Remake madness continues in Hollywood with the Thing. The effects look impressive but let’s not kid ourselves in thinking that great effects will make this film shine more then the original. The original film had not only great moments of suspense but excellent casting as well. The most we can ask for is that the remake...
1st Impression: Footloose
Growing up in the 80’s I had the pleasure of seeing many music themed films like Flashdance,Krush Groove, The Wiz and of course Footloose. When I read about the Footloose remake awhile back I wondered how they planned on ruining this flick and upon seeing the trailer it confirmed that some things should be left alone. The remake...
Slick’s Quick Hits: Wilfred
Maybe Elijah Wood never made it out of the realm of Middle Earth. He still has strange creatures following him around. Wood plays the character of Ryan, a guy who unsuccessfully attempted suicide and was literally saved by a beautiful girl moving in next door (Fiona Gubelmann). Jenna, his new neighbor, is quick to introduce...
1st Impression: The Mechanic
As much of a fan as I am of Jason Statham I am starting to think there are no other roles for him to play. As of late he seems to be portraying different versions of Frank Martin from the Transporter. I will say that making a remake of a Charles Bronson flick is ballsy since his flicks are action classics but I think Statham is good ...
1st Impression: Let Me In
Let me in is an American version of the great Swedish vampire film Let the Right One in about a young boy and his relationship with a girl who is not like all the others. Chloe Moretz from Kick-Ass plays the girl with the “secret”. I am always concerned with American remakes of foreign films because most of the time they lose sight of...