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The Da Vinci Code film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Historian Robert Langdon finds himself in the middle of an ancient war between factions of the Christian church trying to destroy and protect the bloodline of Jesus Christ.

The good: I love a good conspiracy and there is some quite interesting ideas and plenty of action. It kept my interest throughout.

The bad: It’s a long film and I am very dubious about a lot of things the film says although that doesn’t really detract from the film itself. I wasn’t over impressed by the ending.

Conclusion: It’s a bit far-fetched and misses out a lot of the good detail in the middle from the book but otherwise an enjoyable film.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 7.2 out of 10.

The Craft film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Sarah arrives at a new school and soon finds herself falling in with three other girls and their coven. They soon find out they can do magic but it all starts to go down hill, especially when Sarah wants to leave.

The good: It’s a good solid witchcraft movie, the girls are hot, it’s got that cult film feeling about it.

The bad: No massive criticisms but then again, it’s not like I thought “wow this is the greatest movie ever.”

Conclusion: Cool movie.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 6.9 out of 10.

Coyote Ugly film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Violet moves to New York to make it as a song writer but ends up working at the famous Coyote Ugly bar to get by.

The good: Hot girls dancing on a bar. Has some good bits.

The bad: Bit sappy, a bit unrealistic, I dunno, it just didn’t grab me.

Conclusion: Not a bad movie but you really don’t need to wonder if you missed something great if you never see it.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 5.0 out of 10.

Clerks II film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Dante and Randal are back, this time working at the fictional fast food restaurant Mooby’s after the Quick Stop burns down.

The good: Some quality Kevin Smith humour is in there to find.

The bad: The humour is a little too crude this time.

Conclusion: When Kevin Smith first brought us Clerks it was a masterpiece. Clerks II seems to have lost it a bit. It’s a glossy full colour movie which doesn’t quite have the same edge the first one did.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 6.3 out of 10.

Citizen Kane film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: The life of Charles Foster Kane, a rich newspaper tycoon is told out in stories of the people who knew him.

The good: It’s an absolute classic film and often considered one of the best ever made.

The bad: It has dated quite a bit by now.

Conclusion: If you have any interest in film history of media in general, you have to make sure this is on you’re watched list.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 8.9 out of 10.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Then Prince Caspian’s uncle is blessed with a child, he sets about trying to kill the young price, forcing him to flee and unite the Narnians to rise up against Telmarines.

The good: It will probably keep the kids quite for a while.

The bad: Disappointingly poor special effects. The fight scenes are unimpressive. Susan’s bow and arrow skills are a direct rip off of Legolas from Lord of the Rings. Once you know CS Lewis is an evangelical Christian you spot an endless series of metaphors which just get annoying.

Conclusion: I wish Peter Jackson had made these films. He would have done the novels justice and most of the fight scenes were copied directly from his films anyway.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 3.6 out of 10.

Casino Royale review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Bond is given 00 status and celebrates by shooting up an embassy. The movie basically revolves around terrorist plots and playing poker though it doesn’t really have a specific plot.

The good: Daniel Craig makes an excellent Bond. I don’t feel like I wasted two hours of my life.

The bad: It’s supposed to be before all the other Bonds and yet they have the latest phones and laptops. The bad guys are a bit lacking. The plot wanders a bit too much.

Conclusion: This movie would be dead without a good Bond. Luckily Daniel Craig is an excellent Bond and saves the movie.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 6.2 out of 10.

Borat film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Borat travels to America on behalf of Kazakhstan to see what lessons can be learned for his country.

The good: It’s very funny. You will find yourself signing up to the Pamela Anderson mailing list though I wouldn’t spoil it by telling you why :p.

The bad: Lowbrow humour, some of the situations are just obviously set up.

Conclusion: If you enjoyed the series then it’s unmissable, if you’re a fan of things like Jackass, American Pie, silly comedies in general then it’s recommended.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 7.2 out of 10.

Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: 5 people, all obsessed with the Blair Witch Project go into the woods and come out alive – but they brought something back with them.

The good: Fantastic twist to achknowledge the first movie as a movie, some great camerawork, good storyline.

The bad: Those expecting a movie along similar lines as the first will have to look elsewhere.

Conclusion: In terms of hoping for a good sequel to the first film we couldn’t have asked for much more.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 7.5 out of 10.

Blow film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Johnny Depp plays George, a drug trafficker who narrates the story of his life from a nobody to a drug lord, and down again.

The good: Quite heart warming, as much as a film about a drug dealer really can be.

The bad: I’m not convinced it accurately portrays how difficult it is to smuggle drugs. Or it is actually easier than you think, though I hope that isn’t the case either.

Conclusion: It’s not quite the Shawshank Redemption, but it isn’t a million miles off either.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 7.3 out of 10.

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