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Scary Movie 4 , a review by samuelrichardscott

Scary Movie 4 (2006) R2 United Kingdom

Overview:
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to watching movies...Scary Movie 4 rears its ugly head and delivers the outrageously hilarious extended and unsanitized version, never before seen in cinemas. It's no-holds-barred as this laugh-packed hit spoofs Hollywood's most frightening blockbusters...and stars Anna Faris (Scary Movie 1-3, Lost In Translation), Regina Hall (Scary Movie 1-3, Malibu's Most Wanted) and Craig Bierko (Cinderella Man), with uproariously funny cameo appearances by Carmen Electra, Michael Madsen and Leslie Nielsen! Remember, no grudge is strong enough, no village is safe enough, no saw is sharp enough to keep these laughs from killing their intended victims!

My Thoughts:
I'm sure most people here have seen an entry of the Scary Movie franchise at some time or another and there really isn't that much to say other than if you enjoyed the previous films, you'll enjoy this, as it's just more of the same. For me, the comedy was more miss than hit with the best scene being the opening one with Shaquille O'Neal and Dr. Phil in a parody of the first Saw movie. The acting is pretty bad throughout, especially that Tom Cruise lookalike Craig Bierko. However, the bad moments are split up by some funny ones and it is enough to stay moderately entertained. According to imdb, a fifth is in production and I'm sure I'll eventually see it, but the fourth gets a 2.5/5

Previous editions of the series:
Scary Movie - 3/5
Scary Movie 2 - 2.5/5
Scary Movie 3 - 2.5/5

(From Never Ending Movie Marathon (short reviews) on August 29th, 2011)

Friday, a review by Rich

Friday



Thoroughly charming and totally hilarious day-in-the-life comedy in which co-writer Ice Cube plays the stoic Craig opposite Chris Tucker's Smokey, a brilliantly rendered hyperactive marijuana enthusiast. The two twentysomethings, Craig recently wrongly fired and Smokey terminally slacking and scamming, barely make it through one highly eventful day. Eloquent commentary on themes like community, family, friendship, and violence is seamlessly blended with lighter treatments of young romance, bathroom emergencies, nosy neighbors and much more. Casually impeccable performances by the entire cast make this film a standout.

Scattered with hilarious one-liners, plausible plot and humorous undertone, Chris Tucker steals the film with a great performance.
Leave your brain aside, and enjoy some 'in da hood' humour, and occasionally some good music!
 



(From Riches Random Reviews on March 19th, 2009)

Tom's Buffy and Angel Marathon, a review by Tom

5.09 Listening To Fear
Writer: Rebecca Rand Kirshner (Writer)
Director: David Solomon
Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy Summers), Nicholas Brendon (Xander Harris), Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Marc Blucas (Riley Finn), Emma Caulfield (Anya Jenkins), Michelle Trachtenberg (Dawn Summers), James Marsters (Spike), Anthony Stewart Head (Giles), Charlie Weber (Ben), Nick Chinlund (Major Ellis), Kevin Weisman (Dreg), Randy Thompson (Doctor Kriegel), Amber Benson (Tara), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Paul Hayes (Older Nightwatchman), Keith Allan (Skinny Mental Patient), Erin Leigh Price (Vampire Chick), April Adams (Nurse Lampkin), Barbara C. Adside (Creature), Debbie Lee Carrington (Creature)

I never liked this episode all that much. I think it is a stupid idea to have an extra-terrastrial life form in Buffy. It doesn't fit the series. Added to that it looked really stupid.
The only saving point is the storyline of Joyce's illness.

Rating:



5.10 Into the Woods
Writer: Marti Noxon (Writer)
Director: Marti Noxon
Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy Summers), Nicholas Brendon (Xander Harris), Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Marc Blucas (Riley Finn), Emma Caulfield (Anya Jenkins), Michelle Trachtenberg (Dawn Summers), James Marsters (Spike), Anthony Stewart Head (Giles), Bailey Chase (Graham Miller), Nick Chinlund (Major Ellis), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Randy Thompson (Doctor Kriegel), Rainy Jo Stout (Junkie Vampire Girl), Emmanuel Xuereb (Whip), Adam G. (Tough Vamp)

The good thing about this episode: Riley is gone!
Otherwise really forgettable.

Rating:



5.11 Triangle
Writer: Jane Espenson (Writer)
Director: Christopher Hibler
Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy Summers), Nicholas Brendon (Xander Harris), Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Emma Caulfield (Anya Jenkins), Michelle Trachtenberg (Dawn Summers), James Marsters (Spike), Anthony Stewart Head (Giles), Abraham Benrubi (Olaf the Troll), Amber Benson (Tara), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Ranjani Brow (Young Nun)

Nice to see Willow and Anya interact and finally coming to a truce.

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5.12 Checkpoint
Writer: Douglas Petrie (Writer), Jane Espenson (Writer)
Director: Nick Marck
Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy Summers), Nicholas Brendon (Xander Harris), Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Emma Caulfield (Anya Jenkins), Michelle Trachtenberg (Dawn Summers), James Marsters (Spike), Anthony Stewart Head (Giles), Clare Kramer (Glory), Charlie Weber (Ben), Cynthia Lamontagne (Lydia, Watchers Council Member #1), Oliver Muirhead (Phili), Kris Iyer (Nigel), Kevin Weisman (Dreg), Troy T. Blendell (Jinx), Amber Benson (Tara), Harris Yulin (Quentin Travers), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Wesley Mask (Professor Roberts), Justin Gorence (Orlando), Peter Hussman (Mailman), Jack Thomas (Council Member #4), John O'Leary (Council Member #5)

I always loved how Buffy puts the council guys into their place and gets Giles his job back. And Buffy's face when she finds out what Glory is. Also the interviews are really fun.

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5.13 Blood Ties
Writer: Steven S. DeKnight (Writer)
Director: Michael Gershman
Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy Summers), Nicholas Brendon (Xander Harris), Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Emma Caulfield (Anya Jenkins), Michelle Trachtenberg (Dawn Summers), James Marsters (Spike), Anthony Stewart Head (Giles), Clare Kramer (Glory), Charlie Weber (Ben), Troy T. Blendell (Jinx), Amber Benson (Tara), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Justin Gorence (Orlando), Michael Emanuel (Burly Guard), Joe Ochman (Janitor), Paul Bates (Crazie #1), Carl J. Johnson (Crazie #2), Candice Nicole (Young Buffy), Elyssa D. Vito (Young Dawn)

In this episode Michelle Trachtenberg gets to shine. Here she proves she can handle this season's most important role.

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(From Tom's Buffy and Angel Marathon on June 12th, 2010)