Tuesday, 8 January 2013

The Architects

First exursion into immersive theatre in Shunt's production at the Biscuit Factory in Bermondsey.
Enjoyable, but it promised more than it delivered.

7 / 10

Tuesday, 1 January 2013

Life of Pi


Faithfull reproduction of book and being in 3D a trully amazing visual experience. This was my first 3D film and having to wear the glasses over my glasses not a good thing to say the least but soon got used to it. After the 3D trailers, the film had a natural approach to its use of the third dimension which thankfully greatly enhanced the experience.
Strong performance from Suraj Sharma as Pi, a film debut no less and the cgi work that created the tiger. The alternative version of the events somehow takes away the impact of the magical story.

9 / 10

Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Argo

Surprisingly excellent thriller which makes Skyfall's second half look especially pathetic. Always had the impression that Ben Affleck was somewhat light weight but in directing and starring in this film was an impressive achievement. Co produced by Clooney who can do no wrong, this should be up for an Oscar nomination.

9/10

Sunday, 4 November 2012

Skyfall

Not bad, first half was rather good, but then it disintergrated into the set piece, meglomaniac goes wild with big shoot them up ending.
Chase over the roof tops very good during the opening sequence.

Two mistakes at least. The tube crash in rush hour would have been crowded with bodies flying everywhere, however not a person in sight.
The reflection of the filming helicopter was caught in the landrover's door window. Blink and you miss it, but should have been picked up in post production, very naughty.

8.5/10 First half
5/10 Second half.

Tuesday, 16 October 2012

Ruby Sparks

First film since July!
And what a good one.
Should have more like this, very enjoyable.
8.5 / 10

Sunday, 29 July 2012

The Dark Knight Rises


Yawn,
The lighting of the Olympic Cauldron was far more imaginative, spectacular, awe inspiring and wonderful than this and any like movie could be.
6/10

Cat Woman in her suit.
9/10

Saturday, 21 July 2012

Electrick Children

Smashing little film with the lead played by Julia Garner about a 15-year-old Mormon who believes she's had an immaculate conception after hearing a cover of Blondie's Hanging on the Telephone. Garner deserves an Oscar nomination at least.

8/10