Two Line Review: This Is 40 (2012)

 With a great cast, this latest film from the steadfast Apatow looked sure for success. However, characters incessantly whining in a movie with little story take away any possible enjoyment here. 

Thinking Film Rating: 4/10

Public Opinion: 6.2/10
Critics Opinion: 5.2/10

This is 40 - Judd Apatow 

Two Line Review: The Way Way Back (2013)

A well acted coming of age story that felt surprisingly believable. While there are no laugh out loud moments, the wry sense of humour and relatable characters makes a very enjoyable piece.

Thinking Film Rating: 8.5/10

Public Opinion: 7.8/10

Critic Opinion: 8.5/10

The Way Way Back - Nat Faxon, Jim Rash

Two Line Review: The Place Beyond The Pines (2012)

A captivating tale told in an effective manner, the beginning segment felt a little rushed, despite this, it is a gripping drama of fathers and sons, with amazing performances from the entire cast. 

Thinking Film Rating: 8/10

Public Opinion: 7.5/10

Critics Opinion: 8.2/10

The Place Beyond The Pines - Derek Cianfrance

Two Line Review: Johnny English (2003)

This is a weak parody of the spy genre that has more cringe moments than humour. With a basic storyline, gags you can coming a mile off and exaggerated performances, this is one to miss.

Thinking Film Rating: 4/10

Public Opinion: 5.9/10

Critics Opinion: 3.3/10

Johnny English - Peter Howitt

Two Line Review: Jurassic Park 3D (2013)

Upping the original version, much of the 3D was actually reasonably effective. Whether it is the addition of the 3D element or, more than likely, the IMAX setting, it should not be missed! 

Thinking Film Rating: 8.5/10

Public Opinion: 8/10

Critics Opinion: 9.3/10

Jurassic Park - Steven Spielberg 

Exciting Trailer for Sunday: CBGB

CBGB

Director: Randall Miller

Starring: Alan Rickman

               Johnny Galecki

               Rupert Grint

UK Release Date: Not Yet Known

Two Line Review: Prince Avalanche (2013)

Rudd gives the performance of his career in this wonderful film from Green, he is perfectly balanced with Hirsch. Some laughs, some emotion and plenty of enjoyment from this very touching movie.  

Thinking Film Rating: 9/10

Public Opinion: 6.6/10

Critics Opinion: 8.3/10

Prince Avalanche - David Gordon Green 

Two Line Review: Miss Congeniality (2000)

Pleasantly entertaining with Bullock the true strength of the piece and Caine playing an enjoyable support. Somewhat predictable but overall a light and easy watching film.

Thinking Film Rating: 6/10

Public Opinion: 6/10

Critics Opinion: 4.2/10

Miss Congeniality - Donald Petrie

Two Line Review: The Mist (2007)

An intelligent horror flick that is more about the monster within than the monsters outside. While the SFX may be a little dated, the ideas and themes are not, as it builds up to a truly horrible end.

Thinking Film Rating: 7/10

Public Opinion: 7.2/10
Critics Opinion: 7.3/10

The Mist - Frank Darabont

Two Line Review: Kick-Ass 2 (2013)

More blood, more fights, more...super heroes! Kick-Ass 2 steps it up a gear, with another fantastic performance from Hit-Girl, Chloë Grace Moretz, this is another energetic and enjoyable movie!

Thinking Film Rating: 8/10

Public Opinion: 7.5/10

Critics Opinion:  2.8/10

Kick-Ass 2 - Jeff Wadlow

Two Line Review: Catch Me If You Can (2002)

A enjoyable thriller from Spielberg, well-cast with DiCaprio and Hanks both giving great performances. It's easy to forget whether you should be supporting the cat or mouse in this chase! 

Thinking Film Rating: 8/10

Public Opinion: 7.9/10

Critics Opinion: 9.6/10

Catch Me If You Can - Steven Spielberg

Exciting Trailer for Sunday: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Director: Ben Stiller

Starring: Ben Stiller

               Kristen Wiig

               Sean Penn

UK Release Date: 26 December 13

Two Line Review: Starbuck (2011)

A fantastic story with a host of fantastic characters. Huard plays the charismatic, loveable and dim character of Starbuck well-supported by Bertrand. This true gem of a movie is not to be missed!

Thinking Film Rating: 8.5/10

Public Opinion: 7.2/10
Critics Opinion: 6.5/10

Starbuck - Ken Scott

Two Line Review: Wedding Crashers (2005)

A promising opening leads way to a below average rom-com that seems to rely on the highlight of the Vaughn/Owen chemistry alone. A disappointing feature from a usually high-quality line up. 

