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I was going to go and see Sweeney Todd at the cinema, but I forgot. So I bought it when it was released last week. From the very first trailer, I knew it was a film I had to see. I really like Johnny Depp as an actor and this film looked like a cross between two of his other films: From Hell and Sleepy Hollow.
I'm not too familiar with the Stephen Sondheim musical, but I very much enjoyed the story. I think Tim Burton and Depp are a perfect filmmaking team.
First off, this film is very aesthetically pleasing. The cinematography is excellent. It's dark, spooky and almost looks black and white in parts. Because of this, when you do see blood, it's bright red which I think is really effective and makes you squirm.
It's both horrid and funny at the same time, with lots of amusing scenes between Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham-Carter. The singing was good, the costumes and make up are brilliant and the story is deliciously gruesome. Excellent entertainment, but probably not for the faint-hearted or squeamish.
Oh, and was it wrong of me to have urges for meat pies all the way through it?
9/10
I'd been looking forward to this film for quite a while now. I only recently finished watching the series and I loved it. The film didn't disappoint.
It is set four years after the series ended and focuses on the girls lives and how they have to deal with wedding problems, monogamy, infidelity and so on.
As with the TV series, the four main actresses are wonderful un their roles. I especially liked Charlotte in the movie, as she has plenty of really amusing moments. And her and Harry's daughter, Lily, is just so adorable and cute in the movie.
The fashion is just as important as the plot and acting. The scenes in which Carrie does a photoshoot in different wedding dresses is just stunning.
There are many touching scenes too, one in particular which got to me was between Steve and Miranda. It gave me a lump in my throat. I really liked the ending, but I won't say any more. :P
I wasn't disappointed. It's a film that shows that you shouldn't give up on love, no matter how hard things get. I think that's a good thing to promote. :)
10/10
"The Wrong Trousers" is the second Wallace and Gromit adventure from animator Nick Park.
The plot sees Wallace, voiced by Peter Sallis, being used by an evil penguin to steal a diamond from a museum using mechanical trousers. Yes, that's right. It sounds totally ridiculous, but it's probably one of the best examples of animation and claymation ever.
It's a mark of the animators skill that the whole story can basically by told through the looks on the characters faces. Wallace is the only character that talks, and even he doesn't say loads. Gromit the dog is adorable throughout, always looking out for his master. The part where he hides in the cardboard box and has to cut out eyeholes is genius.
But the best part of the 30 minute film is probably the train chase at the end. How they managed to make that, I'll never know. It's so funny aswell.
It's entertaining, something that all ages can enjoy and laugh at. I defy anyone to watch it and not enjoy it.
10/10
After watching Goblet of Fire the other day, I decided to watch the next Harry Potter film in the series (and the most recent), "Order of the Phoenix".
OOTP is Harry Potter's fifth year at Hogwarts. However, things are set to change as the Ministry of Magic, unwilling to believe that the evil Lord Voldemort has returned, stations Dolores Umbridge as a new teacher at the school. Umbridge is a nasty piece of work, tries to take over the school and is brilliantly played by Imelda Staunton.
I think this is the best Potter film to date, despite the book being my least favourite. I think all the right things were included in the film. The scenes in the Room of Requirement are some of my favourites. Having all the students together in one place is really good to see, especially when you get to see them conjuring their Patronuses (charms that takes the form of an animal and will protect against dark creatures).
My favourite scene in the entire film is the battle scene at the end between Voldemort and Dumbledore. It's wonderful. The special effects are amazing and the fact that there's no background music in it makes it quite chilling.
It's a really good adaptation, very entertaining and it keeps you gripped from beginning to end.
Now I can't wait for Half-Blood Prince to be released this November!!
9/10
Goblet of Fire is the fourth of the Harry Potter films. It follows Harry as he returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for a fourth year and takes part as an underage competitor in "The Triwizard Tournament"; a competition between three wizarding schools, involving a series of deadly and dangerous tasks.
I really love the GoF novel, and I think the majority of it translates well to screen. It's a really well made film. The scenery, special effects and costumes are great.
The acting is okay. Well, the adults are good, the younger cast members... well... average really. But if you compare them to how they acted in the first film, then they deserve Oscars for this one.
Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley is, as always, probably the best thing about the film. He IS Ron Weasley in my eyes. He plays him perfectly. It's his facial expressions. One of my favourite scenes in the film is where Ron is getting ready for the Yule Ball, fretting over his extremely ugly (and frilly) dress robes that his mother sent for him. Excellent!
Overall, I think it's a fairly good adaptation of a wonderful book, with lots of entertaining moments.
7/10
I've never read the novel or seen the 1995 TV adapation with Colin Firth, but this 2005 version of Pride & Prejudice is wonderful.
First off, it's a beautiful film. The scenery is gorgeous.. it was all filmed on location around the UK, some of the places I've actually visited. I especially like the wide shots of Lizzie walking. They last quite a while and are just gorgeous. And the scene of Lizzie in Pemberley looking at the sculptures is really lovely. The cinematography is excellent. It's just such a wonderful film to watch.
The acting is very good too. I especially like Brenda Blethyn as the very excitable Mrs Bennet. There's some good comedic moments with her. Same with Mr Collins. Amusing to watch.
The soundtrack, by Dario Marianelli, is superb. It fits the film perfectly. One of the most enjoyable soundtracks I've heard. Add this to the excellent acting, scenery and overall story, and you've got a wonderful film that you can watch over and over.
And if only people still dressed like that.
10/10
I've always enjoyed watching spoofs. They're usually quite funny and not meant to be taken seriously.
I enjoy horror movies and if you sit down and think about it, they're full of cliches. The girl running for her life while the killer casually walks behind them, still able to catch them up... Girls always fall whilst running... Victims always run UP the stairs... you get the picture.
Scary Movie is basically taking the piss out of teen horror movies and uses gazillions of movie cliches. And I think it works. One of my favourite parts in the movie is right at the beginning when "Drew" has to choose a weapon from a grenade, gun, knife or banana. Of course, she picks the banana. Stupid, I know, but quite funny.
The acting's... okay I guess, but I don't think it really matters in a film like this. It's not meant to be brilliant.
If you've never seen Scream or I Know What You Did Last Summer then you may not get it, as the plotline basically revolves around these two movies, but if you have then you'll probably think it's funny.
7/10
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