The Imitation Game

SF: There are a number of things I really appreciated about this film. Mainly its understated tone, despite having an endlessly fascinating topic and an open door to lots of drama the mood is very down played. Everything unfolds at a decent pace, the characters are developed well and while the tension is somewhat lacking the film is still very compelling. The fact it never really descends into a thriller or overly emotional film is really a testiment to the directors ability to make the subtle appealing. Benedict Cumberbatch is his usual brilliant self and Matthew Goode is great in the supporting role. Another bonus is that Miss Knightly didn't annoy me half as much as she normally does. While people will moan about the historical inaccuracies and I concede there are a number - mainly that Turing did not remain at Bletchley Park for the entire duration of the war I felt that alteration worked within the film. This film was one I really enjoyed and would suggest be one of the few worth seeing this year. 8.5/10

50Eggs:

DonkeyB: I can't really see what all the fuss is about. Its only ok. The Russian spy subplot is as advertised (overblown and ridiculous) and while Cumberbatch's performance is good I didn't think it moved much beyond a high budget made for tv special frankly. 6/10

Overall: 7.25/10

John Carter

SF: This did what it said on the tin. A standard fun, action adventure. Alright for a Sunday afternoon in front of the TV with your slippers on but for the cinema? Well it was pretty long so my patience was running a bit thin. The 3D was unnoticeable (but I've already ranted about that on my main blog). I wasn't expecting a plot, this isn't Shakespeare but this was alright. On the whole rather average so 5/10.

50 Eggs: It's not often I get to say 'Attack of the Clones did it better', but that certainly applies to this film. The trailers looked amazing but it turns out that the action is as humdrum as the story. 100 years in the making apparently. I could've waited longer. 5.5/10

DonkeyB: n/a

Overall: 5.25/10

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