Movie Night: Avatar (2009).

Review #388: Avatar.

Cast
Sam Worthington (Jake Sully), Zoe Saldaña (Neytiri), Stephen Lang (Miles Quaritch), Sigourney Weaver (Dr. Grace Augustine), Michelle Rodriguez (Trudy Chacón), Giovanni Ribisi (Parker Selfridge), Joel David Moore (Norm Spellman), and Dileep Rao (Max Patel) Directed by James Cameron (#001 - Terminator 2: Judgement Day, #063 - The Terminator)

Review
When this film was about to come out, I had never heard so much hype before. And keep in mind, it has been four years since the film was released, and I barely just got to reviewing this. So, after all this hype, does it live up to in a satisfactory way? Sort of. It does have good effects at points, which do work to its advantage, but effects aren't everything. The characters...aren't are as good as the effects. The flaw I think is evident in this film is the way the characters are portrayed, which is easily summed up like this: "The hero with a "unknown" secret" to "unlikable brute". There are of course scientists, but the film somewhat follows the Scientist Rule, which means that if you have a scientist in your film, he/she will either be ignored by a important character which proves to be important. While the characters may not have that much depth to them, the actors at least are alright. Maybe it's just me, but my favorite actress in this film is Sigourney Weaver, doing another good job in a film reviewed here. Someone once described this film as "Dances with Smurfs", and after seeing this, I can't argue against that. The film has spectacle, but this film sometimes hammers its message too much, the character sometimes feel a bit generic. Does it have anything good? Sure, but this is not a great film by any means. It's not Star Wars (1977), more of a Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.

Overall, I give it 7 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Lilo & Stitch.

Review #387: Lilo & Stitch.

Cast
Chris Sanders (Stitch), Daveigh Chase (Lilo), Tia Carrere (Nani), David Ogden Stiers (Jumba), Kevin McDonald (Pleakley), Ving Rhames (Cobra Bubbles), Kevin Michael Richardson (Captain Gantu), Zoe Caldwell (Grand Councilwoman), and Jason Scott Lee (David Kawena) Directed by Chris Sanders (#294 - How to Train Your Dragon)

Review
Once again I'm reviewing a Disney film, the last time I reviewed one was Wreck-It Ralph, which was...1 review ago, so this is a bit of trend, for once. Disney films have a well enough track record, so I wondered if this would keep that trend going. It did, for the most part. The pairing of Stitch and Lilo work allright, but the one between Lilo and Nani also works well enough because it doesn't feel artificial, it feels real enough to work in a film like this. The action, while not the main part of the story, works well enough. The film, while having a good sense of drama, has some gags to it, and they work allright. The film has lush animation at times, using its environment and setting very well. It has its moments of fun and it can entertain more than just kids, but for everyone, for the most part.

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Wreck-It Ralph.

Review #386: Wreck-It Ralph.

Cast
John C. Reilly (Wreck-It Ralph), Sarah Silverman (Vanellope von Schweetz), Jack McBrayer (Fix-It Felix, Jr), Jane Lynch (Jean Calhoun), Alan Tudyk (King Candy), Mindy Kaling (Taffyta Muttonfudge), Joe Lo Truglio (Markowsk), Ed O'Neill (Mr. Litwak), Dennis Haysbert (General Hologram), Adam Carolla (Wynnche), and Horatio Sanz (Duncan) Directed by Rich Moore.

Review
Wreck-It Ralph has an interesting enough premise and it uses it extremely well and has a heck of a time while doing it. The cast works out really well, especially John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman (two actors I thought I'd never utter in the same sentence), who pair off really well. The same could also go with Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch, which also meshes well. The animation looks great not just for looking nice but because it manages to keep focus on what it has (either its pixels or the lush animation), and it works well. It sets itself up nicely for a sequel, which I honestly hope happens. Well done...Disney.

Overall, I give it 9 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Secondhand Lions.

Review #385: Secondhand Lions.

Cast
Haley Joel Osment (Walter Caldwell), Michael Caine (Garth McCann), Robert Duvall (Hub McCann), Kyra Sedgwick (Mae Caldwell), Nicky Katt (Stan), Josh Lucas (Adult Walter Caldwell), Michael O'Neill (Ralph), Deirdre O'Connell (Helen), Christian Kane (Young Hub), Daniel Brooks (Sheik's Great-Grandson), Kevin Haberer (Young Garth), Eric Balfour (Sheik's grandson), Emmanuelle Vaugier (Jasmine), and Adam Ozturk (The Sheik) Directed by Tim McCanlies.

