Well, after watching the first, i just had to see this. Fortunately it was the cut version.
Still very graphic.
Liked the idea of it being filmed in black and white. Gave the film an appropriate tone.
Some very depraved acts. I'm glad that it was not in colour!
Seems likely there is going to be a 3rd.
Could have been more shocking?
6
Monday, 31 October 2011
Ides Of March
Finally a political thriller which I found extremely gripping.
Ryan Gosling has surely made his mark. He has been in so many movies this year. I've enjoyed all of them.
So many good performances in this film, Paul Giamatti is brilliant as usual as is Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Some may say the film has an open ending and has thus spoilt it. Not for me; infact it has made me think about it even more!
8
Ryan Gosling has surely made his mark. He has been in so many movies this year. I've enjoyed all of them.
So many good performances in this film, Paul Giamatti is brilliant as usual as is Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Some may say the film has an open ending and has thus spoilt it. Not for me; infact it has made me think about it even more!
8
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Contagion
All-star cast including Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Winslett. Surprisingly good story here.
High shock factor, very effective. Seemed very believable.
Loved the ending as to how the virus originated. Far fetched I know, but nevertheless, it kept me guessing and attentive. What more do you need?
7.5
High shock factor, very effective. Seemed very believable.
Loved the ending as to how the virus originated. Far fetched I know, but nevertheless, it kept me guessing and attentive. What more do you need?
7.5
Monday, 24 October 2011
Bodyguard
No, this is not the old Whitney Houston movie. It is a new bollywood film starring Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor.
What can I say? Only reason for watching this was because people really liked it. I should have known better. The songs were good, but the acting was terrible. As for special effects? They were appalling!
I'm pleased it was 2 hours long. Had it been 3 I would have switched off!
4
What can I say? Only reason for watching this was because people really liked it. I should have known better. The songs were good, but the acting was terrible. As for special effects? They were appalling!
I'm pleased it was 2 hours long. Had it been 3 I would have switched off!
4
Johnny English Reborn
Funny movie, Rowan Atkinson reminded me of his famous character, Mr Bean. I think this is why he film is grossing well. People like to see him in that role.
There was not so many funny parts, but it was just his silly antics that brought the movie to life.
It was good entertainment, the story was weak though.
6.5
There was not so many funny parts, but it was just his silly antics that brought the movie to life.
It was good entertainment, the story was weak though.
6.5
Real Steel
Was expecting another silly transformers type film, but was very surprised. Action and graphics were awesome. Was particularly impressed with the boys acting and also of Evangeline Lilly who I have not seen before.
The story was extremely good. Particularly suitable for people of all ages. I liked the fact that there was a human touch to it amongst all the robots and that the storyline was decent.
Left wide open for a sequel which might not be a good thing though.
8
The story was extremely good. Particularly suitable for people of all ages. I liked the fact that there was a human touch to it amongst all the robots and that the storyline was decent.
Left wide open for a sequel which might not be a good thing though.
8
Sunday, 9 October 2011
Midnight In Paris
Woody Allen comes up with some strange stuff, and this was extremely wierd! I am pleased it was only 90 minutes long.
I just could not see the whole point of it and it is not really a "romcom." Owen Wilson plays a crazy idiot again as per usual.
Rachel McAdam is hardly in it unfortunately.
Just a 5 from me!
I just could not see the whole point of it and it is not really a "romcom." Owen Wilson plays a crazy idiot again as per usual.
Rachel McAdam is hardly in it unfortunately.
Just a 5 from me!
Crazy Stupid Love
Another good comedy drama to have surfaced this year.
I really like Steve Carrell and also Ryan Gosling seems to be making his well deserved mark in cinema these days; he is very talented.
I felt Julianne Moore was a little OTT but the rest of the cast were spot on. The young boy was especially good and the whole story was very simple, but the impact was big.
I just loved the surprised twist at the end; totally did not see it coming.
A must watch in my opinion!
8
I really like Steve Carrell and also Ryan Gosling seems to be making his well deserved mark in cinema these days; he is very talented.
I felt Julianne Moore was a little OTT but the rest of the cast were spot on. The young boy was especially good and the whole story was very simple, but the impact was big.
I just loved the surprised twist at the end; totally did not see it coming.
A must watch in my opinion!
8
Hesher
This was one strange movie...
Rather refreshing and down to earth however. I think anyone could relate to this movie in some way or form. "Hesher" was an extremely strange character! But it sort of all came good in the end for him.
Natalie Portman was supporting; would like to have seen a bit more of her but she wasn't supposed to be the star of the show this time.
6.5
Rather refreshing and down to earth however. I think anyone could relate to this movie in some way or form. "Hesher" was an extremely strange character! But it sort of all came good in the end for him.
Natalie Portman was supporting; would like to have seen a bit more of her but she wasn't supposed to be the star of the show this time.
6.5
Sunday, 2 October 2011
Melancholia
Artsy film here by Kirsten Dunst who you will see in a total role reversal. She plays a crazed psychotic woman who is able to forsee things.
I must warn you that this film is not for everyone. Charlotte Gainsborough plays yet another psychotic role in this as well. It is a thoroughly depressing affair.
I cannot say I enjoyed it and neither do I get the whole point of the film to be honest.
6
I must warn you that this film is not for everyone. Charlotte Gainsborough plays yet another psychotic role in this as well. It is a thoroughly depressing affair.
I cannot say I enjoyed it and neither do I get the whole point of the film to be honest.
6
Fast Five
High octane and high speed action film. Unfortunately I missed this when it was in the cinema so |I've only just caught up with it now on DVD. It was pretty good; the car chases and action were quite thrilling.
As much as I would like to think the series is over, something inside me tells me that maybe not!
I thought it was a tad a bit too long.
Otherwise not so bad.
7
As much as I would like to think the series is over, something inside me tells me that maybe not!
I thought it was a tad a bit too long.
Otherwise not so bad.
7
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