X Men Origins: Wolverine

Posted by Katharine on May 03rd 2009 to Films
I thought this was great. Good action, funny moments - naked man in our barn - and very sexy. I am not sure what else would be expected. Some people have said that some of his sarcasm has gone from the X films, this could perhaps be true, it was there a little but certainly not on the level that it was. It could be that as it is an origins story the sarcasm could have come later, although it would have been nice to have a little more. Despite that though there were some genuinly wicked moments - the opening sequence through all the wars was cool. I was very satisfied. Perhaps he had too many fights with his brother, but that is I feel a minor complaint.

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State of Play

Posted by Katharine on May 03rd 2009 to Films

This was brilliant. Genuinely worth seeing. It is smart and fast, well acted and exciting. It is nice to see Ben Affleck showing some talent again, on screen. Russell Crowe was as amazing as ever and Helen Mirren was the same. I am not sure how it could have gone wrong with that cast but I was glad that it was as good as expected. I liked the fact that there were no real clean cut characters - well maybe Rachel McAdams, but other than her they were all slightly grey. Very very good. Go see.


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17 Again

Posted by Katharine on May 03rd 2009 to Films
I have gone from thinking Zac Efron was cute to being in love with him. I really enjoyed this, another one where you essentially get what you would expect. I was very impressed with Efron’s acting abilities, I am not saying oscar winning but you really could imagine that he had all of the later life experiences he was meant to have had. Better than your average chic flick. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Was not so impressed with Matthew Perry - what happened to him? I want him to break out of Chandler. GAY!!

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Fast and Furious

Posted by Katharine on May 03rd 2009 to Films

This didnt get great reviews, I dont really know what more you could expect though. I thought it was wicked! Had lost of cars and fast driving and all that should be in a film of this franchise. I dont really know what else to say, it is what you would expect!


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The Boat That Rocked

Posted by Katharine on April 11th 2009 to Films

Well this was not hysterical, but that is not to say it wasnt funny. Definatly too long. I think that the first half happened twice then we came to the ending. There were some very funny bits and I personally thought that the ending was fantastic. Im not convinced its worth seeing in the cinema unless there is nothing else worth seeing but definatly see it at some point. Particularly if you are a fan of Richard Curtis.


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Duplicity

Posted by Katharine on April 03rd 2009 to Films

This is the first time I have majorly disagreed with Empire. For over thirties?? For George Clooney? No chemistry? Nonsense. Ha ha. Rhetorical much. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed this. Good dialogue, fun twist and Clive Owen. Who could ask for more?!


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The Young Victoria

Posted by Katharine on April 03rd 2009 to Films

If you like soppy period dramas a go go go! Otherwise I wouldnt  bother! I think Rupert Friend is one to watch, although it would appear him and Keira Knightley  will be the best period acting couple ever who cant do much else! Anyway, its not desperatley historically accurate. Basically, actually the only reason to see this is for soppy periodness!


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Watchmen

Posted by Katharine on April 03rd 2009 to Films

It has been a long while since I saw this cos I have not been so good with the whole updating the blog. Anyway, I enjoyed it a lot, visually it was fantastic. There were times where I noticed the amount of time that was passing and thought hurry up, but generally it was fabulous! There was lots of big blue naked man. If you enjoyed sin city you should enjoy this, if you didnt you still potentially could. I think definatly worth seeing, if just for the different take on superhero movies. Some fantastic characters and very entertaining.


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The International

Posted by Katharine on March 02nd 2009 to Films

So I have not been updating this as much as I should! This is the last of my recent watchings. I love Clive Owen. He is so much fun to watch. However, this was really quite dissapointing. I dont know what was wrong, I think it is that it doesnt really seem to feel resolved at all. Which I think is the point, it is however still annoying! Clive is of course fabulous, a fairly typical role, with his usual coat as far as I can tell. However, it does not diminish his wonderfulness at all! Wait for DVD though if you are wanting to see it.


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Gran Torino

Posted by Katharine on March 02nd 2009 to Films

Everyone should see this film. It was unbelievable. If this really is Clint Eastwoods final acting bow then it is something spectacular to go out with. In places it  is really very very funny, but also moving and sad and beautifully made. It is a gentle but violent film that works so well. I was semi excited to see it and I am so glad I did. Genuinly fantastic. Oh and Clint sings at the end. And he can growl better than any dog, a few fun facts!

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