MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I’m going to be totally honest when I say that I am writing these with a lack of enthusiasm as one has been a long time coming but I will struggle to find time over the next few days (obviously).

Faye

3D TRON LEGACY

17^th Dec 2010 (PG)

Director: Joseph Kosinski

Verdict: I have to admit that I have not seen the original so I feel as though I have missed out on excitement of this latest release. When it was apparent, I thought the 3D was very effective and Daft Punk’s soundtrack was amazing and very fitting. I’m slightly ashamed to say that I was slightly bored in some parts of the film as I felt that there was a lack of interesting and engaging dialogue. I can imagine lovers of the original and people that focus on effects would love this film but for me it was an average film.

MEET THE PARENTS: LITTLE FOCKERS

23^rd Dec 2010 (12A)

Director: Paul Weitz

Verdict: I went along to see this film hoping for a funny, light hearted Christmas film and that’s what I got! I have watched the previous films and found them funny but slightly irritating, however I thought the latest trailer really enticed me. I am pleased to say that this had its laughs, cute kids and family fun and I really enjoyed it! There’s not much else I can say about this film so I recommend this film if you are looking for a bit of Christmas fun!

A POOR TIME FOR FILM

MONSTERS

4^th Dec 2010 (12A)

Director: Gareth Edwards

Verdict: I’m going to be totally honest and say that I really wasn’t looking forward to going to see this because it looked like another War of the Worlds. In some ways, it was very similar. I thought the monsters themselves looked more like giant octopuses but after reading more about the film I discovered that the film had a budget of about $200,000. Taking this into account, it is a pretty amazing film. At first, the actors seem pretty poor but they really improve and the effects were incredible considering the budget. A must see with the above in mind!

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER 3D

9^th Dec 2010 (PG)

Director: Michael Apted

Verdict: After enjoying the first two, I did think this would be pretty good. I was quite disappointed. After seeing the trailer I thought the effects would be really good, even if the story wasn’t. I couldn’t have been more wrong as I truly believe they shouldn’t have made the film 3D because the picture was often blurry at the edges. I felt quite embarrassed at times because the actors who played Lucy and Edmund weren’t quite up to scratch. I was, however, really impressed by the actor, Will Poulter who is a key member of the E4 show, School of Comedy. Overall I found this film quite lame, but perhaps that’s because, unlike ‘Harry Potter’, it struggled to grow up with its audience.

THE TOURIST

17^th Dec 2010 (12A)

Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Verdict: Although the film offers two great Hollywood stars, Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, even sitting through the trailer I thought it looked pretty mediocre. I wasn’t wrong to be honest. The story line wasn’t too bad and I admit that there was an interesting twist, although I had guessed before hand, but I felt the film struggled to understand its own genre. It felt similar to ‘Johnny English’ as some scenes attempted to be funny, however, it wasn’t intended to be humorous throughout which is why I was baffled. At times, my boyfriend and I saw camera men in shots and we laughed when the two main characters were on a boat because it was so obviously a blue screen. I wasn’t particularly surprised to hear that Jolie had accepted the film role before reading the script. Overall an average film but I can’t be more confused as to why Depp and Jolie accepted these roles.

SHORT AND SWEET

After writing these reviews, I have realised that they are very short but then what's the point in me ramling on? Overall I found this week a pretty good week for the cinema industry!

Faye

UNSTOPPABLE

23^rd Nov 2010 (12A)

Director: Tony Scott

Verdict: I have to admit that when I first saw the trailer for this film, I laughed because I couldn’t believe that it was possible to make a thriller about a train. But they did and they managed it pretty well. For the entertainment it would be about five stars but I wouldn’t say Chris Pine delivered his best performance and looking at the film realistically, it’s ridiculous! For entertainment I give it a worthy rating!

