War Horse. Watched this a couple of nights ago, I thought it an overly romanticised story with not much credible action but ok if you have nothing better to do. It has a happy ending. 5/10
Does it win the 3.10 at Kempton?
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Posted 24 February 2012 - 04:36 PM
Does it win the 3.10 at Kempton?
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Posted 24 February 2012 - 08:28 PM
Does it win the 3.10 at Kempton?
That's about the only thing it doesn't do!
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 12:23 PM
Somewhere 2010
Sofia Coppola directed movie concerning itself with the life of a film star (Stephen Dorff) with an aimless life lived in some LA hotel. He's presented with a bit of a challenge when his 11 year old daughter is entrusted to him unexpectedly. Quite slow moving at times but there is a reason for this and full of interesting observations.
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Sofia Coppola directed movie concerning itself with the life of a film star (Stephen Dorff) with an aimless life lived in some LA hotel. He's presented with a bit of a challenge when his 11 year old daughter is entrusted to him unexpectedly. Quite slow moving at times but there is a reason for this and full of interesting observations.
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Posted 28 February 2012 - 05:43 PM
A Better Life 2011
Los Angeles, illegal Mexican immigrant working as a gardener to support himself and his 14 year old son (mother long gone). An honest man fighting a losing battle against the odds as he finds out when he invests money his sister lends him in his own truck which is quickly stolen by the guy employed to work with him for the day. Meanwhile the pressure to join a gang is being felt by the son who begins to lose respect for his father. Quite a grim tale, you do not want to be this guy. Demian Bichir was nominated for best actor in a leading role here too.
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Los Angeles, illegal Mexican immigrant working as a gardener to support himself and his 14 year old son (mother long gone). An honest man fighting a losing battle against the odds as he finds out when he invests money his sister lends him in his own truck which is quickly stolen by the guy employed to work with him for the day. Meanwhile the pressure to join a gang is being felt by the son who begins to lose respect for his father. Quite a grim tale, you do not want to be this guy. Demian Bichir was nominated for best actor in a leading role here too.
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 04:15 PM
Burlesque 2010
Vehicle for Christine Aguillera and Cher, flimsy storyline but great choreography with loads of fit women and horny costumes. This film confirmed for me just how talented and attractive Christine Aguillera really is. After a while the storyline was irrelevant the enjoyent all came from the spectacle. I can see how some of the critics may have panned this but I actually quite enjoyed it.
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Vehicle for Christine Aguillera and Cher, flimsy storyline but great choreography with loads of fit women and horny costumes. This film confirmed for me just how talented and attractive Christine Aguillera really is. After a while the storyline was irrelevant the enjoyent all came from the spectacle. I can see how some of the critics may have panned this but I actually quite enjoyed it.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 10:19 AM
From Paris With Love 2010
John Travolta & Jonathon Rhys Meyers (Henry VIII in the Tudors) you can both do better than this. An absurd tale of thwarting terrorists in Paris sees Travolta wasting almost every ethnic under the sun with a gasping Rhys Meyers in tow. Possibly the height of absurdity is reached when Travolta shoots the female dinner guest at Rhys Meyer's gaff in the head because guess what? He realises she's a terrorist. There's action movies and there's action movies and then there's this rhino dung.#
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John Travolta & Jonathon Rhys Meyers (Henry VIII in the Tudors) you can both do better than this. An absurd tale of thwarting terrorists in Paris sees Travolta wasting almost every ethnic under the sun with a gasping Rhys Meyers in tow. Possibly the height of absurdity is reached when Travolta shoots the female dinner guest at Rhys Meyer's gaff in the head because guess what? He realises she's a terrorist. There's action movies and there's action movies and then there's this rhino dung.#
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Posted 04 March 2012 - 12:00 PM
Warrior 2011
Cage fighting caper that's actually pretty well done even if the storyline is more far fetched than one which involves me debuting for Rovers and plundering a brace in a game that saves them from relegation. The fight scenes are pretty convincing and all three main parts are played with distinction. Nick Nolte was nominated for best supporting actor here in his role as the reformed alcoholic father still despised by his two sons who are both more than handy scrappers. Mrs Rover normally hates fighting films but she stayed with this one which must say something.
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Cage fighting caper that's actually pretty well done even if the storyline is more far fetched than one which involves me debuting for Rovers and plundering a brace in a game that saves them from relegation. The fight scenes are pretty convincing and all three main parts are played with distinction. Nick Nolte was nominated for best supporting actor here in his role as the reformed alcoholic father still despised by his two sons who are both more than handy scrappers. Mrs Rover normally hates fighting films but she stayed with this one which must say something.
