Day 55 - Mean Machine (British)

 

"A soccer star jailed for assault leads a group of inmates in a match against prison guards"

 

Its not that bad as it had a very enjoyable moments but it lacked to do anything original. It is an adaption of the American movie The Longest Yard. Vinnie Jones was good, it was a nice effect that he himself was a pro soccer (football) player. I mean it was a little different as the original movie featured a different sport and has a little more drama. I felt like this movie was drowned in comedy thus losing its more dramatic feel. I would suggest you skip this film unless you a major soccer fan.

 

1/5

 

Little info

 

Two members of the cast were professional athletes: Vinnie Jones was a former pro soccer player while Jason Statham was a British National  Team Driver.

Day 47 continued - Bernie (American)

 

"In small-town Carthage, Texas, local assistant mortician Bernie Tiede, a beloved member of the community, becomes the only friend of the wealthy, recently widowed Marjorie Nugent, who is widely considered cold and unpleasant by the other townsfolk. Tiede, in his late 30s, and the elderly Nugent quickly become inseparable, frequently traveling and lunching together, though Tiede's social life becomes hindered by Nugent's constant and sometimes abusive need for his attention."

 

First off I have to say that Jack Black impressed me with his acting abilities he was actually quite good in this film. I like Richard Linklater's approach to making this film as even during the slow parts it wasn't boring. I have mixed feelings about what the director tried to do with this movie but it was still a good film despite that. Shirley MacLaine and Matthew McConaughey did an alright job but its Jack Black who shines in this film. I have to praise the pace of the film and its point on trying to stay as close to the original story as possible. Its up to you on how you see this movie and Richard Linklater's motive for making this film.

 

 

3.5/5

 

little info

 

Bernie was actually released from his life sentence after paying a $10,000 bond on the condition that he live with Richard Linklater.