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Originally Posted by Kostya
Repulsion - Roman Polanski.
Holy shit, this movie is scary as hell.
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I loved this movie - one of a kind. And yes,
WICKED scary.
Polanksi has made some nasty little movies. I'm a big fan.
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Underworld - 8.5/10
Solid, entertaining movie. Lots of style, lots of action. Fine acting by all. Cool, sophisticated Vampire clan forced into war with their nemesis, the savage and ferocious Werewolves. Kate Beckinsale stars as an enforcer vampire who discovers something sinsister going on between the two warring sides. Great special effects, too. Huge, gothic landscapes. The fight between the Vampire Ancient and the mutant Werewolf was awesome. Thought this was going to be pure schlock. Not at all - a pleasant surprise.
Constantine - 8/10
Keanu Reeves as John Constantine, Netherworld Detective. Filmed, stylized and photographed in the Matrix fashion, which, to me, is a good thing. Much of the movie is filmed in an odd, yellowish cast that works well to give a larger-than-life appearance. Special effects over the top at times (as in the Matrix), but effective, entertaining, and some scenes just took my breath away, especially the scenes in Hell. A few years ago, I re-adjusted myself to appreciating Reeves not as a great actor, but as a very effective one. He does whats needed to carry the movie and nothing more. He fits in perfectly with his movies. I've grown to enjoy his acting of late (where he was unwatchable in the past), and I really enjoyed Constantine.