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The Wild (2006)
The Runaway
The Wild. By Paul McCann , A film where the cast are animated animal's given a voice by Kiefer Sutherland, James Belushi, Eddie Izzard. This 82 minute Disney delivered tale is directed by Steve Williams. In this animated movie Madagascar storyline is slightly revisited .
Is there life outside the Zoo ? The lure that promise's freedom on the outside is too much for Ryan a young lion cub who listens to stories about life in the wild boasted by his Father from inside a New York Zoo . The king of what ever jungle he ruled sent Ryan the escape he needed when the walls closed in on him . Ryan hides away on a ship bound for Africa and an adventure as a would be King of that same jungle his Father boasted of . When Ryan takes a walk on the Wild side of life he finds more trouble than he bargained for and needs to be rescued . A small cast of animal characters make the Wild more of an innocent playpen than a jungle and roaring laughs are few ..
A Good Year (2006)
Falling For France
A Good Year A Good Year stars Russel Crowe and Albert Finney Russel Crowe portrays the decadent and determined role of Max Skinner , a London business man who greedily eats up opportunities to make money for his employer Sir Nigel . Suddenly Max receives a letter one day and finds himself the only known benefactor of this lovely French Château complete with grapes and its own wine making industry . The Château had been the property of an uncle who had treated Max like his own son . Max had grown up as a boy with his uncle before he left and discovered the money magnet in London . He briefly closed his eyes to the steel shutters of the stock market and went to have a look a Provence . Suddenly he falls for France . The passion and the romance set him back to his childhood again . With a slightly Belvoir storyline he is suspended between his job , money , and a new lover and must make a decision . With a good bottle of wine and a good woman , the heart always rules .Its enough to make any London stockbroker hit the hovercraft and fall in love with France . The music in the soundtrack adds a nice taste of romantic class to the movie .
Kenny (2006)
Spend A Penny With Kenny
Kenny
Kenny stars Shane Jacobson, Eve Von Bibra and Ronald Jacobson. Directed by Clayton Jacobson
Kenny is one of those Australian gems that began as a small documentary by the Jacobson brothers . It gives us a peek inside the portable loo industry . Somewhere inside the script there is a plumbers message trying to get out . Wrapped up in real life situations Kenny brings to the big screen a funny splash of humanity at other events on the race track , or at concerts and festivals . Kenny is a socially conscious story about people who are out there up to their neck in it doing the dirty work for society and rarely getting the accolades they deserve . Kenny is one of those little Aussie battlers who goes in day after day doing his menial task as best as he can a. When some wouldn't even bother their you know what , Kenny takes great pride in his daily work duties . Spend a penny and catch Kenny I'm sure you'll be enlightened by the journey from the porta -loo to the land of waste management .
By Paul McCann
BoyTown (2006)
Cute and Comical
Boytown
stars Mick Molloy ,Gary Ek, Bob Franklin, Wayne Hope and Glenn Robbins . Music recorded at Hothouse Studios in Victoria .
An encouraging storyline here delivers a terrific tale of the reforming of an 80's boy band . Long after the stardom has faded the five new old kids on the block get together again for another crack at fame . Their first attempt is a fizzer but a rethink of the bands image propels Boytown towards a number one hit . The clever cute comical and cliché packed songs in the movie are co-written by Mick and Richard Molloy and with titles like Parent Teacher night , Dishpan Hands and Love Handles you can see the kind of market the record company and band are targeting . Boytown set out on a world tour sweeping middle-aged women off their feet who still remember Boytown in their Golden Years . On the road with Boytown there are some moments of Glory and the word pop enigmatically turns to burst with as tail out song penned by Rod Mc Keun entitled Seasons In The Sun .
Deck the Halls (2006)
Christmas Lights And Families
Deck The Halls Stars Danny De Vito and Matthew Broderick
A few strong messages are delivered in this storyline . It tells who's in charge and the importance of togetherness of the family unit and the concern of a caring community . It also highlights understanding and living with the difficulties of our neighbours . That can involve some hard work but its well worth the effort as portrayed by the characters of Buddy Hall (Danny De Vito ) and his next door neighbour Steve ( Mathew Broderick) in the movie Deck The Halls . It is an enjoyable experience filled with love , life and rock and roll with the bright lights of tinsel town blinding you on the silver screen . There are some moving moments and some waves of emotion that swell up within you , lapping at the shores of the heart . The special magic touch of Christmas magic makes this movie a must see film for all the family .
The Craic (1999)
A little Australian Classic
Sometimes , like a breath of fresh air along comes a person who can brings us a new way of looking at life . One of these people is Irish comedian Jimeoin . His humour and songs provides a remedy to the feeling down syndrome . Some find themselves trapped in today's issues and can't see outside that locked door but Jimeoin has found a key to unlock the happy giggle most of us keep buried under our hat . His Irish wit is quick and his Irish accent thick . His songs are slick and his click is part of what makes him tick .
The music and Craic just flows out of Jimeoin . Its just a natural part of him . In Ireland the word Craic is having a good time and this is usually centered around music and dance and being out and about .
Some people I've met who have seen Jimeoin live on stage have said to me , You wouldn't want to mess with him . He's a hard man , and he really can look after himself .
Then again there are others who say , I cannot understand what he's talking about , but I still love the way he talks .
Jimeoin commands a large number of devoted fans when he performs in clubs all around Australia .
He has buckled them up in two with laughter , split their sides with stitches , and brought tears to the eyes of his hardest critics .
His first two Cds in Australia , " Craic" and "Goin' Off " gave us a better picture of this talented man .
Not only is there live stand up comedy but there are some excellent original songs performed by Jimeoin . On the album Going Off Jimeons version of Danny Boy tells about how he used to be a boy but now he has grown up into a man and so the Danny Man number is alive with a rap style of performance that works well with most audiences . His version of Lou Reeds Take A Walk On The Wide Side is fantastic . He changes the odd word here and there but the feel of the song is untouched . On the other album entitled The Craic one of my favourite songs is entitled "Never meant to stay ." The lyrics tell a story about someone who has overstayed his visa here in Australia .
That theme has been further developed in Jimeoins latest venture directing his own movie called "The Craic" .
Jimeoin plays a character by the name of Fergus who loves life . The movie begins in Belfast , before making its way to Sydney .
There is some great footage of Australia , and reflects the way we can share the slice of life within our Australian lifestyle . " The Craic" Its a classic gem of the times we live in .
Jimeoin - hes a wee Cracker .
By Paul McCann