Review
When I watched this earlier today, I had...never heard of this. Yeah, a film made 10 years ago (in a decade where I've reviewed 85 of them), and yet has Michael Caine (#054 - The Dark Knight, #055 - Inception, #062 - Batman Begins, #134 - Austin Powers in Goldmember) and Robert Duvall (#036 - Network, #116 - To Kill a Mockingbird, #191 - The 6th Day, #383 - The Natural) in it. Is it any good? Sure. Some might find it "schmaltzy", I find it to be good. Sometimes a film is just fun for what it has, and this has a wholesome heart and a lot of fun to it. Caine and Duvall play off each other well, with Duvall being the breakout star who steals the show, and this being a good thing. While Caine may seem off cast (Trying to portray a Texan), he still manages to do a fine enough job. Osment is allright, not too bad, for a...teen actor I suppose. The film starts off fine and gets better as it goes along. It has its moments and it does entertain for the most part. It has adventure, excitement, and a lot of fun to go with it.

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Quantum of Solace.

Review #384: Quantum of Solace.

Cast
Daniel Craig (James Bond), Olga Kurylenko (Camille Montes), Mathieu Amalric (Dominic Greene), Judi Dench (M), Gemma Arterton (Strawberry Fields), Giancarlo Giannini (René Mathis), Jeffrey Wright (Felix Leiter), Anatole Taubman (Elvis), David Harbour (Gregg Beam), Joaquín Cosío (General Medrano), Fernando Guillén Cuervo (Carlos), Jesper Christensen (Mr. White), Rory Kinnear (Bill Tanner), and Paul Ritter (Guy Haines) Directed by Marc Forster.

Review
I liked Casino Royale (#285), I liked how it could be gritty but have excitement and a fairly decent love story reminiscent of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Daniel Craig was good and I wondered if the sequel would be better. And...it's like this. If Casino Royale was like OHMSS (#279), than Quantum of Solace is like Diamonds Are Forever in the sense both are only terribly okay. The sad thing this tries to continue from the last film, but even when it does try it manages to be disjointed and feeling rushed as well. Craig is alright, but his supporting cast isn't much help. Kurylenko is an okay lead actress, but the main flaw is the two (Craig and Kurylenko) have no chemistry together. I get it, Bond is meant to be scarred from the last film, but does that mean the film gets dull for it? Even the idea of Bond going rouge has been used before with Licence to Kill, and this doesn't have the excitement of it. Even the villain isn't that memorable. Admittedly, Bond villains can either be memorable for being evil enough or for some deformity (Dr. No, Largo) of such. Greene is neither. He doesn't have much threat or even a plan that makes sense. Come to think of it, Quantum is not really any better than SPECTRE because at least SPECTRE didn't have easy to spy on meetings. Quantum of Solace is an odd title that barely has any meaning, and the only things I liked were Giannini and Judi Dench. Sadly, Jeffrey Wright is given not much screen time to do anything to better his performance from the last film. The action is okay, but sometimes I wonder if you could make a drinking game on the many, many cuts in the action scenes. The film seems rushed at times and aside from boasting many locations in filming, it only barely manages to capture any spirit of Casino Royale, and that's sad.

Overall, I give it 6 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: The Natural.

Review #383: The Natural.

Cast
Robert Redford (Roy Hobbs), Robert Duvall (Max Mercy), Glenn Close (Iris Gaines), Kim Basinger (Memo Paris), Wilford Brimley (Pop Fisher), Barbara Hershey (Harriet Bird), Robert Prosky (The Judge), Richard Farnsworth (Red Blow), and Joe Don Baker (The Whammer) Directed by Barry Levinson.

Review
While this is the first time I've reviewed a film with Robert Redford, this is not the first time I've mentioned him (#252 - Quiz Show), as he directed that, and I said this about it: "The film is nail-gripping in its drama, being very well delivered, all thanks to the direction by Robert Redford." This time, he's the main star and not behind the camera, but does this film work well either way is the question. And...I like it. While at times the film sounds a bit much in idolizing its main character sometimes, it does have heart and the baseball action goes well with it. Redford does a pretty good job, essentially a "natural" at this. Duvall is fine, and Close does a noticeable, but good job. The rest of the cast, especially Brimley, do good as well, and the film goes along without much flaws. It has its moments and it goes along well in a decent 137 minute pace. Films like these don't come along too much, but when they do they have good merit to it.

