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Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
One of the Best Movies of the Summer
Starring:
James Macavoy, Michael Fassbender, Jenifer Lawrence, Kevin Bacon
Directed by Matthew Vaughn
I regret not seeing X Men First Class in the movies because it’s one of the best movies of the summer.
The film tells the story of Magneto who is played by Michael Fassbender and Xavier played by James Macavoy. It shows how their relationship started and eventually ends. It also shows how other characters begin as well that we see in the other X Men films.
James Macavoy, Michael Fassbender, Jenifer Lawrence, Kevin Bacon
Directed by Matthew Vaughn
I regret not seeing X Men First Class in the movies because it’s one of the best movies of the summer.
The film tells the story of Magneto who is played by Michael Fassbender and Xavier played by James Macavoy. It shows how their relationship started and eventually ends. It also shows how other characters begin as well that we see in the other X Men films.
Inception (2010) Review
Directed & Written by: Christopher NolanProduced by: Christopher Nolan
Genre: Drama, Action, Mystery & suspense
Runtime: 123 Minutes
What is this film like? It’s a mind bender, it’s an intense action film, it’s full of mind boggling entertainment, and many other great things that make good films great. "Inception" boasts character and huge story depth beyond anything of this decade. Starring major Hollywood hotshot Leonardo DiCaprio alongside Michael Caine, Tom Hardy, Ellen Page and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Inception has a terrific cast with characters that will sustain your interest from start to end. Inception is one of the most complex and mind-boggling films there is, If not, the most. That is what adds to its excellence. A film about dreams within dreams and all this talk of the sub-conscious mind makes this film unique and stands up with the best films of all time in my book. With director Christopher Nolan on board who is also the writer of this film, did in impeccable job.
Monday, 8 August 2011
Film Review: SHREK FOREVER AFTER (2010)
Director: Mike Mitchell
Running time: 90 mins (approx)
Certification (UK
Genre: Animation/Comedy/Adventure
UK Release date: 2nd July 2010
Watched on Sky+ Monday 8th August 2011.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE MAY BE SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW.
I must admit that I have a bit of a soft spot for the Shrek films. I don’t know what it is; I guess I just like the brand of humour in them and (for the most part) the likable characters. The third one (I felt) was a bit of a mess, but they appear to have got it nearer the mark for the final instalment… until they decide to make some more, that is. I will give you my thoughts after this brief summary… sponsored by ‘Pete’s Potions’, available at all major ‘Fairy Godmother’ outlets nationwide.
Film Review: TAKERS (2010)
Co-Writer/Director: John Luessenhop
Running time: 107 mins (approx)
Certification (UK
Genre: Action/Crime/Thriller
UK Release date: 1st October 20110
Watched on Sky+ Sunday 7th August 2011.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE MAY BE SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW.
I do like a good heist movie and was looking forward to this one when I noticed it in the TV listings. I knew little about it and so decided to watch it ‘blind’, as such, so I could see it unbiased by the opinions of others. It’s an interesting film that tries hard to keep the viewer’s attention with many plot twists and plenty of action. If anything, though, it ends up getting a little too complicated for its own good and there are a few too many plot twists to satisfy most. Not that it’s a bad film, it’s quite well made with some good performances… But more of my thoughts later, here’s a brief summary first.
Top 5 Dystopian Movies
dys·to·pi·a
[dis-toh-pee-uh]
-noun
a society characterized by human misery, as squalor, oppression, disease, and overcrowding.
#5 - A Clockwork Orange
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
A sadistically brutal and often humorous satire on violence, A Clockwork Orange is one of the great movies of it's time. Set in London in the not-so-distant future, roving gangs of violent rapists and murderers run rampant -- a dystopia in it's most raw, human form.
Sunday, 7 August 2011
Final Destination 3
**1/2 out of ****
With James Wong back in the director’s chair, “Final Destination 3” already has plenty of potential. I watched it and tried to enjoy myself, and I did. Wong is good at making movies like this. He knows how to stage death scenes and plot his movies in this franchise in an almost satirical, funny way. This installment is closer to what I liked about the first film than the first sequel, and it hits the spot, for what it is. Nothing can save it from its stupid, ludicrous plot and its shallow characters, but look at the bright side: at least you get to see them all die in genuinely creative ways.
Probably the biggest down-side, aside from what I’ve already described, is that Tony Todd does not have a physical appearance in this film. He does, however, lend his vocals to a few cameo voice-roles. You’ll notice them off the bat if you know what Todd talks like; and how distinctive his awesome voice is. Oh yes: it is awesome. And you know it.
Blow Out
**** out of ****
“Blow Out” isn’t the most popular thriller in existence, and usually I’d have the ability to seek out the sources to why it’s so obscure and even forgotten, but alas, there are none. Besides…I don’t think it’s all that forgotten anymore. The film, written and directed by the exquisite Brian DePalma, was recently re-issued through the Criterion Collection; and they have never been so right about giving a first-rate thriller another chance at success. There is an audience for “Blow Out”. There always has been. Yet, I hear nobody talking about it, hardly anybody I know has seen it, but I want to change that as much as I can. Here we go.
“Blow Out” isn’t the most popular thriller in existence, and usually I’d have the ability to seek out the sources to why it’s so obscure and even forgotten, but alas, there are none. Besides…I don’t think it’s all that forgotten anymore. The film, written and directed by the exquisite Brian DePalma, was recently re-issued through the Criterion Collection; and they have never been so right about giving a first-rate thriller another chance at success. There is an audience for “Blow Out”. There always has been. Yet, I hear nobody talking about it, hardly anybody I know has seen it, but I want to change that as much as I can. Here we go.
Plenty of people admire DePalma. His films are richly drenched in suspense, beautifully shot, and masterfully crafted. Aside from “Scarface”, I believe that this is one of the best DePalma films yet. That either means something to you or it doesn’t, and if it doesn’t, then you might as well forget about ever seeing this wonderful and skillfully-made thriller. And that, my friend, is too bad for you.
Fritz the Cat (1972) X-Rated Animated Film!
How did I find out about this film? Watching Channel 4’s Top 100 Greatest Cartoons and this was at number 56. It looked different wild, and challenging, and that’s what it was and more. It just about has something for everyone to be offended at but it has a unique charm to it. Impressively, it’s the first X-Rated animated film, so it obviously endorsed a new breed of films of this kind. Director and screenplay writer of the film Ralph Bakshi got quite some controversy over the creation of this film, and today the film is considered a piece of art. Art you could say yes, but pretty raunchy art.
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SUPER 8 (2011)
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams
Running time: 112 mins (approx)
Certification (UK): 12A
Genre: Mystery/Sci-Fi/Thriller
UK Release date: 5th August 2011
Watched at the cinema Saturday 6th August 2011.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE MAY BE SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW.
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