Monday 4 November 2019

Movies: Terminator: Dark Fate (15), The Addams Family (PG), Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (U), Doctor Sleep (15), UFO (2018) (DVD – 12), Hocus Pocus (DVD – PG), Matilda (DVD – PG) & Divergent (DVD – 12A)


Terminator: Dark Fate (15) – what’s it about? A Terminator is sent back to destroy the future leader of the resistance.

I thought I’d give this one a go as I’ve seen all the other Terminator films and watched the TV series and I do love the universe. I wasn’t sure though if this would be any good, but it was a good reboot movie. It kept me engrossed for most the time, it had enough action as well as a good story even though it was pretty much a rehash. I wouldn’t expect this to be amazing but its worth a look if you like Terminator stuff.

Rating: ***



The Addams Family (PG) – what’s it about? A new housing development pops up next to the Addam’s mansion.

I loved the Addams family movies and the TV series and when I saw this advertised, I thought to myself I need to check it out, so I did. This was pretty funny, it definitely had its moments and really captured the family too, as well as the “normal” society around them. Yeah this is a good one for all the family, there’s not really any hidden adult humour in it but its still funny. If you like the quirky and spookiness of the Addams family, then you’ll probably like this one.

Rating: ****



Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (U) – what’s it about? Shaun finds an alien and has to help them get back home.

I liked the Wallace and Gromit movies and Shaun the Sheep, they are always amusing and a little quirky. Even though this doesn’t have any speech in it as such, it’s still a great little movie, of course though it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea because of this. It’s definitely one that the little ones will love and be laughing at all the way through, but as an adult if you liked the previous movies then this is more of the same – it’s cute and amusing.

Rating: ***



Doctor Sleep (15) – what’s it about? The continuation on from the Shinning where Dan must team up with a young girl to end a cults reign of terror.


I have to admit I can find some of the Stephen King movie adaptations really drawn out and slow and just longer than they need to be but I was impressed by this one. They really kept up the pace all the way through and everything included was relevant to the bigger story, it was just done generally really well. It was pretty good to see the sequel to this, but I have to say I wasn’t scared at all during this, not even one jump. Yep it’s a good mild horror which is worth checking out, that’s if you want to find out what happens to Dan after all these years.

Rating: ***




UFO (2018) (DVD – 12) – what’s it about? After a UFO sighting in the US a student tries to solve the signals sent by the aliens.

I saw this in the shop for cheap and thought I would give it a go as I like a good alien film, this was a little different where it was a student trying to solve the riddle of the visitations. The story is ok, but I did find myself getting a little bored with it at first, as it just didn’t seem to go anywhere fast but then it got pretty good so I’m in a mixed opinion about this one. I think it’s probably about a 2 ½ stars movie, and one you have to commit to watch all the way through. I think if you are a UFO and alien enthusiast then you may like this but if not probably don’t bother.

Rating: **



Hocus Pocus (DVD – PG) – what’s it about? A group of kids must survive Halloween night after waking three witches.

As it was Halloween, I thought I’d continue on my tradition of watching this one, and every time I see it, I forgot how much I love it. Its really got it all really, it’s got some humour in it, a good and compelling story and some interesting characters. Even though it’s pretty old now it’s not too dated either so that’s a plus. Yeah this is one to re-watch and maybe share with your family if you haven’t already, it’s just one of those timeless gems really.

Rating: ****





Matilda (DVD – PG) – what’s it about? Matilda is sent to school and helps the children to stop the horrible headmistress.

This is just a fun kids film really; I saw it over a year ago on TV but managed to pick the DVD up cheap as I wanted to add it to my collection. I truly think it’s one of those that kids will love but also adults will find amusing too…well I did anyway. This is just generally an all-round good family movie, the story is ok, the characters are good and well it’s just fun really.

Rating: ****



Divergent (DVD – 12A) – what’s it about? Tris comes of age and has to join a faction, but in this process, she discovers some things about herself.

I decided to give this one another go as I got all the movies on DVD, so this is the first re-review for it, and I have to say I’m really looking forward to seeing them all close together to help enhance the story. Anyway, yes this is a good film, sadly I haven’t read the books to compare though, but the movie itself is pretty neat. It’s got a good story and enough action that kept me engrossed all the way through. I think this is definitely one the teen audience would love but also its good for adults too. I’d say this is more 3 ½ stars movie.

Rating: ***


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