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Mean Machine (2001)
The Longest Yard Redux
I really enjoyed this flick. Perhaps because I always enjoy sports related flicks, or because I am a huge fan of Vinnie Jones, thanks to Guy Richie, or maybe because I am in love with Jason Statham, also thanks to Guy.
But why I watched it in the first place was because I had always enjoyed The Longest Yard with Burt Reynolds, in fact the only flick of his I enjoyed, and was very happy to see a British version of the football classic. I loved the characters, the seamless transition from American football to European football, and the accents. Vinnie Jones gives yet another great performance, and it was nice to see so many characters return from Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels as well as Snatch (great flicks!).
I give this flick 4 1/2 stars, only because it didn't showcase "Monk" enough for my tastes.
American Outlaws (2001)
Good Solid Movie
I came upon this movie by accident while flipping channels one night. Colin Farrell of course caught my attention, but the movie kept it. Just the right blend of action and comedy. One of the best Jesse James stories to date, right behind Young Guns 2