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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Review
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Review
By Simon Jago
There has been a lot of talk about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, not only because it’s Peter Jackson’s first revisit to Middle Earth since the large success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy but because you can watch the film in 3D Higher Frame Rate screenings for a more immersive experience. Now I’m not going to get into that in this review, but you can read my blog post ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected High Frame Rate Journey – 48 FPS Good or Bad?’ to hear my thoughts on the matter, this review however is purely Hobbits…and Dwarves…and Wizards, Orcs, Dragons you get the picture. Read the rest of this entry
The Expendables 2 Review
The Expendables 2 Review
By Ryan Casey
When Sylvester Stallone’s vision to unite the world’s most distinguished, somewhat long in the tooth action heroes was met in 2010 with ‘The Expendables’, the film’s commercial success almost guaranteed a sequel. Here we are in 2012 and The Expendables 2 has arrived, this time with even more action geriatric ass kickers . It’s Safe to say I was in no way relishing the prospect of watching a bunch of old granddads limping around in berets for 90 minutes…………again.
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The Amazing Spider-Man Review
The Amazing Spider-Man Review
By Simon Jago
One of the most unnecessary film remake/reboots to ever be conceived, the Amazing Spider-Man restarts the web slinging franchise just ten years on from the original by Sam Raimi and only five years since his less than becoming third installment. The film for the rest of this review shall be known as the Atrocious Spider-Man as there is nothing remotely amazing about it, other than its ability to surprise you at every turn with even more mind-numbing stupidity Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man was rough around the edges but at least it entertained and some of its more cliche’ elements could be forgiven as it was one of the fore-running comic book movies to lead the way for ‘Hurricane Marvel’ to would swamp our cinema screens in disappointment for years to follow.
Rise of the Guardians Review
Rise of the Guardians Review
By Simon Jago
It seems to me that the film industry has become a bit of a cesspit for soulless computer generated kids films pumped out on an assembly line with stories as shallow as a paddling pool and graphics that look as if they’ve been created by some spotty teenager in his bedroom. Coming soon… A banana’s struggle to overcome racism in a world dominated by bigot apples. A collection of bed bugs must rally together to win the race and along the way realise that friendship is more important than winning. A talking salmon proves to the world that he can become the greatest ping pong champion but learns that it doesn’t matter about proving your worth to anyone as long as you value yourself for who you are… the list goes on. However, does Dreamworks’ latest computer generated feature Rise of the Guardians follow this all to familiar trend?
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 Review
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 Review
By Simon Jago
So the Twilight phenomenon finally comes to an end. Thousands of teenage girls worldwide will be sobbing into their Robert Pattinson shaped pillows as all their favourite sparkly vampires and Red Indian wolf boys come together to say farewell to the franchise. Whether your Team Edward, Team Jacob or frankly don’t give a flying bat turd you really can’t help avoid the hysteria that the Twilight movies cause. They are what they are… and at that they are very good at doing what they do!
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale Review
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale Review
By Simon Jago
To describe Rare Exports as a strange film is a bit of an understatement. Unless digging up an giant Santa Claus demon whose social circle consists of filthy naked old men is a common plot outline in today’s Hollywood market? Funnily enough I can’t name another film that does cover this subject area which all adds to the Finnish fantasy film’s quirkiness. Read the rest of this entry
