By Kevin S. Sandler
You don't have to be a perve to wish Kevin Sandler could flash a little more skin in his thought-provoking but doggedly academic treatment of the movie ratings system, "The Naked Truth." The Arizona professor is on to a genuinely fascinating topic that's as old as the Hollywood Hills. It has always seemed deliciously loony that the film industry attempts to keep score such that, as one vexed producer put it, "four fucks, two goddamns and one motherfucker is an R." Getting to the four-letter fun in this case doesn't require a parent or guardian, but rather a high tolerance for footnotes and second-hand sources.The author at least is not laboring under false pretenses. "'The Naked Truth' merely scratches the surface," he concedes, due to the imposing fact that little of the ratings process has ever been revealed through official channels. The number of authoritative accounts of the secret process by which movies have been evaluated and rated over the past 40 years can be counted on one hand.Amazon
Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce
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Upon... read more introduction, the Fusion Hybrid is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 156-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 41-mpg in the city and 36-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2010 Fusion Hybrid is restyled for 2010.
Apple MacBook 404 MB404ZP/A
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Promo | None |
Platform | Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology |
Processor | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.4GHz, 3MB shared L2 cache, 800MHz FSB |
Chipset | Data not available |
OS | Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard |
Memory | 2GB (two 1GB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); supports up to 4GB |
Hard Drive | 250GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm |
Optical Drive | 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) |
Display | 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 by 800 resolution |
Graphic | Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory |
WiFi | Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification) |
Ethernet | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet |
Modem | Data not available |
Bluetooth | built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module |
Web Camera | Built-in iSight camera; mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video (requires adapters, sold separately) |
Input Device | § Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) § Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities |
PC Card Slot | Data not available |
Card Reader | Data not available |
Audio | Built-in stereo speakers, built-in omnidirectional microphone, combined optical digital audio input/audio line in, combined optical digital audio output/audio line out |
Security | Data not available |
I/O Port | Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps) One FireWire 400 port (up to 400 Mbps) |
Power | 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, lithium-polymer battery |
Size (WxDxH)mm | 325 x 227 x 27.5 |
Weight | 2.27kg |
Software Bundled | § Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools) § iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) |
Warranty | Your MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty |
Other | None |
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2.5G EDGE | 64Mb Flash ROM | GPS Navigation | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g | Bluetooth SIG v2.0 | QWERTY Keyboard with Backlit | 24 hours online | Up to 10 Push-mail Accounts | Instant Messenger Ready MicroSD card slot | 1 year warranty by XL (PT Excelcomindo Pratama) | Available in: Black color.
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Price US$ 660
iPod Nano
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iPod Nano (3G) 8GB Black
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iPod Classic (6G-Video) 80GB Silver
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A&K SPR NOD1 (Full Metal)
Manufacturer : A&K
Body Material : Full metal
Gear box : Metal Gear Box
Power : 420fps with 0.2g BB
System : Electric ( semi dan full automatic )
Weight : 5 kg with box
Magazine : Hi cap magazine metal 400rd
Battery and Charger : included ( 9,6v 1200mah)
Adjustable Hop up : Yes
TM compatible Hop up : Yes
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Manufacturer : A&K
Body Material : Full metal
Gear box : Metal Gear Box
Power : 420fps with 0.2g BB
System : Electric ( semi dan full automatic )
Weight : 5 kg with box
Magazine : Hi cap magazine metal 400rd
Battery and Charger : included ( 9,6v 1200mah)
Adjustable Hop up : Yes
TM compatible Hop up : Yes
Harga & Stock : lihat di halaman electric gun
Storm Case 3200
Storm Case 3200
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Storm Case 3200
Dimensions: Exterior Dimensions (LxWxH) 47.2 x 16.5 x 6.7 in. 1198 x 419 x 169 mmInterior Dimensions* (LxWxH) 44.0 x 14.0 x 6.0 in. 1118 x 356 x 152 mm
WEIGHT (EMPTY): 17.7 lbs/8.0 kg
FEATURES: Six Press & Pull Latches Two Double-layered, Soft-grip Handles Two Padlockable Hasps In-line Wheels Vortex® Valve Flush Powerful Hinges Lightweight Strong HPX® Resin Watertight Guaranteed For Life
iM3200, Two Double-layered, Soft-grip Handles iM3200, Customized Foam for easy gun transportation iM3200, Six Press & Pull Latches COLORS:Black
INTERIOR FOAM: Multilayer Foam Multiple handles and rugged in-line wheels provide ease of transport. Multiple latches ensure maximum security and durability. Storm Cases are more than just watertight, padlockable and made in the USA, they’re also Unconditionally Guaranteed for Life.
