Going to the flicks to see a animated film during half term is certainly an experience!!
Quiet a good animation with jokes for the kids and also for the adults - the only thing I dislike about this film is because you know there are so many famous voices you spend the film trying to work out who is doing which voice.
Monday, 21 February 2011
Saturday, 19 February 2011
Never Let Me Go - 19/02/11
Wow, there are some films that when they have finished you don't actually want to talk to anyone for a while, so that you can think about what you have seen, recent films like Atonement and Precious, and now I can add Never Let Me Go to that list.
I had not read the book, so can't say if it compares but this is a beautiful, but depressing film about people who have been made to be harvested and who seemingly have no other choice. I would have liked to have had more of the context however, why did they not refuse, what kind of society allows this to happen, but that was not touched on, maybe it was in the book.
Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield were fantastic.
I had not read the book, so can't say if it compares but this is a beautiful, but depressing film about people who have been made to be harvested and who seemingly have no other choice. I would have liked to have had more of the context however, why did they not refuse, what kind of society allows this to happen, but that was not touched on, maybe it was in the book.
Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield were fantastic.
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Paul 16/02/11
I had been looking forward to this film for months, I am a bit of a sci fi geek and I love Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead so this seemed like a perfect film. But then I read some less than positive reviews so was a little concerned, and to be honest for the first 15 or 20 minutes of the film I was not that impressed. But then Paul seemed to hit its stride and the gags came thick and fast, (thankfully I did not get them all, as then I would know that I need to watch less Sci Fi) and by the end I was laughing my socks off - the agents name when revealed was brilliant.
I really should not have watch the Graham Norton show on Friday though as the "twist" at the end was ruined for me, even though on the show they kept saying that they should not ruin the twist - when in fact having SW as the guest, and telling everyone she was in the film pretty much achieved that.
In all I would highly recommend this film.
I really should not have watch the Graham Norton show on Friday though as the "twist" at the end was ruined for me, even though on the show they kept saying that they should not ruin the twist - when in fact having SW as the guest, and telling everyone she was in the film pretty much achieved that.
In all I would highly recommend this film.
Thursday, 10 February 2011
The Fighter - 09/02/11
I should start by saying that I have never actually sat through a film about boxing before - (except for The Champ, in which I am usually sobbing by about 20 mins in as I know what is coming) so was a little worried that is was going to be all about a sport I did not understand, however...
I really enjoyed this film, the acting was fantastic and I can see now why Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Melissa Leo have all got Oscar nominations - though a little confused as to why Mark Wahlberg didn't. The film is thankfully not all about the boxing, but is instead more about the family dynamics and how one brothers crack addiction affects those around him. I would highly recommend this film.
I really enjoyed this film, the acting was fantastic and I can see now why Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Melissa Leo have all got Oscar nominations - though a little confused as to why Mark Wahlberg didn't. The film is thankfully not all about the boxing, but is instead more about the family dynamics and how one brothers crack addiction affects those around him. I would highly recommend this film.
Thursday, 3 February 2011
Hereafter - 02/02/11
Clint Eastwood directed, Peter Morgan wrote, Matt Damon starring - I had high hopes for this film and in the most part I enjoyed it. However -
I read somewhere that the screen writer had taken the outline of the film, got it agreed and then thought he would go off and finish it off and pad it out smooth out the edges - but was told "no it's fine as it is". If this is true I can understand why the film feels a bit jerky in places and some of the characters never seem to get developed. I also wondered where they found the actors who played the twin boys in the London part of the film, I am guessing from their acting ability the local youth group - their acting is so bad in parts it is distracting.
I think the film was good, but it could have been so much better IMHO if they had left out the London part of the story all together and instead developed the France and US portions more. Saying all that I do still recommend people go see it.
I read somewhere that the screen writer had taken the outline of the film, got it agreed and then thought he would go off and finish it off and pad it out smooth out the edges - but was told "no it's fine as it is". If this is true I can understand why the film feels a bit jerky in places and some of the characters never seem to get developed. I also wondered where they found the actors who played the twin boys in the London part of the film, I am guessing from their acting ability the local youth group - their acting is so bad in parts it is distracting.
I think the film was good, but it could have been so much better IMHO if they had left out the London part of the story all together and instead developed the France and US portions more. Saying all that I do still recommend people go see it.
The Mechanic - 30/01/11
Jason Stathman is a hit man with a strong moral code out for revenge - sound familiar.
This is Jason Statham playing the same character that he always does, it is loud, fast and the bodies start stacking up by the end but a great way to spend a cold grey Sunday afternoon
This is Jason Statham playing the same character that he always does, it is loud, fast and the bodies start stacking up by the end but a great way to spend a cold grey Sunday afternoon
Black Swan - 26/01/11
This has to be the most overated films I have ever seen. Before I went I had read reviews about how people were feeling sick it was that terrifying, so I went with a sense of trepidation as throwing up is not high on my list of things that make a good night out.
What a load of cack - I did feel nauseous, but that was motion sickness from the camera work and the terror well ...... in the cinema I was in people were laughing at the parts I imagine the director was hoping for gasps. In short I HATED this film and if this wins for best picture at the Oscars I will loose all respect for the Academy!
