Reviews
Q (2011)
wow
Even though it is a French film, it's quite good. Beautiful scenery, quaint little French café's, beautiful countryside. HOWEVER, the movie takes a twist and turn and the explicit sex scenes are what we would see in a pornographic movie. They don't really add much to the context of the story but, for some, and especially the main character, will excite. I was mortified and shocked when I was given a ticket to preview a special screening, sitting their with my grandmother who lived in France for many years, I thought it would be nice for her to see France again. She saw a bit too much of France! I really don't know what to say about this film which has been branded 'Art', apart from : watch it, and make your own mind up. So ...um... yeah...
(Normally my comments are more in-depth and detailed but I'm at a loss for words with this one.)
Princess Nikki (2006)
Another self obsessed wannabe celebrity getting her own show
Nikki Graham - a self centred, loud mouthed, ignorant arrogant girl who is loved by thousands for her foul mouth, her over the top tantrums and her attention seeking ways. Princess Nikki on E4 shows Nikki doing everyday tasks in hope to get a job. She is extremely rude and very ignorant to hotel manager. She can be very funny without knowing it but her whole attitude is appalling. If she wants a lot of money then she is going the wrong way of dealing with it. She's a spoiled brat with far too much to say and a huge ego and I would be ashamed to call her my daughter.
Sorry to all those Nikki fans..... but she will be a one hit wonder.
The Princess Diaries (2001)
Cute, funny, sassy and most of all ... innocent.
Some people have said this movie is a Disney version of Pretty Woman.The difference between Pretty Woman and Princess Mia... Pretty Woman - prostitute, Richard Gere gives her money to buy cocktail dress.She already is beautiful. Princess Diaries - young teen, not very good looking, royal blood,grandmother Queen of Genovia, has to learn to walk, talk, eat and behave like princess. OK, yes, Mia isn't very attractive before she finds out she is of royal blood. Yes, she's attractive when the glasses come off and make up goes on. However, I wouldn't say that it was offensive to women in ANY manner! It really annoys me that an innocent movie like this receives a bad comment on the front page of IMDb that everyone can see when it is clearly not true. This is a nice movie to sit down with the kids and watch.It is innocent, there are no connotations of any kind but most of all it's just entertainment.It's Julie Andrews for crying out loud!! One person went so far as to write it as 'Disneyfied version of Pygmalion'. However, Pygmalion got its own remake with a new title 'My Fair Lady' with Audrey Hepburn.As Queen Clarisse would say to a comment regarding Pygmalion to Princess Diaries ... "tosh!"
And I am inclined to back her up. So,if you have nothing nice to say about anything then ... do what Ronan Keating does... say nothing at all!!
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Mr and Mrs Smith
This movie was good for a laugh. The action was good, but Angelina Jolie sometimes reverted back to Lara Croft, you could hear it in her voice and in see "lara" in some scenes. Some action scenes, like in the house were very well done, I must admit.
A lot of stigmata has been sent out about this movie because this is the movie that "broke up" the marriage of Jennifer Anniston and Brad Pitt.... RUBBISH! I'm no fan of either of them, they're alright but if the marriage was going to break up then no matter what movie brad was in he would have sauntered of with the lead woman. It's awful what happened but I think it's really unfair about how the tabloids have dealt wit this issue.
Mr and Mrs Smith is a good, witty movie, good action scenes, good soundtrack, especially the remix of the oldy but goldy - "Express Yourself". A fun, humorous silly movie that you could watch on a rainy day.
I'd grade it a B.
And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story (1999)
Sonny and Cher
rosspaulhewittrobinson1987 you ARE from EARTH aren't you?! I can't believe you haven't heard that Sonny and Cher were a duo. Wow! Anyway, Did you know that it was the actors that were singing and not the real Sonny and Cher. They trained for months to perfect Sonny and Cher's voices.
It's a great movie though, Cher's dry humour works every time. Both actors perfected every movement of the real Sonny and Cher. It was cool to see how they rose from nothing to having everything.
It's a great film for a rainy day, a feel good film.
B +
The Worst Witch (1998)
Brilliant show
"Onward ever striving onward, proudly on our brooms we fly...." People who think they are wiccans should realize that "The Worst Witch" is a comedy and yes it is actually quite witty and it's harmless fun. Miss Hardbroom gives you quick dry humour and she is every pupils nightmare. This is a brilliant wee show, good laughs and good story lines, OK abit far fetched but its all make believe about witches. It's not meant to be hardcore modern witches. Cackles Academy has no power and they are very traditional to witch craft.
It is a good show for kids to watch and to have fun with, a lovely wee slot for 30 minutes of the day. Well worth the watch! A+
Prisoner (1979)
Brilliant, Absolutely Brilliant!!
Excellent, gripping, funny and over the top. Inside the gates of Wentworth Detention Centre are housed the most dangerous criminals in H Block. From the camp style of true English upper class snobbery of Erica Davidson, who is Govenor, to the evil, sadistic, cruel ways of the "Freak" Joan Ferguson.
From episode one the main story line has you gripped, and through out all 692 episodes you will be a fanatic. Riots, fires, murders, LSD trips, bashings - everything you could ask for in a prison drama and more.
Well worth renting or buying, you will NOT be sorry! 12 out of 10! A+++
Tower of Terror (1997)
feel good movie
I completely disagree there. I thought this movie was a good movie. Good plot, good acting, just enough fear factor for the children. And to top it off, it all happens in the Hollywood Tower Hotel. I take it you have never been to Tower Of Terror in Florida. The Hotel is exactly how the movie describes it. A great feel good movie for you and the kids. Harmless, silly fun. It should be on TV around Halloween more. Good sets, good costumes, good music, and it has enough to keep you entertained the whole way through. Definitely has my vote for a good movie.
A+
Resident Evil (2002)
awful
I saw the movie for the first time last night, and I was really looking forward to it. When I sat down to watch it I thought, this is so cool, especially when all the gas comes through the vents and the people die. Then it went from bad to worse. The story was very bland, and the zombies weren't even scary at all.The acting was so bad it was funny. The game was more scary. This was a complete flop. I felt as if there was pieces missing from the movie. Acting bad, props bad, and what was Milla Jovovich (Alice) costume all about? It was AWFUL. The only part I did like was the Queen. She seemed to be helping everyone, even though she was supposed to be bad.
One of the worst movies I have honestly ever seen.
D- all round.