STANDARD OPTIONS: Manual Purge Valve Lid Stays Lock Shoulder Strap
Olympus FE-5010 Rp.1.950.000,-
Image Sensor | 12 Megapixels (effective), 1/2.33" CCD |
Focal Length/Lens Configuration | 6.3 - 31.5mm (36 - 180mm equivalent in 35mm photography) 8 Lenses in 6 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses |
Zoom | 5x Optical Zoom + 4x Digital Zoom |
Aperture Range | f3.5 (W) / f5.6 (T) |
Display | 2.7" (6.9cm) LCD with Backlight Boost, approx. 230,000 dots 2 Steps Brightness Adjustment |
Focus System | CCD Contrast Detection |
Focus Range (from lens surface) | Normal mode: Wide: 23.6" - infinity (0.6m - infinity) Tele: 39.4" - infinity (1.0m - infinity) Macro mode: Wide: 3.9" - infinity (0.1m - infinity) Tele: 23.6" - infinity (0.6m - infinity) Super Macro mode: 1.2" - infinity (3cm - infinity) |
Focus Mode | iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF |
Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec.-1/4 sec. (up to 4 sec. in Night Scene mode) |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, High Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (equivalent) (SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity) |
Exposure Metering | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected) |
White Balance Control | Auto, Presets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and 3 Fluorescents) |
Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps |
Image File Format | Still Image: JPEG Movie: AVI Motion JPEG |
Number of Recorded Pixels | 12MP (3,968 x 2,976) 5MP (2,560 x 1,920) 3MP (2,048 x 1,536) 2MP (1,600 x 1,200) 1MP (1,280 x 960) VGA (640 x 480) 16:9 (1,920 x 1,080) |
Motion Blur Suppression | Dual Image Stabilization |
Shooting Modes | 18 Shooting Modes: Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Scene Modes (1. Portrait, 2. Landscape, 3. Night Scene, 4. Night+Portrait, 5. Sport, 6. Indoor, 7. Candle, 8. Self Portrait, 9. Sunset, 10. Fireworks, 11. Cuisine, 12. Documents, 13. Beach & Snow, 14. Smile Shot), Movie |
Panorama | Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software |
Shooting Assist Functions | Frame Assist, Voice Recording, Exposure Compensation Preview |
Movie Mode | AVI Movie with Sound; 640x480 (30/15fps) 320x240 (30/15fps) |
Image Processing | TruePic III Image Processor |
Noise Reduction | Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 second or longer in specific scene modes |
Image Playback | Still Image: Single, Index Display (4/9/16/25), Up to 10x Enlargement, Slideshow, Rotation, Histogram, Voice Playback Movie: Normal, Fast-Forward, Reverse, Frame-by-Frame, Voice Playback |
Playback Edit Effects | Still Image: Red-Eye Fix, Lighting Fix, Resize, Cropping, Black & White, Sepia Movie: N/A |
Flash | Built-in |
Flash Modes | Auto (for low light and backlit conditions) Red-Eye Reduction Fill-in Off |
Flash Working Range | Wide: 0.98ft (0.3m) - 12.8ft (3.9m) at ISO 800 Tele: 1.6ft (0.5m) - 8.2ft (2.5m) at ISO 800 |
Self-Timer | 12 Seconds |
Memory | 48MB Internal Memory |
Removable Media Card | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
Outer Connectors | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output) |
Auto-Connect USB | USB 2.0 High-Speed (USB Mass Storage) |
System Requirements | Auto-Connect USB: Windows 2000/XP/VISTA with USB port, Mac OS X 10.3 or later with USB port Software: Windows 2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.7 |
