Tonight's film is the regal drama; The Queen, starring Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen.
Well, my initial dubious thoughts about this film were blown away, the performances put in by Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen were amazing. I am a big fan of Michael Sheen, beacause he adds that extra layer of believability when he plays a well known person in a film.
For instance; his portrayal of Brian Clough, in The Damned United was first class. And his Tony Blair in The Queen was spot on as well, he captured his mannerisms, his smile and exuberance.
The same can be said for the lovely Helen Mirren. It is clearly not essential to portray your character just like the real person, but if you think that they are the Queen, then you get drawn into the film so much more. Mirren did this for me with her portrayal of HRH, making the fictional play on the facts that much more enjoyable.
Kudos should go to Director Stephen Frears and Writer Peter Morgan, for bridging the gap between fact and fiction and back again. Yes, we all know the facts surrounding the death of Diana, and the perceived uncaring nature of the monarchy immediately after.
Is this entirely true?
Did the Queen intentionally stay away from London?
Did she refuse to have the Royal Standard flag flown at half mast over Buckingham Palace?
Did she not want to make a public statement regarding the death of Diana?
Whatever the reasons for her actions, we'll probably never know, but this film gives a stab surmising the reality and does so in a dramatic fashion. Showing Tony Blair in a good light and the Royal Family in a distinctly bad one.
However, at the end of the film, I think the Queen comes out on top and was portrayed in a more favourable light, certainly within the context of the story.
As I say, this is purely a fictionalised spin on the events that happened, whether there is a thread of truth in it, who knows, but I would love to think that when Prince Phillip gets in to bed with the Queen at night, that he does say; "Move over Cabbage"!
If you were affected by the events of the summer of 1997, and who wasn't? Even the most uncaring person, could not have missed the outpouring of grief that occured. Then this is a delightful and poignant film to watch, whether you believe any of the fiction or not.
Tuesday 28 September 2010
Tuesday 21 September 2010
Nancy Drew - 21st September 2010
Tonight we have the mystery adventure from 2007; Nancy Drew.
OK, Nancy Drew was a little disappointing, it wasn't the mystery I was hoping for, but then I should have guessed that, as it really is a film for kids.
Having said that, it was good in parts and Emma Roberts (who played Nancy) had a cutesy charm about her. The storyline was thin and flimsy, the supporting cast a little wooden, the Corky character was just plain annoying. So not a film that will be high on the replay list.
However, at the end of the day, if you look at the movie in it's rightful context, which is a kids drama / comedy (a dramedy, if you will), it ticks all the boxes and for a family film, which is what we like, it kept us all entertained.
OK, Nancy Drew was a little disappointing, it wasn't the mystery I was hoping for, but then I should have guessed that, as it really is a film for kids.
Having said that, it was good in parts and Emma Roberts (who played Nancy) had a cutesy charm about her. The storyline was thin and flimsy, the supporting cast a little wooden, the Corky character was just plain annoying. So not a film that will be high on the replay list.
However, at the end of the day, if you look at the movie in it's rightful context, which is a kids drama / comedy (a dramedy, if you will), it ticks all the boxes and for a family film, which is what we like, it kept us all entertained.
Monday 20 September 2010
Cheaper By The Dozen - 14th September 2010
Tonight we're back to the Family Fun Flicks, with the Steve Martin comedy; Cheaper By The Dozen.
As the title alludes, with a dozen kids to contend with Tom & Kate Baker (Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt), have their work cut out and when Tom lands his dream job, as Coach of a University football team, the family up sticks and moves to a new bigger town house, away from their friends and the kids schools.
And when Kates' book gets published and requires a tour for promotion, Tom is left at home to keep down a job and look after the kids. Not easy!
The film has a crowd-pleasing supporting cast, including rising young stars Hilary Duff and Piper Perabo, this heart-warming hit comedy delivers super-sized fun and laughs by the dozen!
As the title alludes, with a dozen kids to contend with Tom & Kate Baker (Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt), have their work cut out and when Tom lands his dream job, as Coach of a University football team, the family up sticks and moves to a new bigger town house, away from their friends and the kids schools.
