A - Multiple Viewing Possibilities
B - Deserves Another Look
C - Once Should Suffice

THE PACIFIER
With Vin Diesel, Lauren Graham, Faith Ford, Brittany Snow, Max Thieriot
Directed by Adam Shankman
Action man Vin took a bit of a dive here. Somehow for him it is not like director Robert Rodriguez who can flip between adult and kid projects without a flinch. I guess Mr. Diesel is trying to widen his repertoire, but this was not the best choice. As a sturdy NAVY S.E.A.L.S. operative, the kidnapped government mployee he went in to save is killed. The guy developed a special nuclear security programme (the Ghost) which is still believed to be somewhere in his home. So, Vin has to pull in and protect the guy's wife and kids in the 'burbs, and try to find the Ghost at the same time. He has to become a babysitter and try to keep the undisciplined kids in check (from a baby to a teenager), totally going against his character. What feels a bit like a bad mix between XXX and Cheaper By the Dozen (or half dozen in this case), the Pacifier will only be a total party for the younger viewers, the folks not exactly getting as much out of it. Diaper and crap jokes abound with the tough guy obviously falling for the kids and encountering a pivotal moment where protecting them because he cares comes before his duty to do so.
2 / C
- PB

PAID IN FULL
With Mekhi Phifer, Wood Harris, Cam'ron
Directed by Charles Stone III
Another 'drug dealing in the hood - rise and fall' tale - but apparently based on actual events. A young man doing the day-to-day grind working for minimum wage as a dry cleaner deliver boy accidentally gets sucked into the world of drug dealing. His buddy and a cousin have been at it for a long time, but he kept avoiding it. It's the '80s and the business is starting to boom, wealth and the material rewards jacked up (at the expense of the addicts). There isn't a cop angle to the story while some of the players end up in jail. Loose cannons threaten the business and betrayal is inevitable, as is death and murder. Not bad, although it's treading way-too-familiar ground.
3 / C
- PB

PANIC ROOM
With Jody Foster, Forest Whitaker, Dwight Yoakam, Jared Leto
Directed by David Fincher
My first impression when I heard about this film was, "Cool, another David (Se7en / Fight Club) Fincher movie, but, oh dear, how interesting can writer David Koepp keep a tale of a mother & daughter trapped in a safe room with 3 robbers trying to get at them?" My fears and suspicions were comfortably laid to rest, besides the couple of logical loopholes that didn't really matter that much. It's Fincher's amazing vision and cinematic approach that turns this basic time-suspension-wait-&-react scenario into a superb piece of nail biting suspense. As far as modern Hitchcock's go, this is way up there. Recently split up with her husband, a woman and her daughter find a new home. Their multi-storey choice comes complete with a lift and safe-room. The very first night spent there a trio of burglars enter the house, expecting it to be empty. Mom & daughter escape into the panic room and the thieves nail up the place, intent on getting them out of the room, but not the house, since what they're after is in the room. This seems straightforward enough. Yet, the filmmakers manage to turn it into something far more than a cat & mouse game. As usual you have the criminal demographic of the lacking mastermind, the reluctant, almost good-guy and the loose cannon bound to cause havoc. Animosity is waiting to escalate amoung the crooks as the trapped duo's desperation and means of escape seem to diminish. Reserved methods of added tension are set up beforehand, but the less said the better, as this is what the entire motion picture hinges on - varied moments of anxiety, cunning suspense, reserved but fuelled action and a constant mood of fear, building towards an expectant conclusion. What makes the digital assistance so amazing in this film is the freedom it gives the camera, making walls, floors and banisters fluid and uninterrupted in its path. Fincher pulled another stylish one with his trademark dark atmosphere well in tact. The extras are limited to a special trailer created by Fincher and selected cast and director filmographies. Not enough for an intricate film like this.
5 / B
- PB

PANTERA - 3 Vulgar Videos From Hell
Those who are familiar with the precise and intense Metal craft of these four Cowboys From Hell are as much in for a surprise as those who are not. For a start, Pantera is a real fan's band. They live for their supporters and the proof is in this DVD - they didn't re-release their three crazy home videos as individual discs to cash in triplicate. Nope, they crammed them all onto one disc and even added extra live footage from their stint in Russia. About 250 minutes of total chaos, anarchy and extreme off the wall silliness ranging from truly hilarious to infantile. Their first Cowboys From Hell video is pretty much an introduction to an enthusiastic alcohol and testosterone fuelled band showing a shitload of potential. Expect a lot of drunken babbling, especially from vocalist Phil. By the Vulgar Video stage in their career they'd gone through the roof, in more ways than one. Playing huge shows & festivals with crazed fans fuelling their fire, Pantera get up to a whole lot of on-the-road madness. Drinking, smashing backstage areas and hotel rooms, pulling practical jokes and just getting absolutely, ludicrously nuts. Oh, yes and don't forget a whole lotta' cussin'. This will offend many viewers, unless you see the humour of it all. Sure, there are loads of live clips as well as music videos to selected tracks. Their 3rd video, entitled "3", brings all of this excess to a head as they take it even further. One mad scenario follows the other and just when you think it can't be taken another step, they do. Their Kiss obsession comes around in many ways, from tribute make-up shows to Kiss tunes in the background. Encounter a horde of characters working with them and those who cross their path on the road, as well as fellow metal colleagues like Type O Negative, Marilyn Manson, Slayer, Crowbar, Tommy Lee (Mötley Crue), Rob Halford (ex-Judas Priest), Black Sabbath members and Skid Row - and of course, Kiss! With all of your senses assaulted like this you can't help but love it, even when they get really disgusting in the most original, cliché and true rock & roll ways. There is far too much activity on here to get into, so do yourself a favour and buy this DVD. It can't get more behind the scenes than this - and then the music is kick-ass to top it all!
PS. In 2005 a tragic shooting at a live performance of Dimebag's new band Damageplan lead to his death. A mindless loss for Metal.
6 / A
- PB

