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A una isla de ti (Spanish) [An Island Away From You]

By Golu
This rom com had real potential but just doesn't cash in on it. The idea on paper sounds fun and had the makings of a genuinely funny film, but it just never gets there. It settles for doing just enough to keep you watching without ever really going for anything bold or memorable. Even the central romance ends up feeling pretty flat. Harry's a chef living in London who gets left at the altar on his own wedding day. Devastated, his best friend Yaiza, who's originally from the Canary Islands, whisks him away there for a getaway. Once they land, Yaiza discovers her friends have committed to hosting a wedding event that could really boost their business, except they don't have anyone lined up to cook for it. Harry offers to step in as the chef, figuring it'll help distract him from thinking about his ex. One night he gets pretty drunk and nearly drowns in the ocean, only to get rescued by this incredibly good looking stranger. The two of them kiss right there, and then ...
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Fraternity Massacre at Hell Island

By Golu
This film is a classic example of how and why to NOT make films and torture the audience with stupid experiments. This was such a waste of my 1.5 hours that I am never gonna get back ever. A terrible film by every standard , this should never have been made.

A group of 4 youngsters performing on July 4th in 1984 piss of an old lady who curses them that the four kids are doomed to wander the titular island for eternity. Only on the full moons will they get a chance to come out of the curse if they can convince 4 others to put on their clothes and perform. Now we are in present day 2007, we meet Jack who has just joined fraternity and his boyfriend is a frat vet. The senior along with many other seniors have one last initiation for new frat members to spend the night at the hell island. We are also introduced to plenty other weird characters; shady dean of the college, Jack’s clown room mate, a runaway patient from a mental institution and a possessive girlfriend of one of the senior frats. All these people end up on the island that night and then dead bodies start popping up everywhere. A silly clown goes around the island killing and no one can do anything about it. There is no real gay angle because his sexuality has nothing to do with any of this. He just happens to be alive with another closet gay couple. The annoying seniors get into 1984 and release the curse of previous folks. Dean turns out to be the killer. blah blah blah

This movie was so camp, that it cannot be taken seriously even for one second. Every single actor is busy acting over the top. It's almost embarrassing to watch at times. Also the killings are horribly done. Most of them happen off-camera or from a distance with the fakest stage blood I've ever seen. The dialogues are terrible. The interactions don’t make sense at all. The random ending comes with a sudden back story out of nowhere. The killings are so dumb. One tiny little clown and no one in the. group has the balls to fight the man. They just run. I mean, common. The only good thing is some gay kissing and nude back shots but thats it. And for whatever reason only the 2 gay couples and a girl are safe in the end and rest everyone dies. There is not even a slightest sympathy for people who have died.

Avoid at all costs! This movie has nothing to offer. (1/10)
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Rotsedammer said…
I've been following you for about 8 years now and seen a lot of films you reviewed, I would not have found without this blog. Many thanks for that. Lately however it seems an endless stream of bad reviews, on which I mostly agree.
It's about time we are hit by a great movie, that's really worth your and our attention. Got any?
February 14, 2018 at 3:07 PM
luigi43 said…
Rotsedammer , have a look to the list our host provided . Even recently are films top rated.
February 14, 2018 at 5:03 PM
Golu said…
Thanks Rotsedammer for your long term support. As Luigi mentioned, actually 2017/18 have not been the worse. For me, if every year, we can get maybe 2-4 really awesome great films, I would be a very happy man. In case you haven't checked out already look up 120 beatS per minute, call me by your name and god's own country. These 3 are my absolutely favorites from the recent releases. Of course, I will continue to update my blog as and when I see the next film; good or bad .. lol
February 15, 2018 at 9:54 AM
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