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Afro Samurai PS3, Xbox 360 Review

Game Reviews Reviews
   February 18, 2009
My knowledge of the Afro Samurai anime series prior to the game of the same name reached only as far as recognizing Samuel L. Jackson voiced a character. After plowing through a couple spit-shined cell-shaded levels I quickly understood why…  Read More
3.6
out of 5

Frozen River Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   February 16, 2009
When a film like Frozen River pulls in less than $2.5 million at the box office yet manages to win the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance and secure multiple Academy Award nominations including Best Actress against "heavy hitter" competition, my…  Read More
4.0
out of 5

Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars Wii Review

Game Reviews Reviews
   February 11, 2009
If mad scientists attempted to clone Psychonauts and something went awry during the procedure, the result would loosely resemble Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars for Nintendo Wii. The first game developed by Redfly Studio is visually original and infused with…  Read More
3.6
out of 5

Chocolate Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   February 8, 2009
Rather than go for the Tony Jaa trifecta after Tom-Yum-Goong and Ong Bak, veteran Thai director Prachya Pinkaew deserted an easy money comfort zone provided by his famed actor and passed the leading role duties for Chocolate to an unknown…  Read More
3.8
out of 5

Vicky Christina Barcelona Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   February 8, 2009
I was having a difficult time figuring out what to say about Woody Allen's latest endeavor, Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008). The director has produced several of my favorite films, and his 1970's and 80's output contains numerous acclaimed classics including…  Read More
3.0
out of 5

RocknRolla Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   February 2, 2009
Just when I was about to write director Guy Ritchie off for good, he throws us a bone with RocknRolla (2008). After bursting onto the cinematic scene with his successful one-two punch of British crime drama/comedies Lock, Stock and Two…  Read More
3.5
out of 5

Quarantine Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   January 28, 2009
A thrill-seeking television reporter and her dedicated cameraman find themselves living out a predictable yet entertaining Resident Evil videogame nightmare in Quarantine; a remake of the Spanish-language horror film [REC] told through the eyes of a found camera ala The…  Read More
3.8
out of 5
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