BMX Bandits (1983)

I had the pleasure of sitting down last night to watch BMX BANDITS that I recorded to the DVR. I thought I had watched it as kid but I was mistaken. Its a movie directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith featuring a very young Nicole Kidman. It is filmed and based in Manly, Sydney, Australia. What can I say but a fantastic 80's movie. The cheese is just flowing with this movie but in such a great way. The acting is not great but has some of the best lines in a movie. I can't believe I haven't seen this movie before. I was big into these movies as a kid (BMX, skateboard). This one must have just fell through the cracks.

The movie starts with a robbery which is where we meet the villains of the movie. While at the same time we meet two of the three main characters P.J (Angelo D'Angelo) and Goose (James Lugton) and we meet Judy (Nicole Kidman) a few minutes later.  The robbers get away and meet up with The Boss of the crew (Bryan Marshall).  He instructs them on the next "job" they have to do where police walkie talkies are involved. The Boss tells them they are turned into a one way radio where you can just hear the police.  He says they are shipped over from the USA and that 2 of the robbers have to go pick them up at the harbor.  Sounds simple enough. Well that's where are trio of BMX riders come into play.  They go out boating and find these police walkie talkie's right before the robbers get to the location.  Once the robbers get to the location and realise the the walkie talkie's are not there they assume the kids took them. Then the hunt is on for these walkie talkie's.  I don't want to ruin the movie so you will have to watch.

I know it is not on Netflix but it is set to be released on Blu Ray on March 15th by Severin Films.  If you have a chance to watch it please make time for this movie.

The Box (2009)

I have recently watched a movie that has been nagging at me on my DVR. I have never heard a good thing about  it but well it was worth a look. It is Richard Kelly's THE BOX. Starring Cameron Diaz, James Marsden. Frank Langella. A married couple Norma Lewis (Diaz) and Aurthur Lewis (Marsden) have been hit with a little financial difficulties.  They receive a small wooden box on their doorstep with a large red button on the top. Along with the mysterious box is a note that Mr. Steward will come by.  Perplexed at receiving the box and no knowledge of a Mr. Steward they but the box aside. Well Mr. Steward (Langella) makes his appearance to Mrs. Lewis and  he offers her and her husband a financial deal. If the the red button is pushed somebody they don't know will die and they will receive one million dollars. They ultimately have a moral dilemma about the offer. But on the other hand they are aware of their financial woes and push the button. After they realized what they have done once the money is delivered their morals take over about the possibility of another person losing their life. They try and give back the money put once the button is pushed it can't be undone. The movie really starts to take a bizzare twist.  I sat there wondering what the fuck just happened.  Honestly the best part of the 2nd half of the movie when they are presented a new test.

Honestly the movie seemed to have a decent start with an interesting plot. But it really took a turn for the worse. The movie changed into a huge cluster fuck. I think with what they where wanting to accomplish with the  emotion it was very poorly done. I honestly can say don't waste your time or money on this movie. I am glad I recorded it on my DVR so I have no money invested in the movie just the 2 hours of my life wasted.

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