Rowlf’s Film Reviews

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17 Films have been rated or reviewed by Rowlf.

Other Guys, The (2010): Brilliant comedy. Wahlberg can be great at serious roles but shines in a comedic part as Ferrell's angry partner. Great fun–I have watched it several times.
Miracle Mile (1989): One of the best ever 1980s movies AND end–of–the–world/disaster movies in–one. Great colours and lighting. The last 60 minutes play out in real–time and you are left guessing if the nuclear attack is real or not until the end. A personal favourite.
BlacKkKlansman (Black Klansman) (2018): Deviates a bit from the true events it is based on. More drama than the comedy that the trailer portrays. Final minutes show horrific footage of recent KKK/neo–Nazi groups & violence (including the horrific mowing down of anti–racist protesters by a car).
Search for Weng Weng (2013): Obsessive film documentary about the unlikeliest of all action movie stars. A surprising personality appears partway through it. Funny but it also becomes unexpectedly moving towards the end.
King of Kong, The (A Fistful of Quarters) (2007): Good vs. evil in the real world played out between two console video game players vying for the world record. Very funny.
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014): fascinating documentary about the rise and fall of Cannon films. Lots of clips from classic bad but fun movies – low and big budget.
Rewind This! (2013): Cool little doco about the video revolution.
Adjust Your Tracking (2014): Great doco about obsessive collectors of movies on video.
Borgias, The (TV Series) (2011): Brilliant! Great acting, twisting plot, incredible sets and locations, amazing costumes and some brutal action. Loved it!
Tickled (2016): Brilliant documentary that starts with a light touch then gets very heavy and dark with some tense moments. Excellent lighting and cinematography.

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