MOVIE REVIEW: BRIDESMAIDS (15)

"HILARIOUS DOSE OF COMEDY"

Bridesmaids is a Comedy Drama Directed by Paul Fieg (same guy that directed TV shows like Mad Men) This film centres Anne who is picked by her bestfriend as maid of honour, being broke she has to bluff her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals with an extraordinary group of bridesmaids. Its Starring Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Mellisa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, Ellie Camper, Jon Hamm, Chris O Dowd, Jessica St Clair, Terry Crews, Tom Yi, Elaine Kao, Michael Hitchcock, Kali Hawk, Joe Nunez, Rebel Wilson, Matt Lucas, Jill Clayburgh, Wendi McLendon-Covey & Ellie Kemper.

THE REVIEW:

It’s obviously based around a wedding but why is this film called ‘Bridesmaids’? It mainly focuses on one woman’s life and her tribulations, everyone else just sort of fits around her (even the bride). Its a shame because I think they missed out on  a Goldmine idea of turning this into Hangover sort of movie and with Hangover 2 just released this would have been a perfect time for a female version (would have made the film even better). They had different but good characters that they could have brought into the movie more because they were naturally funny. (There is no i in team)

Movie starts off okay (predictable) then it grabs your attention with the characters funniness and then starts to form into something memorable but then completely changes direction. It flips into this touching story of life, love and friendship (Why? ill never know). Anyway enough with my rant because Ladies (& most gents) will love this because it’s has good surprises & its touching & its topped off with lots of laughs. This is proof that women can make a comedy film without the stereotype of making them look bad. #GirlPower?

I like giving out #StarOfTheShow Award because Megan (McCarthy) was the funniest woman on show, her antics were very entertaining to watch. She was like the female version of  Zach Galifianakis (Alan in Hangover) Just imagine them two in a film together. Front woman Annie (Wiig) is a very good actress and she held her part brilliantly. As cute as Lillian (Rudolph) may look her character seemed weird because she didn't look like the usual candidate to be getting married in this type of film, she looked like one of the bridesmaids. Helen (Bryne) looked like the sort of person who should have been the bride. As a whole the cast was very good.

OVERALL: Funny But Goldmine Idea Totally Missed.

 STAR RATINGS OUT OF 5:  3.5

ONE FAVOURITE MOMENT IN THE FILM:

The scene where the group go to the Wedding store to find outfits for the Bridesmaids. #Classic

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Task: See if you can spot the female looking version of Justin Beiber @ The Bridal Shower.

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MOVIE REVIEW: GREEN LANTERN (12A) (2D) (3D)

"SHOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH BETTER"

Green Lantern is an Action Crime Sci-Fi Superhero film Directed by Martin Campbell (same guy that brought us The Mask & Legend of Zorro). This film is about a test pilot who is granted a mystical green ring that gives him powers to do anything he imagines in his mind. He becomes a member of an intergalactic squadron who are tasked in keeping peace within the universe. It’s Starring Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Temuera Morrison, Jenna Craig, Jon Tenney, Mike Doyle, Gattlin Griffith, Nick Jandl, Dylan James & Leanne Cochran.

THE REVIEW:

DC Comics are back from the lab with a brand new superhero movie for the summer but I'm  disappointed to say it did not take its should have been rightful rank as one of the best films out this year. This is a summer jam packed with superheroes, its a shame this one is not going to be one to remember. Green Lantern fans might think they are in for a treat but apart from the CGI and already set storyline what does this Movie really have on offer? Don’t get me wrong its good it’s just not what I expected. There was no jaw dropping scenes, the story just seemed to run from start to finish too smoothly, when I thought the story was going to take a major & dramatic turn... it didn't. It’s very predictable, anyone can tell what’s going to happen before it does. Boring, limited entertainment. Most character chemistry is nowhere near believable, Jordan (Reynolds) & Sinestro (Strong) are the only interesting enough person on show, everything else was just Cliché central.

