This is really one of the most interesting movies if ever seen. But not only because of the great acting from Tom Cruise. The greatest thing about this movie is the Oscar-nomminated O.S.T. by Dave Grusin. Really genius. The story is intelligent, basing on a novel by John Grisham, and really exciting. Go and see the movie, you'll really love it!

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