Big blockbuster pairing up Denzel Washington with Ryan Reynolds.
Story was a bit different, however was mediocre. Scenes were engaging and kept you interested. The ending became apparent right from the start and the "twist" was predictable.
Denzel Washington movies are big affairs and people pay to go and see him everytime a movie of his comes out.
It's good, but could have been much better.
7
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Monday, 27 February 2012
The Woman In Black
Really really surprised with this film.
Was not sure whether to take Daniel Radcliffe seriously, but my oh my did he do well out of the Harry Potter role?
The movie itself was very eery and creepy. Made me jump in a few places and it was very dark. Even the kids toys were scary.
Bit surprised by the ending but it played to its favour.
7.5
Was not sure whether to take Daniel Radcliffe seriously, but my oh my did he do well out of the Harry Potter role?
The movie itself was very eery and creepy. Made me jump in a few places and it was very dark. Even the kids toys were scary.
Bit surprised by the ending but it played to its favour.
7.5
In A Glass Cage
Seen some pretty wierd stuff, and now have this film to add to that list!
It's a spanish movie and is very unusual and twisted. It is not as graphic, but the imagery it portrays is quite disturbing. A bit different to what I am normally used to.
Looking forward to seeing more horror films in 2012!
6.5
It's a spanish movie and is very unusual and twisted. It is not as graphic, but the imagery it portrays is quite disturbing. A bit different to what I am normally used to.
Looking forward to seeing more horror films in 2012!
6.5
Monday, 20 February 2012
Man On A Ledge
Huge huge plot holes in this movie, but it was entertainment and that is what most people pay to watch.
One for the masses really; I took the ride anyway. Not really that keen on Sam Worthington. The best thing in this movie was probably newcomer Latina, Genesis Rodriguez! Also, I noted Ed Harris looking particularly unwell. He seemed to be very frail - I hope he is alright.
Not one I will watch again.
6
One for the masses really; I took the ride anyway. Not really that keen on Sam Worthington. The best thing in this movie was probably newcomer Latina, Genesis Rodriguez! Also, I noted Ed Harris looking particularly unwell. He seemed to be very frail - I hope he is alright.
Not one I will watch again.
6
Sunday, 19 February 2012
A Monster In Paris
Trailers looked promising but found this to be a little lacking in the animation department.
The original movie is in french, but for the west, there is a dubbed english version which is out in the cinema.
Paris was captured beautifully and although the movie was very colorful, the story lacked the cutting edge. The story was very basic and did not tug at the heart. Well, not to mine anyway!
6
The original movie is in french, but for the west, there is a dubbed english version which is out in the cinema.
Paris was captured beautifully and although the movie was very colorful, the story lacked the cutting edge. The story was very basic and did not tug at the heart. Well, not to mine anyway!
6
Saturday, 18 February 2012
Extremely Loud Incredibly Close
This was a mediocre film which was made exceptional with the debut of Thomas Horn.
The young teenager was astonishing and has a bright future ahead of me. I am looking forward to seeing more of him in the years to come. He has a lot of potential!
Its a sad tale. There is nothing really at all that special in the plot. It is just that once again, one begins to care for the welfare of the boy and whether he actually gets to solve the puzzle which is his mission. Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock are awesome as supporting.
I rate it 6.5 for the film, but feel Thomas Horn deserves a 9 for his acting.
The young teenager was astonishing and has a bright future ahead of me. I am looking forward to seeing more of him in the years to come. He has a lot of potential!
Its a sad tale. There is nothing really at all that special in the plot. It is just that once again, one begins to care for the welfare of the boy and whether he actually gets to solve the puzzle which is his mission. Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock are awesome as supporting.
I rate it 6.5 for the film, but feel Thomas Horn deserves a 9 for his acting.
A Dangerous Method
Strange film this. I watched it not knowing anything about it.
It's a film I did not find gripping at all and for me it dragged and dragged. I thought Keira Knightley overdid the acting a little; but she was of course directed and probably asked to have behaved in that manner!
Subject matter was not very appealing in my opinion despite excellent performances from Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender.
Not a movie I want to watch again.
5
It's a film I did not find gripping at all and for me it dragged and dragged. I thought Keira Knightley overdid the acting a little; but she was of course directed and probably asked to have behaved in that manner!
Subject matter was not very appealing in my opinion despite excellent performances from Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender.
Not a movie I want to watch again.
5
The Muppets
A must watch for any fan of The Muppets.
I grew up watching this and is a wonderfully inspiring movie. It is not just for little kids as it has a much bigger message on the whole.