And when Kates' book gets published and requires a tour for promotion, Tom is left at home to keep down a job and look after the kids. Not easy!
The film has a crowd-pleasing supporting cast, including rising young stars Hilary Duff and Piper Perabo, this heart-warming hit comedy delivers super-sized fun and laughs by the dozen!
The Pursuit of Happyness - 7th September 2010
Back we go to the "Feelgood" genre and to what can only be described as one of the best feelgood films of recent years, it's; The Pursuit of Happyness.
Great film, and great lead performance by the not-so Fresh Prince; Will Smith.
Smith plays an out of luck salesman (Chris Gardner), trying to sell useless bone density scanners to local hospitals. However, lack of sales and spiralling debt forces his Wife (Thandie Newton), out of the marital home leaving Gardner and his son (played by Jaden Smith, Will Smiths' real-life Son) to fend for themselves.
What happens next is disaster after disaster for Father and Son, as they lose their home and money and end up on the streets. All the while Chris Gardner is fighting to get, keep and maintain an internship with a local brokerage firm.
Based on the real life of Chris Gardner who went onto become a wealthy Chicago businessman.
Will Smith is a delight, as is his son Jaden. The story is perfect, with Gardner suffering knock back, after knock back, (almost too many to be true), but the viewer is willing him to succeed and make a name for himself and provide a home for his son.
Great film! Buy it and watch it, now!!
Great film, and great lead performance by the not-so Fresh Prince; Will Smith.
Smith plays an out of luck salesman (Chris Gardner), trying to sell useless bone density scanners to local hospitals. However, lack of sales and spiralling debt forces his Wife (Thandie Newton), out of the marital home leaving Gardner and his son (played by Jaden Smith, Will Smiths' real-life Son) to fend for themselves.
What happens next is disaster after disaster for Father and Son, as they lose their home and money and end up on the streets. All the while Chris Gardner is fighting to get, keep and maintain an internship with a local brokerage firm.
Based on the real life of Chris Gardner who went onto become a wealthy Chicago businessman.
Will Smith is a delight, as is his son Jaden. The story is perfect, with Gardner suffering knock back, after knock back, (almost too many to be true), but the viewer is willing him to succeed and make a name for himself and provide a home for his son.
Great film! Buy it and watch it, now!!
Miss Potter - 31st August 2010
Tonights' film has been hanging around on the Sky+ box for sometime and kept getting overlooked, but not tonight, no no, tonight we had the pleasure to watch; Miss Potter.
This was a bit of a change to have a charming period drama, interspersed with some romance, comedy and tragedy. Renee Zellweger confidently takes the leading role and brings to life the story of the creator of Peter Rabbit; Beatrix Potter. Not only do we get an insight into the life of Miss Potter, but we are also provided with a stunning back drop of the English countryside.
It's a charming story, as well as a charming film and well worth a look if you get the chance.
This was a bit of a change to have a charming period drama, interspersed with some romance, comedy and tragedy. Renee Zellweger confidently takes the leading role and brings to life the story of the creator of Peter Rabbit; Beatrix Potter. Not only do we get an insight into the life of Miss Potter, but we are also provided with a stunning back drop of the English countryside.
It's a charming story, as well as a charming film and well worth a look if you get the chance.
National Lampoons: Vegas Vacation - 24th August 2010
OK, to mark our return from our USA holidays, we picked a themed film for tonight, and the only one we had was; National Lampoons: Vegas Vacation.
Pretty bog standard stuff for Chevy Chase and the National Lampoon team. It tells of the comedic antics of the Griswold family as they take Las Vegas by the throat and give it a good shake! (So to speak).
We much prefer the Christmas Vacation, but the Vegas Vacation still had laughs a plenty.
Worth a viewing if it's repeated soon on Channel 5.
Pretty bog standard stuff for Chevy Chase and the National Lampoon team. It tells of the comedic antics of the Griswold family as they take Las Vegas by the throat and give it a good shake! (So to speak).
