Big trouble in little china

Very very odd.

My dad convinced me to watch this film, claiming that it was really good and was worth watching. I don't deny that I wasn't entertained, but I did find the film so very strange.

So the film is set in America in Chinatown and is set around Jack Burton (Kurt Russel), an American truck driver. Here, it seems that there are two Chinese groups/gangs that fight one another and are ultimately good vs evil. The one gang known as the Wing Kong consist of three leaders who hold supernatural powers enabling them to fly and zap people I suppose.

Anyway the main leader, Lo Plan seems to want women with green eyes who he can marry and sacrifice so that he can be restored to his all powerful previous self. He somehow manages to find and capture two at once. It is then up to Jack Burton and Wang Chi to save the girls, on of whom is Wang Chi's fiance who was abducted when he went to meet her at the airport.

So that is a very basic outline of the film, it's not the best description because quite frankly the film was weird and sort of hard to follow. But anyway it was good fun to watch and definitely kept me entertained.

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The Descendants

A few weeks ago, I decided to watch the Oscar award winning  film 'The Descendants' starring, George Clooney.

I had intended to see the film earlier on last year, due to the huge hype about it. I never had the chance until now, and having finally seen it, I can't particularly say I'm that bothered about seeing it this late.

Apart from being a rather depressing plot, 'The Descendants' just didn't manage to keep me intrigued throughout. I'm usually a fan of George Clooney's films, but I sort of found this kinda dull.

I don't deny that in places the film is really touching, because it is. For those who don't know, the plot follows   a man whose wife was involved in a boating accident and has been put into a coma. He also has to deal with his two difficult daughters who are acting out and making life that bit more difficult. He then discovers that his wife was having an affair and spend the entirety of the film trying to find this man and learn more about him.

In all honesty and thought that his obsession with finding this man became a little too much and he really needed to focus a lot more on his daughters. I also would've liked to know more about his wife and their relationship I think, to build more sympathy for Matt King (Clooney).

Having said all this, I was particularly impressed with Shailene Woodley's performance, who played Matt's eldest daughter. I found her very convincing and was far more interested in her story than any of the other characters.

I can see why the film did spark interest in some aspects, however it wasn't something I particularly want to watch again.


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Junior

Arnold Schwarzenegger pregnant!

Honestly this is probably one of the most bizarre films I have ever seen. I was skimming through the movies on the TV and came across this one. I have to admit I was just a little more than intrguied when I heard that the film was about a man carrying a baby. And I was even more surprised when I heard that it was Arnold Schwarzenegger who would be pregnant.

So Arnold is often known for doing one action/thriller film and then a softer film which shows he can be diverse. But this is really not the sort of film I would ever have pictured him doing.

Having said that, after watching it I did find it rather entertaining and oddly funny to watch. Starring Shwarzenegger, Danny Divito and Emma Thompson the film really had me in stiches throughout. Thompson was brillinat as the clumbsy female lead and Divto was his usual comical self.

It was very odd watching Schwarzenegger's character Alex go through with a pregnacy from start to finish and eventual having the caesarian at the end to give birth. The film is very odd, yet the cast manage to make it very amusing. So if your bored and want to have a laugh, do watch this!

(Yes that is Arnold Schwarzenegger dressed as a woman on the right)





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Red Eye

Short but sweet scary

Okay, so I've really wanted to see Red Eye for a while as I'm a big fan of both Cillian Murphy and Rachel McAdams. So I finally bought the DVD  and gave it a watch.

I don't know how many of you have seen the trailer, but to start with the film appears to be some sort of love story. Let me tell you now it is far from it!!! So for those who are hoping with some chic flick, I'm afraid that you will be very disappointed.

Those who have either seen or know of films by Wes Craven will know that he specialises in scary sort of creepy films such as 'A nightmare on Elm street' and 'Scream'. Now this film isn't really a horror film, but more of a thriller. However that isn't to say that there aren't  some particularly disturbing moments that will literally make you turn your head from the screen.

As the antagonist, Cillian Murphy (with those crazy blue eyes) is brilliant. He plays a fantastic psychopath and Rachel McAdam's performance has us even more convinced that this guy is dangerous. As the innocent victim McAdam's has us terrified of her fate throughout.

The film begins at an airport and is set around  'a very delayed flight to Miami' (The Red Eye flight). This is  where we meet Rachel McAdam's character Lisa who meets a rather charming stranger called Jack....Ripner (Cillian Murphy). To begin with it seems merely coincidental that they keep bumping into other. This of course is no coincidence and we soon learn who Jack is and what he plans to do.


On the whole the film is really entertaining and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. My only slight disappointment was with how short the film was as it only came to 90 minutes and I was left wanting to see a little more action. However the film really is worth a watch and I would definitely recommend seeing it.


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January monthly Oscars nominations

Okay so January...