Thinking film Rating: 5.5/10

Public Opinion: 7/10

Critics Opinion: 7.5/10

Wedding Crashers - David Dobkin

Two Line Review: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

The 'why-did-they-remake-this-already' feeling never really goes away during this the viewing of this film. Great performance from Garfield and the SFX are a little better, but it tries too hard to be 'epic'.

Thinking Film Rating: 6.5/10

Public Opinion: 7.1/10
Critics Opinion: 7.3/10

The Amazing Spider-Man - Marc Webb

Two Line Review: Grabbers (2012)

A boozy-Irish charmer full of wit, light-weight aliens and questionable home-brew. Wright and Lehane have created a fantastic low-budget horror comedy. Best watched drunk!

Thinking Film Rating: 7/10

Public Opinion: 6.1/10
Critics Opinion: 7.3/10

Grabbers - John Wright

Two Line Review: The Heat (2013)

A standard premise (the old good cop, bad cop routine) delivers a very standard comedy. Relying on McCarthy's charisma and slapstick humour, the film feels repetitive after the first half-hour.

Thinking Film Rating: 4.5/10

Public Opinion: 7.1/10
Critics Opinion: 6.6/10

The Heat - Paul Feig

Exciting Trailer for Sunday: Her

Her

Director: Spike Jonze

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix
               Rooney Mara
               Scarlett Johansson

UK Release Date: Unknown

UK Buzz to Box Office: 2 - 4 August

Welcome to the UK Buzz to Box Office Comparison chart!
Taking the eight most talked about films of the week, this table compares these film's share of online buzz in the week leading up to the target weekend, to the takings of the same eight at the box office.

1. The Smurfs                  +14%

2. Despicable Me 2          +5%

3. The Conjuring             +2%

4. The Wolverine             +1%

5. Monsters University     +1%

6. Pacific Rim                   -6%

7. Fast and Furious 6        -8%

8. The World's End          -11%




Conclusions

Smurfs 2 leads the table, with a sharp increase of 14%, which could be due to the young target audience, who would not be adding to the online voice. Despicable Me 2 who came in second with an increase of 5%, likely due to their similar reasons.

At the other end of the table, Fast and Furious 6 is still generating buzz but as it has left virtually all cinemas, did not generate much at the box office.

*Source: Way To Blue & Box Office Mojo

Two Line Review: Holy Motors (2012)

An intriguing film from Carax that never quite fulfils it's enigmatic premise. The lack of explanation forces the film to waver to and fro between thought-provoking and pretentious.

Thinking Film Rating: 6.5/10

Public Opinion: 7.0/10
Critics Opinion: 9.1/10

Holy Motors - Leos Carax

Two Line Review: Django Unchained (2012)

A classic Tarantino film, complete with blood, guns and memorable performances. particularly from Waltz, but also Foxx and Di Caprio. Despite this, the film could've finished a half-hour earlier.

Thinking Film Rating: 8/10

Public Opinion: 8.5/10
Critic Opinion: 8.8/10

Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino

Two Line Review: Happythankyoumoreplease (2010)

A solid romance from Radnor that maybe got a little lost trying to maintain three storylines. Sam and Rasheen's story is by far the most interesting and could've made a feature by itself.

Thinking Film Rating: 6/10

Public Opinion: 6.7/10

Critic's opinion: 4.1/10

Happythankyoumoreplease - Josh Radnor

Two Line Review: Double Indemnity (1944)

This classic film noir masterpiece is an enjoyable watch year after year. Wilder's unforgettable film is one of the true joys of the noir genre; dark and fascinating. 

Thinking Film Rating: 9/10

Public Opinion: 8.5/10

Critic's Opinion: 9.6/10

Double Indemnity - Billy Wilder

Two Line Review: Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2010)

A fantastic, highly-stylised homage to the video games of this generation's youth. The quick editing and brilliant surrealism of the world works so well. Not for all but brilliant for many.

