Because I have been AWOL I have an awful lot of reviews to write up. As I am still going to the cinema regularly despite it now costing £7.50 for a student ticket in my home towns Odeon, so I shall probably not find the time to write up all these movies. However I shall review the ones I have something to say about, and will try and keep up to date from now on!
Movies of March
- The Adjustment Bureau
- Submarine
With a combination of a friend working on this film and it being filmed locally, it was inevitable that I would see this movie, despite it not being a massive film. I must say from the trailers I went in with low expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised. The characters were peculiar and yet somehow believable and the humour was dark but very funny. I enjoyed the tale of a young boy dealing with love and a parents divorce and I particularly liked the colour grading that gave the film an almost retro feel.
- Ironclad
Another local one. Considering the sort of budget this movie had, it was surprisingly good. The matte painting and sets were beautiful and that alone made it worth seeing. The story was interesting and did not suffer to the long action sequences. All in all a good film and thoroughly enjoyed it.
- The Resident
- Rango
A fun animated movie with a bit of a difference. Though it was marketed toward children, it seemed too dark to be a kids movie and made me uncomfortable watching this whilst there were young children in the cinema. The film however was good, the animation incredible and they got the western feel just right.
- Unknown
- Battle Los Angeles
Incredible. I held my breath for the entire movie. VFX, stunning.
- A Turtles Tale
The animation in this film was not quite up to the same standard of other 3D animated films out at the time. However the story was well thought out, educational and really quite moving. Both funny and sad, a must see for families with young children.
- Hall Pass
- Limitless
Movies of April
- Source Code
Kind of like Groundhog Day with a twist. A very enjoyable movie with some fantastic acting.
- Hop
Animated bunnys and dancing chicks, what else can you ask for in a movie?
- Sucker Punch
I really didn't like this movie, and for me the only thing that saved it was the VFX, which were stunning. Some would say "cartoony" but I would say stylised to give the action a dream like quality. The robots and the dojo backdrop I particularly liked. It was like looking at a masterpiece. However, the movie itself lacked story and drive. It became formulaic and boring. It was such a shame because the premise of this movie is really quite clever, and with gentler handling this could have been an amazing hit. Instead it turned into what I can only describe as every teenage boys wet dream.
- Scream 4
Surprisingly good considering it was a late sequel to the original trilogy.
- Anuvahood
Hilarious
- Red Riding Hood
Some clever twists and turns. Weird but somewhat wonderful. I enjoyed this film and loved the colours and camera work that made this movie so surreal.
- Rio
The orange adverts ruined this movie for me...
- Thor
- Fast & Furious 5
- Arthur
Generally I hate Russell Brand, but I found this movie so funny.
Movies of May
- Attack the Block
Though this movie is quite funny I found it a disturbing reflection of the youth of today. The story was stronger than expected as were the VFX. I particularly liked the glow in the dark teeth.
- Hanna
- Pirates of the Caribbean
Quickly turned into the Captain Jack show.
- Blitz
- Kung Fu Panda 2
- X-Men: First Class
Though this film has a few inconsistencies with the original movie trilogy, I really enjoyed it. So much I saw it twice. A great story with some fab new characters and a nice insight into the origins story. I had my reserves about James McAvoy playing Xavier, but he sold the role perfectly. Great movie, definitely my film of the month!
