Monday, September 27, 2010

The Hole


SF: Gremlins for a new generation, a bit scary a bit adventure. I have to admit one bit really freaked me out adding to the intrigue. 7/10

50 Eggs: Narrowly beating Super 8 for best nostalgia movie, and one of my favourite films of the year. Homely, scary and cool all at the same time. 9/10

DonkeyB: n/a

Overall - 8/10

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Winter's Bone

SF: Harrowing is the best word to decribe this film. I felt awful after watching this, in fact that's part of the trouble, all you can do is watch. The sheer inhumanity of Ree's situation coupled with the excellent direction really make this film totally gripping. It is not one you enjoying watching, it leaves you rather miserable but the performances are superb. 8/10

50 Eggs: n/a

DonkeyB: Oh so good. One of the films of the year. 9/10

Overall: 8.5/10

Friday, September 17, 2010

Devil


SF: A bit unnerving at points but overall a bit blah, wouldn't watch it again. Ok so I did jump once I admit it. 4/10

50 Eggs: A bit stupid but fun, creepy in parts and an interesting premise. 7/10

DonkeyB: Surprised I liked it as much as I did, but the reveal was a bit too obvious. 4/10

Overall - 5/10

The Other Guys


SF: I must have been in a good mood as I really laughed for the first hour but the last 40 mins dragged. Overall does what it sets out to - buddy cop and fun but still a bit odd. 5.5/10

50 Eggs: There are some funny bits in this, like The Rocks cameo and some extended ad libbing, but overall it seems a little bizarre. Would probably be better second time round. 5.5/10

DonkeyB: n/a

Overall -5.5/10

Friday, September 10, 2010

Resident Evil: Afterlife


SF: the worst of all RE films and that's saying something. The opening is pretty good but overall a bit boring and why does Alice lose her powers! 4/10

50Eggs: Better than the other RE's, and more faithful to the games in some ways, but ultimately a bit on the pants side. 6/10

DonkeyB: n/a

Overall - 5/10

Friday, August 20, 2010

Salt


SF: Very much Bourne meets The Long Kiss Goodnight. Twists and turns, full of action and rather entertaining - does everything I wanted, only bad point is it's left open for a sequel, I hate when they do that. Still 6/10

50 Eggs: I fully expected this to be tripe, but was pleasantly surprised. Kept me guessing the whole way through. 7/10

DonkeyB: Dull. Bad Angelina. 5/10

Overall - 6/10

Piranha 3D


*May not be actual film poster.
SF: Firstly I really didn't want to see this film. I've seen the original and can't say it even went into my comedy horror or films so bad they are good list. So this is placed in a lake and they find the fish and aren't sure if they should close the place queue death and loads of people in swim wear. 10 mins in I was about to cry, Christopher Lloyd please tell me why you were in this? At that point I start skipping forward - sorry 50Eggs but I coulnd't help it. Also if the fish evoled over 2 millions years what were they eating to stay alive? *Spoiler* And then they ate a penis...oh dear heaven it was as bad as Snakes on a Plane 2/10

50 Eggs: Is it horribly violent, shamefully juvenile? Yes. Does it aim squarely at the lowest common denominator? Yes. Did I like it? YES! I know its awful but its hilarious all the same, and frankly you could have got rid of the piranhas and I would still have enjoyed it just for Kelly Brooks' star turn. 8/10

DonkeyB: n/a

Overall - 5/10

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

The Sorcerers Apprentice


SF: Not as bad as I expected. Nice effects plus an alright storyline - ok so the characters were a bit flat but overall fun. 6/10

50 Eggs: I liked this. It was all a bit clichéd I guess but that didn't stop me enjoying it. I doubt they'll do a sequel though. 7/10

DonkeyB: n/a

Overall - 6.5/10

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The A-Team


SF: The plot was ok but really how did they make the A-team dull? Skip this and watch Losers. 3/10

50 Eggs: Very disappointing. So much waisted potential. Nothing like the series. They should have gone with a Starsky & Hutch style comedy if they were going to mess with it anyway. 5.5/10

Donkey B: n/a

Overall - 4.25/10

The Karate Kid


SF: This was ok at best, had a Sunday afternoon feel and some bits were just pure cheese. Didn't love it though. 5/10

50 Eggs: Mildly entertaining but a big let down really. The original hasn't aged well but its still better than this, and you kinda think that Jaden Smith would benefit from a good kicking. 5/10

DonkeyB: n/a

Overall - 5/10