Thinking Film Rating: 8/10

Public Opinion: 7.5/10
Critic Opinion: 8.1/10

Scott Pilgrim vs The World - Edgar Wright

Exciting Trailer for Sunday: Saving Mr Banks

Saving Mr Banks

Director: John Lee Hancock

Starring: Tom Hanks

               Colin Farrell

               Emma Thompson

               Paul Giamatti

UK Release Date: 17th January 2014

UK Buzz Chart: 2nd - 4th August

1. The Conjuring
Weekend: 1  PTV: 48%

2. Monsters University
Weekend: 4  PTV: 52%

3. The Wolverine
Weekend: 2  PTV: 41%

4. The World's End
Weekend: 3  PTV: 45%

5. Despicable Me 2
Weekend: 6  PTV: 47%

6. Pacific Rim
Weekend: 4  PTV: 35%

7. Grown Ups 2
Weekend: -  PTV: 49%

8. Fast and Furious 6
Weekend: 12  PTV: 24%

*PTV - Propensity To View
Source: Way To Blue

Two Line Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

A beautifully dream-like of teen angst and acceptance, with a bunch of brilliant and well-portrayed characters. Ezra Miller himself is a revelation. The grainy visuals worked with the story.

Thinking Film Rating: 8.5/10

Public Opinion: 8.1/10
Critic Opinion: 8.5/10

The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky

Two Line Review: Gilda (1946)

Rita Hayworth at her most mesmerising! A beautiful film starring a truly beautiful woman. One of the greatest and most unforgettable noirs of any era. 

Thinking Film Rating: 9/10

Public Opinion: 7.7/10

Critic's Opinion: 9.6/10

Gilda - Charles Vidor

Two Line Review: The Truman Show (1998)

An incredible concept that will have you looking more carefully at "your" world. A great cast and a joy to watch, time and time again!

Thinking Film Rating: 9/10

Public Opinion: 8/10
Critic's Opinion: 9.4/10

Truman Show - Peter Weir

Two Line Review: Juno (2007)

Some wonderful casting, Page and Cera combine chemistry and intrigue in this fantastic coming of age film. A fabulous script and perfect direction make this emotional journey a joy to watch. 

Thinking Film Rating: 8/10

Public Opinion: 7.6/10

Critic's Opinion: 9.4/10

Juno - Jason Reitman

UK Box Office: 26-28th July

Top 5

1. The Wolverine
WG: £4,694,092  GTD: £4,694,092

2. Monsters University
WG: £3,114,562  GTD: £15,453,747

3. Despicable Me 2
WG: £2,085,392  GTD: £34,676,246

4. The World's End
WG: £1,435,469  GTD: £5,438,289

5. Now You See Me
WG: £880,783  GTD: £9,064,766

UK Productions

54. A Field In England
WG: £963  GTD: £48,016

58. Summer In February
WG: £822  GTD: £409,182

70. The Stone Roses: Made of Stone
WG: £321 GTD: £510,148

Two Line Review: Liar, Liar (1997)

One of Carrey's best and most memorable performances! The perfect opportunity for him to display his skills in the art of slap-stick comedy, with an enjoyable, family friendly film. 

Thinking Film Rating: 7/10

Public Opinion: 6.7/10

Critic's Opinion: 8.1/10

Liar Lair - Tom Shadyac

Two Line Review: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

With charming performances from Roberts and Diaz this is an enjoyable, albeit slightly dated, rom-com pitting two huge leading ladies from the 90s against one another. 

  

Thinking Film Rating: 6/10

Public Opinion: 6.2/10

Critic's Opinion: 7.1/10

My Best Friend's Wedding - P.J. Hogan

Exciting Trailer for Sunday: 47 Ronin

47 Ronin

Starring: Keanu Reeves
              Rinko Kikuchi
              Hiroyuki Sanada

UK Release Date: 26th December 2013

Two Line Review: The Hangover (2009)

A great premise introducing a fantastic cast. Combining humorous one liners, an array of different characters and unpredictable story twists; the laughs keep coming in this cleverly funny film. 

Thinking Film Rating: 7/10

Public opinion: 7.8/10

Critic's Opinion: 7.9/10

The Hangover - Todd Phillips

Two Line Review: Elf (2003)

A Christmas masterpiece! Fun for children and adults alike, bringing joy, happiness and laughter. December's only 5 months away, time to get ready to watch Ferrell's awesome performance again!

Thinking Film Rating: 9/10

Public Opinion: 6.8/10

Critic's Opinion: 8.4/10

Elf - Jon Favreau 

Two Line Review: Flight (2012)

A captivating tale of morality that will keep you thinking long after the credits role. Washington performs excellently as Captain Whip, a compelling and thought provoking character. 

