Enemies Closer Movie Review

Honestly  I had no information about about Enemies Closer prior to watching the film. I usually enjoy watching films I know nothing about. This movie involves drugs and a ruthless, yet nature loving bad guy named Xander played by Van Damme. The movie opens up with border patrol agents searching for a plane that went down near an island, and drugs are suspected. Van Damme and his group pose as Royal Mounties and offer assistance, but in reality, they just wanted  the location that the plane went down. A huge fight breaks out and let me just state that Van Damme is the villian and the good guys are dispatched.

The movie progresses at a rapid pace, even though the audience is never clued in on the origins of the drugs or any other set up. The two other main characters are Henry park ranger with military experience portrayed by Tom Everett Scott and Clay (Orlando Jones) a man hell-bent on revenge because Henry got his younger brother killed.

Most of the action in Enemies Closer involves outside foot chase scenes and gun standoffs. There is some fighting, Van Damme engages in, but it is not the focus of the film. There is gun violence throughout, so be prepared as martial arts are definitely on the back burner in Enemies Closer

Sadly the dialogue in Enemies Closer is not good, and at times rather silly. Van Damme should have been given better lines, rather than spouting off about being a vegan before killing guys in cold blood. Running at barely 80 minutes until closing credits, the film wastes no time getting into the action, but because little is known about the characters, there is no impact or importance when one dies or a major event takes place.

A secondary role is filled by actress Linzey Cocker who portrays Kayla. Her character is actually given depth even though she has limited screen time. Additionally Christopher Robbie plays Sanderson, a colorful old man who lives in the forest, and just wants to be left alone.

Overall Enemies Closer was decent, but lacked depth and is one of those watch it and forget it films. I rate the film a 5 out of 10. I know how amazing Van Damme is, and Enemies Closer is not a great film for him to display them.

For more info on Enemies Closer go to the official Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/EnemiesCloserJeanClaudeVanDamme

The film is available on Amazon @ 

Dateless Series Begins Production and Kickstarter Campaign!

As a writer on an independent site I get so many notices of Kickstarter Campaigns. Mostly I ignore them because I either don't know the main person involved, or I just don't believe in the project. A couple of weeks back I was informed by Arlene Barshinger about a project called DATELESS http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/688406154/dateless-the-series-come-be-a-part-of-the-fun  

The series is a comedy in the vein of The Office meets The Dating Game.

Dateless is created by matchmaker Laura Bendixson who is also the executive producer (Facebook Link) https://www.facebook.com/HotSpotRadio Dateless is directed by Josh Hodgins 

The team has some cool ideas and set a small and reasonable opening budget at 9,200 dollars for 4 initial episodes.  The creative team is in place with full support and TV time will be available upon completion. Dan's Movie Report supports this project, and I look forward to seeing the first episode.

Hellion and Ann Boleyn Prepare For Double CD Release! New Photos!

All the way back in the 80s, way, way back when I was a radio DJ and wrote for Zazz Magazine, I interviewed Ann Boleyn, and played Hellion all of the time.  

Click on above image for huge wallpaper sized photo! Exclusive limited edition 7 inch Screams In The Night! The single has never been played!

In fact, I am thanked on the "Screams in the Night" LP and was lucky enough to score several Hellion exclusives. The "Postcards From The Asylum" EP test pressing and Limited edition Screams in the night 7 inch have survived hurricane Andrew, and have come Up From The Depths! 

Above Pic: Postcards From The Asylum Test Pressing! Dan's Movie Report Exclusive!

Here is the exclusive clear Vinyl Screams In The Night LP! 

Keep reading Dan's Movie Report for future interview and CD review of the new Hellion in 2014! Ann  Boleyn and Hellion are back and ready to unleash more rage and energy to the masses, it is time for Screams in the Night once more!

Like the band on Facebook for more info: https://www.facebook.com/Hellion.Official

Producer/Actress Kristanna Loken's New Film 'Fighting For Freedom', New Trailer, Website, And Photos!

As an independent writer and supporter of thought provoking films, I am quite impressed with the trailer of the Kristanna Loken's latest effort Fighting For Freedom. See Below for link:

The powerful film delves into the complicated situation of a three year old daughter of one of the Mexican workers nabbed I.C.E. officials because she is an illegal immigrant on a family fruit farm. 

Bruce Dern (Mr. Dobbs) and his estranged Daughter  Kristanna Loken (Karen) are forced to work together despite being on opposite ends of the political spectrum.

The film is a personal journey for Kristanna, as her father Chris Loken wrote the screenplay and helped produce the film. Fighting For Freedom is based on an actual story. 

Director:

Farhad Mann

Writers:

Chris Loken (screenplay), Christian Loken

Stars:

Yeniffer Behrens, Kristanna Loken, Bruce Dern

For further information browse the following official sites:

http://fightingforfreedommovie.com/  Web

https://www.facebook.com/F4FMovie  Facebook

https://twitter.com/F4Fmovie  Twitter

Official Websites for Kristanna:

•  Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/OfficialKristannaLoken
• Official Google+: www.plus.google.com/100329585594660874580
• Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/lokenkristanna
• Official MySpace: www.myspace.com/kristannaloken


• Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/F4FMovie
• Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/F4FMovie

Bai Ling To Star In Provocative New Film! Plus Several Other New Projects!! New Photos!!

Above Pic: David Arquette and Bai Ling on  the set of "The Key" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3315310/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_3

Actress Bai Ling has been super busy filming the past several months working on a wide variety of films. Recently she completed principle photography on a sexy new film in the style of 50 Shades of Grey. A couple of her other films 'Yellow Hill', and 'The Gauntlet', are currently making the festival rounds, watch for them on DVD soon! For info on those films like their official FB pages @ 

https://www.facebook.com/YellowHillmovie

https://www.facebook.com/TheGauntletMovie

Bai Ling has portrayed virtually every character imaginable, including Charlie Chaplin, Check out this wild picture below from her Facebook page! 

For the latest info, follow Bai Ling on all of her official websites, she is very active, and posts about all of her activities. Keep reading Dan's Movie Report, and watch for another exclusive interview with Bai in the coming months!

http://officialbailing.com

http://twitter.com/realbailing

Http://www.facebook.com/officialbailing

http://blog.sina.com.cn/bailingblog