The Hangover Part 2 (2011)

I didn't see the first Hangover film at the cinema because I thought that it didn't look so great. I randomly rented the first one out on Blu-Ray not expecting much. I thought that it was hilarious!

Well, it has been quite a while since seeing that first film so I went into this one quite forgetful of everything that happened in the first....thank God!

To me, the characters were all new over again and I liked getting to know these guys again.


From what I could remember, the plot was/is almost the same to the first. They get proper drunk, lose someone and need to find them before a wedding.


Now for what the plot lacks, the escapades that this group get upto is brilliant. And with the return of a freat character from the first, are side splittingly funny!


The laughs are non stop and imginative and will make you laugh throughout the film. I did think that at times the comedy virged on the darker sie of decent, and I think that if you were see this without really knowing the type of humour, then you may possibly be offended by some of the language and jokes.


I was quite shocked when Bradly Cooper used the C word!


The acting of the main characters is good (smaller parts not so great), and I would certainly consider buying the soundtrack. 


The main thing that I can say about this film is that it's hilarious. If you liked the first and are happy with the same overall plot, see this film!!


I'd give this 3.5/5

Some movie news....

Thought I'd post some movie news along with some reviews. Of course it will only be juicy movie news.....

The Lion King.......in 3D!
Well it seems that Disney are to re-release The Lion King this summer. Not only in the cinema, but into homes as well!!

Disney announced "Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa are back and better than ever this fall when Disney’s “The Lion King” roars into theaters and homes in breathtaking 3D. A special two-week theatrical extravaganza kicks off Sept. 16, 2011, showcasing the Oscar - and Golden Globe -winning film on the big screen in Disney Digital 3D for the first time ever, and its highly anticipated home entertainment debut kicks off October 4, celebrating the Diamond Edition release of the epic movie “The Lion King” in high-definition Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D"

Now, I don't know about any one else, but The Lion King is my favourite Disney film, so I'll be there seeing this!! Looking forward to it already.

Assassin's Creed
The fantastic computer game seems to be following in the footsteps of Mortal Kombat, Super Mario, Prince of Persia and the (I thought fantastic) Street Fighter games that will be made into a film.


It's not sure yet who will be making the film, from what I can see there isn't even a script yet, but I'm hoping that it won't follow down the same lines as Street Fighter and Prince of Persia (and plenty of other game-to-film) and end up poo!


Well, there's some news anyway. If any other juicy news comes along, will be sure to post!!


Chris.

Insidious (2011)

Insidious (2011)

I've always been a bit of a sucker for scary films and still maintain that the scariest one ever is Poltergeist! As much as I don't think that a film will ever become close to that in my rank of scary films, I always hope!

After seeing trailers for Insidious, I knew I had to see this film. After finally getting some friends to actually see this film, we ended up at a showing in Harlow (classy I know!).

I'd not heard of any of the actors in it, although Juliet did recognise one, and for me this did show in the acting skills. For me, it just seems a bit amatuerish.

In short the story is about a kid that for unknown reasons falls into a deep coma for months on end. The mother starts seeing ghosts, they move house, she sees the ghosts still and ends up calling in some comical style ghost busters.

The main things that made this a good film for me were the many occasions when you were scared out your skin. The film on most occasions does give you a few moments where you can get over the shock, but a couple of times doesn't give you that reat and that only makes you worse!

I enjoyed the films "Ghostbusters". 2 guys, played by Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson, who play a comical I'm more important that you and a constant trying to outdo each other. This does add a very small amount of comedy into the film and is very subtle and not obvious. This small bit of comedy was welcomed though.

The biggest let down for me in this film was (highlight text below as spoilers):

 - I wasn't sure if the main baddie in the game trying to possess the main characters son, Dalton Lambert (played by Ty Simpkins), was the devil or not. There is a lot of similarities to the devil, but it isn't clear

 - I didn't like that the main baddie didn't look all that scary when actually shown. As a silouette, or a drawing, he looked proper evil. But when shown properly, he looked like a bad Darth Maul.

 - The 'twist' at the end where the main character, Josh Lambert (played by Patrick Wilson), is possessed by the ghost that haunted him as a kid. The film ends with his wife, Renai Lambert (played by Rose Byrne), screaming as she realises the father is now possessed.

Well, I'd recommend this film if you fancy a bit of brainless scare! It is enjoyable!!

I'd give this film 2.5/5.


PS - look out for Jigsaw!

Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 21st May 2011

I was looking forward to this film... although I didn't think much of Part 3 in the franchise and wondered if the absence of Bloom and Knightley would leave a noticeable gap. I have to say that after a while you forgot they weren't even there.

Depp was always enough to be the centre of attention and he pulls it off effortlessly. Although it's nice to see the familiar face of Rush for the fans.

Cruz was an interesting casting choice and I found her character to be amusing enough although to be fair, the part could have easily played by any Hollywood actress. I wouldn't be particularly upset if she didn't reprise her role.

Clafin is a new face as a cleryman, who disrobes as the film goes on if you require a bit of Man Candy too!

McShane was a stand out role for me... You honestly believed he was Blackbeard. His on screen presence was noticeable and the only character able to divert your attention was Jack Sparrow himself.

SPOILER

If anything I was disappointed that his character died so he won't be able to return for any future films

We saw the 2D version of this film and it's clear which parts were designed to be in 3D. It didn't distract too much but after a while became glaringly obvious and started to irritate me.

I have to say that this is probably my favourite of all 4 films and you probably wouldn't even have to have seen any of the others to enjoy it. It's pure Pirate fun without any of the restrictions of tying up the loose ends of the last instalment.

I would happily see this again and give it:

Priest - 9th May 2011

SPOLIERS

Well I have to say that I had high hopes for this film. I'd seen the trailer ages ago and thought that the story looked quite interesting and a different take on a vampire film.

Well, not long into the film I realised just how disappointed I was with it.

There is an interesting storyline, there has been an age old war between humans and vampires (who are more animistic in looks and nature than the typical vampire). Humans managed to get the upper hand in this war by creating the Priests. 6 warriors who managed to kill of most of the vampires and put the remaining vamps into camps.

5 remaining priests have now been integrated into society, albeit outcasts.

Now, one of the priests brother has been killed by some vamps and he wants revenge.

The following story is quite predictable. They go looking for some vamps, they find a human (ex priest) that is now half vamp and is like an uber vamp now. Anyway, they all somehow manage to survive things that would kill even super super humans and they all survive...but the queen vamp is still out there!!

I can't express how disappointed I was with the story and the way that the vamps were portrayed as more animal than humans that liked to suck blood, etc etc.

I did like the way that religion was incorporated into the weaponry and the way that the church was portrayed.

I'd suggest waiting for the DVD. My score - 2/5.