PAPARAZZI
With Cole Hauser, Robin Tunney, Tom Sizemore, Dennis Farina
Directed by Paul Abascal
Hauser plays Bo Laramie, a new action star shot to the top of the heap. New to the whole fame thing, he gets personally affected by one particular paparazzi photographer who is out for a buck, in the process intruding the Laramie family's privacy wherever he can. Things get ugly between the two and leads to a near fatal car crash. With his son in a coma and the misrepresented articles still piling up, Bo decides to take matters into his own hands. At first I was expecting a flashy semi-documentary, Robert Altman-style film with someone like Robert Downey Jr. on the seedily glamourous fringe of celebrity exposure. In stead this is a thriller with some action elements that serves more like a victory for celebs (who ever wanted to knock off an annoying photographer) than anything else.
Mel Gibson is one of the producers and also pops in for a comedic one-shot cameo.
PS. Never having seen Cole anywhere before, I wondered whether he is the son of B-action guy Wings Hauser - the night afer seeing this, I spotted a younger Cole in a TV screening of 1992's School Ties with Brendan Fraser and Matt Damon...weird how these things connect...
2 / C
- PB

PAPA ROACH - Live & Murderous In Chicago
The '90s / 2000 angst-ridden new rock cross-over bands had quite a run when the tide was high. They seemed to have scattered in the shadow of the new new style. Papa Roach were one of those acts that turned kids (who didn't actually know whether they liked heavy music) onto this style of audio expression. This performance was recorded live at the Vic Theatre, Chicago on the 1st of May 2005. There is a short verbal clip from each of the members before the show starts. The 20 live songs cover most of their accomplishments and crowd favourites, including Dead Cell, Not Listening, M-80, Blood, Getting Away With Murder, Life Is A Bullet, Blood Brothers, Hit Me (Hip Hop Version), Scars, Cocaine, and of course Last Resort, and Between Angels And Insects. For some reason the performance seems to lack energy (except for the vocalist). Fans would disagree, but perhaps it could be the over-lit look for the video cameras. Others may feel it's either because it is an effortless exercise for the band who knows the music backwards - or the music is pretty effortless…
Extras cover a Picture Gallery, hidden Easter Egg, and all of their music videos: Last Resort, Broken Home, Between Angels And Insects, She Loves Me Not, Time & Time Again, Getting Away With Murder, and Scars. Not a bad show, but the videos make it a complete package.
3 / B
- PB

THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST
With James Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Maia Morgenstern
Directed by Mel Gibson
For as long as the film medium has been in existence, the Christian story of Jesus and the crucifixion has seen many cinematic incarnations. It wasn't until Martin Scorsese's controversial Last Temptation Of Christ that a more graphic approach was afforded this tale of suffering and sacrifice. Gibson's version takes a hardcore look at the last moments of his life on earth, without panning away from the physical torture and anguish as this carpenter's son and saviour of man made his way to be crucified and ultimately killed. The outcry and uproar around this film has been well documented (still it seems to be a box office hit), with the loudest protesting usually coming from those idiots who hadn't seen it. The minimal dialogue is spoken in Aramaic (with English subtitles of course), the focus being on the bloody and brutal events. Gibson and his co-writer followed the biblical relation of the story quite literally. With both Catholic / Christian and Jewish opposition claiming a variety of offences like sacrilege and anti-Semitism, it is strange that they haven't complained about the scripture before, containing what has been committed to celluloid for centuries. On the other hand there will be many Christians who get overwhelmed by the film's immense impact, cementing their beliefs, not breaking it down - not necessarily holding it against the entire Jewish nation for killing their saviour. Especially since this was meant to be. One would rather expect there to be an anti-Roman flip-out, seeing as those were the hands that wielded the whips and drove the nails through. Even if you don't believe and see this as a mere historic account, it is still an intense depiction of man's cruelty to his fellow beings (but, then there are many who believe that Jesus was from another planet…). And if you believe the entire thing to be a work of fiction, why would you let it rub you the wrong way? I would however love to see more mainstream films based on the lives of religious figures from other denominations. There is however something fascinating about this Western preference - the cross, the crown of thorns, the martyrdom and sacrifice, the helplessness but inevitability of a messiah's fate and destiny to save those who believe in Him. It is tragic, dramatic and visual - perfect for the cinematic art form. While Gibson may get flack for some time to come, can it still be reinterpreted after this version? This fascinating story has been told in all of its possible forms, from glossy old-school epics and animation to modernized versions and this gritty take on something which has mesmerized us for over two millennia. Whatever your beliefs, this is an astonishing piece of work, even if you think 'Mad Max' Gibson is playing it for shock value.
5 / B
- PB

PAULA ABDUL - Video Hits
In the '80s choreographer to the stars Paula Abdul started singing herself as opposed to making Janet Jackson's dance videos look good. She disappeared off the scene, married and divorced Emilio Estevez, but renewed interest came with her acting as judge on the American Idol TV show. Only six of her music videos were added to this DVD, no making-of/'s, background or documentary on where she came from or how she rose to fame. Her early big hit Straight Up was a pretty cool track with a lot of attitude and kick. Other clips include Forever Your Girl, Cold Hearted and Opposites Attract.
4 / B
- PB

PEARL HARBOR

THE PEOPLE vs. LARRY FLYNT (in Afrikaans)
Met Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love
Regisseur: Milos Forman
Hierdie Oliver Stone vervaardigde rolprent handel oor die lewe van die man wat die wereld aan die brand gehad het met sy volwasse tydskrif, Hustler. Die kern vraag wat hier ter sprake is meervoudig: presies wat is goeie smaak en hoe affekteer dit jou vryheid van spraak, -uitdrukking en -keuse ? Menigte hofsake en selfs 'n sluipmoord poging het Flynt se lewe nie net omgekrap nie, maar hom ook in 'n rolstoel laat beland. Sonder om vulger te wees, hanteer Forman hierdie omstrede karakter met menslikheid en jy kan nie help om van hom te hou nie. Party morele publieke figure probeer al dekades om hom af te breek, maar terselfde tyd verwoes hulle die basiese vryhede wat elke mens se reg is. Die prent is 'n fantastiese ervaring en is besonder goed aanmekaar gesit. Met 'n aantal Oscar benoemings voel ek dit moes al die kategoriee gewen het. As sekere taal gebruik en die vroulike vorm jou aanstoot gee, is dit jou vrye keuse om nie die video te huur nie, al se ek dis een van die beste prente van vroee '97.
6 / B
- PB

