No time to write a new blog post today, but I'm on a roll so I thought I'd recycle some of the reviews I posted on Flixster a while ago.
Clash of the Titans Rating 2 out of 10 - Bad acting, rubbish dialogue, poor use of 3D, and very cliched. The original was better, all this version improved on was the special effects, but they're half the fun of the original. Also very disappointing performance from Sam Worthington after stealing the show in Terminator Salvation and Avatar.
The Hangover Rating 10 out of 10 - Laughed till it hurt, had to look away at one point so I could breathe! Best comedy I've seen in years and it's still funny the second time!
Daybreakers Rating 7 out of 10 - Solid intelligent plot that was slightly undermined by the gratuitous gore (but hey some people see that as an added bonus). Would have liked more details in the back story about how the disease spread but they're probably saving that for a sequel. Still managed to add some new dimensions to the vampire mythology though.
Monsters Vs Aliens Rating 7 out of 10 - Worth watching for the insectosaurus alone!
2012 Rating 9 out of 10 - Breath taking special effects sequences that make me want to see it on the big screen again, good performances from John Cusack and Woody Harrelson, not a boring moment. A brilliant return to form for the apocalyptic action movie!
Sherlock Holmes Rating 6 out of 10 - Holmes and Watson were great but the bad guy was uninspiring and the scene on Tower Bridge seemed a bit gratuitous too (look Mom I'm in London!). Refreshing to see a period drama that's not some stuffy Dickens or Austen remake though.
Avatar Rating 9 out of 10 - Amazing effects, gripping action scenes and a satisfying yet predictable ending.
Inglourious Basterds Rating 9 out of 10 - Much better than I expected, worth watching for Brad Pitt's accent alone!
Funny People Rating 6 out of 10 - Haven't quite made my mind up about this one yet. It was funny in places but the story was also depressing. It's not as good as you would expect given all the big names in it either.
District 9 Rating 7 out of 10 - Decent storyline but too slow moving, would probably have worked better as a TV series. It just started heating up at the end so I'm hoping there will be a sequel to finish off the story properly. The setting in South Africa and local actors made a refreshing change from the usual Hollywood movies too.
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