Operating Temperature/Humidity | Operation: 32° - 104°F (0° - 40°C) Storage: -4° - 140°F (-20° - 60°C) Operation: 30% - 90% Storage: 10% - 90% |
Power Source | Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B) |
Battery Life (CIPA DC-002) | 180 Shots |
Dimension | 3.8"W x 2.2"H x 0.81", with lens 1.0"D (96.1mm x 56.6mm x 20.6mm, with lens 25.5mm) |
Weight | 4.6oz (130g) without batteries and media card |
Editor Musik: Splicer
Layanan pengedit musik online memang tak bisa dibilang banyak. Salah satu yang berhasil ditemukan adalah layanan bernama Splice. Untungnya, meski langka, kegunaan layanan aplikasi online ini cukup padat. Dengannya, Anda bisa memanfaatkan aneka feature pengedit musik, splicer (penyambung musik), re-mixer, dan beberapa tool lainnya.
Tak hanya itu, setelah login, Anda juga bisa mendapatkan fungsi jejaring sosial untuk bersosialisasi dengan sesama pengguna Splice. Di komunitas itu, Anda bisa saling memerdengarkan lagu editan Anda, dan juga memberi nilai pada lagu-lagu buatan pengguna lain. Anda bisa meng-upload atau langsung merekam suara dengan aplikasi yang tersedia di layanan.
Aplikasi dengan pemrograman AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) ini menggunakan aplikasi berbasis Flash. Aplikasi ini tampil seperti pada umumnya sofware edit video. Ada rangkaian tombol pengelola musik (play, stop, pause, dan sebagainya), bar untuk melihat frekuensi suara, sejumlah panel pengedit, pemberi efek, hingga rangkaian equalizer komplet.
Tampilan aplikasi berbalur warna hitam gelap ini cukup user-friendly. Untuk memasukkan audio yang hendak diolah, Anda tinggal klik "Add Stuff" dari sudut kiri atas aplikasi. Selanjutnya, Anda bisa memberi "bumbu-bumbu" seperti efek musik, audio lain, atau suara instrumen tambahan. Perkakas edit yang bisa digunakan mulai dari pemotong audio, feed back, mikrofon, pengatur stereo, dan masih banyak lagi. Sebagai suatu rangakain untuk menggubah sebuah lagu sederhana, tool yang tersedia telah memadai.
Setelah lagu selesai Anda gubah, Anda bisa mengunduhnya ke dalam PC dalam format MP3. Pilihannya tak hanya itu. Anda juga memasukkan lagu tersebut ke jejaring sosial MySpace jika Anda memiliki akunnya, atau mengumandangkannya di blog atau website pribadi dengan menyisipkan player Splice ke dalam halaman web tersebut. (Yuliandi Kusuma - Kontributor)
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Sahitel ID50
Spesifikasi Sahitel ID50
Jumlah
Speaker Satelit : 2 (driver 2 inci)
Speaker Woofer : 1 (driver 3 inci)
Output (RMS)
2x2W + 5W(BASS)
Rentang frekuensi
200 Hz-20 kHz
Kontrol Audio
Volume, Play/Pause, Next, Previous
Bobot
600 gram
Dimensi (plt)
29x13,3x14,5 cm
Garansi
1 tahun
Situs Web
www.sahitel.com
Harga kisaran*
Rp577.500
Jumlah
Speaker Satelit : 2 (driver 2 inci)
Speaker Woofer : 1 (driver 3 inci)
Output (RMS)
2x2W + 5W(BASS)
Rentang frekuensi
200 Hz-20 kHz
Kontrol Audio
Volume, Play/Pause, Next, Previous
Bobot
600 gram
Dimensi (plt)
29x13,3x14,5 cm
Garansi
1 tahun
Situs Web
www.sahitel.com
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Rp577.500
Toshiba NB200
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Casing atasnya coklat dengan corak garis melintang. Cemerlang, kendati tidak mengilap, dan yang penting, ogah mengumpulkan jejak sidik jari. Seluruh badan notebook mini ini – begitu Toshiba menyebutnya – pun memikat, termasuk engsel yang membulat dan berlapis krom mengilat. Sebuah tombol on/off berbentuk cincin hadir di tengah engsel tersebut.
