FilmBender: sh*tfaced on movies

"Hot Fuzz" is everything but bumpin' fuzz

Director Edgar Wright does exactly the same thing he did for zombie movies with Shaun of the Dead for buddy cop movies here in Hot Fuzz -- that goes for the totally fun and convincing two leads, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, plus all the comedic chops, quick cuts, fast action, and film commentary all jam packed into a nearly-perfect buddy, action dark comedy.  Besides the kitchen sink, the only thing he leaves on the cutting room floor, presumably, is a few hot babes.  Literally, there are none.  WTF?!  Maybe he can follow-up with a sexploitaion action buddy comedy next time around.

This movie goes so f*cking machine gun fast that you better not blink or drink or wiz, or you'll simply miss a clever homage to some other buddy/action flick or not keep up with the rat, tat, tat dialogue delivered in thick Brit accents or possibly even lose your way in a fairly fast moving and solid story that's not to be out shown by all the other stuff going on.  If you haven't seen Edgar's work, it may take a little getting used to and may annoy in the onset, but trust me, you'll get up to speed and speak his film style by the climactic finish.  You'll see what I mean... just watch the movie trailer and read on because...

"The Rocketeer" and her missiles

It would be easy to pick a great movie that you've seen starring Jennifer Connelly: Blood Diamond, Little Children, House of Sand and Fog, and there's actually quite a few more.  But the challenge is to pick one that you haven't seen.  That movie is The Rocketeer.

But that's actually NOT the reason I selected this popcorn, action, sci-fi fantasy film.  And also, it's not because it has plenty of Hollywood insider references that I also love.  No.  It's because this PG-rated, Disney movie does a splendid job of showcasing Jennifer's juggernauts.  There's no nudity in this one... plenty of her nudie films out there if you need that.  Some are crap.  Be sure to watch Mulholland Falls or Requiem for a Dream if you're dead set on seeing skin and a whole lot more.  I'm sure Mr. Skin can get you all the details if you just want to "fast forward to the good parts."

Anyway, this movie just makes you want to see 'em... there must be some Nazi mind control happening or something.  But for sure, The Fuhrer and his men have lost track of a jet pack that lends to helping turn this into a superhero flick.

 

FilmBender is Funny Movie Reviews.  Oh yeah... and if you're into rockets... Timothy Dalton, Alan Arkin, Paul Sorvino, and Bill Campbell also star in it.