Category Archives: Film

Retro hit. What a blast this movie is. They really didn’t need the opening 20 minute set up sequence. We knew this was pure hokum and by the end of the set up we felt like shouting, ‘show us the … Continue reading →

Ho-hum. This was a big disappointment. I haven’t read the book but from the title I was expecting a sturdy feminist tale of a young woman who grapples with the fashion industry and survives triumphant, her good sense in tact. … Continue reading →

Yawn. Who’d have thought they could make a boring Supperman movie. For two and a half hours almost nothing of interest happens. Kevin Spacey’s Lex Luther is the most interesting thing on the screen and that lasts about 15 seconds. … Continue reading →

Intermittent. If you love the radio show you’ll love the movie. Not being a fan of the radio show I can’t recommend the movie. (We’re big fans of the annual joke show but that’s a whole different kettle of fish.) … Continue reading →

Disappointment reigns supreme. The main problem was the script. What script, I hear you ask. Well, yes, exactly. The great thing about the original movie was the freshness of the characters and the glee of being along for the ride. … Continue reading →

Car-lover heaven. If you’re a car fanatic you’ll love this movie. Otherwise it’s pleasant enough but quite frankly who gives a rip about the characters? Just because an actor is a ‘big name’ doesn’t mean they have the chops to … Continue reading →

Pale imitation. So I don’t understand why you would remake such an iconic movie and not do something completely different. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the original but it was pretty damn good and emotionally engaging. As … Continue reading →

Drivel. To the good: Ian McKellan was brilliant, but what else do you expect? He had just the right attitude to the piece. Sort of like Alan Rickman did with Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. It’s a shame a few … Continue reading →

Sorting through my ‘to finish’ posts I discovered this review that for some reason I never posted. So it’s a year late but, what the heck, here it is any way. Best of the prequels. I’m sad though, because it … Continue reading →

Tasty. I don’t know how this will play on rewatching but for a first viewing it was great. There are lots of twists and turns so you have to pay attention and if you engage your brain you will be … Continue reading →