Adam Kholladi-Ezagouri (fb1609710012)

Martian Child PG

Martian Child has not only a great premise but a great actor to make it happen. Unfortunately the film never really takes off like it should. That said, it is pretty engaging and has a lot going for it. The Martian Child himself starts off as a complete weirdo and probably one of the creepiest characters since Heath Ledger's Joker but slowly he becomes a child you can actually feel for and almost actually like. Cusack is fine, which is slightly disappointing since we all know he's way better than most of the movies he stars in these days, which all seem to be numbered (1408, 2012?). Overall, the film itself is very watchable and moving in places but ultimately it doesn't really live up to its premise fully. Shame.

Step Brothers R

The pairing of Ferrell and Reilly should have been comedy gold, unfortunately Step Brothers only manages comedy bronze. Having said that, Step Brothers has a lot going for it and if you allow yourself to give in to the pleasantly retarded proceedings, you'll love it. The step brothers in question clearly have a ball improvising and just being silly as they happily bring their own take on Dumb and Dumber to the 21st Century. In contrast to the chaotic buffoonery involved, Jon Brion provides a beautifully orchestrated, subtle score which manages to fit in very well even though it is somewhat out of Step Brothers' league. Overall, Step Brothers may not be the single most memorable comedy you'll ever see but it's a bunch of fun for anyone willing to shut their brain off for a couple of hours, sit back and lol.

A Shot in the Dark PG

Peter Sellers' Clouseau takes center stage in this superior sequel to the original Pink Panther film. Blake Edwards' stylish direction and Agatha Christie pastiche make for a hilarious slapstick comedy with Sellers bumbling to perfection. Arguably the best Panther film.

Little Shop of Horrors PG-13

Frank Oz's underrated musical gem not only boasts a hilarious all-star cast and some brilliant songs but it's also a visual treat and I think it's fair to say this was Oz's finest hour. Fantastic.