A PERFECT CIRCLE - aMotion
James Maynard Keenan (of Tool fame) and his Perfect Circle band is an outspoken team of rockers who delve deep into the human psyche, emotions and actions resulting from mindsets, born or cultivated. As with the layered intensity of the music, the videos depict an equally dark and thought provoking vision. From the moody performance clip Judith by David Fincher (Alien 3, Fight Club), or the creepy forest scenario of Weak And Powerless (by The Brothers Strause). The Outsider is a titillating one with the Bikini Bandits going on a rampage while Counting Bodies Like Sheep To The Sounds Of The War Drums is an animated George W stab. Thinking Of You is compiled from the Bikini Bandits and The Golden Rod episodes. They had a video competition for the song Blue - the winner plus runners-up included (one of them being a South African, Gregoire Pinard - his animated version of the song also screened at Flamedrop & Shadow Realm's South African Horror Festacular film festival!). The Noose is a dark and moody live clip, the rendition of John Lennon's Imagine a compilation of horrific news footage. Extras also include video shot on tour, The Outsider Director's Cut and Bikini Bandits trailers.
You also get a 9-track CD with a variety of remixes.
5 / A
- PB

A PERFECT CIRCLE - The Outsider
Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan's other band, A Perfect Circle decided to take the music video cliché and fly in the face of record company convention with this raunchy promo clip to their great song The Outsider. This video stars the notorious (and delicious) Bikini Bandits on a rampage of depravity (with plenty of slow-motion bouncing curves). Hot-hot-hot! Quite something to behold. The video is presented in its extended, complete uncut version, including the G-Mart villain on a funny infomercial and outro with record company executives snorting coke, bitching about the video. The DVD also includes the three episodes of the Bikini Bandits And The Golden Rod trilogy, featuring the girls in a scantily clad, raucous prison adventure! Obviously the shows contain great music by the likes of A Perfect Circle and Peaches. A brash, kinky thumbed nose at big record company principles.
5 / A
- PB

THE PERFECT STORM
With George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, John C. Reilly, Michael Ironside, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen
A swordfish boat captain (Clooney) is having a low in his fishing delivery. Determined to changed this around he sets out to bring back the biggest haul ever. With a mixed crew they sail out with this in mind (much to the disappointment of loved ones, especially Wahlberg’s girl - the most irritating element in the film, her “passion” annoying, not convincing). On their return the head for one of the most hectic storms in history. The Perfect Storm features some of the most amazing storm FX ever created. The microscope on our fishermen and the impending doom of a monster storm has focus spread a little with the introduction of a yacht also in danger, a bit of conflict on the boat and a rescue team out in the blizzard with a helicopter. The main thread does remain with the men onboard, the set-up at the beginning of the film to turn our compassion their way unfortunately coming off a little stiff and forced. Clooney and Wahlberg again has good on-screen chemistry as they did in Three Kings.
4 / B
- PB

A PERFECT WORLD
With Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern
Directed by Clint Eastwood
A manhunt is set in full motion when two convicts escape in Texas, taking a young boy hostage. The relationship that develops between con and kid is great, not soppy or sentimental. That the jailbird can become more of a father figure to the boy than his own or any other person proves that not all people are bad, even though they’ve done something wrong in their lives. He’s bad, but likable. They cross country spree with sheriff hot on their trail offer up a variety of fine scenes including everything from fun & cool to tense and dangerous. Where Costner can sometimes be a bit of a whining pain, here he carries off the tough guy (who isn’t all evil) act off quite admirably. The young boy on the other hand sometimes steals the show. Uplifting in many ways, but still, quite tragic.
4 / C
- PB

PETER GABRIEL - Secret World Live
Digitally Remixed and Remasterd, this widescreen presentation of Peter Gabriel's phenomenal mid-90's live show is now even more amazing than when you saw it on video almost a decade ago. The fifteen songs are dispersed amoung remarkable stage set-ups, props, gimmicks and thematic moods, all pulled off without a hitch. True professionalism. The songs include everything from Come Talk To Me, Steam and Shaking The Tree to Washing Of The Water, Sledgehammer and Don't Give Up. The DVD extra features include a documentary on the making of the film and the construction of the show. A time-lapse film of the stage set-up in Berlin is an incredible spectacle. You also get a Quiet Remix of the song Steam, accompanied by a photo montage of the tour. In addition you're given a taster of the new Growing Up Live Tour of 2002 / 2003. The full colour 16-page booklet also contains great photos and all credits. A great musical moment to look back on.
5 / B
- PB

PETER TOSH - Captured Live
While most people see Bob Marley as the ultimate King Of Reggae, some tend to forget the impact of Mr. Tosh. While still laid back in that Rastafari way, Peter Tosh had a more rough and dangerous side to his music as opposed to Marley who had a more accessible, even pop flavour to his fantastic songs. Tosh & Marley were in a group together before going solo and it's not like you can say one is better than the other. They're both great. Marley died of medical reasons and Tosh was murdered. This DVD is a lovely reminder of Peter Tosh's great music and contains 11 songs. They include African, Not Gonna Give It Up, Rastafari Is, Where You Gonna Run, his cover of Chuck Berry's Johnny B. Goode, Get Up Stand Up, Equal Rights & Downpressor Man. Sure, many of his other greats are left out, but there is only that much you can fit into an hour show. The live performance is shot and performed in a straightforward & no-frills manner, like Tosh's music. Unfortunately the DVD contains no extras - a docy would've been great.
4 / A
- PB

PET SHOP BOYS - Montage The Nightlife Tour
The pop duo that defied era boundaries and stuck together over decades without losing their fan base give those supporters a live DVD that doesn't skimp on the tracks. 25 in all. West End Girls, Discoteca, Can You Forgive Her, What Have I Done To Deserve This, Young Offender, Was It Worth It, Always On My Mind, Shameless, Opportunities, It's A Sin, Footsteps, Go West and so on and so forth. A classy stage design and back-up singer-dancers enhances the fact that there are only two of them. A mistake the directors made was to overlay backdrop graphics on the bulk of the performance to make it look busier than it is. It is almost impossible to see when the songs switch from one show to another on this 1999-2000 Nightlife world tour. Extras include backdrops and promo video clips to New York City Boy, You Only Tell Me You Love Me When You're Drunk and I Don't Know What You Want But I Can't Give It Any More. Some may prefer their older tracks, but the musical touch and vocal uniqueness of Andy Tennant and Chris Lowe is a classic pop combination that will remain in tact even after they decide to call its quits one day.
3 / C
- PB

