NEVER TOO LATE

I think this might be the most delayed I have ever been with posting my film reviews. I have been very stressed recently with university work and I needed to get everything sorted first. I apologise for the delay.

Faye

FAIR GAME (12A)

 

Director: Doug Liman

Verdict: I have to be honest when I say that I went to see this so long ago that I can’t even remember how I felt about it. All I know that this is a sure sign that I did not particularly like it. I found it extremely dull and confusing. I did not feel like I was ever completely engaged with the film, which probably links to the confusion problem as I did not understand what was happening. I do remember however, that I was quite impressed with Naomi Watts' acting as I can't remember ever seeing her in anything and I thought she expressed her emotions very well. Others may like it but it’s not even showing in the cinemas anymore!

LIMITLESS (15)

Director: Neil Burger

Verdict: I was really looking forward to going to see this film because I thought the trailer was really powerful and captivating. I was not disappointed. I really like Bradley Cooper, (not just for his looks…even though that helps) but I liked him in ‘The Hangover’. The story basically follows a low life writer who is struggling with his latest book and keeping his girlfried, but one day he happens to bump into an old friend. Cutting a long story short, this old friend offers him a drug and ensures him it will help him finish his book as it opens up every inch of the brain. The drug results in the protagonist getting into trouble, getting rich, getting girls and improving his life (basically). I loved that the trailer was really effective but as you watch the film you realise how much it did not give away. Overall a classy, engaging film.

THE EAGLE (12A)

Director: Kevin MacDonald

Verdict: 'The Eagle' takes us back to the past as it focuses on a young Roman soldier, in search for the 'golden eagle' to preserve his father's honour. I was not entirely sure I wanted to see this film because I wasn’t sure how Channing Tatum would work as a Roman. However, the film did have its fairly good moments. There were some good fighting scenes and I liked Jamie Bell in this movie. I just cannot understand what accents the characters were supposed to have because Tatum is American, who kept creeping in an out with English and Jamie Bell is English. If you have read my reviews before then you would have noticed that bad accents are one of my pet hates. Overall, an alright film but it seemed like something was not right.

FASTER (15)

Director: George Tillman Jr

Verdict: I’m not even sure why I went to see this film but my boyfriend dragged me along. I’m not sure whether it was because I was in a good mood or because I was expecting something really bad but I actually liked this film quite a lot. The film explores a man who is after revenge on the men that killed his brother. The protagonist played by ‘The Rock’ was quite an interesting character as he did not say much but I think this is what I liked. I thought the directing was effective because it didn't seem to mess about; the main three characters are labelled at the beginning as ‘The Driver’, ‘The Cop’ and ‘The Killer’. Some people may have seen this film and disagree with me entirely and I probably would if I saw it again but for what it was, I found it entertaining.

HOP (U)

Director: Tim Hill

Verdict: This is the story of the Easter Bunny as the main character E.B doesn't want the respobsibility handed down to him as he wants to become a drummer in Hollywood. Yes I am still talking about a rabbit! I really wanted to see this as I am a sucker for a kiddy animation. Although I did enjoy it, I may have been slightly disappointed because it was aimed at a very young audience. Obviously I should have expected that but I like animations which appeal to both children and adults but ‘Hop’ struggled with this. I also believe that what made it enjoyable for me was Russell Brand's voice as E.B, it created a different side to him and it made it particularly comical at times. If you are looking for a light hearted Easter (seemed very Christmassy) film to take your younger relations to, then this is the perfect film for you.