Here are my predictions of the films that are going to do well this month:


Best Film:

Les Miserables
Gangster Squad
Django Unchained
Lincoln
Zero Dark Thirty

Best Actor:

Hugh Jackman-Les Miserables
Daniel Day Lewis-Lincoln
 Ryan Gosling-Gangster Squad
Jamie Fox-Django unchained

Best Actress:

Emma Stone-Gangster squad
Maggie Smith-Quartet
Jessica Chastain-Zero Dark Thirty

Best Actor in a supporting role:

Leonardo Di Caprio- Django Unchained
Russell Crowe-Les Miserables
Tommy Lee Jones-Lincoln
Christopher Waltz-Django Unchained

Best Actress in a supporting role:

Anne Hathaway: Les Miserables
Sally Field-Lincoln

Best Director:
Tom Hooper-Les Miserables                                                                                                                   Quentin Tarantino- Django Unchained
Steven Speilberg-Lincoln
Kathryn Bigelow-Zero Dark Thirty

Man of Steel

Superman fans watch out there's a new film being released this year!!!!!

The Dark Knight Trilogy

'It's not who I am underneath but what I do that defines me'

So I don't know about you guys, but without a shadow of a doubt, the Dark Knight trilogy is my absolute favourite series of films ever! The films have the best director, best actors, music, cars,action, gadgets, plot etc I could go on forever.

In my opinion Nolan wiped out every other Batman film there has ever been and has built a trilogy of films that will never be forgotten. Of course we will all remember one of them in particular 'The Dark Knight', for the outstanding portrayal of the Joker by the incredible Heath Ledger. That character will forever be remembered and loved, in fact I have a massive poster of the Joker with his card in my room which is pure awesome.

So of course, aside from Heath, we have the brilliant Gary Oldman, Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Cillian Murphy, Michale Caine, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Anne Hathaway... I might as well name the whole cast.

What is so special about these Batman films which really sets them apart, is the fact that we see more of Bruce Wayne and his past than we do in any of the original Batman films. We get to see where the Batman comes from and who he really is underneath. Christopher Nolan is fantastic at creating conflicting identities which characters struggle with and in these films we see the grief of Bruce Wayne and his fight for justice in the jaw dropping urban city Gotham.

The final film 'The Dark Knight Rises' with its surprising end twist is a continuation of that excitement and awe that we have with the first two films. And giving credit to where it is due, Tom Hardy was very impressive as his character Bane, the first villain who has the physical ability to 'break the bat'.

Honestly I am obsessed with these three films and could watch them over and over again. 

Let me know what you all think of the trilogy.

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X men Series

So action/fantasy are my two favourite film genres and therefore after watching x men First Class, I couldn't resist buying the box set and working my way through the films.

The idea of human mutants and people with powers is really incredible and honestly is what all of us dream about. The series have some of the best/classically trained actors such as Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen who are really powerful characters in these films.

The films almost have that superhero type aspects with the mutants superiority to humans and fighting battles of good and evil. But what I really love is the individuality of all the characters, my personal favourite being Mystic (Raven). For those who haven't seen the films, this character has the ability to transform into any person or thing she wants mimicking body language, voice etc. The character in my opinion is pure genius and is so fun to watch.

Of course on the good side we have Professor X (Patrick Stewart) and his school of mutants who consistently join forces to protect humans and stop Magneto (Ian McKellen) from destroying humans or turning them into mutants. Of course there is also the troublesome and animalistic character Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) whose wit and humour keeps you entertained throughout the series.

Honestly I could go on about the series, but I recommend that people watch them particularly if you like that superhero stuff. The films are action filled and thrilling throughout.

As always please feel free to leave your views and opinions below!!! :)


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Breaking Dawn part 2

Okay people, so after months of the film having been out, I finally got around to watching it. As this is the last instalment in the saga and I've already seen the rest of them, I went to watch Breaking Dawn part 2. Now personally, I thought the first part (Breaking Dawn part one) was fairly mediocre, but of course all the action was geared for the second film and the big finale, so I think that part one was really just a set up/ build up. I did find the wedding scene beautiful however.

So for those who haven't seen the final instalment let me forewarn you there are parts which will shock and surprise you. Having read the books (yes I admit I've read them) I was sat there thinking I knew exactly how things were going to turn out and for part of it I was so wrong. The director Bill Condon has really done a terrific job.

As I'm sure many of you were interested in, I was fascinated with the casting and how they were going to show the changing of Bella and Edward's child Renesmee. I feel that they did an excellent job with showing her transition and that Mackenzie Foy looked and performed the part really well.

In regards to the action, the film won't let you down and if you've read the books, it lives up to what you should expect. I have to say I was rather impressed and surprised by how well the film drew to a close and how the final scene (not giving away any spoilers) nicely finished off the saga.

But anyway feel free to leave your own personal views, just give warnings if you are going to mention spoilers!!!!!!!

And what do people think about the idea of making 'the short second life of Bree Tanner'?

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