I watched
Neighbors (1981, John G Avildsen).
"Neigh-boooooooooooours!!" If only.......The one with Belushi as the straight man. Directed by the guy who helmed
Rocky, that modern comedy classic
. Filmed in that early 80's "flat" style (see next review), that also doesn't lend itself to laughs, as everything looks like
Bleak Moments (Mike Leigh). Ahem. Appallingly drawn characters abound.
Mommie Dearest (1981, Frank Perry).
A horror film in all but name, this rollicking tale of adoption, abuse and redemption has it all. Certainly in this format anyhow. Shot as obviously the highlights of the titular tome ( a riot to read btw), yet again in that flat way that makes it look like a rather gruelling TVM. Great to see Xander Berkerley with hair as well!! Ahem.
The Last Action Hero (1993, John McTiernan)
The Austrian Oak acting. Or rather ACCCCCTTTTIIINNNGG!!! Ahem. Surprisingly violent for a "family" film. Not surprisingly, it's really shit. Is this the same team that made
Predator?? Sadly yes.
The Yellow Sea (2010, Hong-jin Na)
Korean thriller. Gripping and baffling (subtitling fault?) at points, this is more like it. A taxi driver is sent on an "errand". Exciting, I know but stick with this one. Recommended, again even though it's ancient by todays standards.