What a load of twaddle and averageness. How come this has had so many good reviews? In reality it is a slow meandering piece peopled with vengeful violent characters and a lack of imagination. I think this is supposed to be a black comedy set during World War 2 but it is an excuse for Brad Pitt to show us possibly the worst acting of his career so far (or maybe just his worst movie decision so far), and Quentin Tarantino proves that a movie filled with mindless violence and no plot isn't always a recipe for success. Possibly could have been a better watch if they had edited a lot of the unneeded extra shite scenes. Didn't warm to this one at all.
Absolute gem of a film using animation and a futuristic story eerily similar to The Matrix and The Terminator where the machines take over the earth. The story is a bit abstract in places but the characters are lovable, their design is fantastic, and the movie flows easily right to the end. I did get a bit lost at the end as to how 9 wraps up the whole thing but it didn't seem to matter too much as I had enjoyed the rest so much. My kids loved this one as well. Search it out.
Wasn't sure what to expect here but I absolutely loved it although I would probably preface that by saying it is a chick flick - cooking and the female emotions that follow just don't seem like your average guy's cup of tea. But, that said, this one is very good. Meryl Streep absolutely nailed Julia Child, has she won the Oscar yet because she bloody well should?, and the blogger Julie is beautifully portrayed and her quest to give herself a goal in life starts this behemoth of a project which has made her a global name. A very well executed film.
Really enjoyed it but damn, 3D technology on the 'ole glasses absolutely sucks. Why bother? I suspect if you're at a studio preview and you get to wear flash 3D lenses then the experience would blow your mind but those pieces of shite at the local cinema? Meh! Waste of money, just go to the 2D version. That said though, I really enjoyed this film, I loved the action, I loved the natives of Pandora and I loved the way they made the human avatars look so much like them, very cool. And apparently the language was based on New Zealands own Maori which is also very cool. Possibly too long but it's becoming a trend for these big budget movies now. Deserves a few nods at the Oscars for sure. Had to laugh that The Vatican have an official stand on this movie because it poses the idea of nature being a living entity that can control worlds and that people can believe in and subscribe to. It's a movie guys! Ever heard of entertainment?
Ooh, how good an actor is Robert Downey jr? Friggin out of this world I think you'll find. He just stole this one for me, his Holmes is a fantastic eccentric addict genious who is both embittered and bored by the world while also being fascinated with it. Guy Ritchie keeps a good pace throughout the film although his insistance of muffling the voices got a bit annoying, I thought I was going deaf at first! Probably a stylised trick of the trade but a frustrating one for those already slightly hearing impaired like moi. The story is good and I'm hoping they'll do more films, keeping the two main leads as well, as Jude Law played the straighter Watson very well. While I love Rachel McAdams, I struggled to find why her character was needed in the story apart from a bit of eye candy and a minor love interest for Holmes. Other than that, excellent and I suspect it gets better on the second viewing as you'll be prepared for the mumbling voices.
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I loved Inglorius Basterds. DIdn't think I would, because their films are a bit hit and miss, but I really did.
Haven't seen 9 but am seeing it on Tues
Loved Sherlock HOlmes
Loved Avatar and our 3D glasses were fine.
Haven't seen Julie and Julia but I've also seen the Lovely Bones and The TIme Traveller's Wife, both of which are books that I loved, and both movies I enjoyed as well. I thought they were great adaptations.
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