Overall, I give it 10 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Toy Story 3.

Review #382: Toy Story 3.

Cast
Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Ned Beatty (Lotso), John Morris (Andy), Don Rickles (Mr. Potato Head), Blake Clark (Slinky Dog), Wallace Shawn (Rex), John Ratzenberger (Hamm), Estelle Harris (Mrs. Potato Head), Michael Keaton (Ken), Jodi Benson (Barbie), Emily Hahn (Bonnie), Jeff Pidgeon (Little Green Men), Timothy Dalton (Mr. Pricklepants), Kristen Schaal (Trixie), Jeff Garlin (Buttercup), Bonnie Hunt (Dolly), Whoopi Goldberg (Stretch), and Bud Luckey (Chuckles) Directed by Lee Unkrich (#074 - Monsters, Inc and #155 - Finding Nemo)

Review
The first two Toy Stories by now are probably films that this generation has for nostalgia. The first was released in 1995, the 2nd in 1999, and this one was released in 2010. In that case, it's like a cycle, from the beginning to the...end? After watching this, I wonder if it is the end for these characters and their stories. Whatever the case, if it is meant to be, they went out with a proper bang. Hanks and Allen do a good job, pairing off each other well as does some of the others. The animation is good, having new settings that do look pretty good. But the thing that holds the film together is Ned Beatty as Lotso. For a character to turn in motivation from when you first see him to later in the film, it's a pretty stunning transformation. The film has some dark themes, but they aren't too dark for anyone not to enjoy, and it makes sense, given the progression of the series. The ending has some weirdness to it, but that does not overshadow a film that is pretty good, really good.

Overall, I give it 10 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Cobb.

Review #381: Cobb.

Cast
Tommy Lee Jones (Ty Cobb), Robert Wuhl (Al Stump), Lolita Davidovich (Ramona), Lou Myers (Willie), William Utay (Jameson), J. Kenneth Campbell (William Herschel Cobb), and Rhoda Griffis (Amanda Chitwood Cobb) Directed by Ron Shelton.

Review
Watching a film based off Cobb: The Life and Times of the Meanest Man in Baseball by Al Stump is a strange thing, since the film isn't as sensational and fictionalized as the book is now known to be. Take the film for what it is: A movie, with some sort of fact but also some sort of fiction. 

Tyrus Raymond Cobb was a legend in baseball, and judging from the film, you might think that. Or you might wonder if the (somewhat questionable) writer of the book about Cobb about him fabricated the events in some ways. Cobb once described himself like this: "In legend I am a sadistic, slashing, swashbuckling despot who waged war in the guise of sport.". The film sadly does not show a lot of baseball moments from his career, focusing more on Stump and Cobb, which I find to be a bit disappointing because the film while it does try to focus on the biography of Cobb and the writing, it probably should have tried to be more about him and not just him and his biographer. Nonetheless, Jones pulls off a brutal performance of Cobb. It may either turn you off from the film or be the thing that glues the film together. Wuhl is all right, reminding me of a writer, but whether a good or bad one is questionable. It's noisy, its mean and dark, but that's what makes the film what it is, it doesn't try to be light on things, it does what it wants to accomplish, the good and the bad. Whether the viewer likes it or not is up to you.

Overall, I give it 5 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Mad Max.

Review #380: Mad Max.

Cast
Mel Gibson (Max Rockatansky), Joanne Samuel (Jessie Rockatansky), Hugh Keays-Byrne (Toecutter), Steve Bisley (Jim Goose), Tim Burns (Johnny), Geoff Parry (Bubba Zanetti), Roger Ward (Fifi Macaffee), and David Bracks (Mudguts) Directed by George Miller.

Review
It's been a while since I've reviewed something with Mel Gibson in it (#356 - Lethal Weapon 2), and its also been a while since I've reviewed a film from Australia, which I barely noticed (#023 - Crocodile Dundee, #024 - Crocodile Dundee 2, #032 - The Man From Snowy River) until now. How is this film? Pretty good. Its brutal nature and dystopian outlook work well for the film is because the film uses its sets well. Gibson does a fine job in a film that was in the beginning of his career. The rest of the (let me be honest) unknown cast do an alright job, contributing to the bleak outlook of the film. Its car chases are destructive but effective.

Overall, I give it 9 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Double Team.

Review #379: Double Team.

