Tropic Thunder

You can read my original review on Tropic Thunder HERE if you’re so inclined. This is a must-see for one reason: Robert Downey Jr. He takes what could have been an offensive, riot-inducing character and turns it into a high-wire act, balancing audacity and hilarity in a movie-saving performance. There are a lot of problems in Tropic Thunder, but there are also a ton of laughs, and laughter can cover up a lot of issues. Word of warning: Make sure you turn the movie off as SOON as the credits begin to roll. Gratuitous Tom Cruise dancing will erase any good memories gathered in the previous 100 minutes.

THE VERDICT: Rent it!

Wall E

Haven’t seen Wall E yet, but I’ve heard nothing but good things. It’s Pixar, we all know they can do no wrong.

THE VERDICT: Rent It!

David Lynch: The Lime Green Set

Any fan of David Lynch will be shocked to hear this is a 10 disc set that only includes 4 movies. Lynch has been notorious for not doing any commentaries or special features for his movies (until the recent Twin Peaks box set release). Hell, he even released Mulholland Drive without chapters, which drove me and my friend nuts when we spent an entire day trying to figure the movie out. Just try skipping around in a movie using only fast forward. It’s as maddening as Mulholland Drive itself! Anyway, this 10 disc set features a whole lots of Lynch extras, including animated web shows, his short films, deleted scenes (32 from Wild At Heart), and, the coolest of all…a MYSTERY DISC! Of course David Lynch has a mystery disc! From what I read, it’s got the deleted scenes on it, but also just a lot of weird, atmospheric stuff. I’m guessing it’s similar to the three hour mind-melter Inland Empire, but with less story. If that’s possible.

THE VERDICT: Buy It If You’re a Lynch Lover. Everyone Else Should Probably Just Forget It Exists. It’ll Hurt Your Brain.

Logan’s War: Bound By Honor

I just felt like the site was seriously lacking some Chuck Norris.

THE VERDICT: There is no chin behind Chuck Norris’ beard. There is only another fist.

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