Law Abiding Citizen

Never judge a book by it's cover and that is the same for films.
Gerard Butler the biggest name in Hollywood at the moment has produced a string of hits and this is actually his best in my opinion.
I was extremely reluctant to watch it and it was only when people asked me time and time again if knew if it was good or not that I decided to find out.
Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler) looses his family in a tragic incident where he is held captive and cannot save them. He see's the law fail to prosecute the offenders correctly and finds himself without justice. After ten years Clyde returns with a plot to teach the law it's failings.
Jamie Foxx is superb as the young feisty lawyer who is trying to climb the ladder of success. This film is an action, thriller that will keep your attention through out. 9/10 well worth a watch

Paranormal Activity

'Do not watch this ALONE' it boasts! I would be inclined to agree as this film is chillingly disturbing. A young couple decide to record their everyday lives and document the strange goings on that happen to them while they sleep.
You can compare films like this to the likes of 'The Blair witch project' and most recently 'Rec' and to be honest they are pretty much all along the same lines. The only real difference with this film is that it was on high demand by the public to be played in their local cinemas. Over 1,000,000 to be exact and this kind of attention really gave it the exposure Oren Peli, the director, needed to make the movie a real hit in Hollywood.
Although the entire film grasps the atmosphere and makes you feel in complete unease it really failed to leave me  feeling satisfied. The ending was sloppy and too easy and VERY Hollywood!

6/10 If you fancy watching a scary film but left laughing, go for it!

How to train your dragon 3d

This an Easter holiday must see!!!!
Hiccup is a young Viking living in a town that snows 9 months of the year and hails for the other 3. They are pretty ordinary Vikings apart from having to deal with the odd Dragon!!! Hiccup is faced with a choice to follow his heritage or face his demons and change the way the Vikings live forever.

This film is a sheer delight and I would recommend to everyone of every age and especially in 3d because this is where it really comes to life! 

With a cast to boast about this film is set to quite possibly be the best film of 2010. Don't miss it for anything!! 10/10

Check out this link for some more info and games http://www.howtotrainyourdragon.com/

Funny people

Judd Apatow has worked on such films as Superbad, The 40 year old virgin and Pineapple express and has done just as well with this film.

Adam Sandler has a way with film that I'm quite insatiable for. His humour is smart and he can grip a scene without humiliating the film whatsoever. He has a real understanding that I admire. At the same time putting Seth Rogan and Jonah Hill into the mix really make this film a laugh a minute!

George Simmons (Adam Sandler) is an established comic and is told he has a rare inoperable condition that he has a very rare chance of surviving. Ira Wright (Seth Rogan) a struggling comic has a chance meeting with George and catches his eye. George thinks That Ira has talent and takes him under his wing as his assistant writing material for him and giving him the exposure he needs to make it as a professional.

Great film especially if you like any of the cast already. You won't be disappointed. 9/10

Lady vengeance

The vengeance trilogy of Park chan-wook is a complete mastery of film making. Sympathy for Mr vengeance, oldboy and finally Lady vengeance complete his trilogy of deception, love and the pursuit for solidarity within one's self by means of avenging past evils.

Lee Geum-Ja is released from a lengthy prison sentence for the kidnap and murder of a 6 year old boy. What is unknown to her friends that she has made throughout her sentence is that her time spent inside has been kept with a plan of ultimate revenge for her release.What unfolds in this film is remarkable to watch and will have anyone questioning their own morality.

I am a huge fan of world cinema as it's truth is as plain to see with the naked eye. You cannot fault such sharp and beautiful films such as this and i will always give my time to them without a second thought. If you liked Oldboy then see this film and if you haven't seen either I would recommend this most highly! 10/10

A serious man

A serious let down. Maybe it's me but 'hilariously funny' this film is not. The story was very good and the acting was superb. I chortled here and there but it was nowhere near side rippingly funny.

It also felt a bit disconnected to me. The end of the film left me dissatisfied and with a lot of questions. Maybe go into this film expecting a drama and you'll not be too disappointed but I'm not going to waste my time watching it again so it's up to you.

4/10

The Piano Teacher

This is a dark movie about love, loneliness and masochism.

Erika Kohut is a Piano teacher and a stern, cold woman who secretly finds solace in visiting peep shows and acting out her sexual desires.

Erika, still living with her hysterically possessive mother, gives everything for her work and somehow despite being a teacher tries to diminish her students talent rather than nurture it.

When her student Walter Klemmer, a young, handsome vivacious man shares his true feelings with Erika she divulges to him her deepest desires.

The Piano Teacher is based on a novel by writer Elfride Jelinek and caused a great stir at the Cannes film festival where it swept up 3 prestigious awards. Many were outraged by it's content and the rest fell in love with its quiet, morose plot.

I found this film very interesting from start to finish and it certainly leaves you with a lot to think about. It does contain a lot of sexual content. Incredible acting and masterful direction 8/10

A Christmas carol

'A Christmas carol' written by Charles Dickens in 1843, quite possibly one of the most adapted stories to the screen that ever was. It was unexpected that a story so well known and loved would make it this far into modern day conciousness and yet this timeless classic has done just that.

I think everyone has a favourite telling of this incredible classic and yet this modern day portrayal challenges these with a chilling and compelling version that you cannot fail to love.

I left the cinema in the middle of march with that 'Christmassy feeling'.

I think save this film for a once a year viewing to really get you into the spirit of Christmas but i wouldn't recommend this film for young children. 10/10

9

9 is about a time when the world has been taken by chaos and not a single human has survived. However 9 strange, individual beings have. These are the 9 who must save the world from further destruction.

An altogether masterpiece in animation however somewhat lacking in pace. I found myself slipping in and out of this film as it failed to grab me fully. I was really anticipating this release and feel slightly let down by it. Despite all this it did get much better towards the end and I am pleased I watched it.

If you like adult animated features then give it a go but I can't promise you complete captivation.

7/10

UP

CGI has played an important part in the 21st century. It has changed our expectations and how we view films today. However it is unfortunate that even though CGI has been a massive milestone in our film history and an incomparable success that the hand touched animation has almost become a rarity. CGI has a lot to answer for in that respect but every now and then a CGI classic springs out and surprises us all, UP definitely deserves a place in this category.
It conveys deep emotion and deft irony that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
The first 10 minutes show the prologue to the protagonist, Carl Fredricksons life before we settle down to watch his prodigious adventure to the wilds of South America. Joining him on this colossal journey is stowaway and wilderness explorer Russel and a dog called Dug. When Carl comes face to face with his ultimate idol events turn and the battle begins to save the ones he loves.
This is an exceptional film and deserves 96 minutes of your full attention!! 10/10

Paul Blart : Mall cop

I have to say as a first post I hoped for something more sensational but that is the way the cookie crumbles.

Paul Blart : Mall cop, a Happy Madison production, Didn't really fulfil my expectations from a Sandler picture. To go from films such as Deuce Bigalow and 50 First dates to a film that looked like an excuse to party with some buddies was a bit of a tragedy.

Still, the first half an hour or so was Luke warm and very predictable comedy and yet as time went on Kevin James' comedic posterior stole the show.

I would call this your 'average slap stick, man likes girl but he's too much of a looser on every level to get her but does' kind of film. If you have time to kill and your not too worried about what your watching, this one's for you.

5/10