THE AMERICAN

26^th Nov 2010 (15)

Director: Anton Corbijn

Verdict: I wasn’t too keen on going to see this but it just sort of happened! If you are looking for your usual George Clooney action film then this isn’t it. At first I found it rather slow and throughout the film I felt like I was always waiting for something to happen. But upon reflection, I feel like this is purposely constructed by the director, and to be honest, it did keep me interested. If you are looking for a film with a topless lady throughout the film then this is the film for you! It does slightly irritate me in films when there isn’t much of a soundtrack and I did find with this film that I struggled to eat my sweets in the cinema because there were so many silences! Overall I thought the film was pretty effective but I’m not sure I would rush to see it again.

MEGAMIND

27^th Nov 2010 (PG)

Director: Tom McGrath

Verdict: I thought this looked OK but I wasn’t too fussed about rushing to see it. I am so glad I did as I thought it was brilliant! If you are looking for a funny, 3D animation with excellent effects then you should definitely go and see this film. I was so impressed by how much detail was in the animation and I thought all the voices suited the characters very well. It kept me happy and alert the whole way through with its suitable soundtrack and effective 3D and I loved the storyline. I definitely recommend!

THE BAD AND THE GOOD (I forgot the stars)

I have left these reviews very late because my motivation is quite low at the moment. I have finally managed to write them though:

YOU AGAIN (U)

(Cannot remember when I went to see this)

Director: Andy Fickman

Verdict: I couldn’t even face writing this review because it seems so pointless. This week was a rough one for the film world because it sat between Due Date and Harry Potter and didn’t have much to offer. I couldn’t let my unlimited card go to waste so I went to see this film with not very much excited. I had read a lot of bad reviews on this but I then read one good review and thought, what the hell! I now understand where all these bad reviews were coming from. The fact the film was certificated with a U did put me off quite a lot because I wondered why it was so tame. The film focused on a mother and a daughter and how their high school problems come back to haunt them. The film as a whole could have been a lot better if it wasn’t made so tame. The music sometimes felt like I was watching a Disney film and I was really confused about what audience they were trying to accommodate to. Overall, a below average film. 

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 1

19^th Nov 2010 (12A)

Director: David Yates

Verdict: I have been disappointed by the Harry Potter films in the past but this time I was not! I really loved it the whole way through which led me to see it twice! The first time I saw it, it was shown on a digital screen which I hadn’t experienced before, and I was so impressed by the sharp picture and got slightly excited. I loved the relationships portrayed in this film as Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe managed to act so close, but yet not too close; this was particularly highlighted in the dancing scene which I absolutely loved and found so effective. The whole time I just wanted Hermione and Ron to kiss so I cannot wait for the next one! Rupert Grint acted very well in this film and I was very impressed by his performance. The screen time put me off before I went into the film but it didn’t seem that long at all because I was totally gripped! One bad point for me was that I found it pretty scary at times, but that’s just me being a wimp! I cannot believe I have to wait months for the next part!

THE BAD AND THE GOOD

I have left these reviews very late because my motivation is quite low at the moment. I have finally managed to write them though:

YOU AGAIN (U)

(Cannot remember when I went to see this)

Director: Andy Fickman

Verdict: I couldn’t even face writing this review because it seems so pointless. This week was a rough one for the film world because it sat between Due Date and Harry Potter and didn’t have much to offer. I couldn’t let my unlimited card go to waste so I went to see this film with not very much excited. I had read a lot of bad reviews on this but I then read one good review and thought, what the hell! I now understand where all these bad reviews were coming from. The fact the film was certificated with a U did put me off quite a lot because I wondered why it was so tame. The film focused on a mother and a daughter and how their high school problems come back to haunt them. The film as a whole could have been a lot better if it wasn’t made so tame. The music sometimes felt like I was watching a Disney film and I was really confused about what audience they were trying to accommodate to. Overall, a below average film. 

HARRY POTTER

19^th Nov 2010 (12A)

Director: David Yates

Verdict: I have been disappointed by the Harry Potter films in the past but this time I was not! I really loved it the whole way through which led me to see it twice! The first time I saw it, it was shown on a digital screen which I hadn’t experienced before, and I was so impressed by the sharp picture and got slightly excited. I loved the relationships portrayed in this film as Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe managed to act so close, but yet not too close; this was particularly highlighted in the dancing scene which I absolutely loved and found so effective. The whole time I just wanted Hermione and Ron to kiss so I cannot wait for the next one! Rupert Grint acted very well in this film and I was very impressed by his performance. The screen time put me off before I went into the film but it didn’t seem that long at all because I was totally gripped! One bad point for me was that I found it pretty scary at times, but that’s just me being a wimp! I cannot believe I have to wait months for the next part!