We much prefer the Christmas Vacation, but the Vegas Vacation still had laughs a plenty.
Worth a viewing if it's repeated soon on Channel 5.
Catch Me If You Can - 27th July 2010
This weeks' film is another corker!
Yes indeed. It is the "inspired by a true story" tale; Catch Me If You Can.
It's the story of Frank Abagnale Jnr, played by the lovely Leonardo di Caprio. Abagnale is a mature-looking teenager who spent the 1960s as a conman, passing himself off as an airline pilot to get free flights. Also holding down a job as supervisor in an Emergency Room.
Then he even passes a bar exam after only two weeks' study. All the while he is dealing in forged cheques.
As his illicit earnings spiral up above 4 million dollars, Frank is dogged by FBI agent Hanratty (Tom Hanks), a plodder who begins to have a relationship with his quarry. Abagnale even takes to politely ringing Hanratty every Christmas, just to catch up.
Yes indeed. It is the "inspired by a true story" tale; Catch Me If You Can.
It's the story of Frank Abagnale Jnr, played by the lovely Leonardo di Caprio. Abagnale is a mature-looking teenager who spent the 1960s as a conman, passing himself off as an airline pilot to get free flights. Also holding down a job as supervisor in an Emergency Room.
Then he even passes a bar exam after only two weeks' study. All the while he is dealing in forged cheques.
As his illicit earnings spiral up above 4 million dollars, Frank is dogged by FBI agent Hanratty (Tom Hanks), a plodder who begins to have a relationship with his quarry. Abagnale even takes to politely ringing Hanratty every Christmas, just to catch up.
Loved this film, which is not surprising, as it stars Tom Hanks. And I'll say it again; "I've never seen a bad Tom Hanks film"!
If you haven't seen it, get it now!
If you haven't seen it, get it now!
Evan Almighty - 20th July 2010
To follow on from the previous "God for a week" film; Bruce Almighty, we progress on to the sequel Evan Almighty.
This time, Evan Baxter (Steve Carell) who is no longer in TV, but has risen to the heights of an elected official in the government, is chosen by God (yet again played by the superb Morgan Freeman), to build an ark.
Not so sure that Evan, is almighty as Bruce, film wise, but it was an enjoyable comedy and one where another viewing maybe worthwhile.
This time, Evan Baxter (Steve Carell) who is no longer in TV, but has risen to the heights of an elected official in the government, is chosen by God (yet again played by the superb Morgan Freeman), to build an ark.
Not so sure that Evan, is almighty as Bruce, film wise, but it was an enjoyable comedy and one where another viewing maybe worthwhile.
One Hour Photo - 13th July 2010
A change of mood this week, as we delve into the deep dark waters of psychological thriller; One Hour Photo.
Robin Williams drops the comic mantle and plays the obsessed Sy Parrish, the "photo guy" from the local super store.
After being fired from the job he loved; in store photo processing, Sy takes on a psychotic demeanour and when he discovers some sordid secret relating to a family he has stalked via their photo's. From here he plots some revenge for the cheating husband.
This is a far cry from the likes of Mrs Doubtfire and Williams throws in an absolute top notch performance.
Not normally my cup of tea, but this thriller is fascinating and frightening, a real must see movie in my book.
Robin Williams drops the comic mantle and plays the obsessed Sy Parrish, the "photo guy" from the local super store.
After being fired from the job he loved; in store photo processing, Sy takes on a psychotic demeanour and when he discovers some sordid secret relating to a family he has stalked via their photo's. From here he plots some revenge for the cheating husband.
This is a far cry from the likes of Mrs Doubtfire and Williams throws in an absolute top notch performance.
Not normally my cup of tea, but this thriller is fascinating and frightening, a real must see movie in my book.
Nowhere Boy - 6th July 2010
Now we're talking! Tonight's film was Nowhere Boy. A fantastic, fascinating and true to life biopic of the young John Lennon.
The teenage Lennon is portrayed outstandingly well by; Aaron Johnson. Whilst the gorgeous Kristen Scott-Thomas plays the straight-laced, no nonsense Aunt Mimi.
