A reasonable live-action effort from Disney, in a well-realised, very Star Wars-esque world. A light action-adventure that is nicely entertaining.
Thinking Film Rating: 6.5/10
Public Opinion: 6.6/10
Critics Opinion: 5.1/10
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Monday, 29 April 2013
Two Line Review: Up (2009)
While it has a beautifully sad opening montage and great general concept, (watch just for that opening!), the story loses itself halfway through and it’s all downhill from there.
Thinking Film Rating: 6/10
Public Opinion: 8.3/10
Sunday, 28 April 2013
An Exciting Trailer for Sunday: This Is The End
This Is The End
Director: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogan
Starring: James Franco
Seth Rogan
Paul Rudd
Jonah Hill
Danny McBride
UK Release Date: 28 June 2013
Saturday, 27 April 2013
Short Film for Saturday: In Real Life
In Real Life
Director: Anthony RosnerA light-hearted look into the online gaming addiction. A nicely paced engaging story with a human heart.
An official winner at the Pheonix Comicon Film Festival 2012
Friday, 26 April 2013
Two Line Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
An excellent Hollywood blockbuster, with a now iconic role from Johnny Depp. There is plenty of large-scale action and crowd-pleasing entertainment to be found here.
Thinking Film Rating: 8/10
Public Opinion: 8.0/10
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Two Line Review: Garden State (2004)
The incredible use of soundtrack is one of its many pleasures, the wonderful performances another, however, it's the fantastic writing and direction from Braff that make this whole film a pleasure.
Thinking Film Rating: 9/10
Public Opinion: 7.6/10
Critics Opinion: 7.4/10
An Exciting Trailer for Thursday: Byzantium
Byzantium
Director: Neil Jordan
Starring: Gemma Arterton
Saoirse Ronan
Caleb Landry Jones
UK Release Date: 31 May 2013
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Two Line Review: Black Swan (2010)
Natalie Portman has the role of her life in this thrilling film. Perfectly encapsulating passion, obsession and beauty in Aronofsky's boldly directed work of art.
Thinking Film Rating: 8/10
Public Opinion: 8.1/10
Critics Opinion: 8.2/10
Black Swan - Darran Aronofsky
Short Film for Wednesday: Bottle
Bottle
Director: Kirsten Lepore
A beautiful story filled with companionship, love and endearment unfolds in this wonderfully animated short film.
Won Best Animated Short at Newport Beach Film Festival.
UK Box Office: 21st April
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| Olympus Has Fallen |
1. Olympus Has Fallen
WE: £2,246,901 GTD: £2,246,901
2. Oblivion
WE: £1,656,158 GTD: £8,055,388
3. Evil Dead
WE: £1,375,230 GTD: £1,375,230
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| Love Is All You Need |
7. Love Is All You Need
£202,086 at 131 locations
17. Promised Land
£52,641 at 135 locations
31. Rebellion
£4,760 at 7 locations
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| Love Is All You Need |
7. Love Is All You Need
WE: £202,086 GTD: £202,086
20. Dans La Maison
WE: £27,720 GTD: £738,198
23. Sadda Haq
WE: £20,400 GTD: £229,345
*WE = Weekend Total, GTD = Gross-to-Date
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Two Line Review: Big (1988)
Hanks at his very best showcased in this funny, entertaining and, often, moving piece. A film that allows you to see clearly how the innocence of youth can be both a blessing and a curse.
Thinking Film Rating: 8.5/10
Public Opinion: 7.2/10
Critics Opinion: 8/10
Big - Penny Marshall
Monday, 22 April 2013
Two Line Review: Goodfellas (1990)
A Scorsese masterpiece! A tale told through the eyes of a gangster with an incredible blend of stunning cinematography, sound, editing and writing. A film that will never get old.