PHANTASM
With Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester, Angus Scrimm
Directed by Don Coscarelli
As with other low budget ingenious horror movies like the original Evil Dead and Halloween, Phantasm took limited resources and created timeless classics with cinematic resourcefulness. Coscarelli tells a tale drifting between reality and the dream world where a boy witnesses and investigates strange goings-on at the cemetery where a friend of his brother was buried (or was he?). The creepy shape-shifting mortician (the brilliant Angus Scrimm) seems to be behind this, his minions creepy little hooded figures doing his dirty work. With a brilliant atmosphere and fantastic soundtrack accompanying the cool scenes, this classic is a must-see. While some of the late-'70s styles do show, this doesn't matter as the eerie tale is so well executed. Scrimm is also one of cinema's great scary figures who needs more recognition.
6 / A
- PB

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
With Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Minnie Driver
Directed by Joel Schumacher
Based on Gaston Leroux's classic romantic tragedy (so memorably filmed in the 30's with Lon Chaney Sr. in the title role), Joel Schumacher tackled the commercial Andrew Lloyd Webber musical version for this latest cinematic take on the story. A Paris opera house is haunted by a phantom who has the administrators and performers at his mercy. New owners arrive and decide to pay no heed to his demands. The phantom believes it is his theatre and makes this known. With the lead opera singer (Minnie Driver) storming out, the understudy prodigy (whom he has been training through the walls since a child) gets the lead. He is in love with her but with a (not so bad) disfigured face remain in the shadows of the rafters and the cavernous channels and catacombs below the theatre. Hopes, dreams and aspirations are shattered when the phantom's wrath erupts due to jealousy burning for a handsome young man who woos his secret love. With nice set design & costumes, and soothing (yet syrupy) music from Webber's original musical, the audio-visual experience is a titillating one, but the singers fail to reach Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford's vocal standard.
3 / C
- PB

PHONE BOOTH
With Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forrest Whitaker
Directed by Joel Schumacher
After alienating many Batman fans with his take on the dark knight, Schumacher is now getting back on form. This single locale film doesn't suffer from the over-write, but just enough to keep the viewer interested. A fast talking New York publicist answers a call in a phone booth. It is a man claiming to have a sniper rifle aimed at him, if he hangs up, he'll shoot him. Ambushed into this booth, the psycho starts dissecting our self-assured guy, from his personality, marriage, job and everything around his artificial life. The picture is well paced, well acted and tense enough (albeit no nail biter). Schumacher also reunites with Sutherland (Lost Boys, Flatliners) though mainly just in vocal presence, and more than likely jumped at the chance to use new-big-thing Farrell for the lead. Whitaker does the understanding cop thing well, while Dawson's Creek girlie is as boring as ever. One absolutely shocking dud in what could've been a pretty good film is the post production laser sight! Shockingly bad. While a few surprises make it worthwhile, other predictable moments evening things out.
4 / C
- PB

THE PHANTOM (in Afrikaans)
Met Billy Zane, Treat Williams
Regisseur: Simon Wincer
Die strokiesheld The Phantom ken ons beter as Die Skim. Hierdie lighartige avontuur kan 'n mens kortliks beskryf as 'n mengsel van Tarzan, Indiana Jones en Batman (sonder die vlermuis se "gadgets"). Drax, 'n bose besigheidsman is op die spoor van drie legendariese skedels (een Goud, een Silwer, een Jade), wat, wanneer al drie saam is, 'n ongeewenaarde mag skep. Net een man kan hom keer, die Phantom, 'n gemaskerde held wat al 400 jaar lank vrees in seerowers en boosaarde se siele blaas. Die Phantom het nooit die status van Superman en ander strokieshelde bereik nie. Ek dink dit is omdat hy te menslik is - hy vlieg nie en hy't geen bomenslike magte nie. Hy dra wel 'n stywe pers kostuum en masker...
3 / C
- PB

PINGU
Many TV viewers must have spotted Pingu before. This lovable, mischievious little penguin is so full of character and heart that it is by no means a kiddie show. The things he gets up to has to be seen to be believed. The voice characterization is superb as the situations are conveyed in a non-descript mish-mash language, like that cartoon of the little line drawn man walking along a a horizontal line (remember that ?!) In fact it sounds like the exact same guy who created the voices for Pingu. BMG has a whole bunch of these available and each tape has no less than about 8 - 9 crazy, funny and cute stories.
PINGU THE SPORTSMAN
Making new friends and pursuing various sporting activities are but a few things Pingu gets up to on this tape.
PINGU AND HIS FAMILY
No longer will Pingu be the only little rascal in the house as his baby sister Pinga is born. The door is opened for loads more possible antics. Pinga is so damn cute !
PINGU ON HIS SCHOOL OUTING
The funfair creates the opportunity for a crazy adventure, as is to be expected.
PINGU THE RASCAL
Our little buddy gets up to a whole bunch of no good, ranging from having to take a desperate leak to running away. He also drives everyone crazy with his bad accordion playing and trashes the house with Pinga while their folks are out.
PINGU AND HIS FRIENDS
Playing seems like a very normal activity, not warranting any kind of special attention. But, when Pingu and his friends play on the other hand, it is a spectacular event worthy of repeated viewing.
PINGU THE EXPLORER
Besides taking an exploratory trip, Pingu celebrates Christmas with his family as well as a birthday party with his friends, goes bowling, takes photographs, plays babysitter etc.
6 / A
- PB

PINK FLAMINGOS
With Divine, Mink Stole, Edith Massey, David Lochary
Directed by John Waters
Divine’s dream of being the sickest person alive, is challenged by an audacious couple. This will not do. A marvelous celebration of bad reaching the extent of celebrity (as in Female Trouble). Yes, this is the one with the notorious dog doo scene. (Try to get the uncut version)
6 / A
- PB