Keyboard pada notebook mini generasi kedua Toshiba ini cakep. Bukan hanya ukurannya yang lebar (diklaim 90%), tetapi juga karena adanya ruang pemisah di antara setiap tombol. Ditambah lagi, tombol-tombol yang terbuat dari alumunium – bukan plastik - itu menyembul (raised) ke luar dari dasar panel, mengingatkan kami pada keyboard notebook Sony Vaio dan Mac. Ditambah empuknya tekanannya, jadilah keyboard ini benar-benar mendukung kenikmatan menarikan jari-jemari, tidak terkecuali bagi mereka yang jari-jarinya berukuran besar. Sayang masih terdengar suara tak-tik saat tombol Spacebar ditekan.
Kami juga menyayangkan ketipisan huruf/icon di bagian bawah tombol-tombol Fungsi (ESC, F1-F12, PRTSC, HOME, END), yang digunakan untuk mengaktifkan antara lain Wi-Fi dan volume. Terlalu tipis sehingga agak sulit dilihat. Namun touchpad-nya jempolan karena lebar dan responsif. Begitu juga kedua tombol klik di bawah touchpad yang mudah dijangkau.
Sesungguhnya, fasilitas dan kelengkapan Toshiba NB200 tidak terlalu beda dengan milik netbook lain: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth, 3 port USB 2.0, port VGA-out, port LAN, slot SD/MMC, dan Webcam 1,3 megapixel. Bahkan slot kartu memorinya terbatas pada dua tipe kartu: SD/SDHC dan MMC.
Yang istimewa justru port USB yang ada di sisi kiri. Port yang juga diberi logo kilat ini ternyata mendukung fungsi sleep-n-charge. Maksudnya, kendati netbook dalam kondisi mati/hibernate, perangkat berkoneksi USB yang dicolokkan ke port ini tetap bisa diisi baterenya. Perangkat MP4 player Kingston kami misalnya, sukses diisi batere Li-Ion-nya saat netbook mati.
Memang di netbook-nya, Toshiba sangat memfasilitasi pengguna. Lihat saja tombol Caps Lock di sisi kiri. Berbeda dengan merek-merek lain yang menggunakan pendekatan software yang menampilkan indikator di layar, Toshiba langsung membenamkan LED indikator yang akan berwarna hijau begitu tombol Caps Lock ditekan. Fasilitas yang kecil dan sepele, tetapi menyenangkan.
Kemudahan lain adalah dikumpulkannya beberapa aplikasi pendukung dalam folder Toshiba. Contohnya ConfigFree untuk mempermudah pengaturan jaringan kabel/nirkabel misalnya. Ada juga Zooming untuk memperbesar tampilan di layar dengan kombinasi Fn+2. Yang unik adalah proteksi harddisk. Saat mendeteksi adanya guncangan, misalnya unit diangkat atau digoyang-goyang, Toshiba Head Protection langsung memarkir kepala (head) harddisk agar data di piringan yang sedang berputar tidak rusak/terkorupsi. Jika 3D Viewer diaktifkan, setiap kali unit terguncang, di layar akan ditampilkan simulasi pemarkiran head tersebut.
