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Omen III: The Final Conflict, a review by addicted2dvd

Omen III: The Final Conflict
Damien Thorn (Sam Neill) has helped rescue the world from a recession, appearing to be a benign corporate benefactor. When he then becomes U.S. Ambassador to England, Damien fulfills a terrifying biblical prophecy. He also faces his own potential demise as an astronomical event brings about the second coming of Christ.

Determined to thwart his holy arch-nemesis, as well as a group of priests intent on killing him, Damien begins his most destructive rampage yet.

This story of a modern-day Armageddon will keep you riveted until its shocking end!

My Thoughts:
OK... I have heard in the past where this one and Omen IV: The Awakening pretty much sucked. So I went into this one not expecting much of anything. It turned out to be ok.... but nothing special at all... I even found myself getting bored with certain scenes. At this point it is my least favorite of the sequels. And I have to say... the ending did leave some to be desired... it definitely could be better.

(From Weekend Movie Marathon: Unwatched DVD Collection on April 19th, 2008)

Battle Royale, a review by addicted2dvd

Battle Royale: Director's Cut (2000/Japan) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Anchor Bay Entertainment Director: Kinji Fukasaku Writing: Kenta Fukasaku (Screenwriter), Koushun Takami (Original Material By) Length: 122 min. Rating: NR Video: Widescreen 1.78:1 Audio: Japanese: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English

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Stars:
Tatsuya Fujiwara as Shuya Nanahara - Boys #15
Aki Maeda as Noriko Nakagawa - Girls #15
Taro Yamamoto as Shougo Kawada - Boys #5
Chiaki Kuriyama as Takako Chigusa - Girls #13
Sousuke Takaoka as Hiroki Sugimura - Boys #11
Takashi Tsukamoto as Shinji Mimura - Boys #19

Plot:
In the near future, the economy has collapsed, unemployment has soared and juvenile crime has exploded. Fearful of their nation's youth, the Japanese government passes The BR Law: Each year, a 9th grade class is sent to a remote island where they will be locked into exploding neck collars, given a random weapon, and forced to hunt and kill each other until there is only one survivor left. Chiaki Kuriyama (Kill Bill) and screen legend Takeshi Kitano (Boiling Point, Brother) star in this movie that has been argued, acclaimed and banned around the world. More than a decade later, it remains one of the most savage, shocking and emotionally powerful films of all time. Now experience Kinji Fukasaku's uncompromising masterpiece - nominated for 10 Japanese Academy Awards - available uncensored and unrated for the first time ever in North America.

Extras:

• Scene Access

I just finished watching this one with my daughter. It is a very good movie. We both enjoyed it quite a bit. Though I must say that I lost track of the subtitles on more then one occasion so sure I missed some of the nuances. I also enjoyed seeing Tatsuya Fujiwara in another film. I know him from his portrayal of Light Yagami in the Death Note films. This is definitely a film you should check out if you ever get the chance.



(From What Movies I Been Watching on July 25th, 2013)

[Rerun Marathon] Spaced, a review by Tom

8/10

Another fun episode with zombies, guest-starring David Walliams known from 'Little Britain'.

Best line:
"Brian, you came."
- "No, I just spilled a drink"

(From [Rerun Marathon] Spaced on November 3rd, 2007)