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"Thank You For Smoking" takes a satirical look at the tobacco industry and follows spokesman Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart) as he does his best to convince the public that smoking is cool and acceptable whilst trying to remain a positive role model to his son.It's a very amusing film, sarcastic, clever and interesting to watch. It covers the tricky subject of smoking very well. I loved the part where Naylor gets kidnapped by an anti-smoking group... technically shouldn't be funny, but it is.
I think the script is excellent, and there were some brilliant one liners. The cast is impressive. Aaron Eckhart was an actor that I wasn't really familiar with, but he is so good in this role. He comes across as so charming and intelligent. Team this up with excellent supporting roles from Rob Lowe and William H Macy, and you have a brilliantly cast movie.
Definitely worth a watch.
9/10
Good old romantic comedies.
They never fail to make you feel good. Pretty Woman is no exception. The film follows prostitute Julia Roberts who is hired by the very successful Richard Gere for a week as an escort for a few business events.
I liked the storyline for this film. It was very much like a lot of other romantic movies, yet it felt so different. Julia Roberts is really great in this film. She is totally likeable. You really warm to her character and feel sorry for her. Roberts and Gere are extremely good together on film.
The soundtrack is unbelievably 80's (technically though, this is a 90's film as it was released in 1990). I loved it :P Regardless of the cheesy soundtrack, it's a timeless film. Quite easily one of the best romantic comedies of the past 20 years.
9/10
I always thought of The 40 Year Old Virgin as just one of those really daft comedies that aren't particularly worth watching, so I was quite surprised at how much I enjoyed this film.
I decided to watch it after seeing Knocked Up (which I love) and finding out they were both written and directed by Judd Apatow.
The plot is fairly obvious. Steve Carell plays Andy, who is.. yep, you've guessed it.. a 40 year old virgin. The film follows Andy as he tries to lose his virginity and falls for a single mother.
I found it hilarious. In almost every scene there is something to laugh or giggle at. Steve Carell is just brilliant.. he brings a real awkwardness to the character of Andy, yet he's very endearing. Look out for the excellent scene where Andy gets his chest waxed.. Carell chose to actually get his own chest waxed so that the reactions were genuine. Just super. :)
What I like most about this film, is that it isn't just sex gag after sex gag and it's actually a really nice story. Touching in parts and the ending is just brilliant.
Definitely worth seeing if you enjoy pissing yourself laughing. :P
10/10
I've never been a huge fan of films concerning mafia/gangsters/etc. but this was a pleasant surprise. I knew it was a comedy, of course, but it just seemed to be one of those films that just sort of passed me by. I'd never really thought about watching it until my boyfriend recommended it.
Billy Crystal plays a psychiatrist that gets roped into the dealings of one his patients, mafia boss Robert De Niro. The two have really fantastic on screen chemistry. The scenes they share together are just brilliant.. so funny. :)
It's a very funny film with a great script. Plenty of laugh out loud moments.
It would have been nice to see a bit more of Lisa Kudrow, as I really like her as an actress, especially when she does comedy. Still.. a very good comedy that is definitely worth a watch. Guaranteed to at least make you smile!! :)
8/10
I am an absotutely HUGE fan of the Simpsons, so I have to admit, I was a bit wary about seeing a movie version of the show. I wasn't sure if it would work, if it would ruin the magic of the series, etc etc.
It didn't. I loved every second of the movie. It looked incredible. So crisp and clear, and the colours were just magnificent.
I liked the plot too... simple, easy to follow, yet it didn't feel dumbed down. There were plenty of jokes that both kids and adults could enjoy on different levels. Although the part where Bart skateboards naked to Krusty Burger did have me a bit shocked... but not too shocked because I giggled at it too :P
It wasn't too long, so it didn't feel drawn out. The dialogue was great, the voice actors were (as they always are) just superb. I absolutely loved the part where Homer watches the video that Marge has filmed for him. Julie Kavner (the voice of Marge) was excellent at that part. You could really feel the disappointment in Marge's voice.. it was quite touching.
If you're a fan of The Simpsons, then you must see this movie... although, even non-fans can probably still really enjoy it.
10/10
Geez... I am SO bad. I haven't updated my blog in aaaaaages, yet I have watched plenty of films!
So... the first in my backlog of films is Shrek The Third, the most recent in the Shrek series.
It's definitely not "The Best Shrek Yet" but it was still really enjoyable. The plot revolves around Shrek as he sets out to find the new king of Far Far Away.