A LONG TIME COMING

I apoligise for my lateness, I had actually written these two nights ago but have only just remembered to post them. I must get my motivation back!

Faye

DUE DATE

9^th Nov 2010 (15)

Director: Todd Phillips

Verdict: I had read a lot of reviews before I went to see this and all seemed quite negative but this was because they were all comparing it to the ‘Hangover’, hence why they felt disappointed. I know it is the same director and one recurring actor but there is no point in comparing the two films because they aren’t connected in any way. I did really like this film, probably more than I was expecting because of these reviews but the main reason for my laughs was the character of Aiden, played by Zach Galifianakis who never ceases to make me laugh. Robert Downey Jr was as cool as normal but his character wasn’t the best I’ve seen. I would say my laughing was mainly chuckling and that I didn’t laugh constantly which is why I have given it my average star rating.

JACKASS 3D

11^th Nov 2010 (18)

Director: Jeff Tremaine

Verdict: I wasn’t particularly looking forward to going to see this film but I got dragged along by my boyfriend. He had previously shown me parts of the previous film which I didn’t find particularly funny. When we arrived at the cinema, I seemed to be of a minority! Although I wasn’t looking forward to it, I have given it four stars because I laughed throughout, and quite loudly too. Some parts were obviously, pretty gross and other parts I was genuinely shocked that they risked their lives for but overall I found it really enjoyable. I preferred it to the previous film because the men seemed more humble and genuine in this latest one. I do think it is time for the men to finally grow up and stop hurting themselves now though but it made me laugh a lot which is why I felt it deserved four stars.

EASILY RATED

EASY A
2nd Nov 2010 (15)

Director: Will Gluck
Verdict: This is one of my highest scoring films and it totally deserved it. I wasn't expecting too much from this film because it wasn't even being shown at Rochester so I went to Ashford to see it. We were put in a small screen which didn't give me much hope either. When the film begun and the music started playing I thought it would be OK because a good soundtrack always helps. I really loved this film because it was smart, funny and it also had romance, but not too much! I thought it was an original idea and I liked the way it was directed. The main actress, Emma Stone didn't annoy me, not like most American films and I loved her family and the way they all acted around each other. I gave this film four and a half stars because I thought it was really good and I already want it on DVD! I recommend it to everyone, girls and guys.

AT LONG LAST.

I apoligise for the long delay on this post but I have been trying to get my head down and write my three uni assignments (but they aren't going very well). In the two weeks I have seen three films so it was time for me to write my reviews. Thanks for reading!

Faye

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF CHARLIE ST CLOUD

19^th Oct 2010 (12A)

Director: Burr Steers

Verdict: Looking back on it, I really liked this film. When it began and the brothers were being sickly sweet with one another, I was praying it was going to improve and I’m happy to say that it did. I found some parts predictable but at other times I was genuinely quite spooked and moved. I thought Zac Efron’s performance (and appearance!) was impressive and I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves sometimes. I’m quite sure it deserves to be four stars but it’s definitely worthy of three and a half. I really hope that in the future, Efron can play more respected roles.

RED

22^nd Oct 2010 (12A)

Director: Robert Schwentke

Verdict: I was really impressed with this film because I thought it would be a typical action movie which I would not enjoy, however I liked the idea of the older and retired action heroes. I normally really dislike Bruce Willis but he wasn’t too bad in this film! I was debating with myself whether to give it four stars but I decided against it because it still didn’t make me what to buy the film on DVD. I did think it was a bit far fetched that Willis’ love interest still wanted to be with him in the end but I won’t think too much into it.

