He's Just Not That Into You

Certificate: 12A

Running Time: 129 minutes

Director: Ken Kwapis

I managed to endure this film, and it wasn’t all bad, but I think I’d only credit it as being mediocre. The one thing it has going for it is a huge cast of recognizable faces; Scarlett Johansson, Bradley Cooper, Justin Long, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Connelly. The plot wasn’t exactly the most original, and was almost confusing at times to work out who was interlinked with who. One of those films that you’ll think will be fabulous due to its all-star cast but ends up being a disappointment.

Rating: ***

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Certificate: 12A

Running Time: 96 minutes

Director: Woody Allen

The strangely depicted tale of two friends, who find a mutual love and desire for one man on a vacation in Barcelona. Starring Scarlett Johansson. Also starring Penelope Cruz as the ever-so-slightly-crazy ex-wife who comes back into the picture, causing mayhem. A very interesting and original plot, with high quality acting and a fantastic setting. Worth a watch, although you may find it hard to keep up with at times.

Rating: ****

Iron Man 2

Certificate: 12A

Running Time: 124 minutes

Director: Jon Favreau

I think have a phobia of follow up films. Almost every film sequel I’ve ever watched, the second film always seems to be the worst. Never as many catchy lines and fresh ideas as the first film, and usually not so much big budget special effects as the third. This film was certainly no exception to that rule. Iron Man was such a huge favourite that we all knew it would be difficult to stay on par with, but this film kind of takes the biscuit. The best thing about it was an all star cast, the worst thing was pretty much everything else, including being very, very long. Amicably average. I’m sure the next one will be better.

Rating: ***