 The CGI is Green Lantern’s only selling point, the powers given to Hal Jordan are displayed brilliantly. His suit, imaginations and other characters looks are done very well (haven't said this THOR graphics were much better). There’s nothing about this film that’s sticks to mind enough to take away as a souvenir, I was expecting mind blowing scenes but it never delivered. 

As for the 3D I feel like I was robbed because this film had about 5% of it. I wish i didn't waste my money and just watched it in 2D.

Ryan Reynolds as a Green Lantern? It’s hard to imagine this was the same guy in Two Guys a Girl & a Pizza Place all those years back on Trouble. It was hard to picture him as a superhero but he did look good on screen and played his part very well. Blake Lively is one sexy woman, her chemistry with Hal worked well. Peter Sarsgaard was an interesting person because of what was happening to him, I liked his character because of his powers and how he used them. The cast as whole was a hit & miss.  

OVERALL: Good Not Great.

 STAR RATINGS OUT OF 5:  2.5

FAVOURITE MOMENT IN THE FILM:

The Last 20minutes.

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MOVIE REVIEW: MOTHER'S DAY (18)

"GRIPPING, SHOCKING & 

JUST TOTALLY MESSED UP"

Mother’s Day is a Thriller Horror film Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman (same guy that brought us Saw II, III & IV). This film is about sadistic members of a villainous family that return to their childhood home to terrorize the new owners and their friends. Its Starring Rebecca De Mornay, Jamie King, Shawn Ashmore, Briana Evigan, Patrick John Flueger, Warren Kole, Deborah Ann Woll, Frank Grillo, Matt O’ Leary, Jessie Rusu, Lyriq Bent, Lisa Marcos, Tony Nappo, Kandyse McClure & Jason Wishnowski.

#Fact: This is a remake of the 1980 original Directed by Charles Kaufman.

THE REVIEW:

This film is probably going to be the only film EVER (well in 2011) that the trailer does not do itself justice, most films these days give their best bits. The trailer for this film does not bring across the edge it deserved. Everyone has to watch this & see what a heart racing experience it is.

I watched Mother’s Day & was surprised on how many times the events on screen had my mouth wide open because I was left in shock of how sick, twisted & just totally messed up most of these characters were. The storyline is executed brilliantly, the lengths gone to keep the audience amused deserves a standing ovation. The mix of horror, crime, and suspense gave all the grittiness one could ever hope in a film like this. 

It’s basically about three very dangerous boys who come back to where they used to live with their mother who orders them to do bad & evil things to the new owners and their friends. This so called ‘Mother’ is one evil B*tch because she talks with such right to her wrong doings that the only way I could justify it was that was she was one crazy, mental, deluded, monstrous… (I could go on but you’d be here all day reading words that described this pyscho lol) There is no dull moment, well not when these nutjobs are about pointing their guns & dominating these helpless people.

 I have not seen a film like this in a long time, it’s so engaging that I didn’t want to miss a moment of it once the momentum picked up. It gets straight into the story and don’t dwell on introduction. We catch the story along the way and as we go along we begin to understand it more. The moment the suspense factor kicked in that’s when the director Bousman started to experiment with characters, pushing everyone to their limit and also see how many torture games they could fit in (He brings in some of the Saw Movie traits), this is one of them expect the unexpected films (you cant go wrong).This film was so easy to rate, it deserve top marks for the acting, story twists and the graphic scenes <--(these scenes will amaze you like it did me). Everything just fitted perfectly and even at the end when you think everything is set and done we are left with more thinking to do. This is a must watch. 
The whole cast was brilliant, everyone played their roles exceptionally well.

OVERALL: Brilliantly Executed Movie.

 STAR RATINGS OUT OF 5:  5

ONE FAVOURITE MOMENT IN THE FILM:

The scene at the ATM with the two random girls waiting to use the machine.