BURKE AND HARE

27^th Oct 2010 (15)

Director: John Landis

Verdict: I wasn’t too hyped about going to see this but I felt like I hadn’t been to the cinema in a while and I had withdrawal symptoms. But it’s safe to say that I really shouldn’t have bothered. I wouldn’t need to use two hands to count the amount of times I actually laughed and I found it quite embarrassing at times when it was obvious they were trying to make the audience laugh but no one did. After looking Landis up, I learnt that he is quite an old director and I have come to the conclusion that he must have lost his touch. Sorry!

I WANT A MINION

I finally have a bit of time so I thought I would use it wisely (probably more wise to do uni work) and write my latest reviews which should have been done long ago. This post will be very positive as last week was a good week for films!

THE SOCIAL NETWORK  

13^th Oct 2010 (12A)

Director: David Fincher

Verdict: I have to admit that when I saw the trailer for this a few weeks ago, I laughed as I thought it was utterly stupid that anybody would be getting away with making a film about Facebook. However, the more I thought about it and the more trailers I saw, I began to look forward to it. I wasn’t disappointed as I really enjoyed it. I felt the soundtrack was really effective and the way you believed in the characters. It was obviously interesting to find out the story behind the social network, created by a twenty-something year old. After reading that some events in the film were purely for entertainment, I was slightly annoyed but I still felt it deserved four stars!

DESPICABLE ME

15^th Oct 2010 (U)

Director: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud

Verdict: I was sooo looking forward to this film and I totally wasn’t disappointed. I absolutely loved it! I’m such a sucker for a great animation film with cute and silly characters. I also found the storyline itself was very different and unique which is why it was so lovable. The Minions are the greatest characters ever created, with their funny expressions and voices. The protagonist Gru was so humorous as he struggled to be the villain but that’s what makes the film what it is; a five star animation!  

WALL S**T

WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS

7^th Oct 2010 (12A)

Director: Oliver Stone

Verdict: I do not want to rant too much, but that might mean this review won’t be very long! I went to see this film knowing I wasn’t going to like it but I thought I would give it a chance because it might have surprised me. But it didn’t. I cannot understand why anyone would think this film is interesting and exciting, because it bored me the whole way through; I have to admit that I resorted to playing a game on my boyfriend’s phone because I was so bored! I can also add that five people walked out half way through and I haven’t seen that before. After looking at the storyline on IMDB I noticed a quote; “As the global economy teeters on the brink of disaster” which I should have read before because I have no interest what so ever about the stocks depleting. I found Stone’s direction out of date and quite poor at times and I couldn’t believe how cheesy the ending was compared to the rest of the film. Some people may think I have been harsh but I can definitely say that I will never EVER see another Oliver Stone film again!

LIFE AS WE KNOW IT

8^th Oct 2010 (12A)

Director: Gary Berlanti

Verdict: I was looking forward to seeing this film because one of my favourite genres is the ‘rom-com’, I just can’t help but love them. This film was sad to begin with as you know at some point that the protagonist’s friends are going to die, but the mood starts to lift as the laughs begin. I thought that Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel worked well together and their dislike for each other in the film is what made the film humorous. The baby created a lot of laughs and I thought she was impressive. I did enjoy this film but I still don’t think I have seen a five star ‘rom-com’ yet this year. I’m just hoping that there will be more to come.

AT LAST...

I should be apologising for my late posting as I have seen three films since my last entry. The reason for the delay is University as I started last week and they have already started getting me reading a lot! Who ever told me that a degree is easier than A Levels was obviously having me on.

I have decided to add a new section to my posts where I will state what films I am looking forward to coming out in the next week so here it is:

NEW RELEASES:

Eat Pray Love

Buried

Life as We Know It

Anyway here are the latest reviews:

Faye

THE OTHER GUYS

21^st Sep 2010 (12A)

Director: Adam McKay

Verdict: After enjoying ‘Anchor Man’ I thought this film would be really comical, especially after all the hype it had received before its release; however I’m afraid to say that I was quite disappointed. I know many reviewers will argue with me but I found that the only times I laughed were thanks to Will Ferrell and even then I was just chuckling. I wasn’t particularly enthused by Mark Wahlberg either and I wasn’t sure if he was the right actor to be playing the part. After sitting in the cinema for nearly two hours, I realised that the storyline didn’t particularly make sense and it was weak with it. I have come to the conclusion that perhaps what was missing from this film was Steve Carell, who also starred in ‘Anchor Man’ and continues to make me laugh with every new film.

