Movies: Birdbox (Netflix 15), The Addams Family (1991) (DVD PG), Fe@rleSS (Netflix PG) & Mulan (1998) (DVD U)

Birdbox (Netflix 15) – I’d heard a lot about this film, well not really the plot but that it was a must see, but I didn’t have Netflix at the time so couldn’t watch it. So I recently gave it a go, I really wasn’t expecting the story to be what it was and it was pretty damn cool. I can’t really say much as I don’t want to spoil it, but if you like survival and stuff about zombies then this will probably be right up your street. If you don’t like stuff that’s a little out there then this probably won’t be a film for you. I really did enjoy it and it was well made to boot.

Rating: ****

The Addams Family (1991) (DVD PG) – I decided to give this one a re-watch as I hadn’t seen it in a bit, I love the Addams family, they are so fun and I loved this one growing up too. If you’ve seen anything about the Addams family and you like it, I’d really give this one a re-watch, it’s just quirky in bits and a little spooky so ideal for this time of year. I’m sure if you have young ones, well not too young, they will like this one too as the characters are just amusing. I think I’ll watch Addams Family Values soon.

Rating: ***

Fe@rleSS (Netflix PG) – I wasn’t sure what this one would be like, but I thought I would give it a go. It was an ok film and the story was ok, but I’m not really a fan of anything that focuses around little kids or babies so that’s why I’m giving it a lower star rating. If you are happy to watch this type of thing or if you have kids then you will probably enjoy watching this with them. Yep the animations are good, the story is ok but oh so predictable, yeah it passed the time really but nothing spectacular.

Rating: **

Mulan (1998) (DVD U) – I decided to give this one a re-watch as I haven’t seen it in a while, and it really is a classic Disney film. It’s just magical with her companions and the story is just great, it’s filled with some songs but unlike other films it’s not all about the singing, they fit in the right places really and add to the story rather than like ugh not another song. Yep if you would like a smile and a giggle, as this one does have its funny points, then this is probably worth re-watching.

Rating: ****

Movies: The Roads Not Taken (15), The Broken Hearts Gallery (12A) & Bill & Ted Face The Music (PG)

The Roads Not Taken (15) – It’s about a young lady who is taking care of her mentally ill father, it’s kind of about a day in her life. It is done well for the subject matter, it really does capture the essence of mental illness and how it can be for both the person suffering with it and also for the family. This is no way a happy film, and if you aren’t feeling at your best or if you aren’t up for watching a depressing movie then I would give this one a miss. But if you want to watch a real life drama unfold about a very real subject that effects lots of people then this might be for you. I’m only giving it this rating because it’s not my type of film as I go to the cinema to escape from reality, for others they may give it a higher view.

Rating: **

The Broken Hearts Gallery (12A) – Now I’m not really rom-com person they mainly end up really gushy and make me feel like I’m going to barf. This even though classed as a rom-com was pretty funny, it was the typical story of a girl feeling meh and she ends up meeting a guy blah blah blah, it’s also about her friendships though and well it’s pretty quirky and fun. It did make me giggle a few times, which for these type of films is pretty rare, even though the plot was all so predictable it was a pretty good film.

Rating: ***

Bill & Ted Face The Music (PG) – I really wasn’t sure what this was going to be like, I loved the previous movies but when I watched the adverts I thought it looked pretty cringe. Thankfully it wasn’t as bad as I thought, it was done so you had references to the previous movies and it stayed pretty true to the feel and plot of them. It was very much a continuation to the story but there really wasn’t much to it, don’t get me wrong it was ok but yeah it sadly wasn’t fantastic. In honesty here I was pretty tired and one might say a little hungover so I may be being a little harsh on the rating here…or I might be giving truth. Yeah if you liked the previous movies then this is probably worth a watch, if you want to see more of the same.

Rating: ***

Movies: After We Collided (15), UglyDolls (Netflix – U) & Monster House (Netflix – PG)

After We Collided (15) – So I had seen all the other movies at the cinema and thought what the hell might as well go and see this one. What was I thinking? I knew this film wouldn’t be my type of film and it totally wasn’t. The plot had been done so many times before, girl falls for bad boy, they break up and she meets a nice boy but can’t get the bad boy out her head. That’s is basically it, and all this film has to offer, there’s nothing unexpected in this film, just all predictability and lots of pointless sex scenes. Yeah it’s pretty naff.

Rating: *

 

UglyDolls (Netflix – U) – I missed this on its original release at the cinema, mainly because I wasn’t sure on it and the idea behind it. I get it helps to show no matter what arseholes say and put you down, you should say screw what they said and get back up and aim to achieve your dreams. But yeah it did bring back thoughts of being bullied by the popular kids at school and in life, so yeah it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. It was a good film generally for a kid’s film and is worth a look at if you want something to enjoy with your young ones.

Rating: ***

 

Monster House (Netflix – PG) – I hadn’t heard of this before but thought I’d give it a go as it seemed ok from the adverts. Don’t get me wrong it was alright, the story was ok but not really that brilliant, but I’m sure most kids have thought this about the creepy person/house down their street, and come up with some big story behind it. Yeah it’s an ok film, not the best but not the worst, I have to admit I did get a little bored in this one and found myself thinking of other stuff. It might be one the younger ones to watch as spooky season fast approaches but don’t go out your way to see it.

Rating: **