Faye
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!
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!
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.
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.
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