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You Can't Stop the Murders (2003)
Chuckles are too few
To start with, I'm a big fan of the stand-up work that the three co-stars are known for.
That is why I rushed out to see the film, on a Thursday afternoon of all things. Take my advice, try and see this movie with a large crowd of 25-30's. Group laughter will certainly enhance your experience.
Set in a small NSW town, with a population of 350, the movie follow the investigations of a serial killer who is stalking people who have professions used by the Village People. There are plenty of opportunities with the subject matter to get the audience into tears of laughter, but unfortunately the chances either not taken or are minimised with a laid-back small-town feel.
This truly is a wait-for-video film.
Walk the Talk (2000)
Good film, if you walk out after 1 hour
Time line of the film: * Laugh * Laugh * Laugh * Smirk * Smirk * Yawn * Look at watch * walk out * remember funny parts at the beginning * smirk
Unfortunately, this movie has a good concept that it grinds to the ground.
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
Brief critique from non-critic
When I entered the cinema, I was slightly nervous. This is because:
1. It was my turn to pick the film,
2. I had not read Homer's Odyssey, and
3. I was accompanied by relatives who were more accustomed to the usual Hollywood-style film like "The Klumps" and "Charlies Angels".
I picked "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" on the strength of George Clooney and the Coen Brothers. Sadly, my apprehension had good cause.
This is a film brimming with high points. The music, characterisations, acting and the humour all add to this solid piece of work.
Unfortunately, there is one downfall to this film. Pacing. Time after time I felt myself squirming in my seat waiting for something to happen.
The film is set in the farm-laden south an area where not much happens in a day. That doesn't mean that we have to be subjected to repeated "Standing on the side of the road as the world goes by" scenes.
This is an entertaining film. It would have been more enjoyable though if it was done in half the time.