Cup Of Tea Reviews

30 years ago, the summer was blown away by a blockbuster film. Today, were have a sequel.

How does it hold up? Is it worth your time? That depends on whether you're looking for something new and fresh or just the same old thing.

Let's a take a trip back in time to 30 years ago when a massive movie with massive production problems was released. 

This week we're taking a look at the 90's classic starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. 

Does this movie hold up? Does it deserve to be remembered? Does it deserve a sequel almost 30 years later? Check out our review to find out. 

We're big fans of Jason Statham, but can he play something other than a gruff badass? Does this little known heist film hold up? Can anyone understand British slang from the 70's?

Join us and our special guest Jake Pritchard as we dive into this heist film.

We never thought we'd do it again, but this week we revisited the career of Steven Seagal. 

This time we watched the sequel to his most popular film Under Siege. It's the same premise except this time Seagal is fighting terrorists while trapped on a train. Does this work better than it did the first time? 

Join us to find out...

This dark fantasy from the 80's follows a young wizard tasked with slaying a fearsome dragon. 

That sounds like fun, but is it fun? Can an incredible dragon save a movie from slow pacing? Does the dark tone and dour subject treatment ruin a classic adventure premise? 

Check out our review to find out. 

Did you love the original American Ninja? Well then get ready for more smoldering stares from Dudikoff, more terrible ninja sword fighting, and more Steve James! 

This sequel to the Canon films 80's action movie is bigger and offers more of everything. Is that a good thing? Or is it just more? Check out our three minute review to find out.

Thanks to our returning guest Jake Pritchard who helped us get through these movies. 

This week we have a special guest Jake Pritchard as we dive into an 80's action film from the legendary Canon Films. 

This movie has an amnesiac American soldier with special ninja skills as he battles a clan of ruthless ninjas. Is it worth your time? Join us to find out. 

Do you remember reading the Outsiders in school? Do you remember being disappointed by the movie? This week we take a look at a quintessential coming of age story and how it was adapted and how that adaptation succeeded and failed.

Released 100 years ago this month, we take a look at the silent classic The General. Buster Keaton's comedy masterpiece features wild stunts, massive set pieces, and a lot of trains. 

But can a 100 year old film still hold peoples attention in the modern world? Is there anything here worth watching? Is this a stuffy old piece of history? Or is it an entertaining film that holds up today? 

Listen to our podcast to find out. 

This week we take a look at one of the biggest movies of all time. This movie offers massive scale, massive scope, and a massive run time. Does this story merit its 4.5 hour runtime? Does it stick the landing? Does it remain entertaining from start to finish? 

The film had one of the most infamous production histories of all time. One disaster after another, an unheard of budget, and the tumultuous romance of its stars all add up to an experience unlike any other. But does this story merit its 4.5 hour runtime? Does it stick the landing? Does it remain entertaining from start to finish?