Some may say that Nowhere Boy shows the teenage Lennon in a bad light, but it is true to how he was at that time.
Great film, great cast and some great music. 10 out of 10!
The teenage Lennon is portrayed outstandingly well by; Aaron Johnson. Whilst the gorgeous Kristen Scott-Thomas plays the straight-laced, no nonsense Aunt Mimi.
Some may say that Nowhere Boy shows the teenage Lennon in a bad light, but it is true to how he was at that time.
Great film, great cast and some great music. 10 out of 10!
Bruce Almighty - 29th June 2010
Tonight’s film was Bruce Almighty, with Jim Carrey, Jenifer Aniston and the marvellous Morgan Freeman.
Carrey plays the down-at-luck news reporter Bruce Nolan. When Nolan misses out on the position of anchor man on the local TV station, he demands, from God, an answer as to why. God, ably played by Morgan Freeman pays Nolan a visit and bestows upon him the power of God, whilst God takes a vacation.
Sunday 19 September 2010
The Invention of Lying - 22nd June 2010
Another Ricky Gervais film tonight, it is; The Invention of Lying from 2009.
We do like Ricky Gervais, although he tends to play the same character in the movies he is in. This one is slightly different as the character is not so arrogant as the previous characters Gervais has portrayed.
Synopsis;
It's a world where everyone tells the truth - and just about anything they're thinking. Mark Bellison (Gervais) is a screenwriter, about to be fired. He's short and chunky with a flat nose - a genetic pool that means he won't get to first base with Anna, the woman he loves. At a bank, on the spur of the moment he blurts out a fib, with eye-popping results. Then, when his mother's on her deathbed, frightened of the eternal void awaiting her, Mark invents fiction. The hospital staff overhear his description of Heaven, believe every word, and tell others. Soon Mark is a prophet, his first inventive screenplay makes him rich, and he's basically a good guy. But will that be enough for Anna?
Employee of the Month - 15th June 2010
Tonight’s film feast is the quirky comedy Employee of the Month. Starring Dane Cook and Jessica Simpson.
Liked this one, another good guy / bad guy comedy cavalcade, trying to be the best to get the girl.
Synopsis;
At Super Club, a large warehouse store, the employees strive to obtain the "Employee of the Month" award with the benefits of having their picture featured on the wall of fame in the staff lounge. Zack Bradley, a box boy, and Vince Downey, a cashier, are two competitive Super Club employees. Vince has become head cashier of the store and winner of seventeen consecutive "Employee of the Month" awards. Zack, on the other hand, is a slacker but is popular with his colleagues. Zack has not won any "Employee of the Month" awards and has no desire to except when Amy, a new cashier who only dates "Employee of the Month" winners, transfers to the store. Zack and Vince compete to get Amy's attention through competition and courtship. Vince attempts to impress Amy with skills as a cashier and his seventeen "Employee of the Month" awards, while Zack attempts to use several methods of charm and comedy to win her affection. After realizing that Amy is falling for Vince, Zack believes his only chance to get her is to win Super Club's next "Employee of the Month" award.
Liked this one, another good guy / bad guy comedy cavalcade, trying to be the best to get the girl.
Synopsis;
At Super Club, a large warehouse store, the employees strive to obtain the "Employee of the Month" award with the benefits of having their picture featured on the wall of fame in the staff lounge. Zack Bradley, a box boy, and Vince Downey, a cashier, are two competitive Super Club employees. Vince has become head cashier of the store and winner of seventeen consecutive "Employee of the Month" awards. Zack, on the other hand, is a slacker but is popular with his colleagues. Zack has not won any "Employee of the Month" awards and has no desire to except when Amy, a new cashier who only dates "Employee of the Month" winners, transfers to the store. Zack and Vince compete to get Amy's attention through competition and courtship. Vince attempts to impress Amy with skills as a cashier and his seventeen "Employee of the Month" awards, while Zack attempts to use several methods of charm and comedy to win her affection. After realizing that Amy is falling for Vince, Zack believes his only chance to get her is to win Super Club's next "Employee of the Month" award.
