science fiction

“Dragonball Z: The Return of Cooler (1992)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ March 26, 2014

"The Return of Cooler" actually does boast a truly awesome premise, but instead of fleshing out what could've been an engaging story, it rushes to the fight scenes. The action itself is acceptable, but the movie constantly beat me over the head with its wasted ideas, souring the experience.
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“Dragonball Z: Lord Slug (1991)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ March 19, 2014

While viewing "Dragonball Z: Lord Slug", I felt like I was watching a two episode filler arc whose only purpose was to kill time so the manga could catch up. Hell, this felt even more fillery than The Garlic Jr Saga, which WAS a short filler arc whose only purpose was to kill time so the manga could catch up.
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“Dragonball Z: The Tree of Might (1991)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ March 11, 2014

"Dragonball Z: The Tree of Might" seems like it wants to be more epic than your usual serial film, yet the characters are wasted and the story ends abruptly...yet it's also more epic than its predecessors and I was consistently entertained- despite its 'too long, yet not long enough' runningtime.
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“Dragonball Z: The World’s Strongest Man (1990)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ March 9, 2014

"Dragonball Z: The World's Strongest" isn't terrible, as it does boast some memorably cool moments, but the writing, animation and even the voice acting quality seems lazy compared to its predecessor.
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“The One (2001)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ November 22, 2013

“The One” seems to be comprised of a handful of awesome sequences which arguably surpassed “The Matrix” when it came to sheer coolness, but it doesn’t have much else going for it. Sad, as it had an interesting premise, a hair wielding Jason Statham and TWO Jet Li’s kicking ass. It’s still fun, but it could’ve been so much more than a wannabe Matrix.
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“Event Horizon (1997)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ October 23, 2013

There are two ways you can approach “Event Horizon”. You can see it as an entertaining science fiction/horror hybrid that is elevated by its inspired ideas, awesome set designs and creative premise. Or you can view it as an action-horror flick that is frustrating because it squandered its inspired ideas, awesome set designs and creative premise in order to focus on dated CGI and dumbed down action sequences. I wanted "Event Horizon" to be much more than what it ultimately was, but that didn't stop me from having fun.
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“Phantoms (1998)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ September 5, 2013

“Phantoms” makes mediocrity an art form. It only stands out when it’s doing something poorly or when it’s being weird, but usually it’s just kind of dull.
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“Elysium (2013)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ August 10, 2013

Mr. Blomkamp, I might be the only one coating you in a layer of semen this time around...but at least you have my semen..."Elysium" was a very orgasmic experience.
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“Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ March 18, 2013

"Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning" is insane. Yeah, I know I've said that about movies before, but I was being liberal with that definition. I had just meant past films were wild and chaotic. "Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning" is less the 'wild and chaotic' version of insanity, and more the...'it cuts off its penis and presents it to you as a gift' kind of insane.
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“Horror Express (1972)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ February 8, 2013

While I enjoyed the attacks and supernatural elements, it was watching the characters interact that kept me invested. But what do you expect? That is bound to happen when your movie stars Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Telly Savalas and a crapload of other talented actors. Plus, it takes place on a freaking train!
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