Justin Timberlake is actually really good as Artie. I wasn't sure what to think when I heard he would be providing a voice in Shrek, but he really pulls it off. Artie comes across as quite an endearing character. My favourite "new" character though, has to be Merlin, voiced by Eric Idle. Just super. The funniest moments in the whole film revolve around him.
There are plenty of funny moments, but overall, it's just not as good as the first two in the series. I know there's another Shrek film in the works, but I just can't see what else they can do... every fairytale seems to have been covered already. Ah well... I'll just have to wait and see.
Worth a watch though. :)
6/10
After watching Shrek the other day, I decided to carry on and watch the sequel.
It carries on with Shrek and Fiona as they prepare to meet the King and Queen of Far, Far Away (Fiona's parents) and take part in a royal ball.
I think I prefer the plotline of Shrek 2 to the original, probably because this film introduces so many new characters, notably Fairy Godmother, Prince Charming, and Puss In Boots.
I think Jennifer Saunders does a wonderful job of voicing the Fair Godmother. She makes her seem sweet yet evil at the same time. Excellent.
Puss is my favourite character in this film, along with Donkey of course. He's just so darn adorable. I absolutely love it when he uses his eyes to win people over. So cute!!! Makes me want to get a cat.
As with the first Shrek film, the soundtrack is brilliant. It uses a very balanced mix of original score and actual songs, which I think works really well.
Generally, I find sequels to be a bit disappointing, but Shrek 2 really is just as good as the original. A great family film.
8/10
I think Shrek is one of those movies that everyone has to have seen at least once. To be perfectly honest, I didn't watch it until a few years after it was released on DVD, as I didn't think I would enjoy it. Goodness knows why! It's a great film!
It takes the mickey out of every fairytale there is, from Sleeping Beauty to Robin Hood. Because of the piss-take, adults are able to enjoy this film just as much as children.
All the actors are perfect for their characters. I could not imagine anyone except Mike Myers doing the voice for Shrek. He brings a really warm and friendly tone to the ogre.
But I think this film belongs to Eddie Murphy's character, Donkey. He is the perfect sidekick. Almost every single funny line in the film belongs to Donkey. He's adorable, hilarious and annoys the crap out of Shrek.
It's a really entertaining and enjoyable film for all the family, plus it has a super soundtrack. Highly recommended.
8/10
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 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
I've gradually been working my way through my sister's DVD boxsets of Sex And The City and have just finished watching the whole series today.
SATC follows the lives of four New York women: Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte. Carrie is the main character and the title of the show is the name of the column that she writes for a newspaper. She narrates all the episodes.
Basically, the programme is about the relationships between men and women, how sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. Some people might say the characters are a bit unrealistic in how they live (eg: Carrie being able to afford hundreds of pairs of shoes and being able to rent a cool apartment just from writing a newspaper column), but the problems that they encounter with relationships are something that a lot of women might be able to relate to.
It's a really fantastic programme that has a good balance of funny and serious moments, that women (and men!) can really enjoy.
10/10
Wouldn't every man love to know exactly what women are really thinking?
That's what happens to Mel Gibson in "What Women Want", a funny, entertaining and interesting romantic comedy. At the start of the film, Gibson's character is quite chauvinistic, but that soons changes as he basically finds out what it's like to be a woman. Sounds weird, but it really works well on screen.
There are plenty amusing scenes, especially the one with Mel Gibson using leg wax, putting on tights etc in the bathroom. The acting was really good and the majority of the characters were likeable enough. The only character that I didn't really warm to was Nick's daughter, Alex, who was a typical teenager complaining about her father constantly throughout the film.
Good film overall.
7/10
I wasn't sure what to expect from this film, to be honest. My sister used to have it on video years and years ago, but I never watched it. I guess I just saw it as one of those silly remakes that didn't really need to be remade!
I haven't seen the original with Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, so I can't compare the two.
It's not a bad film. The acting is okay. Brendan Fraser is actually quite good in it, but how Elizabeth Hurley keeps getting acting roles, I'll never know. Yes, she is pretty, but that's about it. Her acting is wooden, and seeing as how she is playing the Devil, I thought her character would be a bit more... well, evil really. Telling schoolkids that they don't have to do any homework and to play loads of video games isn't my idea of "evil".
There are some amusing parts too, especially the parts where Fraser's character gets his wishes from the Devil, but with consequences. I enjoyed the scene in which Eliott is TOO sensitive.
Overall, it's a reasonably enjoyable film, which should get a few laughs out of you.
6/10
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