Edward Scissorhands - 8th June 2010
So from the funny to the plain weird. Tonight we watched Johnny Depp in; Edward Scissorhands.
Not sure about this film, yes it was touching, yes it was a feelgood film, but as for the actual plot.... well OK, but scissors for hands?
I guess you can call it a modern fairy story, but I'm not sure. Don't get me wrong, the way Tim Burton puts the film across is enchanting and sometimes magical, but there seems to be too much 'weirdness' for me.
Still, another film ticked off the list!
Synopsis;
When Pegg Bogs, the local Avon lady, attempts one last stop to sell her products, she wanders off to the mansion on top of the large hill in the suburb. Finding a unique and alone man named Edward with scissors for hands, Peg decides to bring Edward back with her into society. Edward makes a good impression and even falls in love with Peg's high school daughter Kim, but after a robbery with a framed Edward as the culprit, things in his life begin to go downhill and Kim finally understands his feelings.
When Pegg Bogs, the local Avon lady, attempts one last stop to sell her products, she wanders off to the mansion on top of the large hill in the suburb. Finding a unique and alone man named Edward with scissors for hands, Peg decides to bring Edward back with her into society. Edward makes a good impression and even falls in love with Peg's high school daughter Kim, but after a robbery with a framed Edward as the culprit, things in his life begin to go downhill and Kim finally understands his feelings.
School of Rock - 25th May 2010
Another change of pace tonight as we enjoy the rock and roll comedy that is; School of Rock.
Jack Black takes up the lead role as the down and out guitarist (Dewey Finn), who finds himself fired from his own band, so with no money, no future and no hope he needs to find a job. His friend and flat mate, teacher Ned Schneebly, gets offered a teaching job in a private school, Dewey (Jack Black) pretends to be Ned and accepts the job. This is where he finds a bunch of musically talented kids, so he plots to form a rock band with the kids and tries to win the Battle of the Bands competition.
Great film, great acting from Jack Black and the kids, with a superb soundtrack. Liked this one a lot.
Jack Black takes up the lead role as the down and out guitarist (Dewey Finn), who finds himself fired from his own band, so with no money, no future and no hope he needs to find a job. His friend and flat mate, teacher Ned Schneebly, gets offered a teaching job in a private school, Dewey (Jack Black) pretends to be Ned and accepts the job. This is where he finds a bunch of musically talented kids, so he plots to form a rock band with the kids and tries to win the Battle of the Bands competition.
Great film, great acting from Jack Black and the kids, with a superb soundtrack. Liked this one a lot.
Knowing - 18th May 2010
Tonight we move genre again, this time to the sci-fi thriller; Knowing.
I really enjoyed this film, especially the reference to numbers and numerology, where a cryptic numerical sequence, found in an old time capsule, seems to predict great disasters. I'm not so sure about Nicolas Cage as the lead character John Koestler, not sure Cage was at his best here, or the best actor for this role. Nonetheless, a very enjoyable movie, and another to go on the list of films to see again.
No Way Out - 11th May 2010
We go back to 1987 this week for a bit of a change in genre, this week we have the Kevin Costner thriller; No Way Out.
All in all a very entertaining movie, although the references to the technology used within the CIA were a little implausible, the action and drama made up for this and there's a twist in the storyline at the end, which makes for a gripping movie.
Synopsis;
Tom Farrell is a navy officer who gets posted at the Pentagon and is to report to the secretary of defense David Brice. He starts an affair with Susan Atwell not knowing that she is Brice's mistress. When Susan is found dead, Tom is assigned to the case of finding the killer who is believed to be a KGB mole. Tom could soon become a suspect when a Polaroid negative of him was found at Susan's place. He now has only a few hours to find the killer before the computer regenerates the photo.
The History Boys - 4th May 2010
Tonight's big screen beauty is the fascinating The History Boys.
