Archive for the ‘★ ★ ★ ½’ Category
You won’t remember the characters’ names as it’s too easy to see only the actors portraying them, but their conflicts with family, friends and growing up will be easily recognised by anyone up for a good laugh.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse surprises with (much needed) improvement; the first real blockbuster of the franchise.
It’s fair to say the four sassy ladies that make Sex and the City love to please their fans. It’s also fair to say that they love wearing the entire 2009-2010 Christian Louboutin (heel) collection and poofy Chanel skirts. So it’s a win for both worlds as (particularly) the ladies of the world are delivered another slice of Sex in what should be the group’s last adventure. Because by this point it’s become unnecessary, and because this time around they’ve grown up a bit more still – after the trials and tribulations that marriage (and surviving it) brings, where can you possibly go?
Despite some technical flaws and required knowledge, Amos Oz: The Nature of Dreams is an insightful documentary and should be seen by anyone with a moderate interest in Israel’s current political situation.
The White Ribbon is not for everyone, but those with the patience to see its entirety will experience a unique window into the world of the German pre-war village; complete with social conflict, mystery and lots of subtext.
With the current economic crisis in the United States, the sequel to Oliver Stone’s white collar drama Wall Street seems like an apt idea. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (more easily known as ‘Wall Street 2′) is coming soon, but has the original motion picture stood the test of time to deserve another outing at the box office? If the current economy was in better shape, then I may have reservations. However, recent concern over the United States economy means a sequel is not only justified, but very intriguing. In light of this, I have decided to review the 1988 original on DVD to see whether this franchise is worth a look.
So much is put on young twenty-somethings to find their perfect match and settle down, but in a world where they’re positioned by their ranking (yes, that’s right), it presents a real challenge. Having little direction in life and being told you’re only a ‘five’ out of ten surely couldn’t be doing you any favours. Even so, when Kirk (Jay Baruchel) finds himself in contact with ‘hard 10’ Molly (Alice Eve), sparks seem to fly – and pigs too.
Plots are for pussies and characters are for target practice.
That’s the mentality French writer/producer Luc Besson must swear by, if going by his back catalogue of supremely stupid, but undeniably exhilarating action movies such as The Transporter, Kiss of the Dragon and Taken. In other words, he specialises in making the kind of movies you don’t ever admit to enjoying.















