Gulliver’s Travels(2010)
"shockingly crass and yet another Jack Black production, another episode of The Jack Black show"
Gulliver's Travels is a family 'comedy' based loosely on the famous Jonathan Swift 1726 novel that poked fun at 18th century travel and society in general, and was mysterious and almost dark in it's satire. None of this however, has been translated into Rob Letterman's modern day...
The Way Back(2010)
"the cinematography its beautiful and the performances are solid"
The Way Back is an epic and unrushed (2 1/4 hours) trek from a Soviet Gulag to the green hills of India, which is beautifully filmed and a superbly acted piece. Let it take its time; it is thrilling and appalling, but also beautiful.
The story, which director Peter Weir apparently has lon...
Wake Wood(2011)
"a very intriguing plot-line, with lots of potential, particularly within its genre"
When watching a horror movie, there is one simple aim from the film makers and one thing that we, the audience, expect – and that is to be scared. However, ‘Wake Wood’ doesn’t provoke such an emotion, and instead was strenuous at times, and unnecessarily complex.
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Blue Valentine(2011)
"a brilliant study of character and tells a compelling story"
Blue Valentine is a brilliant study of character and tells a compelling story of an apprehensive marriage and the two partners involved.
It features spectacular performances by the two lead roles Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams. Their performances are sincere and they both portray a di...
Tron: Legacy(2010)
"a fantastic CGI filled adventure through the grid"
Fred: The Movie(2010)
"It’s official, the Apocalypse is nigh"
It’s official, the Apocalypse is nigh. When films like Fred: The Movie are even considered for release, it’s hard not to despair for the future of mankind. It’s difficult to think of someone more eyeball-bleedingly irritating or as inherently punchable as Lucas Cruikshank. Most of the...