I watched this film last night. I didn’t know much about it, but it was a really good, straightforward runaway train film. Nice performances good story, not bad at all. I’d recommend it.
Category: Films
I love films although I never seem to get to see all the films I’d like to.
The Blues Brothers
I finally got around to buying the DVD of the Blues Brothers a few weeks ago but only watched it this weekend. I got the extended version which has a lot of deleted scenes in it. It has an interesting effect on the film to be honest. It feels looser and more relaxed that the cinematic release, but it is of course a fair bit longer.
It’s great to see it again though. It’s one of those films that I think everyone should see at least once.
Appollo 18
This film was on my watch list for a long time, as I thought the trailer was quite interesting and the idea was intriguing. The actual film is ok so far, but not brilliant, and not entirely gripping. The story was quite predictable and you really could see what was coming from afar. It’s a shame really, as the story had some potential, but I think that the makers concentrated a little too much on the documentary style of the film and not enough on giving the story a little more edge to it.
Still. Another film to cross off my list.
Real Steel
I watched this on Friday night and had relatively low expectations of it. However, I have to admit to really enjoying it. Sure, it’s a slightly cheesy feel good film which is very family orientated, but if you know what you’re getting what’s wrong with that? Nothing in my book.
I thought that whilst it was relatively predictable it was thoroughly enjoyable and very entertaining. Well worth the watch if you ask me.
Kickass not quite so Kickass
This is one of those films that I really wanted to see for ages. So I saw it in HMV for £3 and bought it. What a disappointment though. I thought it was really gratuitous for most of the movie, although the ending wasn’t bad.
So, for £3 it wasn’t quite the bargain I thought it was. I don’t think I’ll be watching it again.
John Carter
I went to see this film over the weekend despite the terrible reviews it has been getting. Part of me wanted to see it just because the reviews are bad, and also in part because I just don’t really trust anything that film critics say.
So, what was it like. Well, frankly, I enjoyed it. Sure, it isn’t some masterpiece, but I’ve seen much worse films, in fact much much worse. The story was ok, the characters were ok, there were one or two surprises and the effects were good. Most of all it didn’t seem to take itself too seriously. I liked that.
John Carter isn’t going to be remembered as a great film or maybe even a good film by some, but as a piece of entertainment I thought it did a good job and whilst I wouldn’t go out and buy the DVD, I’d almost certainly watch it when it comes out on TV in however long that now takes.
True Grit (the real one)
Having recently watched the remake of True Grit I watched the original again. It’s fantastic, as good as I remember and better. John Wayne’s performance was great, and the line, the amazing line, was delivered brilliantly. I love that line.
I know that it isn’t the best film in the world, but it has hope and redemption and some great writing, so I don’t think the remake was even nearly as good as the original. I think it was a bit of a missed opportunity. Or maybe it just wasn’t for me.
True Grit
I’d been waiting to see the remake of True Grit for a long time, and last night I finally got round to it. Sadly it was a big disappointment. Or that is to say that it was a big disappointment for me. I didn’t like the changes to the story and the way the ending was changed.
Overall it seemed to be a darker story than the original, with less hope in it, and I think that’s a mistake. Still, it’s just my opinion, and most of all it made me want to see the original again, which I really should own.
Galaxy Quest
Some days you need to watch a great old film on a Sunday just to get cheered up over going back to work after the weekend. Tonight’s timeless classic is the ever amazing “Galaxy Quest”.
What a lovely little film. Funny but not in a cruel way. A wonderful film, great performances, a lovely story. I love it. Does it show?
Inception
I watched Inception again. What an excellent film. I’d forgotten quite a few parts of the film and I couldn’t remember just how tense it got. It made me want to try out the Inception app again.
I am Ashley Elsdon 