I liked this film a lot, based on the Alan Bennett play, it follows the trials and tribulations of 8 schoolboys trying to get into university. I really like this kind of film, it's a study on human behaviour and interaction, with liberal sprinklings of humour and sadness. A must see film, and one I shall be watching again.
Synopsis;
A group of history pupils at a boys’ grammar school in Sheffield pursue a place at Oxford or Cambridge, where they are subjected to contrasting styles of teaching. Adapted from Alan Bennett’s immensely successful play of the same name, The History Boys focuses on the experiences of eight history students at a grammar school in northern England in the mid 1980s as they attempt to get a place at the top two universities in the country; Oxford and Cambridge.
The headmaster of the school is keen to send as many of his pupils to Oxbridge as possible and employs supply teacher Irwin to teach them the tricks of trade concerning how to get into Oxford or Cambridge. This style of teaching is contrasted sharply with that of the boys’ eccentric and maverick English teacher Hector (Richard Griffiths) and the facts and figures based teaching style of their history teacher Mrs Linnott (Frances De La Tour).
The History Boys primarily focuses on the state of the education system in the 1980s and what the teenage boys learn about life, love and education along the way and succeeds in being a hugely entertaining film about growing up and the different approaches to life one can take.
2012 - 27th April 2010
Tonight's film looks to the future, in the sci-fi blockbuster; 2012.
Not being big fans of sci-fi, we weren't sure about this one, but we were not totally disappointed.
The sometimes absurd plotline was bolstered by amazing CGI special effects.
Not the best film we've seen, but far from the worst.
Slumdog Millionaire - 20th April 2010
Tonight's movie is the feelgood movie of the decade, well that's what the reviews say. It's the story of the; Slumdog Millionaire.
Loved htis film, those of you who know my tatse in ovies, will know that feelgood films are the genre of choice and Slumdog does not fail to deliver. Sometimes tragic, sometimes comedic, but it has something else, a little magic conjured up by director Danny Boyle.
Synopsis;
Slumdog Millionaire is the story of Jamal Malik (Patel), an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India¹s "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?"
But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, of vicious encounters with local gangs, and of Latika (Pinto), the girl he loved and lost. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show¹s questions.
Each chapter of Jamal¹s increasingly layered story reveals where he learned the answers to the show¹s seemingly impossible quizzes. But one question remains a mystery: what is this young man with no apparent desire for riches really doing on the game show?
Forgetting Sarah Marshall - 13th April 2010
Tonight's foray into the world of films takes us on a romantic comedic romp with the sometimes raunchy, sometimes absurd, sometimes lovey-dovey, but mostly funny; Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
Starring and written by Jason Segal, with Kristen Bell, Russell Brand and Bill Hader.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall provides that rare treat: a romantic comedy about breakups, that is both romantic and funny. The laughs, especially from writer-star Jason Segel, are both heartfelt and raunchy, and the film is just unexpected enough that it keeps the viewer's attention till the end.
Not necessarily my kind of film, but enjoyable nevertheless.
Sleepless in Seattle - 6th April 2010
Tonight's film was; Sleepless in Seattle, with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.
This is my kind of movie, firstly it has Tom Hanks in it, never seen a bad Tom Hanks movie. Secondly, it's a feelgood film, you have to love the emotional roller coaster of a decent feelgood film. You go from happy and content, to sad, to sadder, to angry, to sad, to hopeful and off to a happy ending!
OK, so this film is the story of Sam Baldwin (Tom Hanks), who is a good father and a successful architect, but also a lonely widower. One night his 8-year-old son Jonah calls a late-night radio talk show seeking a cure for his father's despondency. When Sam hesitantly takes the phone and discloses the story of his magic-filled marriage, he proves to be a deeply feeling and gentle man. His plight profoundly moves the programme's sympathetic female listeners, and thousands of women write in offering to help him 'recover' from his mournful insomnia. Recently betrothed Annie Reed (Meg Ryan) is one of the many listeners touched by Sam's story. To complicate matters, she's afraid her upcoming marriage promises stability and security but no excitement. Although Annie's supposed to be driving to her future in-laws' house for the holidays, she knows that she's already fallen in love with Sam and is on the road to destiny. She treks across country on a wildly romantic impulse to meet him.....