Cast
Jean-Claude Van Damme (Jack Quinn), Dennis Rodman (Yaz), Mickey Rourke (Stavro), Natacha Lindinger (Kathryn Quinn), and Paul Freeman (Alex Goldsmythe) Directed by Tsui Hark.

Review
This is a weird combination, isn't it? Obvioously not because of Van Damme, but because of Rodman. I don't know if it is the rainbow-ish hair or the fact that even when he wears a hat, he sticks out like a sore thumb. The thing about this combination is that it makes no sense. Who in their right mind thought this was going to be successful? Rodman manages to do no better than Michael Jordan (#235: Space Jam) in terms of athletes trying to act. Van Damme (llast seen here in #326 - Timecop) does okay, but it feels he isn't trying that much to begin with, but who is? Mickey Rourke is strangely in this film, last seen doing better films (such as #047 - The Expendables and #334 - Iron Man 2) in better times. The film's action scenes, rather than entertaining the viewer, reminds them of better action films. While the film has one scene (involving a soda machine, a tiger and some mines) that is memorable, it is memorable for all the wrong reasons. The film doesn't keep much interest despite Rodman and Damme "trying" in vein. Sometimes picking two random names from a hat does not mean a good combo for a film.

Overall, I give it 3 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Rise of the Guardians.

Review #378: Rise of the Guardians.

Cast
Chris Pine (Jack Frost), Alec Baldwin (Santa Claus), Hugh Jackman (Easter Bunny), Isla Fisher (Tooth Fairy), Jude Law (Pitch Black/The Boogeyman), and Dakota Goyo (Jamie Bennett). Directed by Peter Ramsey.

Review
Before I begin, I'll mention that this was based off the book series by William Joyce, and this seems to be a trend for Dreamworks, making movies based off books (Shrek, Over the Hedge, though that was a comic strip and How to Train Your Dragon), and this seems to be working well, and I'm not going to lie, I like this film. Honestly, I didn't really expect too much from the film, I thought it would be a flick just for kids that didn't have too much. It managed to override the expectations. The casting works well, especially with Chris Pine and oddly enough, Alec Baldwin. The jokes work fine, but they don't form the base of the film, that's where the fantasy comes in, and the story works well enough to keep you interested in what's going on. The animation works well because it also keep the suspense going, conveying the story at a decent pace. For a 97 minute film, it keeps a fine pace, and it sets up the possibility for more, because...I like where this is going. That's what films sometimes do, making the viewer hungering for more because they know the story has only just begun, not just wanting a rehash. But then maybe that's just me. But still, this is a good film that entertains well and finishes well.

Overall, I give it 9 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Muppets from Space.

Review #377: Muppets from Space.

Cast
Dave Goelz (The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Waldorf, The Bird Man, The Swedish Chef and Zoot), Steve Whitmire (Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Beaker and Bean Bunny), Frank Oz (Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal and Sam the Eagle), Bill Barretta (Pepe the King Prawn, Bobo the Bear as Agent Rentro, Johnny Fiama, Bubba the Rat and Rowlf the Dog), Jerry Nelson (Robin the Frog, Statler, Uber-Gonzo and Floyd Pepper), Jeffrey Tambor (K. Edgar Singer), and Andie MacDowell (Shelley Snipes) Directed by Tim Hill (#308 - Alvin and the Chipmunks)

Review
It figures that I review a Muppets film, and what better than on Mothers' Day? I know, I could've have picked something else. But I don't care at this point. But hey, can I trust a film directed by someone who would later on make an unspeakable sell out with chipmunks? Eh...sort of. The Muppets themselves are interesting and they do have some good lines that do make me chuckle. The Muppets are more interesting than the human characters, maybe because they have more intelligence than the actual humans, which makes me groan. The effects work alright, and the story flows well in a relatively typical run time of 88 minutes, which at this point, isn't that surprising, but oh well. At least this gives me another opportunity to watch Frank Oz and his voicework, which is welcome. The film is alright for the most part, flowing decently, and this in a way is a underrated gem.

Overall, I give it 7 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Short Circuit 2.

Review #376: Short Circuit 2.

Cast
Tim Blaney (Johnny 5), Fisher Stevens (Ben Jahrvi), Michael McKean (Fred Ritter), Cynthia Gibb (Sandy Banatoni), Jack Weston (Oscar Baldwin), David Hemblen (Jones), and Don Lake (Manic Mike) Directed by Kenneth Johnson.

