Pirates in an adventure with scientists!

SF: This was amusing but nothing special. It felt more like a kids made for TV movie that went on a bit too long. I'm still trying to figure out why the last 20 mins became The Freshman. Lovely animation as always but story was dull. Just above average 5.5/10

50 Eggs: A couple of great scenes aside, Pirates doesn't have a great deal going for it. It's no where near as imaginative or clever as Wallace and Gromit, or even Flushed Away. I lost interest half way through so 4/10

DonkeyB: Some lovely sight gags, animation charming as always. However the plot and script and the direction and lighting were not up to Aardman's usually high standard. 5/10

Overall: 4.85/10

The Raven

SF: I like the macabre side of fiction and cinema but even that didn't help me sit through this. I wanted to leave after an hour from sheer boredom - Saw meets Sleepy Hollow but not as good as either of those films. The killer has a connection to the eccentric, down on his luck genius (non-police guy), the detective in charge brings him in to consult on the case, the game begins. Haven't we seem this before? Yep and delivered better too. There were parts that were alright but nothing can make me ever sit through this again. Luke Evans was the only one trying to hold this together, poor guy. Minus 1 mark for credits that seemed to be made for the new Bond movie 3/10 

50 Eggs: n/a

DonkeyB: I love Edgar Allan Poe. I didn't love this. I didn't really like it... at all. 3.5/10

Overall: 3.25/10

The Guard

SF: Hilarious, giggled to myself from the very start and just kept going. Madness but brilliance in one. The script is excellent, witty and dark. I haven't seen a film this good in months. If you are looking for something original and off beat don't miss this. Brendan Gleeson delivers an outstanding performance 8.5/10

50 Eggs: Fun movie, lovely dark humour. An above average British film. 8/10

DonkeyB: Laugh out loud funny, cantankerous elderly audience which created a suitable atmosphere. 8/10

Overall - 8.25/10