Cracked: The 7 Most Unintentionally Hilarious Movies of the Decade

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6. Doesn't take much to get their knickers in a twist,

does it? I thought the Ulric character was a pretty positive portrayal of a Xian character. Angry, conflicted, bitter, judgmental - and ultimately vengeful. But he never sacrificed his faith . . . so isn't that a positive portrayal?

I put the film up as an option for review in one of my European History classes - they had to tie it to the discussion and readings, of course. One student took me up on it and wrote an absolutely fabulous critical review that nailed the underlying discourse of the film (lost on many who are just doing body count). I wish I could share it, but student privacy and all that . . . suffice to say that he has a bright future in front of him if he continues to think as thoughtfully and critically as he did in that review.

I like the flick. It requires thought and questions all manner of belief. It's certainly not just a diatribe against Christianity; more of a hard eyeball at the hazard of fantastical belief of any ilk, I think. And yeah - Sean Bean can't get a break . . . well, technically, I guess he got several, but . . .

Speaking of which; if you like the actor, keep your eyes open on Netflix for this season's opening episode of Jimmy MGovern's Accused series. They have bought the series (they have last year's up already) but I doubt it will show up until all of the episodes have aired in the UK.

It's entitled "Traci's Story". Bean plays a transvestite and no, he doesn't make a very good woman in looks - though he does have great legs - but his performance is Bafta quality. Amazingly good drama (the very end is a little over-the-top) and worth watching.