Spesifikasi Toshiba NB200
Prosesor
CPU Intel Atom N280
(1,66GHz, 512KB cache, FSB 1750MHz)
RAM
1GB DDR2 800 (maksimal 1GB)
Chipset
Intel 945GME
Kartu Grafis
GMA 945
Harddisk
Toshiba MK1655GSX 160GB
Optical drive
Tidak Ada
Fasilitas
LAN, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth, 2-in-1 card reader (SD/SDHC/MMC, 3 USB 2.0 (satu tipe Sleep&Charge), kamera Web 1,3MP, port VGA, jack mike, jack headhone
Layar
10,1" WSVGA 1024x600 pixel
Kartu suara
Sistem Operasi
Windows XP Home Edition
Batere
Li-Ion 3-cell 10,8V 25Wh
Dimensi
26,3x19,23x (2,54 -3,225) cm
Bobot
1,184kg
Garansi
1 tahun (suku cadang, ongkos)
Situs Web
www.pc-toshiba-asia.com
Harga kisaran*
Rp 5,99 juta
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The Naked Truth
Given that limited source pool, or presumably his own ability to go on sabbatical and follow Kirby Dick with a notebook, Sandler dutifully lays out a chronology dating back to before the Hays Code. Along the way, he tosses off some astounding facts. For instance, after Columbia's "Emmanuelle" in 1974 and United Artists' "Inserts" in 1976, MPAA signatories put out just two X-rated pics before 1990's "Henry & June," and both were Pasolini re-releases. After "Henry," only indies, specialty units or foreign distribs have attempted NC-17s, generally with limited return.
That de facto shut-down of the X rating, and the subsequent NC-17, are detailed in convincing fashion, and there are flashes of passion as Sandler assails the "cosmetic" changes to a broken ratings system. Too often, though, the writing is wonky and labored, with repeated references to full source citations and sources "remarking" and "observing" as if in a photo caption come to life.
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Wait. It may be tempting to head to the dealer today and walk out of there with a set of keys. But in this case, patience definitely has its rewards.
he automotive industry has witnessed the perfect storm over the last two years. Drastic drops in sales, unpredictable rises in gas prices, a punch-drunk economy trying to get its legs -- all of this has culminated in auto manufacturers being forced to make major modifications. Stagnant brands have been downsized and eliminated, while automakers have moved their focus from behemoth SUVS to small, fuel-efficient cars.
However, the time it takes for a car designed from scratch to make it into production is significant. Cars that have been in the works for the last year or two will only be rolling out on dealer lots starting next year and into 2011 and 2012. What that means is, eventually, the fallout from the automotive crisis will result in a whole slate of efficient, innovative cars making it to the market in true lemonade-out-of-lemons fashion. We've put together a list of our favorites. Start putting money aside now and you won't be sorry later.
The Official 7 Wonders
The Official 7 Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World were announced on June 10 at a spectacular gala ceremony in the city of Portimão, in the presence of New7Wonders Founder and President Bernard Weber.
Saluting Portugal’s cultural legacy around the world - New7Wonders Foundation congratulates 7 Wonders of Portuguese Origin
Zurich/Switzerland, June 15, 2009 - The Official 7 Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World were announced on June 10 at a spectacular gala ceremony in the city of Portimão, in the presence of New7Wonders Founder and President Bernard Weber. (BILD FEHLT!)
The Official 7 Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World were recently chosen by a quarter of a million votes cast online, by phone, or by text message. At the ceremony, a new national campaign was announced for 2010, to elect the Official 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal.
New7Wonders officially confirmed and accepted results in Portugal
On behalf of New7Wonders, Bernard Weber, Founder and President of the New7Wonders Foundation, officially received and recognized the results of the Official 7 Wonders of Portuguese Origin election at the gala on June 10 in the Portimão Arena, in Portugal’s Algarve region.
New7Wonders officially confirmed and accepted results in Portugal
On behalf of New7Wonders, Bernard Weber, Founder and President of the New7Wonders Foundation, officially received and recognized the results of the Official 7 Wonders of Portuguese Origin election at the gala on June 10 in the Portimão Arena, in Portugal’s Algarve region.
