Bed and Breakfast: Love is a happy accident

Not great I'm going to be honest...

I didn't really know what to expect when I chose to watch this a couple days ago, I  hadn't heard of the film or the actors in the film.

As a Rom-com this film really is quite poor. The film has all the typical conventions featured within romance films but somehow seemed to execute them in a bad fashion. I feel that the main focus was on the chemistry between the two lead roles Dean Cain and Juliana Pias. And for a Pg film I thought that perhaps some of the romantic behaviour may have been quite over the top.

The plot seem to be disregarded half way through and was fairly insignificant. The fact that these two characters fall in love so quickly is also pretty hard to believe. The film was really quite cheesy. I wouldn't recommend seeing this.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Brave

A bit of Scottish adventure...

From time to time I like to watch an animation film just to break up some of the more hard hitting, mature films. So a couple of weeks ago Brave was on the brand new Sky Disney channel (Exciting I know). I had heard a little about the film and knew that it was set in Scotland.

'Brave' is a really interesting film filled with Scottish culture and Scottish accents everywhere. I personally really enjoyed the film and found it very entertaining. Merida played by Kelly MacDonald is a typical rebellious teenage girl who would rather fire arrows than conform to her mother's expectations of her as a princess.

Merida's parents played by Emma Thompson and Billy Connolly were hilarious as the King and Queen. Connolly in particular was very entertaining as he is obsessed with hunting down bears after a traumatic event where he loses his leg.

With the troublesome triplets and other Scottish tribes , the film doesn't fail to amuse. Although the plot does head in quite an unusual direction and surprising turns, we are left intrigued and feeling sorrowful for the strained relationship between mother and daughter.

This film is great for families with young children. I admit I thoroughly enjoyed the film and would definitely recommend it.


☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The Amazing Spider-Man

Personally I have and always will be a Batman fan, having said that I did really like Spiderman.

I have seen bits of previous Spiderman films and roughly knew the story. This modern adaptation with Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone really took spiderman in another direction with undated action and also comedy.

I was also overwhelmed by the performance of Martin Sheen who played Peter Parker's uncle. His performance practically had me in tears at one point.

I thought that the new storyline was really interesting and the addition of Dr Kurt Conners made the film fascinating. Though I do think it hinted slightly at Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

This film is another great action/ superhero film, I would definitely recommend it.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Iron Man

So I know I'm two films behind, what with Iron man 3 coming out soon, but a few weeks ago I saw Iron Man for the first time.

I was surprised to find out how much I really liked it. I have always liked Robert Downey  as an actor and therefore really enjoyed his performance as the arrogant Tony Stark. I was also surprised by much more there is to the plot which the idea of weaponry and how your own weapons can be used against you.

Another aspect I liked about the film is the contrast between Tony Stark and Pepper Pots. The chemistry between these characters was really interesting and entertaining. 

The effects used in the film and the plot were brilliant. The creation of the Iron Man armour was also an intriguing process. 

Those who like superhero films and action should see this. I am a huge fan of these types of films and really enjoyed it.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Rock of Ages

Cheesy cheesy cheesy,

Is it any surprise really that a film adaptation of a hit musical would be cheesy? No I think not. However despite the cheesiness of this film, I really really liked it.

With a cast like this it hard for the film to be bad. Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Alec Baldwin and Catherine Zeta Jones all form a huge part of the comedy within this film. Tom Cruise particularly impressed me with his role as Stacee Jax, the type of role I've never seen him perform so that for me was brilliant.

Alec Baldwin and Russell Brand were a brilliant comic duo too. One of my favourite roles had to Catherine Zeta Jones who plays a religious character leading a group of women who rebel against rock and roll.

The songs within the film are really cathy and I have to say I was rather surprised by the casts voices. Classic 80s songs such as 'Every rose has its thorn' and 'We built this city' have you wanted to dance and sing along.

The lead roles played by Julianna Hough and Diego Boneta acted as the romance/ love story aspect of the film.

If you're not a fan of musicals I don't think this is the film for you, but I loved it and it will certainly make you laugh.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Easy A

So hilarious!

I honestly loved this film it was absolutely brilliant!

'Easy A' for many would be considered as a typical teen drama, chick flick etc. And to be honest it probably is, however having seen a huge range of teen rom-coms, this has to be one of the best. The film really is sheer genius and gives those girls who do feel 'invisible' at high school a really kick at watching Olive mess around with the typical high school system.

Emma Stone is brilliant, of course, I haven't seen her in many things and I think that she was so funny in this. Her use of sarcasm and irony in this is sheer genius.

You also have to admire the performances of Stanley Tucci playing Olive's wacky/fun father and also Lisa Kudrow as the school councillor. I also really liked Amanda Bynes performance as the religious/ innocent Marianne and also Aly Michalka as the obsessive, loud best friend.