THE TOWN

24^th Sep 2010 (15)

Director: Ben Affleck

Verdict: I remember seeing the trailer for this and thinking, “that film looks pretty bad and the title is even worse”; I still stick to the title comment which is pretty lazy, but I can say that I was wrong about the movie. I went to see it with a fairly level head about whether I was going to like it or not which might be why I enjoyed it so much. I have noticed that recently my star ratings have been around an average of about three and a half stars and I truly felt this film is one of the better films I have seen in a while which is why I chose to rate it so highly with four. I was so impressed with Ben Affleck’s directing as I thought this was new to him, but after researching I found that this is his fourth film. I understand that the screenplay wasn’t the most original but I didn’t think it mattered because I felt as a whole it was made really well. At times, I would say that Affleck’s character was quite confusing as he was a master of bank robbery but then later confessed to not wanting the money or wanting to hurt people which begs the question, why did he do it? However I tried to think past this. Some people might disagree with me and find this film rather mediocre but I honestly found it above the other films I have seen recently. I might start going to the cinema with a level head more often!

RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE

28^th Sep 2010 (15)

Director: Paul W.S Anderson

Verdict: I was dragged along to see this at nine in the evening so I wasn’t in the best mood as I walked into the screening. After remembering that the last one had scared me, I started to panic about what might be to come (because as you may guess I do not like jumpy/scary films). It did have moments where I had to look away because I was too frightened to see what was about to pop out. Overall though, the effects and soundtrack were rather impressive which made it three and a half stars. To conclude, as I walked out I decided it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be

THE LATEST

I haven't been very promt with putting these up as I haven't written my blog in a few weeks so I felt like I had lost the rhythm. I've been very busy with enrolling in university and working. However, I have managed to watch three films this week...

Faye

TAMARA DREWE
13th Sep 2010 (15)
 Director: This film was not at all what I had expected. I thought it was going to be a typical romantic comedy but I was wrong. It did have its comedy and it did have its romance, but it had elements of originality. Gemma Arterton played the feisty Tamara Drewe who had the whole village talking about her and her 'short shorts'. I found her performance, neither thrilling nor dull. I believe she has more to offer than this performance. I did enjoy the film but I think it was slightly too bizarre for what I was expecting.

CYRUS
16th Sep 2010 (15)

Director: Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass
Verdict: Again this was another movie which didn't live up to my expectations. The trailer portrayed this film as highly humorous, when really all the funny parts were shown in the advert. The humour was dark too, in an almost scary way. I also found that there wasn't much music played in the background which I always find annoying as sound can always improve a film. To conclude, there were some funny moments but there were some times when I found the humour too dark. I was happy to see that Jonah Hill played a different character to what he normally plays but the Duplass brothers disappointed me.

GOING THE DISTANCE (15)
16th Sep 2010

Director: Nanette Burstein
Verdict: I went to see this film literally five minutes after Cyrus as I wanted to catch up. I was looking forward to this film as I love a good 'rom-com'. It didn't disappoint as much as Cyrus but I did find that it had something missing; that something I don't know. Drew Barrymore played a fun loving, career minded girl and I immediately liked her character, however I wasn't so keen on her on-off boyfriend's character Garrett, played by Justin Long; I found his character too needy and unrealistic. Even though I did enjoy this film, it wasn't a film I would go and tell all my friends to go and watch. I'm STILL waiting for a decent romantic comedy!


Verdict: Stephen Frears

I'M A SCHMUCK

I thought I would be good this time round and write my post as soon as I could; it is also down to the fact that I won't be going to the cinema/writing my blog for a whole week because I'm off to the Canaries for some sunny good times! I went to the cinema last night to see 'Dinner for Schmucks' so here is my latest review.

