Ghost
in the Shell (2017) (12A)
– what’s it about? A live action version of the anime. Set in near future where
humans are modified with technology, the story follows the task force that
tracks down criminals and terrorists.
I know people are
slating this one and I have to say I’ve seen the anime a few times but that was
quite a while ago so keep in mind my opinion is that of a casual viewer and not
a franchise nut. I thought this was done really well considering it was a live
action version, I didn’t think it was going to mesh so well with the real world
or how it would be, they did a good job. I guess our effects technology has
gone forward enough to give it a bit of justice. I liked it, it gave some good
nods to the original, some of the iconic scenes are still present and it’s
pretty well acted with enough action and story to give a good glimpse into the
world. Yep I definitely liked it.
Rating: ****
Free
Fire (15) – what’s it
about? Set in the 1970s it is the story of a gun deal going down, it goes wrong
and everyone tries to survive.
I didn’t know what to
expect at all with this one, I hadn’t really researched into it as sometimes I
like a little surprise with movies because if you look them up sometimes you end
up with too many spoilers. Well what to say…this was a pretty damn funny movie;
I don’t know it’s got a bit of gun violence, bad language and well it’s just
funny. It goes back to basics, no big locations or flashy effects (except the
guns and blood) so it was refreshing to see. It may not have been what I was
expecting as I just thought it was going to be serious, not realising the
humour side of it. It’s definitely worth a look just because lol.
Rating: ****
Fast
& Furious 8 (12A)
– what’s it about? Dom’s in retirement and gets pulled into a criminal plot
against his will, and the team assemble to take down the anarchist.
Seriously there has been
eight of these movies now and I don’t think they have really ever changed –
still the same thing: high speed car chases, gun fights, violence and really
over the top stunts oh and of course not forgetting everyone being super-hot in
really tiny clothing that doesn’t leave much to the imagination. So in short
it’s exactly what’s expected and a teenage boys dream come true. If you didn’t
like the others there’s no point in seeing this one but if you did then you’ll
probably love it.
Rating: ***
Guardians
of the Galaxy Vol 2 (12A) –
what’s it about? The gang is pursued for their criminal endeavours and Peter finds
his father.
I couldn’t help but get
a seat at the midnight screening of this one, well technically it was a double
bill with the first one too just because awesomeness. This one definitely is a
great one, it’s extremely funny, I liked the story but I felt it was a little
lacking – I don’t know it just didn’t have as much oomph as the first one. It’s
again got some really good action scenes and I absolutely love the different
characters and races in this, so refreshing to see some good alien races and
all different colours under the sun, it’s a very bright universe out there!
Anyway yes this is a bloody good movie and if you love the first then you’ll probably
love this one too. So why I am I only giving it four stars? I just didn’t feel
the story enough – though maybe this could have been because the time that I went
to see it.
Rating: ****
Bewitched
(DVD – PG) – what’s
it about? A movie based on the Bewitched TV series being remade.
I remember watching Bewitched
re-runs growing up and I liked it a lot. I saw this movie when it first came
out so it was nice to re-watch it. This was an interesting take on the series
and it was nice that it was a telling of the story rather than trying to
re-make the original; a nice refreshing take on the re-boots that happen a lot
now-a-days. It has some good story, humour and general feel good moments in it,
but in parts it was a bit annoying but then again I think it’s supposed to be –
suppose this shows good acting. Yes, well if you liked the TV series then this
is worth a little visit.
Rating: ***
Alien
Autopsy (DVD – 12) –
what’s it about? Two guys buy a film using money from a mobster, the film gets
damaged and they try to rectify the problem by recreating the movie and palming
it off as the real deal.
I’ve watched this one a
bit late, when I’d seen it for sale in the past there must have been a reason
putting me off it but this time when I picked it up I just thought what the
hell. I was actually pleasantly surprised; even though it wasn’t the best film
in the universe it did give me a little chuckle in parts, Ant and Dec are
basically their usual selves so not much extra acting on their part but it does
work really well. I’d say this is worth a look if you are looking for a bit of
humour and something to pass the time.
Rating: ***
Drive
(DVD – 18) – what’s
it about? A guy travels to America and is pursued by some mobsters.
I don’t think I’ve seen
this since the early 2000s and it’s still a good bit of martial arts mayhem. It’s
a little dated now (the astronaut café at the end lol best image of the 90s
going) but it’s still a good watch. It’s a bit over the top in parts but that’s
the way martial art films should be. There’s a bit of a story which is nice and
some good humour that gave me a giggle. It’s worth a look if you like some
fighting action.
Rating: ***
