Wow it seems so long since
I’ve actually posted anything so here’s a mass that’s been building up over the
last months…
Doctor Strange (12) – what’s it about? Doctor Strange suffers a car accident and goes on a quest to get healed by a spiritual healer but comes away with super powers and has to save the world.
I have to admit I
didn’t really know much about the comics behind this one but I thought I’d go
check it out and I have to say I’m now totally going to get the graphic novels.
I loved the extended universe, the whole multi-verse theories, the concept of
magic and spirituality in this one, as well as the superhero aspect. Its action
packed, gives a good introduction to the characters, has a nice plot and
expands on the known Marvel movies. This is most definitely my top Marvel movie
to date!
Rating: *****
Jack Reacher: Never
Go Back (12A) – what’s it
about? Jack sets out to clear the name of an Officer as they are hunted by the
government.
This is very similar
to the first and much of it has been done before in other movies, agent must
save the day and protect his loved ones from bad guys, that said though this is
still an enjoyable watch. If you liked the previous Jack Reacher movie or other
action movies then you’ll probably like this one. It’s definitely one you don’t
really need to think about, you can just munch away on your popcorn and watch.
Rating: ****
The Accountant (15) – what’s it about? An accountant
who looks after black market deals is being pursued by the government and
criminals.
So a movie about an
account…well that sounds exciting right? This is actually a good movie; it’s
got some good story and plot behind it, seeing things from three sides, the
accountant, the government who’s trying to track him down and the company
that’s employed him. It was a lot more story driven than I thought it was going
to be, at points I thought it was a little too long but in all it’s a good
movie and worth a watch, the plot is good as is the action.
Rating: ***
Chronicle (DVD – 15) – what’s it about? A group of
school kids get in a hole and come out with super powers, they then get up to
mischief.
This was one of those
random buys from the shop; I just read the box and thought that could be
interesting or really bad. I’m not sure how to describe this, the way its shot
is like low budget as it’s all done handy-cam style but the film had enough
money behind it to make the effects and everything decent. I can’t recall if
this was shown in the cinema here as it was a few years ago. So if you can
stomach watching a handy-cam style movie, that has some good story and
interesting concepts, with some action and moral questioning thrown in then
this one is worth look.
Rating: ***
The Wolverine (DVD –
12) – what’s it
about? The Wolverine is in hiding, he gets found by another mutant, goes to say
farewell to a dying man but gets in lots of trouble.
If you like the X-Men
universe then there’s no doubt you’ll love this one. It was good to re-watch
this as I haven’t seen it for ages, and it’s still as good as the first time I
saw it. It gives a bit more depth to the characters, and has some good fighting
and action that is classic Wolverine style. Yep gotta love the X-Men.
Rating: ****
Arrival (12A) – what’s it about? Twelve alien
spacecraft arrive at different locations across the earth; humanity initiates
first contact with the aliens to find out why they are here.
So at this point
throw most of the alienesc films you’ve seen out of the window, usually they
are fighting and action and stuff like that – this however is not. It’s more of
a drama I suppose; it’s all about the first contact and the political movements
that happen across the world. It was a really interesting movie and it made a
refreshing change to the sci-fi genre – yeah I liked it!
Rating: ****
Fantastic Beasts And
Where To Find Them (12A) – what’s it about? Newt travels to the US with his magical
creatures, some manage to escape and he has to try to capture them all and put
the magical community’s mind at rest.
So this is an
off-shoot of Harry Potter if you don’t already know and I have to say I think I
preferred this to Harry Potter. I don’t know maybe because it wasn’t just at
school and about kids or that it was more real world (even though set in the
past) or maybe it was because I could relate to it more. Anyway yeah it was an
interesting watch, some cool looking creatures and mischief happening, so it’s
definitely worth a look if you like the Harry Potter universe.
Rating: ****
King Kong (2005) (DVD
– 12A) – what’s it
about? A film crew travel to an island and discover King Kong who they bring
back the US.
A remake of the King
Kong story and if you like the big giant ape then this will be right up your
street. It’s got a good mix in it, some good action scenes, some
humour (omg the fight scene with Kong and the dinosaurs pmsl) and the good
classic story to boot. I quite liked this one but it is pretty long so be
prepared for over 3 hours worth of movie!
Rating: ***
Kick
Ass (DVD – 15) – what’s
it about? A young lad who’s into comics decides to become a real superhero.
Ok so this is a pretty
messed up movie, though it’s really amusing and really good at the same time, it
actually helped inspire one of my cosplays in that you know why don’t we dress
as superheroes lol. Anyway yeah the movie is action packed and has a bit of a
story to boot, it’s pretty violent but it’s bloody good!
Rating: ****
The
Purge (DVD – 15) – what’s
it about? Once a year all crime becomes legal including murder, this is the
story of one family’s battle to survive.
I did a brief review on this
once and I thought as I re-watched it I’d share on it again, so this one sets
the scene really for the story that has become The Purge universe. This
introduces the night and just takes the perspective of the survival of a
family, re-watching it its good but it doesn’t compare to the later movies in
the series, the second one begins the real story and so forth, so if you’re not
sure with it where it doesn’t do much I’d say stick with it and give the rest a
try, they get better!
Rating: ****
Moana
(PG) – what’s it about?
A girl goes on a journey with a demigod to help save the world.
I wanted to see this as it
looked interesting from the trailer and I have to say I wasn’t disappointed at
all, though it’s a typical Disney style movie with songs and stuff it’s still
pretty good and that does calm down with the singing after a while once it gets
more into the story. It’s received some bad press but I think it’s still a
really great movie, with a good story and adventures. I’m pretty sure the
little ones will enjoy this one…and as an adult I did too!
Rating: ****
Rogue
One: A Star Wars Story (12A)
– what’s it about? The story of how the Rebels got a hold of the Death Star
plans.
Hmmmm what to say, don’t worry
I’m not going to spoil it, so how did they get those plans in the original
movies? Well this answers that question and fleshes out the story more, the
main characters from the originals are there but some are more cameo in this
one, it introduces some more people who set out on their mission. It’s a very
Star Wars story if you get my drift, it feels like the movies and the story and
characters are very appropriate, though it did seem a little drawn out in
parts. In short though if you love Star Wars then this is a definite must to
see at the cinema!
Rating: ****
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