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MOVIE REVIEW: KUNG FU PANDA 2 (3D)

"DREAMWORKS SPECIAL"

Kung Fu Panda 2 directed by Jennifer Yuh is back for a second sequel. Po played by Jack Black is back and is now living his dream of being the dragon warrior. He and his friends known as the furious 5 are out to try and protect the valley of peace from a villain that knows a big secret about Po. He tries to find his inner peace in order to defeat this villain. Co starring Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Dustan Hoffman, Gary Oldman, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, James Hong, Michelle Yeoh, Danny McBride, Dennis Haysbert, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Victor Garber. 

                               SMALL'S REVIEW

Before I sat down to watch this film I was thinking I hope it is as good as the first film because i thought the first film was really good. If you thought the first Kung Fu Panda was funny you wouldn't want to miss this one because it is bloody hilarious.

Dream works really did well with this film. I was particularly impressed when they changed from 3D to 2D when Po was having  his flashbacks I thought that was very effective.

Jack Black is a great comedian/actor and he plays the part really well. I love the way the pandas facial expressions go with his speech and seeing Jack Black from his other films i can just see him through the panda. Also Angelina Jolie's part as the "Tigress" i thought she was quite funny. Her character is suppose to be kung fu expert and it shows when her and Po have a few funny situations where they end up fighting or I should say Tigress showing Po who's boss. The storyline was good, actors spoke there parts well and the film came together really good.

   OVERALL:

The film is extremely funny from the start and is one that I would recommend all ages to go and see and i guarantee you that this film will make you laugh your head off. 

       STAR RATING OUT OF 5:  4

ONE FAVOURITE MOMENT FROM THE FILM:

When Po challenges Tigress to a kung-fu staring match.

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MOVIE REVIEW: X MEN: FIRST CLASS (12A)

"SPECTACULAR EFFECTS"

X Men: First Class is a superhero film directed by Matthew Vaughn (same guy that brought us Kick Ass, 2010) its 1963 & Charles Xavier has started up a school for humans with superhuman abilities, he then later teams up with them. Amongst them is Erik Lensherr, his best friend and future archenemy. Its Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Bill Milner, Kevin Bacon, Rose Bryne, Jennifer Lawrence, Beth Goddard, Morgan Lily, Oliver Platt, Alex Gonzalez, Jason Flemyng,  Zoe Kravitz, January Jones & Nicholas Hoult.

THE REVIEW:

You know its exciting times at the cinema when Marvel Comic brings forth a fifth instalment & prequel of X Men. This film focuses on how these great superheroes come to form and how particular events changed them forever.

I was very impressed by this film, because of the acting, story and especially the CGI. The special effects look brilliant and merged into the films with such ease. This is probably one of the best films out in 2011. (yep it’s that good)  These mutants we get introduced to show off their powers and really dazzle in their elements. I also enjoyed following the story because it’s before all X Men films we had seen before, director Vaughn does a brilliant job in showing how everyone connects and how the rivalry between Professor X & Magneto begins. The film also makes one think of other X Men films and how picturing how everything connects to each other. 

As a whole it’s exciting and entertaining to watch with kickass fight scenes, the surprises along the way marvelled me and the audience. The characters bring the story to life effortlessly. This is one summer flick that holds its own and is very watchable. Anyone doubting this film will be gobsmacked on how much fun there is on screen.

The acting was actually First Class (if you pardon the pun) Professor X (McAvoy) is such a superb actor, everything about him from what he says and how he thinks  gives off this leadership quality only a few can pull off on screen. I saw qualities in him that Patrick Stewart also had. Magneto (Fassbender) is one bad mother***** he is one dangerous character with a very strong abilities and revenge in mind. I for one loved his powers. Shaw’s (Bacon) special effects were one of the best ones to look at, the way he can absorbs energy looks amazing on screen and he was an evolved form of a baddie. The rest of the mutants were great characters who showed helped effectively in their fight.  Every character had the likeable effect, weather good or bad. Look out for the cameo. #BrilliantCast.

OVERALL: Top 3 Movie of 2011 so far.

 STAR RATINGS OUT OF 5:  4.5

ONE FAVOURITE MOMENT IN THE FILM:

The scene where Magneto finds Shaw in the submarine.

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