We Are The Freaks (2013) REVIEW

The birth of the British anti-teen movie

This surreal comedic look at life as a British teen in the 90's takes you on a journey through a day in the life of three lads who are searching for something to do to kill time,drugs,girls,parties, whatever it may be. However this isn't just "another teen movie" the lives of these teens will never be the same again.

The fourth wall is broken, crushed, just non existent in a surreal fly on the wall insight into the thoughts of the young protagonist, Jack (Jamie Blackley). Blackley stands out throughout this film with a natural, convincing performance. Supported by Sean Teale (Chunks) and Mike Bailey (Parsons) who play the roles of rebel and outcast respectively to perfection, Bailey's role reminiscent of his role as Sid in the teen drama Skins.

The charm of this gritty British teen comedy comes from the fact that really there is no moral of the story, no lessons learnt, only a depiction of a real(ish) day in the life of a group of 90's teens. The addition of "archive footage" really brings a charming sense of nostaliga to a film that all in all doesn't take itself too seriously.

So does it deserve the dreaded Netflix 1 star rating? We don't think so, but check it out for yourself and let us know what you think!

6/10 British Anti-teen grit and fun

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Preservation (2014) REVIEW

Hunting for a thrill on Netflix? 

A survival horror with a simple yet gripping plot. Kill or be killed. A hunting party of three become the hunted when their survival equipment is stolen and they’re left running for their lives from the hunters in the shadows tracking their every move.

The simplicity of hunters becoming the hunted plot creates a thrilling and gripping story that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. With only a minimal cast Wrenn Schmidt leads with a strong performance backed up by both Pablo Schreiber and Aaron Staton who immerse the audience into the inner workings of the Neary Family creating dynamic and ever changing characters throughout the story that you can’t help but feel connected with.

Don’t let the one star rating on Netflix put you off. This is a thrilling watch with comedic elements and a charm that a lot of independent horror films simply fail to capture. Props to director and writer Christopher Denham for creating a strong and engaging survival horror tale.

7/10 A good watch, defying the dreaded 1 star.

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Big Game (2015) REVIEW

Remember that TV show Mantracker? Where a cowboy looking guy is tasked with tracking down contestants running around a remote field for some reason… yeah well imagine that show but replace the cowboy guy with a terrorist and the contestants with Samuel L. Jackson and a thirteen year old Finnish boy and there you have it, Big Game!

Now to be honest I didn’t really have much insight to what the premise of the film was before I saw it, only a few fleeting views of the trailer on TV and an off the cuff decision to give it to watch was made! The decision was made mostly due to Samuel L. Jackson’s surprised face and its entertainment value. Love it. 

Jackson plays the president of the United States who has been stranded in a forest in Finland and is being pursued by a psychopathic terrorist hunting him with the intention of stuffing him like an animal (yes, honestly, stuffing him). The president's only hope is a young Finnish boy going on his traditional first hunt to prove to his father and his village that he really is a skilled hunter like his father. Armed with a bow and arrow the unlikely duo must find a way to survive and evade their attackers.

Now as the plot eludes to this film doesn't take itself too seriously, although it still packs a punch with some entertaining fight scenes and of course EXPLOSIONS!

The young Fin (Onni Tommila) and the veteran Jackson both put in a good performance overall supported by a sleek, if not a wee bit cliche portrayal of the villain via the leather clad president hunter Mehment Kurtulus. 

Although this film isn't groundbreaking, its an entertaining action filled ride with a unique plot. Sure, this film doesn't boast a star studded cast Jackson and Co pull it off,with a combination of humour and action that is just right, along with the beautiful Finnish backdrop this film is sure to put a smile on your face. Let us know what you think on twitter! @SatNightsIn

6.5/10 Worth A Watch

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