Brief Movie Reviews

[Mike]

Robin Hood was watched today at a Cinema in Liverpool. It was a nice film but I don't think that it was a classic. .

[Mike]

Wolverine. It was actually not bad, big action scenes and just enough story to make it compelling. The sfx were very good, especially the fight with a helicopter and the powerstation. Did not expect to enjoy but it was okay. I am veering between Phils 3.5 stars and a 3 star rating. Not an amazing film but easilly enjoyable!



St Trinians 2: Frittons Gold. Well. Not really a convincing story, very childlike as you would expect. I did not really enjoy this film, it was obvious a cash in on St Trinians rather than a good new story. It was not turned off so I guess a rating is appropriate.

[liz.brownlloyd]

Wolverine. It was actually not bad, big action scenes and just enough story to make it compelling. The sfx were very good, especially the fight with a helicopter and the powerstation. Did not expect to enjoy but it was okay. I am veering between Phils 3.5 stars and a 3 star rating. Not an amazing film but easilly enjoyable!

Totally disagree, it's just the male version of SATC 2!

[Mike]

Inception. Dream thieves go too deep. This film is amazing, super visual and had me on the edge of my seat for about an hour. Without doubt the BEST film I have seen this year. .

[Mike]

Pauly Shore is Dead. Worst piece of a documentary type comedy ever. Do not watch.

Seven Pounds. Quality through and through. Who knew Will Smith could act this well?!

[mr_e]

Babel:
Beautifully shot and acted, very human and non-judgemental. Weak butterfly-effect plot though.

Will be trying to watch Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs next.

[Mike]

Will be trying to watch Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs next.

Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs is a great film. Lots of comic genius here!

[mr_e]

Have just seen the first few minutes then had to halt, if it continues along the same lines it should be excellent. Spray-on shoes = win.

[Mike]

SALT - spy thriller with Angelina Jolie being beaten to a pulp! Great action, Bad ending.

[mr_e]

SALT:
Saw this a while ago, was surprised at how watchable it was. Huge plot holes, gloriously over the top action sequences yet a very serious tone- this renders it like a cross between the old Bond films and The Bourne Identity.

[johnriley1uk]

Mr_e has it spot on regarding Salt. It was very enjoyable and worth from me as well.

[mr_e]

Harry Brown: or depending on my mood.
Michael Caine and the rest of the cast make this better then it maybe should be. It's basically a revenge fantasy set in a decaying London estate. Not very sensitive with its subject matter, but good visual mood and visceral qualities.

Black Swan:
A somewhat unsubtle (almost relentlessly intense) portrait of a ballerina under stress. Camerawork is brilliant, especially when it swirls amongst the dancers. The generally slightly shaky hand-held feel adds a lot to the film. All goes a bit psychological horror near the end, which almost feels out of place but still works. Intense! Also: sapphic scene.

[mr_e]

Four Lions:
Watched this a week or so ago, and wasn't surprised to find out it was written by Chris Morris: there were moments when I didn't know whether to laugh or be shocked, but then again it is a comedy about British-Muslim extremists. Some nice one-liners in it, and the out-takes are very much worth a watch as well.