By The Power Of Greyskull

3 Stars


From The Makers Of Shaun Of The Dead


Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is the finest cop London has to offer, with an arrest record 400% higher than any other officer on the force. He's so good, he makes everyone else look bad. As a result, Angel's superiors send him to a place where his talents won't be quite so embarrassing -- the sleepy and seemingly crime-free village of Sandford.

Hilarious! I don't like to set expectations on a film, but this one was what I expected. Simon Pegg & Nick Frost team back up now as cops wanting to make a difference in a small town outside of London. I agree with a co-worker of mine in that the best part is definately towards the end.

Timothy Dalton was also pretty entertaining in this film. If you don't remember him, he was James Bond between Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan. He unfortunately only did 2 Bond films, The Living Daylights & Licence To Kill. Other than that he was a pretty broad actor with no limits starring in films like Jane Eyre, Lion In Winter, Flash Gordon, Beautician and The Beast, Rocketeer, Hildalgo & even Looney Tunes: Back In Action. Like I said no limits.

Other actors include Jim Broadbent (Moulin Rouge, Art School Confidential & Narnia) & Edward Woodward (Uncle Tom's Cabin, A Christmas Carol & The Wicker Man ('74)).

I do highly recommend seeing this film especially if you even just liked Shaun Of The Dead. Owner.

Future Changes

2 Stars

Las Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson (Nicolas Cage) has a secret which is a gift and a curse which torments him: he can see a few minutes into the future. Sick of the examinations he underwent as a child and the interest of the government and medical establishment in his power, he lies low under an assumed name in Vegas, performing cheap tricks and living off small-time gambling "winnings."

I would say this film was a cross from Matrix, Momento & Final Destination. People would complain about Cage's choice in movies. Cage always have an unusual choice in movies. Just like Depp or Travolta. I don't know.

The majority vote on this film was that it sucked. Mostly because of the ending. Now if folks were paying attention to the preview(s) of this film they would have heard them say that you wouldn't believe the ending. That prepared me for anything. People are so stuck in the traditional ways of movies that they are no longer open to different things, but that does stop the industry because even though folks complain they still see the films.

I thought the flick was okay. Cage was his standard self with his serious, out-of-it way with a touch of dry comedy. The only thing that threw me was Julianne Moore. She plays this bad ass Federal Agent who just don't take any crap from anyone. It was shocking yet a bit impressive. She kind of pulls it off.

I am a little bit worried about Jessica Biel for she is getting this reputation of being this movie slut or whore. This is thanks to films like Summer Catch, Texas Chainsaw, Stealth, The Illusionist, and now Next. We will see how her future films will be. Hopefully people will view her as more of a well rounded actress.

I would say to check it out when you like. Maybe not worth full price.