What a load of cack - I did feel nauseous, but that was motion sickness from the camera work and the terror well ...... in the cinema I was in people were laughing at the parts I imagine the director was hoping for gasps. In short I HATED this film and if this wins for best picture at the Oscars I will loose all respect for the Academy!
Morning Glory - 22/01/11
Really enjoyable film that in parts had me laughing out loud. The only part that I felt did not work was the Rom in Rom Com - you got the feeling that the two actors really did not get on and had zero chemistry on screen.
Thankfully Harrison Ford took out his earring (Harrison why do you wear it really??) and was really funny and Diane Keaton was great.
Go and see this film if you want something fun that you don't have to think about too hard.
Thankfully Harrison Ford took out his earring (Harrison why do you wear it really??) and was really funny and Diane Keaton was great.
Go and see this film if you want something fun that you don't have to think about too hard.
Conviction - 15/01/11
I usually watch this kind of film on the True Movie channel so it was odd seeing one at the flicks, but it was a good film.
The Kings Speech 08/01/11 & 19/01/11
This film is so good I had to go and see it twice!!
This film is one of the best I have seen in a long time, treated the audience like adults, was beautifully written with the odd line that had the whole cinema laughing out loud and others that almost made you cry.
I loved this film and think that everyone should go and see it.
This film is one of the best I have seen in a long time, treated the audience like adults, was beautifully written with the odd line that had the whole cinema laughing out loud and others that almost made you cry.
I loved this film and think that everyone should go and see it.
Chronicles of Narnia, Voyage of the Dawn Treader - 31/12/10
This film lacks the mega battle sequences of the last two which the BBC kindly showed on TV over the Christmas period, it was almost as if they had a deal with the film makers to drive more people to see this film.
Saying that it still has some great scenes and once you got past how really really annoying the cousin (whos name I forget he irritated me that much!) it was a good way to spend a quiet afternoon.
Saying that it still has some great scenes and once you got past how really really annoying the cousin (whos name I forget he irritated me that much!) it was a good way to spend a quiet afternoon.
Love & Other Drugs - 29/12/10
Laugh out loud funny in some parts, sad in others all the things you need in a good rom com.
The Way Back - 29/12/10
A little long in parts, but beautifully shot and it is really refreshing to go to a film where they allow it to have no songtrack and just be silent, instead of filling it with noise.
I would have prefered it if they hadn't told you at the start how many people survive as I then spent the rest of the film playing 'guess who is dead next' but all in all a really good film.
I would have prefered it if they hadn't told you at the start how many people survive as I then spent the rest of the film playing 'guess who is dead next' but all in all a really good film.
Gullivers Travels - 28/12/10
Really really really not good. I would be surprised if the writers had ever seen a copy of the book much less read it. The film just allows Jack Black to do what Jack Black has done since High Fidelity which to be honest I have seen before again and again!!
Katherine Tate must also have been thrilled to be cast as Emily Blunt's mother, they must have kids very young in Lilliput and Billy Connerly and James Corden, all I will remember of them from the film is where they are pissed on by a giant Jack Black - I hope their payday was worth it.
Katherine Tate must also have been thrilled to be cast as Emily Blunt's mother, they must have kids very young in Lilliput and Billy Connerly and James Corden, all I will remember of them from the film is where they are pissed on by a giant Jack Black - I hope their payday was worth it.
Burlesque - 22/12/10
Totally formulaic, small town girl with a dream, gets a one way bus ticket to *insert major city here*, camera shot of bus, if going to NY crossing a bridge into Manhattern, if LA down a freeway where the Hollywood sign is visable, struggles, meets good looking guy but does not want to get involved, sudden big break, happy ever after.
Taking all this into account, I really enjoyed this film. It was one of those so bad its good film. Yes, you know what is going to happen from the first minute of the movie, the acting is at times a little dodgy, but I left the cinema really happy and at the end of the day thats all I was expecting.
Taking all this into account, I really enjoyed this film. It was one of those so bad its good film. Yes, you know what is going to happen from the first minute of the movie, the acting is at times a little dodgy, but I left the cinema really happy and at the end of the day thats all I was expecting.
My want to see list
List of films I want to see - my rule of "if it is only available in 3D i'll wait for the 2D DVD" applies.
In no particular order
Tron
Burlesque
Gullivers Travels
The Way Back
Love & Other Drugs
The Kings Speech
Green Hornet
Conviction
Morning Glory
Barneys Version
The Mechanic
Hereafter
The Dilema
The Fighter
Rabbit Hole
Never Let Me Go
The Adjustment Bureau
I am Number Four
Paul
Jane Eyre
Country Strong
True Grit
Gnomeo & Juliet
Xmen First Class
Just Go With It
Thor
Green Lantern
Harry Potter
Captain America
The Tree of Life
Bad Teacher
Zoo Keeper
Cowboys and Aliens
In no particular order
Tron
Green Hornet
Barneys Version
The Dilema
Rabbit Hole
The Adjustment Bureau
I am Number Four
Jane Eyre
Country Strong
True Grit
Just Go With It
Harry Potter
Captain America
The Tree of Life
Bad Teacher
Zoo Keeper
Cowboys and Aliens
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