UNDERCOVER BROTHER (2002) REVIEW

 First of all I had no idea this movie existed until I found it at a DVD store about a month ago, after watching it recently I've found that it is a movie full of dumb fun even though some parts haven't aged well 20+ years later. Dave Chappelle and Neil Patrick Harris were the highlights of the film for me as they made me laugh whenever they were on the screen. Overall a stupidly fun time which succeeds in its goal of being the black Austin Powers.

3.5 out of 5 STARS.

PAUL VS TYSON (2024) REVIEW

 

I know this is not a film but due to being an amateur boxer myself I can't help but give it a review. The boxing before the main event was great. We also got to see Iron Mikes booty cheeks so that's reason alone to give it 5 stars.

All jokes aside this event was billed as a clash of titans and both under performed and over delivered. Both the title fights were intense and great viewing. Barrios vs Ramos was a real back and forth encounter that ended in a draw. Taylor vs Serrano was a barn burner with two warriors going out there, slugging it out and leaving it all in the ring.

The main event was next and when Tyson walked out he looked as menacing as ever BUT as soon as the bell went he looked every bit of  his 58 years as he threw 97 punches the whole fight and landed 18. Jake Paul convincingly got the unanimous decision victory against an aging veteran whose glory days were well behind him. Unfortunately father time caught up with Mike and he was no where near the man he was when he won the undisputed title. 

I'm conflicted with what to rate this as on one hand there was great action on the undercard but on the other the main event was essentially a carnival ride. I'll be giving this a straight down the middle score due to the fact.

2.5 out of 5 STARS.

WYRMWOOD: APOCALYPSE (2021) REVIEW

 A uniquely Australian Zombie apocalypse film, I didn't enjoy it as much as I could have due to not knowing it was a sequel beforehand, you'll need to watch the first film in order to have a full grip on this one as there were a lot of things I didn't understand because I jumped straight in on this sequel and straight into the middle of the story.

2.5 out of 5 STARS.

A SERBIAN FILM (2010) REVIEW

 A disgustingly twisted roller coaster ride that definitely won't be for everyone. This film takes every chance it can to utterly shock the viewer.

3 out of 5 STARS.

GLADIATOR II (2024) REVIEW

Every bit the CGI laden spectacle I was expecting from Ridley Scott, a strong cast give great performances in this swords and sandals epic.

4 out of 5 STARS.

 

SHANGHAI NOON (2000) REVIEW

 A popcorn flick that's full of dumb fun. The film itself is a retread of the team up to save the girl story but the laughs and action make up for the basic plot. Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson have great chemistry.

3 out of 5 STARS.

RUBEN BRANDT, COLLECTOR (2018) REVIEW

The animation is something out of a Picasso painting, the story leaves a lot open to interpretation just like an abstract piece of art does. But due to the film being so abstract it definitely won't be for everyone as it may seem jarring or be hard to get into too. I found it to be enjoyable though if it was a little bit more straightforward I would have enjoyed it even more.

3.5 out of 5 STARS.

 

AXE GIANT: THE WRATH OF PAUL BUNYAN (2013) REVIEW

 Every bit the B movie cheese fest you'd expect. Taking off points due to the scene that was supposed to be in 1894 looking like it was in 2013.

2 out of 5 STARS.

SCREAM VI (2023) REVIEW

 A run of the mill slasher with the most far fetched final reveal ever.

2.5 out of 5 STARS.

THE WILD ROBOT (2024) REVIEW

 I thought this was going to be a by the numbers kids film but oh boy was I wrong. This film is full of emotional weight, it'll pull on your heart strings and make you laugh. I loved it and if you haven't seen it go out and give it a watch.

4.5 out of 5 STARS.

DOMINION (2018) REVIEW

 Now before I go any further, if you are wanting to watch this documentary be prepared for a long film that can be a bit of a slog to sit through in parts. With that being said here are my thoughts on Dominion.

I'm conflicted and not in the way they were hoping, I'm convinced that cruelty in the livestock trade is in the minority and not the majority as this film would like you to believe. Yes there is room for improvement is farming but that is the case in any industry. Slaughterhouses aren't pretty but are necessary to keep the population fed. All in all this film made me thnk BUT it hasn't turned me off steak like it was perhaps hoping.

2 out of 5 STARS.

MACHETE (2010) REVIEW

 Cheesy B movie goodness, a fun turn your brain off kind of film.

3 out of 5 STARS.

KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM (2013) REVIEW

 Watched the first 15 minutes and then turned it off, not my kind of film and definitely didn't find it funny.

0.5 out of 5 STARS.

SUPER TROOPERS (2001) REVIEW

 So much better than I thought it was gonna be, loved it.

3.5 out of 5 STARS.

THE SADNESS (2021) REVIEW

 An originally depraved take on the zombie film. Well worth a watch.

4 out of 5 STARS.

THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE (2016) REVIEW

 

This film terrified me when I first watched it and I appreciated it even more with a second run through.

4 out of 5 STARS.

NO HOLDS BARRED (1989) REVIEW

 

After finding out that Hulk & Vince McMahon wrote the script I am not surprised that this film is an hour and a half of Hogan stroking his ego.

2 out of 5 STARS.

WHY THE WATCHBOX?

The WatchBox

 Followers of the site maybe wondering why I've called it "The WatchBox".Well let me give you the reason behind it.

I own a box that I have dubbed the "WatchBox", I have had this box for a very long time. Most weekends I go on DVD hunts and I try to find anything that catches my interest, Whatever I find goes into the Watchbox and when I pick out a film it doesn't get put back, as a rule I must watch it so the contents are always changing.

When naming this site I had originally come up with "FilmFocus" but this didn't feel personal enugh to me. I thought long and hard before I had a light bulb moment! The name was right underneath my nose the whole time! The rest as you say is history.

BIGFOOT (2012) REVIEW

 Terrible CGI bigfoot, hammy acting and 99.5% of the cast are over the age of 45. So there is no reason as to why I ended up enjoying the film as much I did. 

Alice Cooper is in this film for all of 10 minutes and was easily the best part for me as i found him hilarious. Overall a solid little B movie that will make you laugh even if it's not supposed too.

3 out of 5 STARS.

YU-GI-OH: THE MOVIE - PYRAMID OF LIGHT (2004) REVIEW

 Loved Yu-Gi-Oh as a kid and still love it as an adult. This film adaptation was a fun time across the board.

3.5 out of 5 STARS.

RE-ANIMATOR (1985) REVIEW

 An 80s horror classic, well worth a watch.

3.5 out of 5 STARS.

DADDY'S HEAD (2024) REVIEW

 

This movie was ok but it is just ok, with such a unique premise for the film I thought so much more could of been done. In conclusion it's not as good as it could of been.

2.5 out of 5 STARS.

VENOM: THE LAST DANCE (2024) REVIEW

 It was a fun popcorn flick, was so unexpected but cool to see Knull on the big screen. didn't feel like the ending to a franchise though.

3 out of 5 STARS.

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S (2023) REVIEW

 Was a fun time at the movies.

3 out of 5 STARS.