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The Matrix film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Neo is told that he is “the one.” The man that can lead humanity to victory over the machines. The only problem is, Neo thought he was living in the real world in the 1990’s and not simply imprisoned in a computerised version of said world.

The good: It’s brilliant, the plot is complex and a great idea, it’s full of amazing martial arts done by the actual actors and bullet time produces some amazing effects.

The bad: Unless your a geek you won’t completely understand it the first time you watch it.

Conclusion: See this film.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 9.0 out of 10.

Matrix Revolutions film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: The final show down between humans and machines and indeed between Neo and Agent Smith. Concluding part of the Matrix trilogy.

The good: Awesome fight scenes as always, fantastic battle for Zion, nice ending.

The bad: A bit too battle focused perhaps.

Conclusion: Top class ending to the trilogy.

Rating

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

Matrix Reloaded film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Second in the Matrix trilogy sees the humans fighting against the machines and the first look at the underground city of Zion.

The good: More kick as kung fu, a few interesting twists.

The bad: Kind of feels like an in the middle movie that is just there because it needs to fill the middle of the trilogy.

Conclusion: Given it could never live up to the reputation of the first one it was a very good attempt.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 6.6 out of 10.

Master and Commander film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Follows the adventures of Captain Jack Aubrey and his ship during the Napoleonic Wars.

The good: Great use of Russell Crowe – no trying to get him to have a second dimension or anything. Also good stuff about evolution for the science nerds.

The bad: It’s all action, there’s no attempt to any kind of romantic subplot to keep the girlfriend happy.

Conclusion: Great action movie, well worth watching for that. Nothing beyond that, though.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 6.8 out of 10.

The Longest Yard film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: When a professional footballer is jailed having a history of points shaving he is forced to train a prison football team to play the guards. Soon it turns from a moral builder for the guards into a full blown competition though.

The good: Adam Sandler. Everybody loves Adam Sandler.

The bad: Fairly predictable ending. A little brutal in places.

Conclusion: An absolute must for all Adam Sandler films and worth a watch for any fans of comedies.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 6.7 out of 10.

Logan’s Run film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: They live in a perfect society where they want for nothing but are “renewed” on their 30th birthday. It’s all good until it’s Logan’s turn for renewal when he suddenly finds himself in the position as the runner.

The good: Classic sci-fi, great storyline. Plus someone gets shot in the ass.

The bad: It’s like 40 years old. It ages well though it’s obviously not amazing special effects.

Conclusion: Modern film fans won’t like it. Anyone who likes sci-fi or classics will though.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 7.7 out of 10.

Labyrinth film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: The goblin king kidnaps Sarah’s little brother and she has 13 hours to make it through the Labyrinth to the goblin king’s castle in order to save him.

The good: David Bowie! How can you go wrong when the goblin king is also providing 80’s rock music? It’s just generally a fun adventure?

The bad: It’s like twenty years old now and kids are used to all the cool special effects despite how good the puppets are.

Conclusion: It’s a fun adventure to show your kids.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 6.6 out of 10.

Kingdom of Heaven film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: Balian (Orlando Bloom) travels to Jerusalem during the Crusades and ends up having to defend it against the Muslim army that comes against the city.

The good: Entertaining enough to sit through. The armies look really cool.

The bad: It was sold as like a massive siege battle whereas that is only like the last twenty minutes. There is a lot more drama than the trailers gave the impresion of.

Conclusion: Pretty good, I would probably watch it again. Doubt I will be buying the DVD though.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 6.0 out of 10.

Juno film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: High school student Juno finds herself pregnant and on deciding not to go through with an adoption sets about searching for adoptive parents she approves of.

The good: Good ending, the right mix between a little bit different and yet not annoying unconventional.

The bad: It’s a bit slow moving at times.

Conclusion: Good film but probably doesn’t have a wide public appeal. Watch it if you consider yourself “a fan of cinema.”

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 6.8 out of 10.

Johnny English film review

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 | Reviews

The plot: When all the English secret agents are killed it’s down to Johnny English to step up the plate and save the country again.

The good: It’s very funny.

The bad: While it’s English it’s not really British, it’s still Hollywood. Though that’s far from a total loss.

Conclusion: Funny film, worth a watch.

Rating

Reviewed by Greg. I gave this movie a 7.1 out of 10.

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