elspeth87 Reviews

Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (2016)

I loved every second of this film

[10/10 · 21 July 2016]

From the opening sequence to the end credits I was hooked on this film. It was wonderful.

I have read reviews that were less than complementary, but they could not have been more wrong. I laughed throughout. The four lead actresses were fantastic and Chris Hemsworth was a delight. There were enough references to the original to pay tribute the fantastic films that have come before, but it also stood firmly on its own two feet.

It was NOT a remake of the first two, and I would question whether or not anyone saying that had indeed seen all three films. The cameos were a great homage, but the characters were their own.

I cannot praise this film highly enough. Well done to all involved.

Manborg (2011)

Another Astron-6 instant classic

[9/10 · 17 February 2013]

This film has a quality which allows you to transcend the usual role of audience, and makes you feel like you are with friends, albeit very weird (possibly deranged) friends who have a green screen. Based on those brilliant b-movies of our childhood, Manborg follows the adventures of a group of misfits who are valiantly fighting off the Nazi-vampire hordes from hell. With the likes of Number One Man and Justice on the team, there is never a dull moment. It had me on the edge of my seat throughout, and left me hungry for more. Expect excitement, chaos, unrequited love, science, stop-motion monsters, hover boards and so much more. It is funny, it's fantastic, it is gory and it is glorious. Possibly not for the feint of heart, but definitely one I would recommend (and have been). It's never too late... To be a hero.