PINK FLOYD - THE WALL
With Bob Geldoff, Bob Hoskins
Directed by Alan Parker
This is without a doubt one of the most incredible music-to-movie translations ever. With Roger Waters' screenplay woven around the classic album, The Wall, by his band Pink Floyd, Alan Parker crafted it into a claustrophobic biopic of a rock star gone over the edge. Locked in his hotel room, burnt out on drugs and too much time on the road & on stage, reflecting on the events impacting on his intense life and art, Pink slowly builds a wall around his consciousness, vividly depicted in flashbacks, fantasy and surreal animated scenes. This dark masterpiece with its incredible animation sequences integrated with the action is as powerful today as two decades ago in 1982. The DVD contains amazing extras like a new reflection on the film by many key participants, a documentary on the making of the film, unreleased footage, the original film trailer, hidden buttons and more. Oh, yeah, and not to forget the running commentary option by Roger Waters and animation director Gerald Scarfe! The original wide screen format and re-mastered audio tracks is enough to make this an essential cinematic as well as musical experience to nestle amoung your growing DVD collection.
6 / A
- PB

THE PINK PANTHER
With Steve Martin, Jean Reno, Kevin Kline, Beyoncé Knowles
Directed by Sean Levy
In the immortal words of John McEnroe (who is as irrelevant to this review as the re-makers are to the original classics): "You canNOT be SERious!". Jean Reno - shame on you. Steve Martin - it's time to retire. Beyoncé Knowles - what's the point? - oh yes, they need something to sell the soundtrack in order to recoup this (unfunny) joke.
1 / C
- PB

PINK PARADISE PARIS
There are many excuses someone would conjure up for purchasing a package like this. Some would profess to need it in order to brush up on their French. Others would claim to own it because of the music (which includes sexy grooves by David Guetta, Bob Sinclair, Martin Solveig, DJ LBR, Skalp, Joachim Garraud, Antoine Calamaran and DJ Gregory). Then there would be the moral smut-fighters who would say they need it as research to know their enemy in the fight for family values. I'm sure there will be people who say they need this to supplement their study of the human form. Some more honest (men and women) will simply confess without any qualms that they love the thrill of seeing über-hot babes take it off! This fascinating trip into fleshly bliss via the Pink Paradise club in Paris offer 30 of the establishment's lovelies performing their tasteful strip-tease acts, right there in your lounge! Accompanied by the music of the abovementioned artists you can view it as a movie or pick individual girls from the 10 top strippers, from Kelly and Anastasia to Veronique and Carla. The Backstage section takes a look at the Pink Paradise Revue, a photo shoot rehearsal and a visit to the jacuzzi! There's a shower/bath scene, the Parade (all the girls center stage). There is a section with lessons on how to perfect the art - be it for self-study or to throw a match into that relationship! Neon, soft focus, pinks, reds, glitter, shimmer, lingerie, heels, lovely forms, music - a tasteful package hardly waling the pornography line. Sure, many of them have silicone and had a few bits altered for that perfect aesthetic refinement (or exaggeration), but most of the girls have well-rounded natural attributes requiring disciplined maintenance. Two words that do come to mind (no matter what your views on this production) would be - Wwwwwwwwell Toned.
5 / B
- PB

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN - The Secret Of The Black Pearl
With Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Jeffrey Rush
Directed by Gore Verbinski
Time for big budget swashbuckling fun. Jerry Bruckheimer pulled in The Ring director Gore Verbinski to helm this ship with Lord Of the Rings co-star Orlando Bloom as the young heart throbbing hero. Depp puts in a very cool borderline (and often blatant) slapstick performance as the salty dog pirate who agrees reluctantly to help the youngsters to foil the vicious pirates of the Black Pearl, a notorious pirate vessel with which Depp's character has a close association. These cursed pirates are doomed to wander the earth without enjoying its tangible bounty, a state they're adamant to reverse. Wild, fun adventure but a bit of a lengthy running time for what it is. Depp lost out on a Golden Globe for comedy role to Bill murray for Lost In Translation.
4 / B
- PB

PITCH BLACK
With Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Keith David
Directed by David Twohy
A motley crew of passengers crash land on an unknown planet. On board is a highly dangerous prisoner. The planet happens to have a population of bloodthirsty airborne aliens that are totally light sensitive, thus living underground. The multiple suns beat down mercilessly and the base they find is totally deserted - a cool over exposed and saturated colour is used for the day scenes. But, as luck would have it, they crash landed on the day a recurring 22 year eclipse occurs. Oops. But, another stroke of luck - our vicious prisoner has night-vision eyes. So, they have to set aside convention and work together. The tension in that case is rather thin, as you know they’ll stand together. What ensues is quite an exciting little survival game as they try to get away from the hoard of flying killers. Not too bad, but also not mind-blowing.
3 / B
- PB

PLACEBO - Once More With Feeling: Videos 1996-2004
This DVD is a great companion piece to the CD collection with the same title. Around one and a half dozen music videos across the band's career include 36 Degrees, Teenage Angst, Bruised Pristine, Nancy Boy, Pure Morning, You Don't Care About Us, Every You Every Me, Taste In Men, Special K, The Bitter End, Special Needs, English Summer Rain (a stop-animation video made by a South African fan!), the new track Twenty Years and Without You I'm Nothing (featuring the man, David Bowie). Their videos have been directed by the likes of the great Chris Cunningham, Trevor Robinson and frequent collaborator Howard Greenhalge. Besides water and empty swimming pools featuring a lot, the clips are more often than not intriguing, slick and modern, featuring either narratives or performance footage, be it a sci-fi theme, warped sexual takes, jumping off buildings, thrown into a shark tank or playing inside a satellite dish. Extras include an extensive interview session with the trio saying it like it is; informative, amusing and silly music video commentaries; extra live clips like 20th Century Boy (again with Mr. Bowie at the '99 Brit awards), Spite & Malice live at Reading 2000 with Justin Warfield and English Summer Rain; Live tour visuals from Nancy Boy and Peeping Tom. This release comes in a very stylish bit of packaging that will sit nicely beside your copy of Placebo's Live In Paris.
5 / A
- PB

