punkfish999 Reviews

You and I (2011)

not what i expected

[5/10 · 13 February 2013]

The acting between the two lead ladies are brilliant, Barton in particular adapts to the Russian accent flawlessly, had I not been aware previously that she was an American I would have thought she was Russian, and I can honestly say that I've never seen a film like this before.

The plot is loose at times, highly unbelievable for one and poorly constructed for two. The script is probably what I am most ashamed of, in places it's dull, not needed and slightly childish.

After waiting since 2008 for this to come out I cannot say it was worth it. A delay of 5 years warrants a better end product i'm afraid.

Not to mention the DVD I was sent refused to play audio until I spent the good part of an hour tampering with the settings.

He's Just Not That Into You (2009)

A Dud.

[3/10 · 5 April 2012]

The film starts off with a young girl being introduced to the idea of relationships - we are then shown a series of women from around the globe with friends that lie to hide the truth.

When we are eventually introduced to the main character I instantly want to change channel, Gigi could quite possibly be the most annoying person I have ever seen before in my life. Her inability to accept rejection and her blatant desperation leaves you feeling slightly scared. Gigi is what is wrong with women (I am a woman and spend ages listening to other women pouring over details just like she does, and the man in question just isn't interested) and does not offer any counterbalancing behaviour to make up for the fact she has psychotic tendencies. I'm sure Goodwin is a great actress, and this is not a dig at her, just at the role she played. I was relieved when the film ended - i'd had had enough of her inability to think for herself and feel sorry for the semi-decent character she ended up with.

The rest of the characters have watchable tales that are all predictable, nothing takes you by surprise maybe apart from the ending which is rather dull and makes you wonder why you bothered. Jennifer Aniston plays her usual role - nothing new there. Ben Affleck plays the stereotypical Hollywood married man - unhappy with a wondering eye, married to a stone that only ever shows emotion when she is angry and smashing things up.

I was also wanting something more from the Dialouge, sometimes it's not clear what's going on (the cigarette problem) and other times a simple point is spelled out to you multiple times. Too many characters with too many problems and i struggle to see how this movie even made it into cinemas.

I continued watching to the end just to say that I had seen it. That was all.

The Hunger Games (2012)

Exceptional

[9/10 · 5 April 2012]

When I first read the cast list I was slightly disappointed; however after watching the film my opinions have all changed. The right people were certainly assigned the right roles and because of this a convincing and engaging performance was delivered. Josh Hutchersons portrayal of Peeta Mellark was heartwarming enough to make me warm to a character that I despised throughout the book trilogy - which is something that does not happen often.

The special effects looked for the most part real and the costumes (bar one of two outfits) were beautifully designed and suited both the setting and the character.

Dialogue was well thought out and kept me hooked throughout the entire 2 hours and 40 minutes. The characters were so well distinguished and varied that you'd be hard pushed not to find a character that you identify with making parts of the film very personal.

Really the only problem I have is that some of the scenes strayed from the original story - which shouldn't have happened with the author writing the script. The opening is slow to start and it is only when the tributes reach the Capitol that you feel the pace liven.

This is one of the few book adaptations that has actually worked and well worth the ticket fare. I thoroughly enjoyed this film and am waiting in anticipation for the sequel.