Tom H’s Film Reviews

866 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tom H.

Spawn (1997): Parts of Spawn are stylistically brilliant, with rich gothic attitude, while others are blatantly cartoonish. Similarly, some effects are great, and others very early 90s. These inconsistencies undermine what could have been an excellent adaptation.
Bubba Ho-Tep (2004): B–grade champion Bruce Campbell is perfect as the aging Elvis, teaming up with a black JFK in preparing their resting–home fortress from an undead Egyptian monster. Thank you. Thank you very much.
Afro Samurai (2007): Extremely stylistic and bloody adventure of the afro–samurai, as voiced by Samuel J L and given extra flavour by the RZA's bass–heavy beats. There isn't much substance here, but it is pretty.; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $44.95
Beavis and Butthead (TV Series) (1993-1997): One of my childhood favourites (in part because it was deemed so offensive), the personal charm of Beavis and Butthead is thin, but their dark and anarchistic (and almost entirely stupid) sense of humour still holds some appeal.
Happy Tree Friends (2002-2005): Extremely graphic things will happen to entirely adorable little creatures. If that's not your cup of tea then stay far far away. If a little short, each season has strung together a series of inventive and brutal ways of killing the poor little mites.
Brown Bunny, The (2003): Vincent Gallo is known one of the world's most arrogant actors – and if the Brown Bunny is anything to go by, he has entirely no reason to be. Lacking in direction, with poor performances, and no saving features that I can think of.
Clockwork Orange, A (1971): One of 70’s more controversial films, with never–shy Kubrick directing a visually visceral, violent portrayal of Alex and his droogs in a unique futuristic world. Welly, welly, welly, well. To what do I owe the extreme pleasure of this surprising visit?
Battle Royale (Batoru Rowaiaru) (2000): Daring and prolific film maker Fukasaku Kinji brings his dark and violent comedy/splatter/suspense story about "thinning the numbers" of rebellious teenagers in Japan by sending them to an island to kill each other. Outrageous in all aspects.
Battle Royale II: Requiem (Battle Royale 2) (2003): More violent than the first BR, the premise remains very much the same, with a bigger budget, more special effects, less suspense and more blood. Not quite as great as the original, but a worthy sequel.
Work of Director Michel Gondry, The (2003): Gondry is a music video/style genius, as shown by some of these great music videos for great artists, and the additional bonus of some brilliant commercials and shorter works. You won't be getting commentary on everything, but you may not want any either

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