PLACEBO - Soulmates Never Die: Live In Paris 2003
The alternative pop-rock trio of Placebo's unique style and sound sets them apart from most of their colleagues and contemporaries. The simplicity, catchy nature and dark slant make them an irresistible unit, which in this live concert ignites the stage with their huge sound and presence, the lighting design also a character. The 21 songs include the explosive opening instrumental Bullet Proof, and favourites Plasticine, Bitter End, Soulmates, Black-Eyed, Special Needs, English Summer Rain, Without You I'm Nothing, Special K, Taste In Men, Peeping Tom, Pure Morning and the closing number, their Pixies cover of Where Is My Mind? (with Mr. Frank Black joining them on stage!) Some of the songs get French lyric interpretations (like Protégé Moi), really getting the already enthusiastic Parisian crowd on their cozy side. The DVD contains an exclusive and intriguing documentary on the Sleeping With Ghosts tour. A tremendous show with a variety of emotional tonalities.
5 / B
- PB

PLANET OF THE APES
With Mark Wahlberg, Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Roth, Estella Warren
Directed by Tim Burton
Yeah, I'm sure I'm not the only one to come up with "Marky Mark & The Monkey Bunch", but it was just too tempting to avoid. While one would thank the Executive Producer in the sky that Tim Burton got to direct this remake of the classic Charlton Heston pic of the late 60s, it is in fact the most disappointing of his films. "What? But how is that possible? He made Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow?! And the make-up, the FX, the spectacle of it all?!" Well, that's all true. And sure, Rick Baker's ape make-up FX (especially that of Tim Roth's villain) is absolutely amazing. In this big budget version of the space man who crash-lands on a planet where apes are the dominant specie and humans the subservient wild beasts in the bush, many interesting issues do come to the fore (from our intelligence to animal rights, evolution and religion). While some adaptations of the original tale are converted in an innovative, action driven, thought provoking and at times humourous way, the crappy elements abound. From the gung-ho American stance & the lip glossed blond wild "cutie" to the corny suspense moments & lack of surprise. It's a lovely film to look at, but it lacks that little special something to push it beyond a mere holiday money-spinner. It's a fun film, no doubt about it, just don't expect to talk about it for weeks afterwards.
3 / B
- PB

PLAN 9 FROM OUTERSPACE
With Bela Lugosi, Vampira, Tor Johnson, Criswell
Directed by Edward D. Wood Jr.
Unjustly touted as the "worst movie ever made", this 1956 classic mainly earned its infamous tag for the wrong reasons. It is far from that bad. You certainly can't accuse B-movie director Ed Wood for being ambitious. But he became a legend for trying, and making deliciously tacky flicks for us to enjoy decades later. Wood had the drive and the passion, but lacked the writing dexterity, budget and means to attain his vision - his thrifty methods, lack of attention to detail and easily satisfied takes ignoring glitches resulted in movies with many flaws, but strangely remained watchable. Plan 9 also featured an ailing Bela Lugosi in his last role - he died during filming (Wood's chiropractor standing in, filmed from behind!). This film has an endearing quality, with its low budget, stock footage, hammy acting and moral message, it is actually quite an entertaining romp, which makes for a fun viewing - the dodgy bits adding laughs (even though Eddie didn't intend them). This is an even bigger blast if watched in a group. The worst movie tag can only be relevant in the context of the film trying to take itself seriously in the context of a major motion picture release. Believe me, there are hundreds far worse big buck Hollywood movies, some being produced at this very moment that won't become a cult favourite like this one.
2 / B
- PB

THE PLEDGE
With Jack Nicholson, Robin Wright Penn, Aaron Eckhart, Sam Shepard, Benicio del Toro, Mickey Rourke, Tom Noonan, Vanessa Redgrave
Directed by Sean Penn
Nicholson plays a freshly retired cop who is haunted by a case arriving during his last few hours of service. A promise by the murdered girl's mother drives him to obsession - not clear whether it's a matter of duty, conscience or retirement anxiety. He finds clues that suggest a pattern, but his now ex-colleagues feel that the case is closed (a confessed suspect having committed suicide). He ventures out and buys an old gas station where a single mother moves in with him (after she got beaten up by her ex). He still feels the killer is out there and maybe, just maybe they'll met at this cross-road. Jack is Jack and he knows it. Bubbling under the slow, older and troubled character the old Jack seems to threaten making himself present. Several small roles by great actors in single scenes add immense weight to the film's impact. Penn's direction is dark and calculated while the writing avoids recipes that would normally slip in during a serial killer story. While many character driven set-ups are present, it's not a kitsch Murder She Wrote scenario, but more of an if, when and how...and then it takes a turn... An amazing cast, stellar performances and slow, serious pace leaves the viewer with a rich (but painful) experience and a sense of dread.
4 / C
- PB

POINT OF NO RETURN
With Bridget Fonda, Gabriel Byrne, Dermot Mulroney, Harvey Keitel
Directed by John Badham
American remake of Luc Besson’s slick French thriller La Femme Nikita. Pales in comparison, but with so few audience members Stateside willing to read subtitles, the move is understandable, as it is one hell of a story. It starts with a washed out junky who is sentenced to death, but in stead is given a second chance by being trained as an assassin for a secret government agency.
3 / B
- PB

POLAR EXPRESS
With the voice of Tom Hanks
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
At the end of each year we get several Christmas themed movies to warm the heart (and fatten the producers' bankbooks). They usually end up being hit and miss affairs. In the case of this particular Christmas flick, it galvanizes all of the classic elements and messages with top of the range digital animation. The movie utilized motion capture with Tom Hanks acting out most of the characters and supplying the bulk of the voices. A young boy has lost his belief in Christmas. In the middle of the night a huge steam train stops right outside of his front door to pick him up and travel to see Santa Claus in the North Pole! On the train is an assortment of kids and the adventure not only waits at their destination, but also unfolds on board. This is a lovely Christmas tale with enough excitement to keep the attention of the blasé kids, and also appeal to the parents and older kids amoung us by resurrecting a feeling many lose sooner and sooner as the Father Christmas myth gets eroded. Back To The Future, Roger Rabbit and Forrest Gump director Robert Zemeckis restores that warm holiday feeling.
5 / B
- PB