Thinking Film Rating: 10/10
Public Opinion: 8.8/10
Critics Opinion: 8.8/10Goodfellas - Martin Scorsese
Sunday, 21 April 2013
Two Line Review: Jurassic Park (1993)
Excitement builds when you hear the theme song, even years after the first viewing. Spielberg creates a fantastic viewing adventure, utilising the incredible work of Michael Crichton.
Thinking Film Rating: 8.5/10
Public Opinion: 8/10
Critics Opinion: 8.2/10
Jurassic Park - Steven Spielberg
An Exciting Trailer for Sunday: The Kings Of Summer
The Kings Of Summer
Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Starring: Nick Robinson
Gabriel Basso
Moises Arias
Nick Offerman
UK Release Date: 2013
Saturday, 20 April 2013
Two Line Review: Inception (2010)
Leaves you with questions and thoughts long after it's over. A fantastic array of performances and a impressive addition to the awe-inspiring work of Nolan.
Thinking Film Rating: 10/10
Public Opinion: 8.8/10
Critics Opinion: 8/10
Inception - Christopher Nolan
Short Film for Saturday: The Eagleman Stag
The Eagleman Stag - Mikey Please
A amazing, beautiful and inspiring piece of work. Truly thought-provoking with fantastically unique animation.
Won 2011 BAFTA Animated Short Film Award
Friday, 19 April 2013
Director Profile: Sam Raimi
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| Sam Raimi |
Opening Weekend: £3,739,905 at 530 locations
Known for: Evil Dead, Spiderman
Author’s Favourite: Drag Me To Hell
Critics Opinion: 9.2/10, Public Opinion: 6.7/10
Most Awards: Spiderman 2
Won 1 Oscars inc Best Visual Effects
Most Critically Acclaimed: Evil Dead
Critics Opinion: 9.8/10
Highest Grossing: Spiderman 3
Worldwide Box Office Gross: $890.9
Hidden Gem: A Simple Plan
Nominated for 2 Oscars inc. Best Supporting Actor
Debut Feature: Evil Dead
Won Saturn Award for Best Low-Budget Film
Upcoming Projects: Rake
TV Movie starring Greg Kinnear and Miranda Otto
Two Line Review: Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
The perfect indie film! Heart-warming, funny, sad, feel good. A brilliant ensemble (Paul Dano stood out for me) topped by an unforgettable story. Can’t recommend enough!
Thinking Film Rating: 10/10
Public Opinion: 7.9/10
Critics Opinion: 9.1/10
Thursday, 18 April 2013
An Exciting Trailer For Thursday: Mud
Director: Jeff Nichols
Starring: Matthew McConaughey
Reese Witherspoon
Sam Shepard
Tye Sheridan
Jacob Lofland
Release Date: 10th May 2013
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
UK Box Office: 14th April
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| Oblivion |
1. Oblivion
WE: £4,921,080 GTD: £4,921,080
2. The Croods
WE: £1,984,031 GTD: £22,560,899
3. Scary Movie 5
WE: £1,077,544 GTD: £1,077,544
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| The Place Beyond The Pines |
4. The Place Beyond The Pines
£665,935 at 114 locations
22. The Gatekeepers
£21,616 at 14 locations
24. Daddy Cool Munde Fool
£17,622 at 7 locations
UK Films
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| Trance |
WE: £336,858 GTD: £4,071,647
21. Good Vibrations
WE: £26,370 GTD: £235,710
31. Pilgrim Hill
WE: £10,401 GTD: £10,401
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| Dans La Maison |
19. Dans La Maison
WE: £61,391 GTD: £665,519
20. Sadda Haq
WE: £52,591 GTD: £192,187
22. The Gatekeepers
WE: £21,616 GTD: £21,616
Short Film For Wednesday: BlinkyTM
BlinkyTM
Director: Ruairi RobinsonStrong visual effects make a very realistic world in this short film, and although the gore factor is not present, the lack of only makes the story stronger.
