Wednesday 27 February 2013

Two Line Review: The Secret World Of Arrietty (2010)

We have come expect the stunningly detailed animation that we love from Studio Ghibli and this film is no exception, but maybe the story got a little lost in translation. 


Thinking Film Rating: 6/10


Public Opinion: 7.6/10
Critics Opinion: 9.4/10

Tuesday 26 February 2013

Two Line Review: Unleashed (2005)

A promising concept, with some brilliant fight sequences, but Jet Li doesn’t reach the emotional level needed to sustain believability.


Thinking Film Rating: 4/10


Public Opinion: 7.0/10
Critics Opinion: 6.5/10

Monday 25 February 2013

Two Line Review: Ocean's Eleven (2001)

Headed by a star-studded cast, this film has an easy-going, fun, but unremarkable feel. A mildly-enjoyable action flick from Soderbergh that doesn’t take itself too seriously.



Thinking Film Rating: 6/10


Public Opinion: 7.7/10
Critics Opinion: 8.2/10

Friday 22 February 2013

Two Line Review: Quartet (2012)

Well acted from the four leads with nice moments of emotion from Maggie Smith and humour from Billy Connelly, but let down by a rather predictable plot. 


Thinking Film Rating: 5/10


Public Opinion: 6.8/10
Critics Opinion: 7.9/10

Thursday 21 February 2013

Two Line Review: Kick Ass (2010)

Looks at the only two types of people that would become a superhero, and while the main attraction is high levels of violence and shock-comedy, this is a good quality stylish flick.


Thinking Film Rating: 8.5/10


Public Opinion: 7.8/10
Critics Opinion: 7.6/10

Wednesday 20 February 2013

Director Profile: Ang Lee

Ang Lee

Currently In the Box Office: Life Of PI
Opening Weekend: £3,591,458 at 525 locations

Known for: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Brokeback Mountain

Author’s Favourite: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Critics Opinion: 9.7/10, Public Opinion: 7.9/10

Most Awards: Life Of PI
Won 4 Oscars inc. Best Director & 2 BAFTAs

Most Critically Acclaimed: Sense and Sensibility
Critics Opinion: 9.8/10

Highest Grossing: Life Of Pi
Worldwide Box Office Gross: $608.1

Hidden Gem: Eat Drink Man Woman
Nominated for 1995 Best Foreign Film Oscar

Debut Feature: Pushing Hands
Taiwanese production of conflict between cultural tradition and modern lifestyle

Upcoming Projects: Tyrant
Series for USA TV.

Tuesday 19 February 2013

Two Line Review: The Dark Knight (2008)

The perfect Hollywood blockbuster. It has everything: brilliant script and dialogue, direction, performances - Ledger’s character raises the film to new heights.


Thinking Film Rating: 10/10


Public Opinion: 9.0/10
Critics Opinion: 9.4/10