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A Lonely Place to Die (2011)
Great Outdoors Let Down By Nonsense
Being Scottish I was keen to see our great landscapes on the big screen and went in not knowing much about this film. It started really well looking like a superb survival in the mountains flick, the mountains and scenery where amazing, cast was all right but then the film changed direction for the worse.
I don't tend to give spoilers on any reviews but this verged on the ridiculous, first of all how did the villains manage to stumble upon two guys with rifles in middle of nowhere?, how many shots do they need to kill someone?, how did the little girl survive after being underwater for an eternity?. These are just some of the holes in this film that just don't get answered or would never happen.
And the festival in the street, I'm Scottish and I have never seen a street festival in any town where there is breasts out while kids watch. Script writer must have been watching Wicker man too much.
This should have been something special but lacked the nerve in the second half of film. A poor man's Deliverance.
Final Destination 5 (2011)
Thee only destination to see in 3D
I must admit I didn't have high hopes for this franchise ever improving as Destination 4 was the worst I have seen. But I was wrong as this turned out to be thee best of them all. They really did save the best till last for this franchise.
It has the best kill scenes plenty of gore and if you see this I implore you to see it in 3D its a must to get full effect from the film. Im not usually a fan of 3D but this certainly uses it to great effect.
The initial premonition that sets the film on its way was spectacular, no expense spared on effects unlike its predecessor which looked cheap and quite frankly ridiculous.
So for a good night at cinema or home I highly recommend this and most of all recommend seeing in 3D, you wont be disappointed.
Thor (2011)
Return To Form For Marvel
An absolute breathtaking movie a true blockbuster. I opted to see this in the 2D version and it did not disappoint. I was slightly weary of Kenneth Branagh directing, there is a lot to get through as Thor is an actual god with awe-inspiring powers and a rich back story. This is the sort of material that has to be handled with care and Branagh does it justice and more.
This is by far the biggest thing Marvel has attempted, its fantasy on a cosmic scale. With a pre-credit stint in New Mexico to a 30 minute sequence in Asgard where we meet all the major players Thor, his brother Loki and their father Odin (a superb Anthony Hopkins). With vast tracking shots through the stunning Asgardian landscapes and unbelievable battle sequences with a race of Frost Giants, its hard to see any other super hero film match this.
Chris Hemsworth plays Thor amazingly, once banished to Earth this is when he comes into his own. Adding new layers of humility and humour to his blustering God of Thunder, the fish out of water works like a charm. Hemsworth emerges a true star, adept at action and good with comedy.
The film leaves you with intrigue at seeing Hemsworth on screen with Downey Jr. and Chris Evans in next years The Avengers. On that note I would say watch after the end credits for a cameo tie-in to The Avengers.
I recommend this to anyone and dare you not to like it kids and adults alike. Everyone has to see this spectacle.
Your Highness (2011)
Are The Critics High?
Being a huge fan of Danny McBride I knew I had to see this film even though the critics basically rubbished it. At first when I saw the trailer I did have my reserves but you never judge a book by its cover as they say.
I can honestly say I don't recall any boring parts in this film was continuously funny the whole way through and that's all down to the talents of McBride. And surprisingly Natalie Portman was very good even though I don't rate her much.
It kinda reminded me of my childhood watching The Princess Bride except it had drugs etc. I would definitely recommend this to anyone especially Danny McBride fans.
Sucker Punch (2011)
Action Fodder for Male generation
Went to see this film with my girlfriend who to be honest she wasn't looking forward to it. I had seen trailer and thought it looked excellent and being a fan of Zak Snyder was expecting a lot from it. On entering cinema and taking our seats I did notice two old men sitting in front of us (you can guess what they where there to see). It did deliver with an orgy of action which was pleasing to the eye especially with an all female cast rather than the usual male dominated action flicks.
The problem is I could see why some people might find the story hard to follow with most if not all the action being played out in the mind of the lead girl Baby doll.
It also had the look of a computer game at times with added slow-mo which I find appealing as effects and CGI can be hard to make out when moving fast (Spider man 3 shame on you).
Overall I would recommend this film not to anyone (girl friend fell asleep) but mostly men and young teens looking for some eye candy and tons of action. I look forward now with confidence for Zak Snyders version of Superman Man Of Steel