Little Fockers

Certificate: 12A

Running Time: 98 minutes

Director: Paul Weitz

Back in 2000, Meet the Parents hit the big screen and made the world laugh with their hilarious one-liners and lovable characters. For those of us who were brave enough to see the second film - Meet the Fockers - it became apparent that the ‘Fockers Films’ were definitely a one hit wonder. This is clear once again with their latest flick, Little Fockers. Gaylord/Greg and Pam now have their own house and two beautiful children, but their happily ever after is still far off in the distance. I expected at least a few laughs, but received nothing but disappointment and boredom. Here’s hoping they’ll leave the film series to rest now, as proven that the laughter and magic has been fully drained. One of the worst films I’ve witnessed in a while.

Rating: *

True Grit

Certificate: 15

Running Time: 110 minutes

Directors: Ethan Coen and Joel Coen

Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon star, along with newcomer Hailee Steinfeld about a daughter’s quest for justice and revenge. Set in the old West, a man is robbed and killed by a sought after criminal. On a bid to avenge her father, Mattie Ross (Steinfeld) goes about hiring a Marshall (Bridges) to capture the brutal man in question. The film based on a tale by Charles Portis, was depicted well. The acting was of a high standard, and the set and special effects were also of good quality. I assure you that it won’t disappoint. But with the Cohen Brothers and Steven Spielberg behind it’s making, you should expect no less.

Rating: ****

127 Hours

Certificate: 15

Running Time: 94 minutes

Director: Danny Boyle

James Franco stars in this epic film brought to us by the amazing Danny Boyle(who brought us the likes of Slumdog Millionaire and 28 Days Later), based around the true story of a man, literally, trapped between a rock and a hard place. The film was well made, and some of the effects were brilliant. James Franco did well considering he had to pull off a one-man show. As usual, praise to Danny Boyle, who won’t bring us anything less than great. Well worth the watch, as long as you aren’t someone who cringes easily. Definitely one of the top films of the year so far, but just misses out being on par with the likes of Black Swan and The King’s Speech. 

Rating: ****

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The Expendables

Certificate: 15

Running Time: 103 minutes

Director: Sylvester Stallone

A huge cast list - Dolph Lundgren, Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li, Steve Austin, Eric Roberts and more. The team are paid to overrule a South American dictator, but things don’t always go smoothly. A few laughs, plenty of action, but not overall worth a watch. This all-star cast should have held the weak plot together between them, but it’s safe to say they didn’t. An ultimate lad’s night in movie, but nothing more.

Rating: ***

*Top 10 Action Films of All Time*

1. Die Hard

2. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

3. The Bourne Identity

4. Terminator

5. Gladiator

6. Batman: The Dark Knight

7. From Russia With Love

8. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings

9. Predator

10. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Tangled

Certificate: PG

Running Time: 100 minutes

Directors: Nathan Greno and Byron Howard

Based on the classic fairytale by Jacob and Wilheim Grimm, rumour has it that Tangled (as their 50th animation) will be the last animated film to come from Disney. So, you would think that they would have made it go out with a bang. Sure, they threw enough money at its production. But I wouldn’t call it a success exactly. As a Disney fan since I was a child, I was disappointed to say the least. The whole thing needed to be a lot stronger, casting could have been better and singing should have been scrapped altogether. However, its animation was by far amazing quality, and it is an okay film for kids, families and adults alike. 

Rating: ***

Family Guy - It's a Trap!

Certificate: 15

Running Time: 56 minutes

Director: Peter Shin

Just like many people in the world, I am a Family Guy fanatic!! I couldn’t wait to see the third installment of these star wars parodies, and I was hoping it would be just as hilarious as the first two and the television series. It wasn’t as humorous, and it certainly seemed as  though they had run out of ideas. In fact, they even ran out of characters as they ‘borrowed’ a couple from American Dad and The Cleveland Show. Overall, it wasn’t a waste of time to watch, but not a scratch on the first in the series.

Rating: ***

The King's Speech

Certificate: 15

Running Time: 118 minutes

Director: Tom Hooper

Academy Award winner Colin Firth stars alongside the wonderful Helena Bonham Carter and the brilliant Geoffrey Rush in this regal movie about the tribulations of King George VI and his stutter. Based on true events, the tale depicts the King’s relationship with his family, wife (Bonham Carter), and speech therapist (Rush) as he comes to terms with his childhood, the pressures of royalty, and the duties of a King that he thought he’d never have. Easily the best film of 2010/11. Deserved all the awards that it got. Amazing acting, costume, music, screenplay and more. Highly recommended. 

Rating: *****

Black Swan

Certificate: 15

Running Time: 108 minutes

Director: Darren Aronofsky

Natalie Portman stars in this artistic portrayal of a female ballerina in America. Do not be fooled, it isn’t the warm hearted fairytale you may think it is. Among the dancing and production of Swan Lake, characters evolve around drugs, violence, and sex. An obscenely dark plot with a creative and artistic beauty to add to it’s magic. Natalie Portman gelled to the role perfectly, well deserving the Academy Award. This is the first truly new movie plot line in quite a while. Well worth a watch, and deserves nothing but praise.

Rating: *****