Tomb
Raider (12A) – what’s
it about? Lara Croft goes in search of her missing father.
This is based on the Tomb
Raider reboot game which goes back to how Lara became the Tomb Raider. So it’s basically
an origin story – and well they are always a bit meh but I personally thought
this was done well. There were some scenes that made it very much like the game
and I generally thought it was better than expected. It’s been done in a way you
can just watch it as a movie and don’t need to have played the games. I like
young Lara and preferred the reboot, yeah she’s pretty damn cool. If you are a
fan of the old movies or enjoyed the games then this is worth looking into
seeing, and I hope you like it as much as me :D
Rating: ****
A
Wrinkle In Time (PG)
– what’s it about? A girl goes on a quest with her brother and friend to find
her missing father.
I went to see this
hoping it maybe an enjoyable watch like some kid’s films but also a little deep
at the same time with it being about celestial beings and stuff. It was good
and I think most young people will like it. There were a few bits that made me think a little more afterwards but sadly for me it just was a little lacking on
that front. I was expecting more from it that I got out I suppose, but don’t
get me wrong it was still fun to watch and it did make me shed a single tear so
it was moving. I’d say it’s about average, maybe a little above, so at some point maybe look it up if you like a good tale.
Rating: ***
Ready
Player One (12A) –
what’s it about? Set in the future where a virtual reality world is the place
to exist, players are given the chance to win its ownership.
This is a mix of two
worlds - a real life and CGI one, and the way it is done is pretty amazing,
it’s a top budget movie that doesn’t stop with the shiny throughout. The story
is pretty great, as are the graphics and the actors, it’s well done with a g
good mix of action and story elements. It plays really well between the real
world and virtual reality world. It is a good tale of friendship and has some
really funny moments. If you are a geek in their 30’s then you’ll enjoy this
more than someone who isn’t into pop culture, as you can sit and pick out
movie, TV and game references until the cows come home. Basically, for me this
movie is spot on, but probably as I say if you are not into sci-fi and pop
culture so much then you may find this a little less appealing.
Rating: ****
Pacific
Rim: Uprising (12A) –
what’s it about? The second instalment of the big robot vs giant monsters from
another dimension movie.
If you liked the first one
or if you like the good old monster movies, then you’ll probably enjoy this one
too. I must admit that the first half of this was pretty slow, I was a little
disappointed as it didn’t seem to be going anywhere, but I suppose they had to
introduce most of the new characters so its again a bit of a beginning movie.
It does though get going with what you expect in the second half – a good bit
of robots smashing up monsters and vice versa. Yeah it’s a great movie, if you
just want to leave your brain at the door and watch something that’s cool then
this is for you.
Rating: ****
A
Quiet Place (15) –
what’s it about? Monsters that hunt by sound have devastated the world, this movie
follows a family who are trying to survive.
This is a survival horror,
though not really scary it’s a good monster movie. It keeps you on the edge of
the seat and its interesting when you start to look at all the things that the family
changed in their life so they can be sure to survive and not be killed off by
the big bad. It’s one of those though that you don’t really get any answers
from, like where did the monsters come from or why they are here...well you
know they hunt by sound and kill anything that makes a noise but you are kind
of left wanting to know more. It is though a great survival film with a good
amount of suspense, so if you like that type of thing you’ll probably love this
one.
Rating: ****
Ghost
Stories (15) – what’s
it about? A skeptic who debunks the supernatural is sent on a mission to try to
disprove three supernatural stories.
When this started, I
didn’t realise it was based on a play and my first thought was omg what have I
come to watch this is going to be a complete pile of rubbish but I stuck with
it. The movie is basically the main story arch and then the three ghost stories
within it, so each one is a little different and gives its own bit to create the
whole story of the movie, which is kind of interesting. I can’t really say any
more though because spoilers but just say this manages to go from being a meh
movie to a good one in the matter of moments. If you like a good bit of
supernatural ghost hunting, then this will probably be right up your street.
Rating: ***
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