Review
Well, what do you know, I'm reviewing another sequel to a film long ago here, 288 reviews ago and 473 days to be exact, which was (#088) Short Circuit. It had some creativity, and while it didn't exactly make me laugh a lot or really be any good, it had a spark of entertainment, for all its weirdness. And so, once again, the qeustion is asked is does this film live up to the first one? Eh...yea. Johnny 5 is allright, once again having some decent lines as...a person robot? Made weirder by the fact he is actually declared a citizen at the end, I'm not kidding. Fisher Stevens is back once again, in a way promoted from sidekick to Steve Guttenburg to mostly-main character. Guttenburg and Sheedy from the first film don't appear (though it is explained they are in Montana. Okay?), and the depth (or there little of) is replaced with...comedy. Strangely enough, the film has a revenge sub plot and even tries to be tear-inducing at one point. In the end, the film isn't horrible, it's just...okay.

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Overall, I give it 6 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Hot Shots! Part Deux.

Review #375: Hot Shots! Part Deux.

Cast
Charlie Sheen (Topper Harley), Lloyd Bridges (Thomas Benson), Valeria Golino (Ramada Hayman), Richard Crenna (Denton Walters), Brenda Bakke (Michelle Huddleston), Miguel Ferrer (Arvid Harbinger), Rowan Atkinson (Dexter Hayman), and Jerry Haleva. Directed by Jim Abrahams (#028 - Hot Shots!)

Review
It seems only yesterday that I reviewed the first Hot Shots! film. And if yesterday, I mean over 2 years and 347 reviews later. Oddly enough, this is the 375th Review. The first one parodied Top Gun, with the second being a parody of First Blood (#025), with may references to other films. But is the film funny even after 20 years (it being a parody and all) and such? Well...yeah. The puns and gags are endless and the lines may either make you go groan or chuckle, it depends. For me, it was the latter. The cast does a fine job of comedy acting, not too over the top. Sheen once again has a lot of energy that helps out in the action scenes. The action is over the top, as should be, given the parody material, but it manages to mix in the comedy in a strange blend that works well. Is it better than the first one? Not really, but it does at least come close enough, and it still entertains. And given the "parody" movies in recent years, this does the job of making you laugh, which given these days, it is a good thing.

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: It Came from Beneath the Sea.

Review #374: It Came from Beneath the Sea.

Cast
Kenneth Tobey (Commander Pete Mathews), Faith Domergue (Professor Lesley Joyce), Donald Curtis (Dr. John Carter), Ian Keith (Admiral Burns), Dean Maddox Jr. (Admiral Norman), Chuck Griffiths (Lieutenant Griff), Harry Lauter (Deputy Bill Nash), and Richard W. Peterson (Capt. Stacy) Directed by Robert Gordon.

Review
In light of Ray Harryhausen's death, I decided to review something of his work. His effects work, which has been covered before in my reviews (#064 - Clash of the Titans, #111 - Jason and the Argonauts, #265 - Earth vs. the Flying Saucers), and I liked them. I liked the originality of them and the way it helped the story go far, and those skeletons. Oh those skeletons. This film is sort of creative with its premise and the effects by Harryhausen do a good job once again. The characters, while 1950's like, aren't terrible, and the fact the cast isn't that stocked up in amounts, surprised me. The film has its moments, and it has a decent run time that doesn't over-run or under-run. It may sound like 50's horror, but...Harryhausen's magic bag of effects make it worthwhile. Rest in Peace, Ray. We'll keep watching forever and ever.

Overall, I give it 7 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Cinderella (1950).

Review #373: Cinderella.

Cast
Ilene Woods (Cinderella), Eleanor Audley (Lady Tremaine), Luis Van Rooten (Grand Duke and the King), Jimmy MacDonald (Jaq, Gus, and Bruno), William Phipps (Prince Charming), Lucille Bliss (Anastasia), Rhoda Williams (Drizella), and Verna Felton (Fairy Godmother) Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, and Wilfred Jackson (#178 - Peter Pan)

Review
Disney films seem to do relatively well here (#073 - The Lion King, #156 - Aladdin, #178, #230 - The Great Mouse Detective, #250 - The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh), and of course they have some charm and memorable moments that seem to keep popping up in people's minds year after year. Is this any different? Yea, pretty much. The approach is not bad, and it has its charms, with the mice (who apparently don't disgust the lead like some others would be, but oh well.) providing some laughs. Cinderella is an allright character, not bad. The only thing I wonder is why Prince Charming has only about, oh two lines. For a character who is matters most for the film's last act, he has less lines then the Stepsisters, which is kind of odd. I know the film is called Cinderella, but there could have been at least a little focus on the Prince and what about his motivations as a character is and not just told by the King. But the film has good animation style and it manages to keep the viewer entertained at a unusually short rate of about 75 minutes. Take it for what its worth.

