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Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
In JJ we trust
A typical Star Wars recreating the spirit of the originals. The new cast look as though they are going to take the franchise forward, with the help of the more established faces.
The film leaves you with a number of questions, you will want to watch it again to spot things you missed first time round which may offer clues (one scene in particular requires multiple viewings to capture all of the information on offer).
Whist there are definite nods to the Star Wars of old, you mustn't forget that this films primary goal is to welcome you back to that Galaxy Far Away and win back some of the love that had been tarnished because of the prequels.
Runner Runner (2013)
Runner Run away from this film
The 3*s I'm giving Runner Runner are for the location and the concept, this could have been a really great film but is completely let down by a incomplete script, poor direction, cinematography and wooden acting.
The Opening 10-15 minutes of the film should have been Timberlake's character back story leading to the point where we actually open. There is absolutely no chemistry between Timberlake and Arterton, Affleck proves once again how he's able to be out-acted by the most inanimate object on screen, and I saw the film less than an hour ago and have already forgotten everything the FBI agent did.
Due to the poor script you have a total lack of empathy for anyone, you actually don't really care if they live, die, go to prison or get away. My biggest concern was if it actually was Deadmau5 DJing at the Doctor Parnassus themed party or just some dude in a similar hat.
Also, the jargon used throughout the film means absolutely nothing to anyone with out a financial and IT background.
If you want to watch a good film about someone trying to pay for their university education watch 21!
Good Dick (2008)
Wonderful understated film
I admit, at first the title of this film put me off a little, but figured I'd give it a go anyway and I am so glad I did.
The Directing and Cinematography of this beautifully crafted film are outstanding, some of the shots are beautifully constructed and make the film a joy to watch. The pace of the story is sometimes a little too slow (which is the only reason I have given it 8/10 as opposed to full marks) but overall it moves from one moment to the next giving you enough time to consider what is happening without running off and not allowing you time to understand what is going on.
Palca and Ritter play their roles superbly (though you never find out their names) and you genuinely warm to both the lead characters ably supported by the rest of the cast.
It is not your typical "boy meets girl, she's not keen but he wins her heart eventually" story, at times you genuinely feel for Ritters character as he struggles to win his girls heart (and even think it might be better for him to give up) whist she continually rebukes him and discourages him at every possible opportunity.
It is a film that everyone who has ever tried to win the heart of someone can relate to. Another wonderful element of this picture is that you never really know what time period it is being conducted over (although you get the impression that it is a course of months).
As the film moves forward you realise that both characters have had destructive pasts and are dealing with them the best way possible and whist you never are told what happened to Palca's character there is subtle nods that lead you to make your own decisions.
On the whole I left ready to trumpet the beauty of this film to my friends and co-workers (happily going to see it again if they cant find anyone else to go with them) and will definitely be getting the DVD when it is released.
I cant recommend this film strongly enough, go and watch it and then tell everyone you know to watch it too.