If you haven't seen it yet, then why not! Go and get a copy from our friends at Amazon.*
*Other online retailers are available!
Saturday 18 September 2010
New Moon - 30th March 2010
Time for some vampire action and the second film in the Twilight trilogy; New Moon.
The handsome Robert Pattinson takes up his leading role again as Edward Cullen. He plays opposite the lovely Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, who is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward.
However, her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of werewolves, the ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.
The handsome Robert Pattinson takes up his leading role again as Edward Cullen. He plays opposite the lovely Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, who is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward.
However, her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of werewolves, the ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.
Juno - 23rd March 2010
Tonight's film was Juno starring Ellen Page. Yet again, it's another chick flick, but this time it's more of a quirky comedy drama, where the Page character; Juno, winds up pregnant to her High School friend. What follows is the story of her struggle to find adoptive parents and the need for the teenager to grow up very quickly.
A nice movie, we like a good "feelgood" film.
A nice movie, we like a good "feelgood" film.
PS I Love You - 16th March 2010
This weeks film was PS I Love You, with Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler. Yet another chick flick! Although this one was a bit better than the normal girlie movies we watch!
Based on the Cecilia Ahern novel of the same name, tells the story of a young widow who discovers that her late husband has left her 10 messages intended to help ease her pain and start a new life.
Breakfast at Tiffany's - 9th March 2010
What can we say about Breakfast at Tiffany's? An absolute classic film, but yet again one we had never seen before. Audrey Hepburn is a sheer delight to watch, graceful, alluring and charming.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind - 2nd March 2010
Here we go then, this weeks film was; Close Encounters of the Third Kind. We hadn't seen this one before and clearly it's a classic. Never been a big fan of Scifi. but this one was OK, the storyline at times was confusing, and the effects were mediocre in comparison to the CGI'd leviathans of today, but for it's time (1977) it was an eye opener.
Friday 17 September 2010
West Side Story - 23rd February 2010
This week we watched the delightful West Side Story, apt when you consider that the previous film was Romeo and Juliet.
Great songs and musical score from Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.
Great songs and musical score from Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.
Romeo & Juliet - 9th February 2010
Tonight we have Romeo and Juliet.
Not a lot to be said here, if you like Shakespeare then this is a nice modernistic adaptation. Pete Posthelwaite puts in a great performance as Friar Laurence.
Not a lot to be said here, if you like Shakespeare then this is a nice modernistic adaptation. Pete Posthelwaite puts in a great performance as Friar Laurence.
Ghost Town - 26th January 2010
The first film from the backlog to blog is; Ghost Town starring Ricky Gervais.
Deadpan hilarity and quirky charm come alive in Ghost Town, starring comedian Ricky Gervais as social reject Bertram Pincus. Emmy award winner and seven times BAFTA winner Gervais proves his Hollywood worth in this transatlantic feel good love story about a man, a woman and a ghost.
Pincus is a New York City dentist with horrendous people skills. When a routine surgery goes awry, Pincus is pronounced dead, but is miraculously revived seven minutes later. The ill-mannered Gervais suffers only one lasting after-effect; the ability to see and speak to the dead. Word soon gets out in the spirit community and Pincus is irritated to discover he's the go-to guy for every phantom with unfinished business in the city.
Tuesday Night is Film Night!
Just to give a little bit of background, every Tuesday night we, as a family, have been sitting down to watch a film, whether this is on DVD or Sky+.
This was to address the fact that we had acquired a few films that we hadn't seen, plus it gives a nice structure to the week and lastly, it allows us to share some quality family time together.
So from now on, I'll shall be blogging the films we watch. I have some catching up to do, as I have a list going back to January!
So I'd better make a start.
This was to address the fact that we had acquired a few films that we hadn't seen, plus it gives a nice structure to the week and lastly, it allows us to share some quality family time together.
So from now on, I'll shall be blogging the films we watch. I have some catching up to do, as I have a list going back to January!
So I'd better make a start.
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