THE POLICE - Every Breath You Take
Gordon Sumner (aka Sting), Stewart Copeland and Andy Andy Summers popularised a new ska-flavoured pop-rock genre making placing the in the musical legend ctagory not only for that fact, but also becasue they wrote some great songs. This is a cool package for Police fans who have not yet upgraded from their vinyl and VHS collection. This set contains two audio CDs and a DVD.
The DVD packs in all of their video classics (some beyond low budget): Roxanne, Can't Stand Losing, Message In A Bottle, Walking On The Moon, Don't Stand So Close To Me, De Do Do Do De Da Da Da, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Invisible Sun, Spirits In The Material World, Every Breath You Take, Wrapped Around Your Finger, Synchronicity II, Don't Stand So Close To Me '86, and King Of Pain.
Bonus features include Old Grey Whistle Test - with songs Can't Stand Losing You, and Next To You. Police In Montserrat features the tracks Demolition Man, One World (Not Three), Spirits In The Material World, and Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic. Studies In Synchronicity further exposes the Police legend.
CD 1 includes 14 tracks - Roxanne, Can't Stand Losing, Message In A Bottle (plus its New Classic Rock Mix), Walking On The Moon, Don't Stand So Close To Me (plus '86 version), De Do Do Do De Da Da Da, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Invisible Sun, Spirits In The Material World, Every Breath You Take, Wrapped Around Your Finger, and King Of Pain.
The second disc is the Live In Atlanta recording, with many of the obvious above favourites like Synchronicity I & II, O My God, Tea In The Sahara, and Walking In Your Footsteps.
5 / A
- PB

THE POLICE - Synchronicity Concert
Fans of past music are always elated when titles find their way onto DVD release. This 15 song Police show includes Synchronicity II, Walking On The Moon, Message In A Bottle, Wrapped Around Your Finger, King Of Pain, One World (Not Three), Tea In The Sahara, Oh My God, De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da, Every Breathe You Take, Can't Stand Losing You, and So Lonely. Multi-angle function tracks: Synchronicity II, Roxanne, Invisible Sun, Don't Stand So Close To Me. There is a concert trailer and a Melbourne Australia interview from '84. A great piece for fans who never got the chance to see the band back then or locate a copy of the show.
4 / B
- PB

POLTERGEIST
With Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne
Directed by Tobe Hooper
Poltergeist is an early '80s classic perfectly updating the well-worn haunted house theme. It pulls the audience into the carefree world of a Spielbergian suburban family whose contented life is violently shaken by restless spirits. With great detail and craft the spooky phenomena start to increase. The malicious ghosts communicate through the TV static with the family's youngest daughter, the cute, blonde Carol-Anne, and steal her away to the other side (which squashes the logical move to just get the hell out!). With the help of a psychic the parents fight to get her back. Poltergeist emanates such a great atmosphere and contain immortal scary moments (like the tree coming to life), and together with its innovative effects of the time (still totally credible today), its ample cool scene and engaging writing, 23 years on in 2005 it still packs a punch over all of its imitators. An essential scary movie.
PS. The kids are great in this Steven Spielberg production, which accounts a lot for the visual mood reminiscent to his work.
6 / A
- PB

POOH'S HEFFALUMP MOVIE
With voices of Brenda Blethyn, Jim Cummings, Ken Sansom, David Ogden Stiers
Directed by Frank Nissen
I must admit, while this is obviously not something I would rush out to see (being about 30 years too old for it), I am always overjoyed when a film of this genre hits the screen. Reason being the absence of aggression, violence, noise, flashing imagery and general animated psychosis children are subjected to. Sure, those movies and TV shows hype the kids up and entertains them, but these levels have to get pumped up to maintain its effect. Where does it end, and what are the long-term effects? We probably have to leave it to the scientists to analyse, but style, fashion and the need to be as superior and cool as the music videos suggest seem to be permeating at too alarming a rate. While each of the lead characters have had their own movies (from Pooh Bear to Tigger and Piglet), this time round it's little Roo's turn. He wants to grow up and when they discover Heffalump trails in the Hundred Acre Wood, Rabbit and the rest of the clan head out to catch the Heffalump, but leave Roo behind, being too young. Roo sets out on his own quest to capture one and lands an unusual but pure friendship. While the humans are never key to these stories, this time round Christopher Robin is nowhere to be found. For an expert opinion, I was accompanied by my 6-year old nephew (a Pooh fan), and it went off with his seal of approval. Carly Simon has become a regular musical voice associated with these lovable characters and does so again with this installment.
3 / C
- PB

POSSESSION
With Gwyneth Paltrow, Aaron Eckhart, Jeremy Northam, Jennifer Ehle
Directed by Neil LaBute
Lovers of modern romance tales and period piece affairs will find both of these melting into one with Possession. No, this isn't a film of demonic power over a helpless soul. Passion and love, however, is the possessor taking root here. It is the centenary of love poems written by Randolph Henry Ash. Unbeknownst to even the upper echelons of literary experts, it seems as though Ash had an affair with Victorian poet Christabel LaMotte. Roland Michell, an American scholar, discover clues to this and with a stuck-up female English literary academic, Maud Bailey, go on the trail of a secret romance of which no-one seemed to have the slightest bit of knowledge until now. As they trace the path of this secret romance, they too become ensnared in its potential spell. As to be expected, the gruff Yank- and prim Brit-clash can lead to steam, besides sparks. Slow but sweet, Possession is not for the Shallow Hal Paltrow fans, but more one for the Emma clan.
3 / C
- PB

PRAISE
With n/a
Directed by n/a
The underbelly of Australia gets the magnifying glass in a big way. A young man with a dead end job, living in a crappy hostel meets up with a girl and their crooked little journey begins. At first totally sexual it gets a little obsessive and screwed up as the girl seems to reveal more and more unstable characteristics (which could in a way be construed as love). Between the sometimes too glamourless sex, intoxication, heroin, eczema, sweaty faces, shouting, arguments, losers and architectural decay there is a little light after all. Even if it’s merely used as a reflection on what you want to avoid with a vengeance.
4 / B
- PB

PRIMAL FEAR
With Richard Gere, Edward Norton, Laura Linney, Frances McDormand, Andrè Brauger
Directed by Gregory Hoblit
While this is basically your standard "did he do it" lawyer-client relationship film, Primal Fear does stand out as the very impressive breakthrough for newcomer Edward Norton (also to be seen later in the impressively varied roles of American History X, The People vs. Larry Flynt and Fight Club). A prominent priest is brutally murdered and a young bewildered boy is caught with blood on his hands. A charismatic publicity-loving lawyer takes his case. The essence here lies is Norton's performance as the story gets unraveled by the lawyer and his team, driving to a (for some) shocking and surprising climax. By means of DVD extras it has very little if anything on offer.
3 / C
- PB

