I was really looking forward to watching this.
Kevin Spacey and Jeremy Irons was going to be intriguing. However, I feel there was a lack of thrill factor and I was left a little disappointed. I preferred the new Wall Street remake instead.
There is lots and lots of talking so you need to pay attention. I feel Stanley Tucci was under used and should have had more of a role in the movie, perhaps as a different character.
6
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
One Day
A very sweet movie starring my all time favourite, Anne Hathaway.
Admittedly her scottish and british accent was no good, and she has been slated for it in reviews!
I understand it is based on a book but I have not read it. I liked the idea of the flashback, and the fact that they revisit the same day every year.
Some how the film worked. Jim Sturgess gives an impressive performance.
7.5
Admittedly her scottish and british accent was no good, and she has been slated for it in reviews!
I understand it is based on a book but I have not read it. I liked the idea of the flashback, and the fact that they revisit the same day every year.
Some how the film worked. Jim Sturgess gives an impressive performance.
7.5
50/50
This is a true story about a young man and his battle with cancer. Seth Rogen provides the laughs but the movie has its emotional and sad bits as well.
Surprisingly food performance by Joseph Gordon-Levitt with the cute Anna Kendrick supporting.
The movie does not go over the top. The characters seem very real and its a joy to watch.
Possibly a best movie of the year candidate.
8
Surprisingly food performance by Joseph Gordon-Levitt with the cute Anna Kendrick supporting.
The movie does not go over the top. The characters seem very real and its a joy to watch.
Possibly a best movie of the year candidate.
8
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Justice
Trailers for this a few weeks ago look really promising.
Nicholas Cage is always a treat to watch. Having recently watched Trespass, I was looking forward to seeing him in action yet again.
Guy Pearce does well to the play the bad guy. However, January Jones, while incredibly satisfying to look at disappoints again in the acting department.
In my opinion, another film that starts so well, but kind of loses the plot and tension 3/4's of the way through.
Not bad though.
6.5
Nicholas Cage is always a treat to watch. Having recently watched Trespass, I was looking forward to seeing him in action yet again.
Guy Pearce does well to the play the bad guy. However, January Jones, while incredibly satisfying to look at disappoints again in the acting department.
In my opinion, another film that starts so well, but kind of loses the plot and tension 3/4's of the way through.
Not bad though.
6.5
Jinnah
Never got round to watching this film since 1998; finally had a chance as it was on TV!
This was really good; totally underrated in my opinion. This movie did not get the release it deserved. Everybody knows Gandhi; but hardly anyone knew who Mohammad Ali Jinnah was. As we all know, he was the founder of Pakistan.
He went through a lot of personal struggle and hardship to get the independence of this country. Made many sacrifices on the way too. It was clever the way the way the movie commenced, so much so that it made the movie even more gripping.
A well deserved 8.
This was really good; totally underrated in my opinion. This movie did not get the release it deserved. Everybody knows Gandhi; but hardly anyone knew who Mohammad Ali Jinnah was. As we all know, he was the founder of Pakistan.
He went through a lot of personal struggle and hardship to get the independence of this country. Made many sacrifices on the way too. It was clever the way the way the movie commenced, so much so that it made the movie even more gripping.
A well deserved 8.
Rockstar
WOW - what can I say?
Totally blown away by the fabulous music and amazing acting by Ranbir Kapoor.
Yes, the story was not all that great, it was very typical, but Ranbir's versatility is very apparent in this movie. His lip-synching is top notch when it came to singing songs; it really sounded as though he was singing them; it made all the difference.
New-comer, Nargis Fakhri brings the glamour to the role. I thought she did not do too badly for her first film. Critics have slated her performance. In my opinion, she can only improve.
Enjoyed this so much, that I am going to watch it again this week!
10!!!
Totally blown away by the fabulous music and amazing acting by Ranbir Kapoor.
Yes, the story was not all that great, it was very typical, but Ranbir's versatility is very apparent in this movie. His lip-synching is top notch when it came to singing songs; it really sounded as though he was singing them; it made all the difference.
New-comer, Nargis Fakhri brings the glamour to the role. I thought she did not do too badly for her first film. Critics have slated her performance. In my opinion, she can only improve.
Enjoyed this so much, that I am going to watch it again this week!
10!!!
Friday, 11 November 2011
The Devil's Double
Based on true events, this is the story of a man who was recruited to be Uday Saddam Hussein's body double.
It offers an amazing insight into the life of the Iraqi President and his family, in particular his son, Uday. It was harrowing it at times though.
Some scenes are quite terrible to watch. It's a movie I was unable to see as I was out of the country at the time. I saw the trailer and was blown away by it. It certainly lived upto my expectations though.
Yes, it is a little unrealistic and there are flaws, yet it is enjoyable.
7.5
It offers an amazing insight into the life of the Iraqi President and his family, in particular his son, Uday. It was harrowing it at times though.
Some scenes are quite terrible to watch. It's a movie I was unable to see as I was out of the country at the time. I saw the trailer and was blown away by it. It certainly lived upto my expectations though.
Yes, it is a little unrealistic and there are flaws, yet it is enjoyable.
7.5
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Trespass
Joel Schumacher returns to the chair for the latest Nicholas Cage offering. He is paired up with Nicole Kidman this time and the plot is similar to what we have seen before many times. Hostage situation, thieves breaking into home needing lots of money.
Unfortunately, this film did not have much to offer. The plot was not original and the twists were not really that surprising.
I expected more from Mr Schumacher; maybe he should stick to animation?
6
Unfortunately, this film did not have much to offer. The plot was not original and the twists were not really that surprising.
I expected more from Mr Schumacher; maybe he should stick to animation?
6
In Time
I think this kind of movie is what Justin Timberlake is suited to. He should not do romantic comedies (Friends With Benefits.)
It was an interesting concept and it worked for me. Yes, I admit, by the end, it was starting to get a little silly, but it was good fun and exciting. There were a handful of plot holes, but they were minor in the grand scheme of things.
If you are after a good action movie with a sci-fi edge, then watch this!
7
It was an interesting concept and it worked for me. Yes, I admit, by the end, it was starting to get a little silly, but it was good fun and exciting. There were a handful of plot holes, but they were minor in the grand scheme of things.
If you are after a good action movie with a sci-fi edge, then watch this!
7
Larry Crowne
Unfortunately I missed the movie when it was out in the theatres previously. I am a big Tom Hanks fan and the fact that he was going to star opposite Julia Roberts was going to be interesting.
It did not live upto expectations however. It was not very nice to see Julia Roberts NOT smile. She was very grumpy in it; although I would have to commend her for a bit of a role reversal! Unquestionably, this was Tom Hanks film. If it wasn't for him, it would have been a huge failure!
Not bad; but not great either.
6
It did not live upto expectations however. It was not very nice to see Julia Roberts NOT smile. She was very grumpy in it; although I would have to commend her for a bit of a role reversal! Unquestionably, this was Tom Hanks film. If it wasn't for him, it would have been a huge failure!
Not bad; but not great either.
6
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