This film could be linked in a way to 'Mean Girls' sharing a stroke of genius and heaps of humour. I really would recommend watching this if you have the chance, it's a great laugh.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The five year engagement

Last night's film was 'The five year engagement'.

I wasn't entirely sure what to expect from this rom-com and seeing a reference to 'Bridesmaids' on the back made me a bit skeptical to be honest. However I did find myself laughing at various points within the film and felt on the whole that it was well done.

Emily Blunt was very good, I'm a fan of hers and therefore did enjoy the film. Also I really liked Jason Segal who I haven't seen in a film before so that was a nice find.

Apart from the over the top and personally I think unnecessary racy scenes, the film is really quite funny and entertaining. I think a part of that was also due to the characters Alex (Chris Pratt) and Suzie (Alison Brie).

 For those who liked 'bridesmaids' I have no doubt that you will also like this film. I do admit I really enjoyed it.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Snow White and the Huntsman

Okay so I'm going to be as honest as I can, I have been meaning to see this in a while and it has finally been shown on sky.

The best aspects in my opinion were Charlize Theron as Ravenna, Chris Hemsworth as the Huntsman, Sam Spruell as Finn and then the song at the end by Florence and the machine at the end. Oh and of course the dwarfs were rather entertaining.

In fairness the film did have a lot of action sequences which were pretty impressive and I really enjoyed the fights between Finn and the Huntsman. I do feel that Charlize Theron outshined a lot of the cast however, she was brilliant as the evil queen.

So it now boils down to Kristen Stewart. I really wasn't convinced to be perfectly honest. I had little care for her character and was far more interested in the Huntsman and even in William.

I did enjoy a lot of the effects used within the films and certainly wasn't disappointed by the action sequences. I feel that Snow White was a little bit of a let down and possibly think if there was another film, it would be best to focus on the huntsman and his story.

               ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The Host

So a few weeks ago I went with a friend to go and see 'The Host'. Now both of us are huge fans of the book and therefore had really high expectations. And I don't think either of us were disappointed.

The book by Stephanie Meyer is really something incredible. For those who do compare this book to twilight really shouldn't because they are nothing alike. 

The film directed by one of my favourite directors Andrew Niccol, really did stay as true to the book as possible. The film is filled with action, romance, adventure and all the things that really make a film great. If you are a guy then there are plenty of car/helicopter chases and guns as well as combat. 

I think that the cast were very well selected. Obviously Saoirse Ronan was fantastic as her two characters Melanie and Wanda. The way she pulled off both really was impressive as it can't be an easy job at all. Then of course there was Max Irons as Jared and Jake Abel as Ian. Both were exactly how I imagined them through the books. The chemistry between these three actors was really interesting and well performed.

Other actors that to me stood out were William Hurt as Jeb, Diane Kruger as the seeker and Chandler Canterbury as Jamie. These are characters which all play a key role within the story and therefore needed to be cast well. I think that they all were.

Without saying too much, I loved the ending and I think it leaves the film open to future films. I has been said that Meyer will be writing another two books so fingers crossed for the films too. 

So anyway, go see this. I really do recommend it. The film should not be based on twilight because it is so different. For those who enjoy sci fi and action, you really can't go wrong with this!!!

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

April Nominations

Here are my nominations/predictions for this month:

* As always your opinions are welcome

Best film:

Evil Dead
Oblivion
Jurassic Park 3D
Pain and Gain
42
Iron Man 3


Best Actor:

Tom Cruise- Oblivion
Robert Downey Junior -Iron Man 3
Chadwick Boseman- 42
Mark Wahlberg- Pain and gain
Robert Deniro- The Big Wedding

Best Actress:

Olga Kurylenko- Oblivion
Diane Keaton- The Big Wedding
Dorian Brown- Home Run
Gwyneth Paltrow -Iron Man 3


Best actor in a supporting role:

Morgan Freeman- Oblivion
Dwayne the Rock Johnson- Pain and Gain
Harrison Ford- 42
Guy Pearce-Iron Man 3

Best actress in a supporting role:

Andrea Riseborough- Oblivion
Amanda Seyfried- The big Wedding
Rebecca Hall-Iron Man 3

Best director:

Brian Helgeland- 42
Joseph Kosinski- Oblivion
Michael Bay- Pain and Gain
David Boyd- Home Run
Shane Black-Iron Man 3

March Winners

* quite late, I'm sorry but here they are:

Best Film:

Olympus has Fallen



Best Actor:

James Franco- The great and powerful Oz



Best Actress:

Saoirse Ronan- The Host










Best Actor in a supporting role:

Jake Abel - The Host







Best Actress in a supporting role:

Mila Kunis- The Great and Powerful Oz







Best Director:

Antoine Fuqua-Olympus has fallen