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
With voices of Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum
Directed by Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells
Lovely animated telling of the Biblical story of Moses growing up as an Egyptian after his mother saved him from an infant genocide by placing him in a basket and in the river. The queen finds him and he is adopted, growing up a prince, unaware of the slaves actually being his people. His calling to lead them to the promised land, his life as youngster & adult, the plagues and all the other elements are well condensed and executed.
4 / B
- PB

THE PRINCESS DIARIES 2 - Royal Engagement
With Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Hector Elizondo, John Rhys-Davies, Heather Matarazzo
Directed by Garry Marshall
If you didn't care much for the first kiddy flick, this late adolescent follow-up won't be any better. Our princess has to get married in order to retain her rule. The hunt for an adequate groom begins. But, there's a loophole that may get a young man to usurp her position. Guess who falls for each other? Yep. Feel-good, not very funny and layered with all sorts of cheap crises and American teen crap mainly American teens will enjoy. Strictly reserved for fans of the first film, and young girls who like shiny things and dream of being a princess or a bride (double whammy). Even though Sound Of Music dame Julie Andrews does a musical number, Garry Marshall's credibilty drops yet another notch.
1 / C
- PB

PROOF OF LIFE
With Russell Crowe, Meg Ryan, David Caruso, David Morse
Directed by Taylor Hackford
When an American engineer in South America gets kidnapped, his wife is faced with a dilemma to get him back in the face of his restructuring company not being insured for such an event. A professional dealing with these matters decides (after some deliberation with his moral self) to help her out in a personal capacity (with the aide of some mercenary colleagues). The palooka in charge of negotiation gets shoved aside and the process starts. It's no smooth ride - yet, he plays it tough and she stands strong, but it all gets too much at times. With the woman putting up the negotiated ransom herself and our hero his reputation (and life) more than mere economics and politics go down. In the face of it all the two are drawn to one another, which leads to a double-barreled climax of physical force and emotional tension. Crowe is intense and cool while Meg is, Meg (annoying while sort of cute at the same time - her constant smoking for the most part a touch annoying). Morse does the suffering good guy in captivity routine while Caruso is actually pretty charismatic. The Crowe-Ryan romance seemed to have lastyed about as long as the film's running time - "too long" some might feel. An interesting blend of drama, suspense, a subliminal love story and ultimately action, Proof Of Life is a well crafted film with varied elements to please many.
3 / C
- PB

PSYCHO
With Anne Heche, Vince Vaughn, William H. Macy, Julianne Moore
Directed by Gus Van Sant
Surprisingly great colour sequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s black & white classic. I’ve never seen Heche give a bad performance (even in bit parts like I Know What You Did Last Summer); the same goes for Vaughn. Not trying to imitate the roles originally immortalized by Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins. The makers stayed pretty true to the original’s script, with some extra bits thrown in. The shower sequence could definitely have been improved upon, but Van Sant possibly didn’t want to take that away from the original. A good remake for several generations who are unaware of its predecessor. But for those of us who have seen it, this version is still a fine effort, even though we know the outcome.
5 / B
- PB

PUMPKINHEAD aka Vengeance The Demon
With Lance Henriksen, Jeff East
Directed by Stan Winston
Special FX expert Stan Winston made his admirable directorial debut with this eerie monster flick. Wise-ass city kids accidentally cause the death of the young son of a storeowner out in the backwoods with their motorcycle. Distraught, the man wants to avenge his only boy's death, and tracks down a legendary witch to exact retribution. This is done by means of an offering, which activates the resurrection of a demon that tracks down and kills those responsible. He is known as Pumpkinhead - a tall, legendary damn scary beast (one of the coolest monsters of the '80s). But, when the man witnesses its runaway destruction, he wants to stop it - but how?! Even with the typical teens heading out to a cabin scenario, Henriksen delivers a great performance and Pumpkinhead is a memorable screen monster, obliterating the clichés. A very cool horror flick that didn't get enough coverage.
5 / B
- PB

PUNCH DRUNK LOVE
With Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Luis Guzman
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
The expectant wait for the maker of Boogie Nights and Magnolia's latest offering was a worthwhile one. This basic tale of a dysfunctional man who falls in love with a woman while being harassed by the scamsters who run a phone sex line (which he happened to call once) gets fleshed with incredible detail, great dialogue, brilliant performances and the trademark P.T. Anderson mood, camera and editing. This is no ordinary film. Uneasy, strange and surreal are a few words that may come to mind. But it is off-centre in such a compelling way, placing the viewer in this man's dazed state. Sandler out-acts himself by not being a slapstick twit as usual, in stead giving a riveting (and funny) performance as the troubled man who has difficulty with life's daily bits & pieces - including falling in love. The delirious mood gets enhanced by a busy, churning carousel-like soundtrack that drifts in & out of the breathlessly paced and brilliantly constructed scenes. There are too many great elements blending together in this film to touch on, watching it being the best way to partake of its experience - blue suit, tears, plungers, seven sisters, aggression, Luiz Guzman, pudding, free air miles, Hawaii, love, harmonium organ, trashed bathroom, phone sex, white trash foursome…see what I mean? Punch Drunk Love leaves you dizzy, but in the most pleasant way.
6 / B
- PB

THE PUNISHER
With Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Roy Scheider
Directed by Jonathan Hensleigh
Dolf Lundgren fans will be appalled that they dared to make another version of the mid-'90s role he tackled in the first big screen adaptation of this comic book vigilante. Jane was better in his role as SA cop-bank robber André Stander, but does a good job, although it's merely a gratuitous ride of self-justified violence and revenge. He plays a government agent who is involved in a sting operation where a high profile criminal's son gets killed. Our crime lord vows revenge and sends a gang to wipe him and his entire family out. Travolta is in Swordfish mode as the baddie. But, our hero survives and fully recovers, not just vengeance on his mind, but the need to punish the culprits imprinted in his soul. After a McGyver / A-Team vehicle and weapon acquisition and modification session, he hits at our lead antagonist by getting his men, ruining his business and turning key players against each other, leading towards the explosive finale. With several logical loopholes and some truly silly moments, at least your attention is maintained with the flash and noise. Obviously the soundtrack album contains way more songs than actually appears in the flick.
3 / C
- PB