The Muppets, for those of you who claim to be too grown up for ‘kids” films, is a highly entertaining flick starring Jason Segel, Amy Adams and the usual suspects. The gang’s all here – Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal – and it’s not just one of those films made for the sake of nostalgia; there’s… Continue reading Film review: The Muppets
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Film review: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Bit of a mouthful, right? Well, let me tell you, it’s worth talking about. Haven’t seen it yet? Let me fill you in. Kate Winslet plays Clementine, an impulsive woman who has the quiet and reserved Joel (played by Jim Carrey) removed from her memory when she gets bored of… Continue reading Film review: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Film review: Two Weeks Notice
Two Weeks Notice is one of those films that I always watch when I catch it on TV, even though I have it on DVD. It’s a great film to have on in the background and also one of those films you can enjoy at a really basic level when you need some good old fashioned… Continue reading Film review: Two Weeks Notice
Film review: Hitch
Everyone has a handful of films which they can count on in their hour of need; that film which can always lift them out of a particularly rotten mood or that go-to film whenever they’re in need of some light entertainment. I have four such films: 10 Things I Hate About You, How to Lose a Guy… Continue reading Film review: Hitch
Film review: Sense & Sensibility
I think we can all agree that a feel-good film is one which makes you feel all warm and fuzzy at the end. As the final credits roll across the screen, you want to be sat there with a big ol’ cheesy grin on your face, feeling satisfied that the last 90 minutes were worth… Continue reading Film review: Sense & Sensibility
Film review: Eagle vs Shark
Romantic films are the ultimate feel-good films, right? Who doesn’t love the pure escapism involved in losing yourself in delusions of grandeur and happy ever afters? Well, to be honest, all of the grand gestures and sweeping music can get a bit sickening after a while and you need a good healthy dose of realism. But that doesn’t… Continue reading Film review: Eagle vs Shark
Film review: Amelie
Amelie, or The Fabulous Life of Amelie Poulain, as it is known in its native France, is a film about a 23-year-old young woman who, having grown up as an attention-starved only child, spends her days making other people’s lives a little bit better. She helps blind people cross the street, plays matchmaker in the… Continue reading Film review: Amelie
Film review: Hocus Pocus
Everyone’s feelings towards films change as they grow up but Hocus Pocus will always hold a special place in my heart. I used to watch it every year with my little brother when it came on Nickelodeon, and even though it’s now 20 years old(!) it has aged really well. It’s one of those Halloween flicks… Continue reading Film review: Hocus Pocus
Film review: Hello Dolly
Who doesn’t love a musical? The old Hollywood types are the best - big gowns and even bigger tunes, usually demonstrating the vocal capabilities of some soon to be superstar. Hello, Dolly! is one such film. Hello, Dolly! actually reminded me a bit of Jane Austen’s Emma/the classic teen film Clueless, in that it’s about a matchmaker.… Continue reading Film review: Hello Dolly
Film review: School of Rock
When School of Rock was initially released, I was going through my ‘film snob’ phase and refused to watch ‘kids films’. That’s also why it took me so long to watch 13 Going on 30, but that’s a story for a different post. I hadn’t seen much from Jack Black before and just dismissed the film as… Continue reading Film review: School of Rock