BURTON REVIEWS (and news)

I think an introduction to a review should be an ominous opener leaving the reader still guessing whether the object in question was enjoyed or loathed. But for this movie there should be no question, it is a master piece. Personally this is probably the first film I can confidently call a piece of art that should be experienced by all. In fact drop what you’re doing right now and go see this movie because you seriously will not be disappointed but feel better off for seeing it. If that hasn’t quite convinced you and you still need more I have a wealth of evidence that I hope will satisfyingly prove this first bold statement. The story of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes picks up many years after where the predecessor, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, let off. Caesar and his colony of apes have set up a settlement and home in the forest while on the outside human kind has all but become extinct from the virus first contracted by a scientist in Rise. After almost a decade of no inter

In movies there are classic colossal action heroes such as Stallone, Schwarzenegger and Willis. In video games we also have our fair share of testosterone built men of action including Duke Nukem, Doom Guy and Bj Blazkowicz. Just like the revival of the original action heroes seen in the Expendables it seems Bj Blazkowicz is back to show the video game industry how to really clear a room out of enemies; only leaving stains of blood where soldiers of hatred once stood.   The story is surprisingly deep, taking place in a very interesting alternative time line where the Nazis won the war and are now ruling the earth with an iron fist. After awaking up from a 14 year coma this definitely doesn’t sit well with Blazkowicz and with the resistance you strive to take down the Nazis, obliterating any enemy forces that have the unfortunate luck of being in your sight.   And when I say obliterate, I mean obliterate. This game definitely earns its 18 rating with gallons of blood protrudin