Faye

DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS
28th Aug 2010

Director: Jay Roach
Verdict: I was always going to love this film because Steve Carell never disappoints in my eyes, I always find his characterisation so hilarious. The film explores a man (Paul Rudd) trying to get a job promotion and he learns that he must attend a dinner where all of the collegues bring a long 'idiots' to make fun of them (not to their knowledge). When Rudd's character Tim happens to bump into Barry (Carell) he cannot believe his luck because he seems like the ultimate idiot, picking up a dead mouse from the road to take it home and dress in clothes. It took a bit of time, but before long I was cracking up at some great moments. Rudd and Carell really worked well together and made the film very enjoyable for me. To wrap up, I walked out of the cinema smiling which is always a good thing and now I'm just waiting for 'Despicable Me' to come to the big screen. If you haven't seen the trailer, you must look now! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_rUbqbhUEQ

FAYE VS FILM

I have been very busy recently so I have again been behind on writing my reviews. I have been waiting for my A Level results which I'm pleased to say I passed and I am now off to University of Kent to study Film Studies and English Literature which I am very much looking forward to. I have been to see four films since my last post so I will now update my blog.



Faye

SALT
19th Aug 2010 (12A)


Director: Phillip Noyce
Verdict: I went into the cinema feeling positively about this film and I’m happy to say that I came out feeling the same. In the past I haven’t been too impressed by Angelina Jolie’s performances but she really impressed me in this and I really believed in her character. The tagline of the film, “Who is Salt?” really sums up the entire film as the viewer is left confused about who Jolie is playing and I felt forever intrigued to find out. The film ends quite openly which I thought worked quite well. Some have likened it to the Bourne trilogy which I can agree with to a certain extent but I did enjoy ‘Salt’ a lot more, but could that be down to the strong female protagonist?


I would also like to add that this cinema trip was made even more exciting when we realised that Vic Reeves had been sitting in the same cinema as us!

THE EXPENDABLES
20th Aug 2010 (15)


Director: Sylvester Stalone
Verdict: I went to see this with an open mind as the film was bursting with testosterone. On this occasion I went with three boys who seemed to enjoy the over exaggerated action and the appearances from Jason Statham, Sylvester Stalone and Jet Li. I do admit that at some points in the film, even I was entertained by the action but near the end it just went too far and became purely comical. I found Jason Statham less irritating than normal as his character seemed to be a little more realistic that his normal roles, but overall I thought the film was just an excuse for Stalone to be a hero and get the girl (even though she was young enough to be his granddaughter). To conclude, I believe Stalone should keep to the acting rather than directing or writing, but to be honest maybe he should just give up all three!

SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD
25th Aug 2010 (12A)


Director: Edgar Wright
Verdict: I know I will upset a lot of people with this review because I seem to be of a minority that didn’t particularly enjoy this film. Maybe it was down to the fact that I had not even heard of the comic, but I just found the entire thing a little silly and at some I was wondering how long I had been sitting in the cinema because it seemed like days. However, I did appreciate Edgar Wright’s work as he seemed to bring the story to life with his sharp editing and suitable effects. I liked the way he connected the scenes together and how he created the idea that Scott Pilgrim was a bit of a dreamer, played by Michael Cera, who as usual, played an awkward geek. Overall, I can understand why lovers of the comic or people that enjoy quirky, supernatural would enjoy this film but I would say I was slightly disappointed as I left the cinema.

GROWN UPS
26th Aug 2010 (12A)


Director: Dennis Dugan
Verdict: Well if you are looking for your average American, feel good film then this is the film for you. The story looks at five men who have come together after thirty years due to their old school coach dying. At the funeral, they are all reunited, families included. The movie did make me laugh at times but some jokes were just too obvious for the audience. There were the usual annoying, bratty kids but it also had its cuties, including a four year old who struggled to be apart from his mother’s breast, which created a few laughs throughout the film. I would say I was not particularly happy as I went into this film because I had forgotten my Unlimited card which meant I had to pay, much to my annoyance. Overall, this film did not offend me but it certainly did not become one of my favourite films.

A CATCH UP

Seeing as though I have seen five films since Toy Story 3 I thought I would put all five reviews in this one post so that I was up to date! So here we go...