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
Director Profile: Steven Soderbergh
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| Steven Soderbergh |
Currently In the Box Office: Side Effects
Opening Weekend: £911,315 at 351 locations
Known for: Ocean’s Eleven, Traffic
Author’s Favourite: Erin Brockovich
Critics Opinion: 8.4/10, Public Opinion: 7.2/10
Most Awards: Traffic
Won 4 Oscars inc. Best Director & 2 BAFTAs
Most Critically Acclaimed: Sex, Lies and Videotape
Critics Opinion: 9.8/10
Highest Grossing: Ocean’s Eleven
Worldwide Box Office Gross: $450.7m
Hidden Gem: Gray’s Anatomy
Recounting Spalding Gray’s journey after told he has an eye condition.
Debut Feature: Sex, Lies and Videotape
Nominated for 2 BAFTAs and 1 Oscar.
Upcoming Projects: Behind The Candelabra
USA TV Movie starring Matt Damon and Michael Douglas
Monday, 15 April 2013
Two Line Review: Skyfall (2012)
Lives up to the hype. Easily the best of the Craig Bonds, with a stellar cast all round and some nice cinematography. A very worthy addition to the franchise!
Thinking Film Rating: 8/10
Public Opinion: 7.8/10
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Two Line Review: Four Lions (2010)
Absolutely hilarious, edgy black comedy from Chris Morris. Razor-sharp dialogue with a dowsing of satire, boldly diving into controversy like few others.
Thinking Film Rating: 10/10
Public Opinion: 7.3/10
Critics Opinion: 8.1/10
An Exciting Trailer for Sunday: Only God Forgives
Only God Forgives
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn
Starring: Ryan Gosling
Kristin Scott Thomas
Tom Burke
UK Release Date: Unknown
Saturday, 13 April 2013
Short FIlm for Saturday: The Most Beautiful Man In The World
Beautifully shot with brilliant performances and nicely paced story, this film has it all. I am still in awe of it for the umpteenth time watching it.
Nominated for 2003 BAFTA Short Film Award
Nominated for 2003 BAFTA Short Film Award
Friday, 12 April 2013
Two Line Review: Trance (2013)
Another example of Danny Boyle genius, a cleverly planned plot that keeps you thinking until clicking nicely into place. A stylish, sometimes brutal, modern film noir.
Thinking Film Rating: 9/10
Public Opinion: 7.4/10
Critics Opinion: 6.7/10
Thursday, 11 April 2013
Two Line Review: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zizzou (2004)
Full of Wes Anderson quirkiness and animated fish, a classic for any fans of the director. Started strong got lost a little in the middle and ended nicely.
Thinking Film Rating: 6/10
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
UK Box Office: April 7th
UK Box Office Top 3:
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| The Croods |
Overall
1. The Croods (w3)
WE: £2,346,518 GTD: £17,584,498
2. G.I. Joe Retaliation (w2)
WE: £1,052,226 GTD: £5,546,148
3. Dark Skies (w1)
WE: £1,024,166 GTD: £1,024,166
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| Spring Breakers |
Other New Films
9. Spring Breakers
£342,550 at 181 locations
10. The Odd Life Of Timothy Green
£267,214 at 280 locations
15. A Late Quartet
£106,350 at 48 locations
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| Trance |
UK Films
4. Trance (w2)
WE: £716,582 GTD: £3,289,305
16. Good Vibrations (w2)
WE: £48,900 GTD: £173,896
36. A Song For Marion (w7)
WE: £6,000 GTD: £1,868,360
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| Dans La Maison |
World Cinema
14. Dans La Maison (w2)
WE: £120,329 GTD: £517,893
17. Papadopolous and Sons (w2)
WE: £37,032 GTD: £37,032
24. Himmatwala (w2)
WE: £14,458 GTD: £205,213
*WE = Weekend Total, GTD = Gross-to-Date
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Two Line Review: Insomnia (2002)
The only insomnia received from this film is working out whether it was actually Nolan directing it. A very average film from a very un-average director.
