Movies: The Grudge (2020) (15), Bombshell (15), The Personal History of David Copperfield (PG)

The Grudge (2020) (15) – what’s it about? The curse was brought back from Japan and has been tormenting home owners ever since.

So I thought I’d go and see this in hope it would be a bit of a scary film, I think it was scarier that there were only me and one other person in the screen lol. It was a good continuation to the story but it was as expected really, there was nothing surprising or not run of the mill for this type of storyline. It was your typical light horror, it wasn’t overly scary or gory, and sadly there was nothing really outstanding about it, don’t get me wrong though it was a good watch and the storyline was ok, it was something a little spooky to pass the time, so it’s worth seeing if you like a bit of light horror.

Rating: ***

Bombshell (15) – what’s it about? Gretchen stands up for the years of harassment women had suffered under Roger Ailes at Fox News.

I’m not really a fan of stories based on real life events, mainly because real life is pretty dull, but I had some spare time and thought I would go and see this one, just you know to fill the day. The funny thing is I don’t watch the news, it’s all forced stories by big corporations trying to get their political or their agenda across to the masses and brainwash society. Anyway that got a little deep, so onto the film review. It was a good film but sadly again I think because it was based on real events it was pretty normal, don’t get me wrong I completely feel for these women and I praise them for stopping harassment that had gone on for years, go team! Yeah in my book it was a good film, just not amazing, but if you like real life stories then this may be right up your street.

Rating: ***

The Personal History of David Copperfield (PG) – what’s it about? The story of David Copperfield from childhood to adulthood and all that happened along the way.

This was another one that I thought I’d see to pass the time, as there isn’t much on that I would really love to see at the moment, this time of year is award season so there seems to be an influx of a certain type of movie, sadly. This was better than I thought it would be, but I’ve never read the book so don’t judge me. The humour in it was really quirky and it did give me a good giggle in parts, that said though about ¾ of the way through I thought this is beginning to drag and the humour seemed to dry up a little, but then again it’s a book adaptation so they had to get all the story in. I think this would be amazing to see on stage but I feel in parts it seemed like a play recorded for a film, don’t know if that makes sense, yeah it was good but I think it didn’t quite fit as a film.

Rating: ***

Movies: 1917 (15), Little Women (U), Bad Boys For Life (15), Saving Grace (DVD - 15) & The Expendables 2 (DVD - 15)

1917 (15) - what's it about?  Two soldiers are given a message that they must to deliver across the front lines in World War 1.

Now I am not a fan of war films, I find them horrendous, especially stuff about WW1 and WW2, you know that shit was bloody awful and its like you know those people suffered so its just too emotional. This film is done well but it is pretty awful - I found it more disturbing than any horror film I've seen in a long while. It has some really emotional points in it, and by the end you will probably be quite sombre. It is a great film but yeah its one that you need to watch something happy afterwards.

Rating: ****

Little Women (U) - what's it about? The story of a group of sisters and their lives.

This is one of those films I wouldn't normally watch, as to me period dramas are a little meh but I remember this from days of old and thought I would give it a go. It is one of those where you can just sit and watch, its not a strenuous storyline and not much really happens in it, it's just a gentle story about life. So don't expect to be wowed by the story or anything in this, it's just an average drama which would probably appeal to the older audience.

Rating: ***

Bad Boys For Life (15) - what's it about? The cops must stop some criminals who are on an assassination spree.

I used to love these films so I was straight there when this one was released, and I have to say this didn't disappoint. It's got a little bit of storyline, some good action, driving and fight scenes so its totally worth a look if you like the good guys vs the bad stuff. It still has the feel of the originals so that is really good, and the humour is still there so you will probably get a few giggles throughout too. Yep if you like Bad Boys then this will be right up your street, but it's done in a way you don't have to remember the storyline from them or even of seen them.

Rating: ****

Saving Grace (DVD - 15) - what's it about? After the death of her husband, Grace turns to a life of crime to make some money.