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 12:52 PM
My Week With Marilyn 2011
A week spent with Marilyn Monroe whilst she was filming a light comedy in England at Pinewood studios under the direction of Larry Olivier. Somehow a young 24year old 3rd director endears himself to her and becomes her confidant and lover (almost) whilst she's there. I enjoyed this supposedly based on a true story it entertains and to some extent enlightens, Marilyn mixed up or what? Michelle Williams was nominated for this portrayal and she's pretty godd as is Eddie Redmayne as the young man. Kenneth Branagh and Judi Dench impress also as Olivier and Dame Sybil Thorndike.
Well worth a look.
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A week spent with Marilyn Monroe whilst she was filming a light comedy in England at Pinewood studios under the direction of Larry Olivier. Somehow a young 24year old 3rd director endears himself to her and becomes her confidant and lover (almost) whilst she's there. I enjoyed this supposedly based on a true story it entertains and to some extent enlightens, Marilyn mixed up or what? Michelle Williams was nominated for this portrayal and she's pretty godd as is Eddie Redmayne as the young man. Kenneth Branagh and Judi Dench impress also as Olivier and Dame Sybil Thorndike.
Well worth a look.
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Posted 17 March 2012 - 03:05 PM
The Help 2011
An accurate and faithful representation of Kathryn Stockett's book which I read a few months ago. The subject matter is the plight of black domestic maids in Mississippi in the 1960s and the efforts of one white woman to get them to contribute to a book on the subject by telling of their experiences.
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An accurate and faithful representation of Kathryn Stockett's book which I read a few months ago. The subject matter is the plight of black domestic maids in Mississippi in the 1960s and the efforts of one white woman to get them to contribute to a book on the subject by telling of their experiences.
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Posted 17 March 2012 - 06:49 PM
I read the book a couple of months ago, too and enjoyed most of it. I found the ending trite and disappointing, I got the feeling the author go a bit bored writing it towards the end. But some food for thought on racial inequalities and ingrained prejudice. A good read but I don't know if Id be inspired enough to pay for a cinema ticket.
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Posted 17 March 2012 - 10:45 PM
I watched it about 5 months ago and absolutely loved it, the film was very emotional and interested and i really enjoyed it! def a film people should watch 
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Posted 19 March 2012 - 09:44 AM
Momma's Man 2008
I don't really know where to start with this one. Filmed entirely in a dishevelled loft apartment in New York it follows the story of a son in his thirties visiting his parents and continually finding excuses not to leave. Little happens and mundane activities are focused on as well as his reversion to childhood stuff like reading comics on his bed. His wife continually calls to enquire about his return and he continues to make excuses. Mrs. Rover gave up on it and I nearly did, it's certainly hard going and I can only assume is about a male "back to the womb" thing. Enjoyment is not the word.
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I don't really know where to start with this one. Filmed entirely in a dishevelled loft apartment in New York it follows the story of a son in his thirties visiting his parents and continually finding excuses not to leave. Little happens and mundane activities are focused on as well as his reversion to childhood stuff like reading comics on his bed. His wife continually calls to enquire about his return and he continues to make excuses. Mrs. Rover gave up on it and I nearly did, it's certainly hard going and I can only assume is about a male "back to the womb" thing. Enjoyment is not the word.
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Posted 19 March 2012 - 03:41 PM
Hi here's some more good ones.
A week with Marilyn - film based on the diary of a 3rd producer who got to know Marilyn Monroe for a week, currently showing in Migro's Cinebonus.
On DVD
The Help - the untold stories of home helps in America
Double Identity - An American physician working for Doctors Beyond Borders is mistakenly identified as a secret agent by the Russian mob. After a violent pursuit by two mobsters, he escapes a close brush with Starring Val Kilmier
Edge of Darkness: Good who dunnit film with Mel Gibson
Series on TV
The Closer - a whacky, witty female detective from South Carolina unravels murder myseterious whilst battling against office politics and difficult people. Thurdays at 9pm cnbce
A person of interest - cnbce Friday 9pm
You can tell I'm not working much at the moment, ha !! Enjoy your movies, summer is almost here.
A week with Marilyn - film based on the diary of a 3rd producer who got to know Marilyn Monroe for a week, currently showing in Migro's Cinebonus.
On DVD
The Help - the untold stories of home helps in America
Double Identity - An American physician working for Doctors Beyond Borders is mistakenly identified as a secret agent by the Russian mob. After a violent pursuit by two mobsters, he escapes a close brush with Starring Val Kilmier
Edge of Darkness: Good who dunnit film with Mel Gibson
Series on TV
The Closer - a whacky, witty female detective from South Carolina unravels murder myseterious whilst battling against office politics and difficult people. Thurdays at 9pm cnbce
A person of interest - cnbce Friday 9pm
You can tell I'm not working much at the moment, ha !! Enjoy your movies, summer is almost here.
