Film Review: The Reader

I have ‘read’ the book. I have seen the film.
Do either, do both, but, get involved.
I saw the movie on my flight back from Seattle. It’s possibly not as great as the book, but still a very good film. Kate Winslet is compelling as Hannah. The book had more of an impact on me, but [...]

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Sing-along-Mamma Mia

OK so not everyone’s cup of tea, but what a laugh. On Christmas Eve the cinema was hardly packed, but sing-a-long we did. With tickets at £2 a pop, it was a fun way to spend a couple of hours winding down ready for Santa to arrive.
I was a little shocked that there were small [...]

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Quantum of Solace

4.5/5 – into the action from the get go.
Not quite as good as Casino Royale, but still very, very good. From the opening scene, in an Aston, to the final moments before the credits, you’re on a rollercoaster. Daniel Craig’s Bond is just nasty. He’s not Mr Niceguy, there are no gadgets, no gizmos and [...]

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More Films

1. Juno – 3.5/5
Don’t think about this one too much. Watch it for a laugh, without BF in tow. It’s a chick flick. A good laugh for an hour or so. The main character – Juno – is very funny. I look forward to seeing the actress take on different roles in the future.
2. 27 Dresses – [...]

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SemiPro (I think that’s what it was called)

Billed as a comedy with Will Ferrell as it’s leading man…I would recommend you avoid this film. I thought it would be ‘ok’ as an entertaining laugh…I fell asleep, probably somewhere in the first half hour. I also read the Radio Times, and competed some of the puzzles at the back of the magazine before I [...]

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Films

Recently, I’ve seen a number of films at the cinema. Here are my views:
Wanted – 4/5
Bit of a rollercoaster ride with lots of action and unbelievable stories. A good watch on the big screen – not sure how well it will translate to the TV screen at home.
Mamma Mia – 3/5
What can I say? This [...]

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Sex and the City – Reviewed by…?

Sunday was a bit of a lazy day in the house (mainly due to a series of very late nights and BF having a bad cold). I ventured into the village and bought the Sunday papers – the Independent on Sunday (IoS) being the main one. I haven’t seen Sex and the City, the movie, [...]

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Cloverfield

Love it or hate it? That’s the question.
As a movie of the “Blair Witch” type genre, it’s not something I’m particularly keen on watching too often…but, Cloverfield was great. The filming, at times, leaves you feeling a little dizzy, but the “realistic” feel from a handheld camera is fantastic for the subject matter. You’re left [...]

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