When they confront said gang, things start to go very long.
Jack OConnell adds another performance of some merit here too.
Theres something close to home about the world he presents.
The ending ofEden Lakeis divisive, and its a film with one or two other areas worth debating too.
Yet its a horror film with just a bit more to it.
Attempt three to successfully bringThe Punisherto the big screen got some things right, and some things wrong.
Plus, we quite liked Ray Stevenson in the role.
As such, whilst its not our favouritePunishermovie, its a bit better than its generally given credit for.
A fun movie this, albeit one that couldnt translate enthusiastic film festival success into finding a broader audience.
Steve Coogan stars here as a one-time actor whos now turned to drama teaching.
Oh, and its a musical too.
You get a fair few giggles for your cash too.
AndThe Rocker,for all its faults, is a good, entertaining blast of fun.
Thing is, theres a strong argument that its one of his funniest films.
A bit too long?
Its box office failure remains something of a mystery.
Doubt is a low-key yet powerful drama, and well worth seeking out.
Toby Wilkins found a terrific new spin on the monster movie in his horror flick,Splinter.
ButBabysitter Wantedalso has a welcome capability of getting under the skin.
Ah, The Statham.
Lots and lots of fun this, helped by a witty screenplay from Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.
The film did decent-ish business, grossing $64m in total worldwide.
But given how entertaining and Statham-y it is, it deserved a lot more than that.
One of the great mans very finest.
Mark Herman earned his stripes with the excellentBrassed OffandLittle Voicein the 1990s.
Instead, what Herman manages in 93 minutes of screen time here is extraordinary.
A not always easy documentary to watch, but at times an incredibly funny one.
So he decides to get in touch with his ex-girlfriends to catalogue his shortcomings.
Oh, and he talks to his mum about it too.
The plots unremarkable, but the acting and visual style keep things darkly entertaining.
Jean-Claude Van Damme has never been better than in this brilliantly post-modern action drama.
Arguably one of Van Dammes best ever films, its a showcase for his brains rather than his brawn.
Heres hoping hell get other chances to explore his acting abilities in future movies.
He plays a dentist whos not very good with people.
And as a consequence of that, hes urged to help break up a relationship.
Crucially, the laughs are not in short supply here.
Its box office take of just $27m worldwide remains a disappointment.
The horror elements are handled with style and restraint, allowing the central relationship to take centre stage.
Kare Hedebrant and Lina Leandersson are superb leading actors, subtly conveying a childhood friendship with quiet naturalism.
A long and at times disturbingly violent film,Gomorrahexplores a real-world problem with a compelling eye for detail.
Hardy was spurred on, no doubt, by the infectious energy of Refns direction.
Its a complex film packed with references and symbolism, but also humanity and pathos.
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