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Posted 22 March 2012 - 02:25 PM
We Bought A Zoo 2011
Matt Damon & Scarlett Johannson in this true? story about a guy whose wife dies and buys an ailing zoo with his 2 kids. Decent enough performances but I'm willing to bet a lot of money that having bought the zoo the guy did not discover a woman as fit as Scarlet shovelling sh*t. Most of the time this stays just on the right side of sentimentality but doesn't keep this up throughout.
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Matt Damon & Scarlett Johannson in this true? story about a guy whose wife dies and buys an ailing zoo with his 2 kids. Decent enough performances but I'm willing to bet a lot of money that having bought the zoo the guy did not discover a woman as fit as Scarlet shovelling sh*t. Most of the time this stays just on the right side of sentimentality but doesn't keep this up throughout.
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 03:53 PM
The Runaways 2010
Telling the story of this all girl band which featured Joan Jett (of Blackheart fame) and their predictable f**k ups with the normal rock n' roll lifestyle stuff (in this case mostly drugs). Decent enough effort and the two main girls, Kirsten Stewart & Dakota Fanning, are pretty convincing. There's a role here too for Michael Shannon in a totally different role to the one he has as Nelson in Boardwalk Empire proving that he can sure act.
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Telling the story of this all girl band which featured Joan Jett (of Blackheart fame) and their predictable f**k ups with the normal rock n' roll lifestyle stuff (in this case mostly drugs). Decent enough effort and the two main girls, Kirsten Stewart & Dakota Fanning, are pretty convincing. There's a role here too for Michael Shannon in a totally different role to the one he has as Nelson in Boardwalk Empire proving that he can sure act.
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Posted 01 April 2012 - 08:33 AM
Boy A 2007
A lad released with a new identity after being convicted of murder as a minor Bulger style with his friend. The friend has been lynched and killed in captivity and he has to make his way. This is an intelligent, well scripted and acted affair which explores, what I can only imagine, are many of the issues. Needless to say complex and involved, excellent performances from the lad himself and his mentor, very thought provoking indeed.
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A lad released with a new identity after being convicted of murder as a minor Bulger style with his friend. The friend has been lynched and killed in captivity and he has to make his way. This is an intelligent, well scripted and acted affair which explores, what I can only imagine, are many of the issues. Needless to say complex and involved, excellent performances from the lad himself and his mentor, very thought provoking indeed.
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THE WEATHER MAN (2005)
NICHOLAS CAGE,MICHAEL CAINE - DIRECTED BY GORE VERBINSKI
NICHOLAS CAGE,MICHAEL CAINE - DIRECTED BY GORE VERBINSKI
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Divided 2011
Post nuclear attack (by the North Koreans??) we find an assemblage of different people holed up in the basement of their appartment block which has been fortified for such an occurrence by the janitor. We then see a gradual Lord of the Flies type descent into anarchy and base desire. Pretty gruesome and certainly violent I'm not sure what to make of this. Thought provoking? not really, well scripted? not bad, well acted? reasonable, gratuitous? possibly. Also a little overlong.
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Post nuclear attack (by the North Koreans??) we find an assemblage of different people holed up in the basement of their appartment block which has been fortified for such an occurrence by the janitor. We then see a gradual Lord of the Flies type descent into anarchy and base desire. Pretty gruesome and certainly violent I'm not sure what to make of this. Thought provoking? not really, well scripted? not bad, well acted? reasonable, gratuitous? possibly. Also a little overlong.
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Posted 05 April 2012 - 03:23 PM
No Strings Attached 2011
Rom com of sorts though more of the rom and less of the com here. A lightweight affair with Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher in the leads. Quite predictable stuff, she wants a sex partner with none of those strings, he likes her a lot, she f**ks him off and then regrets it etc. etc.
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Rom com of sorts though more of the rom and less of the com here. A lightweight affair with Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher in the leads. Quite predictable stuff, she wants a sex partner with none of those strings, he likes her a lot, she f**ks him off and then regrets it etc. etc.
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It's Kind of a Funny Story 2010
16 year old feels suicidal and ends up with a short stay in a psychiatric unit. Seems to be an averagely confused adolescent and we're waiting for a twist which does not come. Instead he draws inspiration from his stay and meets a chick to boot. Quite a "nice" if unrealistic little film which kept my attention throughout.
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16 year old feels suicidal and ends up with a short stay in a psychiatric unit. Seems to be an averagely confused adolescent and we're waiting for a twist which does not come. Instead he draws inspiration from his stay and meets a chick to boot. Quite a "nice" if unrealistic little film which kept my attention throughout.
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