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: 42.

Review #372: 42.

Cast
Chadwick Boseman (Jackie Robinson), Harrison Ford (Branch Rickey), Andre Holland (Wendell Smith), Christopher Meloni (Leo Durocher), John C. McGinley (Red Barber), Lucas Black (Pee Wee Reese), Alan Tudyk (Ben Chapman), Nicole Beharie (Rachel Isum Robinson), Brett Cullen (Clay Hopper), and Ryan Merriman (Dixie Walker) Directed by Brian Helgeland.

Review
On a day like this where baseball is around to entertain us as the week begins, history is once again turned into a movie and once again I'm reviewing a film about Jackie Robinson, the first one starring himself (#365 - The Jackie Robinson Story), which wasn't bad, but not too special. This is first film reviewed here from 2013, and trust me there will be more soon enough from 2013. This film...manages to be entertaining. While it may have some inaccuracies that some have found, I don't mind. It seems sweetening and easy to figure, but it manages to capture a tone of the 1940's, which given the mood back then, makes sense, I suppose. Boseman is a surprisingly good actor for someone I haven't watched before, leaving an impression, looking the part. But the actor I think is the best out of all of them is Harrison Ford, who surprised me because he does radical change to be Rickey and does a great job, making me smile. The rest of the cast (Examples being Meloni, Holland and Beharie) do a fine job, keeping the film at pace as well. The baseball action works well, and it captures an old feel of life, baseball and more. It has its moments, and it certainly is a good biopic. Essentially, 42 hits a ball that goes deep into right field, narrowly missing the foul pole but still going fair.

Overall, I give it 9 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Dünyayı Kurtaran Adam.

Review #371: Dünyayı Kurtaran Adam (Turkish Star Wars).

Cast
Cüneyt Arkin (Murat), Aytekin Akkaya (Ali), Füsun Uçar (Bilgin'in Kizi), Hüseyin Peyda (Bilgin), Necla Fide (Kraliçe), Mehmet Ugur (Yaratik), Kadir Kök (Yaratik), Aydin Haberdar (Yaratik), Yadigar Ejder (Yaratik), and Hikmet Tasdemir (Sihirbaz) Directed by Çetin Inanç.

Review
Oh look, it's May 4th, which means..."May the Fourth be with you", and normally this would be where I would review something Star Wars related, but since I reviewed the main six (which in a few years will be contradicted, hopefully being a good thing) films in the saga, I resorted to what is known as "Turkish Star Wars" (while the title translates to The Man Who Saved the World), with this being the first film from Turkey to be reviewed here. And how was it? You know damn well how it is. It is...terrible. It is the bitter taste in my mouth, much like if someone put sweet sugar into vinegar mixed with vanilla and spinach. The level of bad in world cinema films (with this being the ninth world cinema film reviewed here: #015 - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, #017 - A Fistful of Dollars, #019 - For a Few Dollars More, #167 - Gojira, #256 - Nosferatu, #261 - The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, #309 - Santa Claus, #333 - M) reviewed here rears its ugly head once more (example of this being in that Santa Claus film I just mentioned), and I wonder how anyone could mix Flash Gordon's music with Raiders of the Lost Ark's and then use footage of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope and yet still have a terrible film. Maybe it's the shoddy "filmmaking", with examples being film footage that is really grainy, almost like they didn't do a very good job shooting (and taking footage from other films) this, but at least they hide the obvious trampolines the actor jumps from. The makeup must've been from a costume shop, a really cheap one. The "acting" of movement by the actors is pretty awful, but at least the version I watched had English subtitles to try to make this understandable. Actually, I take that back, it makes the film even more incomprehensible as the logic in this film knows no bounds, making me wonder who the heck unearthed this film and made it known to everyone. But how bad is this? It is bad, but it certainly has its moments of being laugh inducing and at least isn't as strange as Santa Claus or as terribly made like Birdemic or even as terribly made like Manos. This had to have some effort into it (which apparently got somebody to make a sequel) at least. Though I wish this would've been called "Trampoline", that would be funny. Happy Star Wars Day, everyone.

Overall, I give it 3 out of 10 stars.