People have criticised it for not showing enough of their "favourite" characters. The movie makers would have loved to I am sure, but obviously there are time constraints and thus cannot allow the film to drag on!
Exciting and funny...look out for the "new" muppet!
8
I grew up watching this and is a wonderfully inspiring movie. It is not just for little kids as it has a much bigger message on the whole.
People have criticised it for not showing enough of their "favourite" characters. The movie makers would have loved to I am sure, but obviously there are time constraints and thus cannot allow the film to drag on!
Exciting and funny...look out for the "new" muppet!
8
The Artist
This is a movie you will either hate or really enjoy.
I liked it very much. very refreshing change indeed switching to silent mode.
Having also been familiar with the work of Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo (they were together in OSS 117 Cairo: Nest Of Spies) they were not at all strange to me. They are talented people and I expected no less from them.
The running time of just under 1 hour 40 minutes passed so effortlessly.
Fully deserving of all awards that it has been nominated for.
9
I liked it very much. very refreshing change indeed switching to silent mode.
Having also been familiar with the work of Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo (they were together in OSS 117 Cairo: Nest Of Spies) they were not at all strange to me. They are talented people and I expected no less from them.
The running time of just under 1 hour 40 minutes passed so effortlessly.
Fully deserving of all awards that it has been nominated for.
9
The Dirty Picture
Bollywood release here which I wanted to see when it was originally released. As it is now on DVD I got my hands on it so watched it as soon as I could!
Wasn't disappointed - Vidya Balan is sublime and superb as the ordinary girl who turns into the "vamp." Tells us of the struggles of being in the film industry and all the politics and pitfalls associated to it.
The feel of the movie was very real and it gave a raw insight and was therefore quite blunt. Not suited to people of more conservative taste.
It's a sad ending; I wished to see a happier one. Seems like Bollywood is changing...
8
Wasn't disappointed - Vidya Balan is sublime and superb as the ordinary girl who turns into the "vamp." Tells us of the struggles of being in the film industry and all the politics and pitfalls associated to it.
The feel of the movie was very real and it gave a raw insight and was therefore quite blunt. Not suited to people of more conservative taste.
It's a sad ending; I wished to see a happier one. Seems like Bollywood is changing...
8
Young Adult
Was good to see Charlize Theron back on the big screen after a fairly long time.
For those of you expecting a comedy, you will be disappointed. This is not really funny and is quite serious infact. Parts of funny, but do not expect to be rolling in laughter every 5 minutes.
The tale has been told a few times and could potentially have been quite cliche in places. However, the movie draws you into the characters and you do end up "caring" for them. This is a sign of good film-making.
7.5
For those of you expecting a comedy, you will be disappointed. This is not really funny and is quite serious infact. Parts of funny, but do not expect to be rolling in laughter every 5 minutes.
The tale has been told a few times and could potentially have been quite cliche in places. However, the movie draws you into the characters and you do end up "caring" for them. This is a sign of good film-making.
7.5
Monday, 6 February 2012
Martha Marcy May Marlene
Strange movie this one...Elizabeth Olsen does really well and pulls off a very good performance indeed. I was not expecting her in tho kind of role!
Back to the story, It's about a girl who was part of a cult and who escaped and is helped by her sister.
The movie uses clever flashbacks to the time she was in the cult and its very nicely inter-related with the present time.
The ending is the best part of the movie. Gives one something to think about!
7.5
Back to the story, It's about a girl who was part of a cult and who escaped and is helped by her sister.
The movie uses clever flashbacks to the time she was in the cult and its very nicely inter-related with the present time.
The ending is the best part of the movie. Gives one something to think about!
7.5
Sunday, 5 February 2012
The Grey
Awesome film here which I was really looking forward to which did not disappoint.
Loved the ending which is sort of left open as well. I loved the story and metaphors and there is a lot to learn and take in from the movie.
All the supporting actors I had not seen before did a terrific job.
Right on the money...8.5
Loved the ending which is sort of left open as well. I loved the story and metaphors and there is a lot to learn and take in from the movie.
All the supporting actors I had not seen before did a terrific job.
Right on the money...8.5
The Descendants
Yes, again its George Clooney doing what he does best. Makes that grin and pretends its acting.
I must admit to enjoying the script and was interested in the film right from the start.
The girl actors in it were also very good and spontaneous. I can't believe George has been nominated for it. I feel another actor could have done justice to the role.
Still a good drama nevertheless.
7.5
I must admit to enjoying the script and was interested in the film right from the start.
The girl actors in it were also very good and spontaneous. I can't believe George has been nominated for it. I feel another actor could have done justice to the role.
Still a good drama nevertheless.
7.5
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