The Official 7 Wonders
of Portuguese Origin in the World are:
of Portuguese Origin in the World are:
- Diu Fortress (India),
- Mazagão Fortress (Morocco),
- Bom Jesus Basilica in Goa (India),
- Santiago Old Town (Cape Verde),
- St. Paul Church in Macao (China),
- St. Francis of Assisi Convent in Ouro Preto (Brazil)
- St. Francis Convent in S. Salvador da Baía (Brazil)
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mutant chronicles
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In the year 2707, war rages between Earth s four giant Corporations as they battle over the planet's dwindling resources. Amid heavy combat, an ancient buried seal shatters, releasing a horrific mutant army from its eternal prison deep within the Earth. As the mutant plague threatens human extinction, a single squad of soldiers descends into the Earth to save mankind.Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2201 in DVD
- Brand: MAGNOLIA PICT HM ENT
- Released on: 2009-08-04
- Rating: R (Restricted)
- Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
- Formats: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Original language: English
- Subtitled in: Spanish
- Number of discs: 1
- Running time: 111 minutes
Customer Reviews
Not bad, but nothing special either Mutant Chronicles finally makes its way to DVD, and despite some negative press surrounding it, the film as a whole isn't so bad at all. Taking place in the distant future where Earth is run by four warring corporations, a race of mutants is awakened and begins laying waste to everything and everyone in sight. Spiritual elder Brother Samuel (Ron "Hellboy" Perlman) thinks he knows how to lead humanity to salvation, so he gathers a crew of soldiers for a suicide mission. Most notably among them are Thomas Jane (The Mist, Hung) as rugged soldier Mitch Hunter, and Sin City's Devon Aoki; and they all make their descent to save the world. While Mutant Chronicles is capably directed and features CGI effects that range from halfway decent to Sci-Fi Channel (or is it ScyFy Channel now?) quality, the film's biggest flaw lies in its pacing. The first half of the film is sadly boring, but it does manage to pick itself up for the second half, and doesn't let go as the film races towards its conclusion. Jane and Perlman are good, and despite the dim lighting, there are some fairly decent action scenes to be found here. All in all, Mutant Chronicles isn't anything special in the least, but it is definitely worth a look for sci-fi/action fans at the very least. Solid B This was a decent sci fi/horror movie. Though a lower budget fare, it does boast a fair amount of talent in Perlman and Jane. Malkovich is more of a cameo. The story first takes place in the WWI style trenches of a war between 4 corporations who run the world in 2700. That is until a battle opened up a hidden chamber in the ground and the long imprisoned mutants escape and start taking over the world. The corporations must then unite and are lead underground on a mission by a holy man(Pearlman) to destroy the thing that is creating the mutants. It is a little Lord of the Rings meets Starship Troopers. You have the quest of motley adventurers and the never ending wave of mutants that ratchet up the gore factor of the movie. The lower budget shows a bit in the special effects as most of the blood and explosions look a bit fake. The story is a bit simplistic but it is fun escapist fare. I did like the dark tone of the ending. Quite the melange!Steampunk, sci-fi, post-apocalyptic graphic novel, and computer role-playing-game dungeon crawl, all rolled into one.
I can't say I've ever seen that combination before.
Actually kind of enjoyable if you sit back and don't bother
analyzing anything you're watching. Purely escapist fare. Extremely
simply story line; no complexity or surprises anywhere (one of the
reasons I didn't rate it higher).
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Synopsis:
Evil comes home to roost as unstoppable killer Michael Myers (Tyler Mane) pursues injured Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor-Compton) through Haddonfield's hospital.
Opens: August 28, 2009 Runtime: 1 hr. 41 min. Rated: NR Cast: Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane Genre: Horror
Evil comes home to roost as unstoppable killer Michael Myers (Tyler Mane) pursues injured Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor-Compton) through Haddonfield's hospital.
Opens: August 28, 2009 Runtime: 1 hr. 41 min. Rated: NR Cast: Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane Genre: Horror