This is a classic film, its one of those go to movies where you can watch and have a good laugh. It's got a good story, which is nice and gentle but it also has some good drama and suspense bits too, its just one of those great movies that's done really well. Yeah its totally worth a watch if you have a silly sense of humour as you will probably be creasing up at some of it, but if you also like a good storyline its worth a watch too. Yep in my book this is just great.

Rating: ****

The Expendables 2 (DVD - 15) - what's it about? The gang are tasked to stop a stuff falling into enemy hands, but nothing is that simple.

So this is the sequel to the big action hit which has all the good old action heroes behind it, so if you want to watch a good lot of over the top violence with big guns and explosions then this will be right up your street. There is of course a little bit of story behind it to give it reasons but of course as with most of these action movies don't expect a complex storyline, its not that type of film. It has its moments though with a few funny bits to go along with the action, so it’s not all just mindless killing...ok well it kind of is.

Rating: ***

Movies: JoJo Rabbit (12A), Godzilla (DVD – 12), Tron Legacy (DVD – PG), GI Joe: Retaliation (DVD 12) & The Gentlemen (18)

JoJo Rabbit (12A) – what’s it about? A comedy about a young boy growing up in Nazi Germany.

I really wasn’t sure if I wanted to watch this, as I dislike anything to do with the World Wars because it’s usually too heart wrenching as you know that shit was real bad. But I thought what the hell as it seemed like a light-hearted look on things, rather than full on battlefields I would go and see it, and it had its moments. There were a few bits that were quite funny, this is a quirky film but also kind of thought provoking in its silly way – but as it was done with a bit of humour and it remains light-hearted mainly throughout it’s not at all a tear jerker. If you would like a bit of a giggle at a subject which isn’t really funny then this may be worth a look.

Rating: ***

Godzilla (DVD – 12) – what’s it about? A MUTO awakens and Godzilla surfaces to try to destroy the monster.

I like a good monster movie so when I found this cheap I had to pick it up as I don’t think I’ve seen it since it was near on released on DVD. This one doesn’t disappoint, it does have flashes of the old monster films which gives it a good feeling. It also has enough non-monster storyline going on to keep it a little interesting than just Godzilla smash, as well as the whole thing that there’s now giant monsters loose hell-bent on destroying civilisation as we know it. Yeah if you like a good bit of two massive creatures slogging it out and taking down half a city in the process then this one would be right up your street. Just for the love of god don’t ask Godzilla to pick anything up!

Rating: ****

Tron Legacy (DVD – PG) – what’s it about? Years after the original Tron, Sam goes on a quest to find his father and ends up sucked into the virtual world.

It’s been a really long time since I saw the original Tron, and I watched Legacy a long while ago so thought I’d give it a re-watch as I couldn’t quite remember the storyline. When I put it on though, it all came flooding back. It’s got a good bit of story, some interesting characters and some nice action scenes and graphics, it really does open up Tron a little more which is quite cool. I liked this one, but then I like to dabble in games, but I am not sure if non-gamers or those who didn’t like the original would rate this the same as me, but it’s worth a look if you are a bit geeky.

Rating: ****

GI Joe: Retaliation (DVD 12) - what's it about? The president ends the Joe's, those surviving battle to uncover a plot by the Cobra.

I thought I'd give this one a rewatch as I watched the first one a little while ago. I have to say I think this one was a little better. It had the Joe's as you expect them, like the first, the action scenes which this is all about were really good, some nic cheesey fight scenes. It had a simple story but there was enough there to give some entertainment, younger teenage boys will probably live this one! Yep if you want to watch a light action movie, then this will probably be for you.

Rating: ***

The Gentlemen (18) - what's it about? A journalist tries to con some gangsters.

So this is by Guy Ritchie so if you've seen any of his films you'll know his style. This is much of the same, a gangster film with some violence, drugs and a hell of alot of swearing. If you like a bit of a gritty storyline, some good old gangsterness and all that jazz then this will be right up your street. I kind of think this is a 3 1/2 star film really.

Rating: ***