Thinking Film Rating: 5/10
Public Opinion: 7.2/10
Critics Opinion: 7.7/10
Insomnia - Christopher Nolan
Monday, 8 April 2013
Two Line Review: 3 Idiots (2009)
Wonderful performances by all three idiots with lessons that will stay with you for a lifetime - all iz well here!
Thinking Film Rating: 10/10
Public Opinion: 8.3/10
Critics Opinion: 10/10
Director Profile: Quentin Tarantino
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| Quentin Tarantino |
Author’s Favourite: Reservoir Dogs
Critics Opinion: 9.6/10, Public Opinion: 8.4/10
Currently In the Box Office: Django Unchained
Opening Weekend: £2,801,312
Most Critically Acclaimed: Django Unchained
Won 2 Oscars & 2 BAFTAs inc. Best Supporting Actor
Highest Grossing: Django Unchained
Worldwide Box Office Gross: $418.8m
Hidden Gem: Four Rooms
Segment: ‘The Man From Hollywood’
Debut Feature: Reservoir Dogs
Won a 1993 Spirit Award for Steve Buscemi
Upcoming Projects: Kill Bill Vol. 3
A sequel to Kill Bill Vol. 1&2
Sunday, 7 April 2013
Two Line Review: Juan of the Dead (2011)
All you could want in a zombie flick and more! Guns, swords, zombies, morally questionable heroes and lots of laughs. Massively enjoyable!
Thinking Film Rating: 10/10
Public Opinion: 6.4/10
Critics Opinion: 7.6/10
Saturday, 6 April 2013
Two Line Review: Toy Story (1995)
The children’s classic that will never get old. Brilliant script, animation and characters that are recognisable to adults and children alike. Pixar at it’s very very best!
Thinking Film Rating: 10/10
Public Opinion: 8.3/10
Critics Opinion: 10/10
Friday, 5 April 2013
Two Line Review: Anna Karenina (2012)
If you can absorb the metaphorical theatrical nature of the film, this is a very creative and enjoyable film. If you can’t, then this is a pretentious and dull film.
Thinking Film Rating 7/10
Public Opinion: 6.7/10
Critics Opinion: 6.3/10
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Two Line Review: Toy Story 2 (1999)
Having a hard act to follow, Pixar managed to maintain a high level of storytelling. Minus one ginger cowgirl and this film may have hit 10!
Thinking Film Rating: 8/10
Public Opinion: 7.9/10
Critics Opinion: 10/10
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
Director Profile: Danny Boyle
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| Danny Boyle |
Author’s Favourite: 127 Hours
Critics Opinion: 9.3/10, Public Opinion: 7.7/10
Currently In the Charts: Trance
Opening Weekend: £1,574,399
Most Critically Acclaimed: Slumdog Millionaire
Won 8 Oscars inc. Best Picture & 7 BAFTAs inc. Best Director
Highest Grossing: Slumdog Millionaire
Worldwide Box Office Gross: $377.9
Hidden Gem: A Life Less Ordinary
Starring Ewan McGregor, Cameron Diaz and Holly Hunter
Debut Feature: Shallow Grave
Also debut feature starring role for Ewan McGregor
Upcoming Projects: Porno
A sequel to Trainspotting.
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Two Line Review: Layer Cake (2004)
Ulta-stylish, slick, smart British gangster film and Craig performance. Plot played out very nicely, with many references to the classics of the 70s and 80s. Highly enjoyable!
Thinking Film Rating: 9/10
Public Opinion: 7.3/10
Critics Opinion: 8.1/10
Monday, 1 April 2013
Two Line Review: The Disappearance of Alice Creed (2009)
An interesting concept and watch-worthy low budget film. Unfortunately all three characters lacked any likability despite some good actor performances.
Think Film Rating: 6/10
Public Opinion: 6.8/10
Critics Opinion: 8.1/10
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