Skyfall was an outstanding Bond film. Following the dire Quantum of Solace it was a sensational comeback, so much so I even placed it pretty high on my list of the best James Bond films. So really director Sam Mendes had a hard act to follow with Spectre, but the trailers leading up to it’s release were certainly suggesting it could be one of the best Bond films ever made. Did it live up to that hype? Not quite.
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Top 5 – James Bond films
In celebration of the release of Spectre tomorrow, I felt it was appropriate to write a list of the best James Bond movies. I’ve shortened the number to 5, as I was struggling to decide a list of 10. Here it is, enjoy!
A thrilling, but frustrating experience – Everest review
The brilliance of cinema is that there is something out there for everyone. Needing a good laugh? I’ll find you a film. Wanting a good love story? I’ll find you a film, just not Twilight. Fancy a film that’s going to keep you on the edge of your seat, and get the adrenaline pumping? I’ll find you a film, and that film is Everest.
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The park is open – Jurassic World review
Normally I open my reviews with some kind of description that feels like a suitable introduction to the film. In my head this would help those who don’t really know much about it. But this is different – this is Jurassic World.
What’s scarier? Quite a lot – Poltergeist review
I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for horror remakes. As a wee boy I watched films like The Ring and The Grudge, and obviously I was terrified. Even to this day I find them pretty creepy. But what is important to remember, the original films were foreign classics, giving more room for originality in a remake.
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Ethan Hunt is back – Mission Impossible 5 trailer released
As we plough on through 2015, there is something to look forward to; summer blockbuster season. What makes this better is that one of the summer films released an official trailer today. That’s right folks, Mission Impossible 5 is on the horizon.
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Top 10 – 18 Rated Films
Here it is everyone; my first top ten list. This week, I’ll be doing a list of the ten best 18 rated films of all time. I am sure many of you will have different opinions on my list so I encourage you to let me know what you think in the comments below, or by tweeting me. There may be some of you who don’t necessarily want to read the entire list. I’m not offended don’t worry, which is why I have listed the numbers of the list below, which you can click to take you to that particular number. Enjoy reading!
The ‘Legacy’ continues – TRON 3 to start shooting in Autumn
A sequel to Disney’s 2010 ‘TRON: Legacy’ will start production this Autumn.
This may come as a surprise to those who have seen the previous film. For those who haven’t, let me enlighten you.
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An experience: Boyhood review
How can I introduce Boyhood? I could compare it to other films, or think of a witty introductory comment. But when it comes to Boyhood, this is unnecessary. It is incomparable.
Birdman or (The Undeserved Winner of Best Picture)
Every year at the Oscars we make our predictions to whom will win the awards. This year I had all my money on Boyhood to win Best Picture. It felt obvious to me that this was the clear winner. But as Sean Penn read out the result, I let out a shocked “what?” and perhaps a swear word or two.
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