Thinking Film Rating: 7.5/10

Public Opinion: 7.3/10

Critic's Opinion: 7.8/10

Flight - Robert Zemeckis

Two Line Review: American Pie (1999)

A classic American-teen film with a wealth of humorous characters. Particular performance highlights from Hannigan and Biggs. Cringe-worthy, embarrassing and fun.

Thinking Film Rating: 6/10

Public Opinion: 7/10

Critic's Opinion: 6.1/10

American Pie - Paul Weitz 

Two Line Review: Hitch (2005)

The perfect role for Smith, combining his knack for humorous and heartwarming performances. James also gives a surprising wonderful turn in this slightly predictable and yet fully enjoyable film!

Thinking Film Rating: 7.5/10

Public Opinion: 6.6/10

Critic's Opinion: 6.9/10

Hitch - Andy Tennant 

Two Line Review: I Love You Man (2009)

Fantastic chemistry between Segel and Rudd make this funny film a treat time and time again. A story of male bonding that is appealing to men and women alike. 

Thinking Film Rating: 8.5/10

Public Opinion: 7.1/10

Critic's Opinion: 8.3/10 

I love you Man - John Hamburg

Exciting Trailer for Sunday: Drinking Buddies

Drinking Buddies

Starring: Olivia Wilde
               Jake Johnson
               Anna Kendrick
               Ron Livingston

UK Release Date: 8th November 2013    

Two Line Review: The Descendants (2011)

A Wonderful film from Payne telling an emotional story with some carefully placed moments of comedy and drama. Outstanding performances from Clooney, Woodley and Miller.

Thinking Film Rating: 8.5/10

Public Opinion: 7.4/10

Critic's Opinion: 8.9/10

The Descendants - Alexander Payne

Two Line Review: Live Free or Die Hard (2007)

Moving with the time, this Die Hard sequel is technology based. Delivering the perfect action/thriller formular fans have come to recognise, this is another entertaining outing for McClane!

Thinking film Rating: 8/10

Public Opinion: 7.3/10

Critic's Opinion: 8.1/10

Live Free or Die Hard - Len Wiseman  

Two Line Review: Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)

Better than the first sequel, this film feels more like the original. McTiernan upped the ante; packing in the bigger explosions and improved stunts. Fans of the series will not be disappointed! 

Thinking Film Rating: 7.5/10

Public Opinion: 7.5/10

Critic's Opinion: 5.2/10

Die Hard with a Vengeance - John McTiernan

Two Line Review: Die Hard 2 (1990)

It doesn't quiet live up to its predecessor but still this action flick is a very enjoyable watch! McClane is the perfect role for Willis, a man who can deliver some perfect one liners!

Thinking film Rating: 7/10

Public Opinion: 7.1/10

Critic's Opinion: 6.7/10

Die Hard 2 - Renny Harlin

Two Line Review: Die Hard (1988)

The best classic action film! No action film before or since can come close with matching this perfect combination of performances, gun chases, entertainment and cheese! 

Thinking Film Rating: 9/10

Public Opinion: 8.3/10

Critic's Opinion: 9.2/10

Die Hard - John McTiernan

Two Line Review: The Lion King (1994)

Amazing animation, fantastically loveable characters and an unforgettable story! This film has the whole package, it is truly a Disney masterpiece!

Thinking Film Rating: 10/10

Public Opinion: 8.4/10

Critic's Opinion: 9/10

The Lion King - Roger Allers & Bob Minkoff

Two Line Review: Dirty Dancing (1987)

Despite the sometimes clunky dialogue this film is so very enjoyable!. A favourite of women, and probably many men, everywhere! Try and watch without wiggling your hips! 

Thinking Film Rating: 8/10

Public Opinion: 6.6/10

Critic's Opinion: 7.2/10

Dirty Dancing - Emile Ardolino

Two Line Review: Jack and Sarah (1995)

Sweet, British and very 90s! The strength of Grant and Mathis' performances make this a lovely and heartwarming film. 

Thinking Film Rating: 7/10

Public Opinion: 6.3/10

Critic's Opinion: 7.5/10

Jack and Sarah - Tim Sullivan

Two Line Review: When Harry Met Sally (1989)

A Classic rom-com with some wonderfully funny and memorable moments. Fantastic chemistry between Ryan and Crystal! Meg Ryan plays Meg Ryan but that's why we love her, right? 

Thinking Film Rating: 7.7/10

Public Opinion: 7.6/10

Critic's Opinion: 9.1/10

When Harry Met Sally - Rob Reiner