Faye

THE REBOUND

27th Jul 2010 (15)

Director: Bart Freundlich

Verdict: I did enjoy this film but I found it slow at times. I believe music could have been used more often and more effectively as I find that well chosen music really enhances a film. However, I did find it comical at times and it wasn't the typical rom-com with the story based around a 40 something single mum who falls for the 20 something nanny! Catherine Zeta-Jones impressed me, playing an American, as I believed in her character and her emotions. Justin Bartha worked well alongside the Welsh actress and he deserved this part after his smaller part in 'The Hangover'. Overall, it was OK to watch but I will not be buying the DVD!

THE A-TEAM

29th Jul 2010 (12A)

Director: Joe Carnahan
Verdict: Even though I was slightly sceptical about this film (considering I didn't know anything about the original show or characters), I really enjoyed it as I was very amused and hooked the whole way through. I also thought the actors were very talented, especially Sharlto Copley who played a completely different character to what he played in 'District 9', but he was natural in both. Unlike 'The Rebound', I thought the music was used very effectively. I would recommend this to everyone and I would definately see it again.

STEP UP 3D

6th Aug 2010 (PG)

Director: Jon Chu

Verdict: Having loved the first two I was very excited to see this film. I thought the dancing was impressive but it could have been sharpened to have the same effect as the first two had. Even though I do love a bit of romance and cheese, there was just too much in this film and I found the soppy music in the background almost laughable. Without the lovable and talented character Moose, who was introduced in the second film, this film would have only recieved half a star!

KNIGHT AND DAY
6th Aug 2010 (12A)

Director: James Mangold
Verdict: Surprisingly I really loved this film and I have been to see it twice now, once with my boyfriend and then with my parents. I liked it because it had a bit of everything (which was what my mum didn't like); it had love, action and comedy. I thought Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise were particularly good together and they gelled really well. The editing was very cleverly used with the fades acting as a mask to what actually happend and how they got out of a tricky situation; some might say that it was a cheat but I think it added to the humour.

THE LAST AIRBENDER

12th Aug 2010 (PG)

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

Verdict: I really would like to start off by saying that I really did not wish to see this but I got offered a trip to Primark in return so how could I refuse? I knew it wasn't going to be five star, seeing as though everytime I had been to the cinema and this trailer was shown, the whole audience would laugh as the title was revealed. The whole way through I felt like walking out as it became obvious it would've done much better on the Nickelodeon channel, rather than on the big screen. It also did not bode well that there were about five other people in the cinema. The only reason I have given it one star is because the effects were pretty good but they were brought down by the over-cheesy kiddy actors and the cringe worthy script.

TOY STORY 3D

I realised once I had written my first post, I hadn't been very personal. Since I purchased a Cineworld unlimited card (which I really recommend to anyone: http://www.cineworld.co.uk/unlimited) nearly a month ago I have been to the cinema A LOT and I decided to write reviews for each film. Below, is my second review (which I know is very short... I will aim to make them longer in the future) and many more will follow as I need to get up to date. I realise that my grammar isn't A* but hopefully it will come with time! I have to ensure I put emphasis on the fact that these are my own opinions and I am sure many people will disagree with what I write. I hope that people will enjoy reading my posts as much as I am going to enjoy writing them!

Faye

24th Jul 2010 (U)  

Director: Lee Unkrich

Verdict: I really enjoyed this as it's such a classic and Unkrich managed to keep it up to date. The comedy still remained, making children and adults laugh. I did, however find it slow to start but once the characters started their journey, I became further engrossed.

INCEPTION

(17TH July) 12A


Director: Christopher Nolan

Verdict: The film explores the character of Dom Cobb, played by the well known Leonardo DiCaprio who extracts dreams from people’s minds. This complex idea pretty much sums up the entire film. The film has a similarlarity to ‘Shutter Island’, a masterpiece by Martin Scorsese. I can definitely appreciate the CGI which Nolan pairs with a moving soundtrack and I was particularly interested in the new talent that is Joseph Gordon-Levitt who I also found impressed in ‘500 Days of Summer’. Overall I believe Nolan’s latest mind-boggling film should be watched more than once in order to appreciate its ideas and cinematography.