As 2008 draws to a close, it’s time to rate the top 10 guy movies of the year. JAGT dutifully sat through dozens of stinkers – The Love Guru anyone? – to find the cream of the crop, the very best in manly entertainment. These were the movies that had the flash, action, and yes, women to keep any guy riveted to his seat.
Here are the winners in reverse order:
10. RocknRolla
Directed by Guy Ritchie, aka Madonna’s (ex) hubby, RocknRolla successfully harkens back to Ritchie’s earlier Snatch. The film didn’t do much at the box office, but is well worth a look. RocknRolla, which follows the capers of a group of hapless cockney crooks, generates a frenetic, humorous edge.
9. Wanted
Based on Mark Millar?s excellent graphic novel series, Wanted tells the tale of 25-year-old Wesley Gibson, an apathetic nobody who is transformed into a badass enforcer of justice. The film is over-the-top insanity and adrenaline-inducing fun from start to finish. As a bonus, it features Angelina Jolie looking sexier than ever.
8. The Incredible Hulk
Starring Edward Norton as Bruce Banner and the always lovely Liv Tyler, The Incredible Hulk breathed new life into this fledgling franchise. Don’t look to this movie for high-brow entertainment, but if you want great popcorn fare, this fits the bill perfectly.
7. The Bank Job
Boobs, drugs, action, robbery and black power – what’s not to like? Starring Jason Statham (from Transporter and The Italian Job), this thriller deftly mixes corruption with murder and sexual scandal. This fast-paced, well written movie is based on a true story of a heist in 1970s England.
6. Pineapple Express
One of only two straight-up comedies in the top 10, Pineapple Express features the ever reliable Seth Rogan as – here’s a stretch – a stoner and James Franco as his kind hearted dealer. The movie cleverly pokes fun at action movie cliches while maintaining a pitch perfect stoner babble throughout.
Mon, Dec 29, 2008
Entertainment