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DEADPOOL 2 directed by David Leitch (USA, 2018)

deadpoolThe seemingly unstoppable tide of superhero spin-offs and spoofs continues apace and, not coincidentally, is inversely proportional to the feelings of powerlessness we humble spectators face in our daily lives.

The R-Rated X-Men movie Deadpool 2 takes for granted that its target audience are well-versed in big screen incarnations of Marvel /DC stories. Continue reading →

INDECENT PROPOSAL

THE PROPOSAL directed by Anne Fletcher (USA, 2009)

TheProposal_1shtAnyone looking for proof that Hollywood movies are getting dumber need look no further than this. The preposterous plot is lazy and the chemistry between to two ‘stars’ Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds  would barely fill a pipette.

It’s worth seeing only for the performance of ex-Golden Girl, Betty White and for the beautiful scenery of Alaska.

Bullock as pushy, ball breaking boss is totally unconvincing and aside from his admiration for her pert behind it’s hard to see how and why Reynolds falls for her.  As a cut and thrust book editor Bullock rapidly seems to forget all about her work commitments. The script follows tried and tested formulas complete with a cringe inducing public declaration of love

Appalling stuff!!