Danny Boyle's eagerly anticipated film was slick, but my immediate impression was that it was not amongst his best.
Cast is very good, James McAvoy, the talented Vincent Cassel and the wonderful Rosaria Dawson, who you will not have seen in a role like this before. Acting performances are strong.
Gripping thriller, which is full of twists and turns with the actual story being revealed in the last few shots of the film. The last frame is particularly clever.
Enjoyable.
8.
Sunday, 31 March 2013
Identity Thief
The reviews do not do this funny film any justice.
I was expecting it to be really dire, but was quite surprised. Yes, the film could have been edited for time, but it was full of capers. Jason Bateman is a very loveable person/character and I quite like his work. He pairs up with Melissa McCarthy who is brilliant.
There is a little sub-plot which drags the story, and brings the film down a little; it was unnecessary in my opinion.
For a comedy, this is quite good.
6.5
I was expecting it to be really dire, but was quite surprised. Yes, the film could have been edited for time, but it was full of capers. Jason Bateman is a very loveable person/character and I quite like his work. He pairs up with Melissa McCarthy who is brilliant.
There is a little sub-plot which drags the story, and brings the film down a little; it was unnecessary in my opinion.
For a comedy, this is quite good.
6.5
Welcome To The Punch
Strong Action - Weak Story
Very slick sequences, but unfortunately there were too many plot holes, also the story was quite unbelievable in places.
The cast was very good; the best Britain has to offer, but as stated above, the screenplay was very cliche.
What could have been a very good film, was a tad disappointing unfortunately.
6 - just about
Very slick sequences, but unfortunately there were too many plot holes, also the story was quite unbelievable in places.
The cast was very good; the best Britain has to offer, but as stated above, the screenplay was very cliche.
What could have been a very good film, was a tad disappointing unfortunately.
6 - just about
Thursday, 14 March 2013
Side Effects
Gripping psychological thriller with Jude Law and Rooney Mara.
Not seen either on the big screen for a while. Was interested in Steven Soderbergh's potentially last film to see what he could come up with.
The story goes from scene to scene and unfolds into an interesting story with excellent character development with an amazing twist and climax.
Personally, I did not see the twist coming and took me totally by surprise - I love it when that happens.
I enjoyed this compelling drama. Rooney Mara has a bright future!
8
Not seen either on the big screen for a while. Was interested in Steven Soderbergh's potentially last film to see what he could come up with.
The story goes from scene to scene and unfolds into an interesting story with excellent character development with an amazing twist and climax.
Personally, I did not see the twist coming and took me totally by surprise - I love it when that happens.
I enjoyed this compelling drama. Rooney Mara has a bright future!
8
Parker
Jason Statham doing what he does best. But this time, the movie is nearly 2 hours long. Does he pull it off? Yes and No.
Its interesting to see a sub-plot develop in a movie like this,. i.e the involvement of J-Lo half way through. She played the role to perfection and still looks the part even though she is in her mid 40s.
Only downside was that the movie was dragged out a little too long, and predictability was starting to set in.
Its average.
6
Its interesting to see a sub-plot develop in a movie like this,. i.e the involvement of J-Lo half way through. She played the role to perfection and still looks the part even though she is in her mid 40s.
Only downside was that the movie was dragged out a little too long, and predictability was starting to set in.
Its average.
6
Kai Po Che
Indian movie tackling various social issues in one film. The leads are played by unknowns with the roles being played to utmost perfection.
This was not your standard Bollywood film; lack of song and dance, and was just 2 hours long.
I think the movie deserved half an hour more for character development; it then would have been perfect. The story has a "Shakespearean" climax to it which was totally unexpected. A similar movie with such an edge was Omkara.
Enjoyed this.
8
This was not your standard Bollywood film; lack of song and dance, and was just 2 hours long.
I think the movie deserved half an hour more for character development; it then would have been perfect. The story has a "Shakespearean" climax to it which was totally unexpected. A similar movie with such an edge was Omkara.
Enjoyed this.
8
Arbitrage
Been a while not seen Richard Gere around so nice to see him up on the silver hair, sorry, silver screen again.
He excels in this role and is very convincing. Overall the movie is above average. Like all movies, there were plot holes and it could have been a much more gripping.
I know many disliked the ending as it leaves you to your own imagination as to what the ending should be. Generally, I don't mind an ending like this where it serves a purpose, but I felt this movie deserved closure.
6.5
He excels in this role and is very convincing. Overall the movie is above average. Like all movies, there were plot holes and it could have been a much more gripping.
I know many disliked the ending as it leaves you to your own imagination as to what the ending should be. Generally, I don't mind an ending like this where it serves a purpose, but I felt this movie deserved closure.
6.5
Monday, 4 March 2013
Wreck it Ralph
Having seen the trailers and rave reviews, decided to watch this with my kids.
This is a movie that appeals to both boys and girls and those of all ages! I found it funny and witty.
It was not too long and managed to be effective with a decent story. The characters were very interesting.
Probably will be the best animation this year.
8
Friday, 1 March 2013
Wanderlust
The last few movies have all been comedies; so I thought I would carry on with the theme.
This has been out a year but I never got to catch it at the cinema. Very easy going, and like I Give It A Year, a fairly mediocre script.
Again it was funny in places, but it failed to make me laugh out loud and it was not very subtle either. The one saving grace was Jennifer Aniston who does well in these type of roles. Other than her, there was no reason to watch this rubbish!
5
This has been out a year but I never got to catch it at the cinema. Very easy going, and like I Give It A Year, a fairly mediocre script.
Again it was funny in places, but it failed to make me laugh out loud and it was not very subtle either. The one saving grace was Jennifer Aniston who does well in these type of roles. Other than her, there was no reason to watch this rubbish!
5
I Give It A Year
Been a while since I saw a British Film. Trailer for this looked good so decided to give it a watch. Another big reason to watch this is the wonderful Rose Byrne who I really like, so a bonus really!
I was quite disappointed with the humour. I just did not find most of it funny. I think it tried too hard and it was not me being moody; the rest of the audience did not find it that funny either. It failed to make me laugh out loud except for one occasion.
The storyline was also quite mediocre offering nothing new in return. It could have been so much better.
5.5
I was quite disappointed with the humour. I just did not find most of it funny. I think it tried too hard and it was not me being moody; the rest of the audience did not find it that funny either. It failed to make me laugh out loud except for one occasion.
The storyline was also quite mediocre offering nothing new in return. It could have been so much better.
5.5
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