Could Terminator Genesis Save The Terminator Franchise?

Could Terminator Genesis Save The Terminator Franchise?

Once upon a time Terminator was considered the creme dela creme of action franchises. Combining Sci Fi, Horror, Epic action, and enough human emotion to make a grown man cry, James Camerons The Terminator and its sequel Terminator 2: Judgment Day blasted their way into pop culture and into the hearts of millions of action fans worldwide. Catchphrases such as Ill Be Back and Hasta la Vista baby are now recognised worldwide and Arnold Schwarzenegger is synonimous with the terminator character. But somewhere along the way legalities and bankrupcy got in the way causing James Cameron to jump ship and subsequently robbing us fans of any worthy follow ups to Camerons epic two films.

Now on the way we have Terminator Genesis, its not quite a remake and not quite a sequel so what is it? Frankly we dont know yet, BUT.. some sources are saying it will revisit key moments from Cameron's two movies and play out in somewhat Back to the future part II fashion with new and old mixing in some way. Maybe they create a new timeline by altering events we all know and love? Who knows. But if done right this could be a return to form for the fallen franchise. A complex big loud summer blockbuster. Bring it on. After all Terminator has felt rather dumbed down since Cameron left. It would be nice to see it return to form and bring us a mind bending plot combined with the big spectacular action this franchise is known for.

Terminator Genesis is out in the uk in June 2015, so a long wait, but it just might be worth it.

Starring
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke and Jai Courtney.

Movie Review: Knights Of Badassdom (2014)

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Movie Review: Knights Of Badassdom (2014)

The Lowdown

Lets be honest here, in recent years the horror genre has grown stale. Year after year we are subjected to the same old generic PG-13 supernatural shlock. Gone are the days when horror was marketed at adults and kept away from children at all costs, only to be seen by a select few who dared raid their parents video collection. Horror nowadays its targeted towards young teens and is geared towards making the studio a nice big profit rather than actually providing any scares. Such is the movie business. So its nice when a film comes along thats R rated, funny and actually tries to do something fairly unique.

Joe Lynchs Knights Of Badassdom tells the tale of three best friends who take part in a live action role playing game only to find themselves fighting for their lives against an evil succubus from hell.

The film is fairly lighthearted but consistantly violent and gory and clearly takes inspiration from the likes of Army Of Darkness and Hatchet, which is no bad thing as the Horror Comedy genre has a huge fan base which will likely lap this up. Ryan Kwanten does a good job in the lead, playing Joe, a heavy metal loving loveable loser who suprisingly bags a hell of a lot of hot chicks, including Summer Glau, who is perhaps best known for her roles in the ill fated FireFly and Terminator : The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Its Nice to see Glau in a movie again, especially one thats as quirky and fun as this.

The thing that impressed me the most and made me realize films like this are a rare treat, is the fact that the production team decided to go the traditional route and rely on a lot of practical effects. Theres just something about practical effects that i love, maybe its growing up with all those wonderful horror movies in the 80s or maybe its that they look a hell of a lot more convincing than Cgi when done right, whatever it is Knights Of Badassdom hits all the right notes when we get to see the succubus in its final form, its all constumes and practical effects and it looks glorious. Fans of 80s horror in particular will get a kick out of it, more modern day horror films could learn a thing or two from this, as the effects and costume design really are great.

Final Verdict

A fantastic cast, banging heavy metal soundtrack, unique plot and awesome throwback practical creature designs make this one a must see for horror fans who grew up on 80s comedy horror.

Rating

I wish all modern horror films were this much fun. 4/5

The Top Five Superhero Movies Ever Made.

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The Top Five Superhero Movies Ever Made.

Once upon a time super hero films were considered a box office risk with only a handful being made every couple of years. Days gone by were not very kind to comic book fans, Thankfully the times have changed. Superhero movies are now big business, in no small part thanks to the success of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy and Marvels Avengers. 

 Read on to find out the best Superhero films ever!!

5. Blade (1998)

                                                                                    

   

Marvels first success at the Box Office was with 1998s Blade. Featuring a pounding soundtrack and some of the best action ever committed to celluloid its easy to see why this was a bona fide hit.  

Wesley Snipes plays Blade, a human-vampire hybrid who is hunting vampires after the death of his mother. This is not your typical Marvel film, its violent, loud, and bloody.  Blade comes highly recommended for fans of both vampires and superheroes. 

Buy at Amazon :   Blade [DVD]                  

4. Superman (1978)

 

Forget Man Of Steel for a moment, for the longest time this was the definitive Superman movie and in my eyes it still is. Made long before the cgi era Superman is a tour de force in pre cgi visual effects. It even won a special award for its visual effects, its that good. 

Superman was and remains a fantastic success in film making. Its easy to see why it was Warner Bros highest grossing film at the time. Do yourself a favor and check out the best origin story of one of the worlds best loved Superheroes. Is it a bird? is it a plane? No its Superman!!

Buy The Superman Collection at Amazon: Superman Collection [DVD] 

3. X-Men (2000)

If Blade got the ball rolling for Marvel then 2000s X-Men knocked that ball into the stratosphere. Starting out life in the early 90s as possible James Cameron project and was scrapped until  further developments were made in 1996. Released in 2000 X-Men paved the way for the slew of superhero films we now see released regularly, featuring dazzling special effects and a detailed plot, superheros have come a long way on the big screen. Be sure to check this one out to see where the 2000s superhero boom started. Upon release X-Men was the ninth highest-grossing film of 2000.

Buy the X-Men Quadrilogy at Amazon : X-Men Quadrilogy [DVD] 

2. The Avengers (2012)

Depending on your personal preference in Superheroes, this next entry may well be your favorite. 

2012s The Avengers is an absolute behemoth in the Comic Book genre. It was a Box Office juggernaut when released in May 2012 crushing all competition bar none. State of the art cgi, an assemble of marvels greatest heroes, and more destruction than a Micheal Bay movie, The Avengers is the elite in Comic Book action. The upcoming sequel is sure to be just as worthwhile.

Buy The Avengers at Amazon: The Avengers [DVD]

1. The Dark Knight (2008)

2008s The Dark Knight is a Genre Bending masterpiece. And is generally considered the greatest comic book film of all time. But its much more than a superhero film. Its themes are vast and deep. Playing more like a tragic play and a crime thriller than an average camp superhero romp, this is the mac daddy of the superhero genre. I cannot recommend this film enough. Featuring one of the greatest villains of all time, Heath Ledgers Joker, this film will no doubt remain at the top for years to come. Fantastic character development, a fantastic villain and explosive action make this a must see.

 Buy The Dark Knight Trilogy at Amazon : Dark Knight Trilogy [DVD]

 

 

 

Honorable Mentions:

Batman (1989)

Batman Returns (1992)

The Toxic Avenger (1984)

DarkMan (1990)

Daredevil (2001)

Spiderman (2002)

Watchmen (2009)

 

 Well there you have it, our top five superhero movies of all time. What are your favorites?

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