Cloud Atlas

SF: I never got around to reading Cloud Atlas, so I had nothing to compare this to. The idea of such a long film was a bit daunting. Following the future and past lives of serveral different people isn't a new idea but this execution was, I'm pleased to say, very engaging. With so many threads it is an incredibly hard film to describe but while you are watching everything falls seamlessly together. Every story draws you in and the pace of film ensures that audience is never given the time to notice the length. Also the production value is amazing, the effects, costumes, music and set are all stunning, in particular New Seoul. Well worth a cinema trip. 8/10

50 Eggs: I read the book of this several years ago and didn't think much of it, so it's perplexing that I like the movie as much as I do. With 6 different and complex stories being told over 3 hours, this had no right to work as a film, and lots of critics don't think it does. But I do, wholeheartedly. That's down to the editing which is just fantastic, seamlessly chopping between characters, decades and genres to create an experience much greater than the sum of its parts. It's not for everyone, but it is for me. 9/10

DonkeyB: n/a

Overall: 8.5/10

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