The Strangers (2008 / USA)The simple premise of this tense horror allows for the well crafted jumps and taut scenes to keep coming. Some could argue it gets slightly repetitive but they couldn’t deny it delivers pure horror with aplomb.
Rambo (2008 / USA)One could understandably baulk at the idea of wedging in some political commentary into a film of this ilk but strangely enough the ultra-graphic violence actually reinforces the depiction of the Burmese regime. Whether that works for you or not its still a cracking action movie.
Hancock (2008 / USA)What begins as an entertaining black-comedy descends into sentimental Hollywood drivel by the hour mark. A missed opportunity to do something a bit different.
Eastern Promises (2007 / USA/UK/Canada)A fairly unassuming plot as Mafioso movies go. Aided by some believable characters and tight casting with a reasonable twist towards the end makes this a pleasant surprise. Cronenberg fans will be satisfied by the typically visceral knife fight scene.
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I've had trips to the lavatory last longer than John Rambo did to be fair. Doubtless Stallone could have fit in a few more slayings of Unidentified Burmese Henchmen ..but ...but... it recalls numerous 80s over-the-top action classics and is rather enjoyable for it.
That was me btw. Phil.
The Blue ray version was 90+mins, I think the version you saw was closer to 80mins (maybe the UK cinema version?)
BF
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