21 jump street

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This film is now out on DVD and I have only just got round to watching it due to the fact that i thought it was going to be rubbish I was wrong.....



For those of you that don't know it is about two rubbish cops that get set back to high school in order to find out and send down the person in charge of selling a new synthetic drugs to high school children.

I was actually pleasantly surprised at this film. It was funny, action packed and well acted not to mention a awesome surprise appearance from a very well known actor that put a massive smile on my face. It was well acted and not only been funny it did get across emotions and you felt for the characters. For course though for all the women out there Channing Tatum is as fit as ever and real eye candy, even when he has long hair ( I still thought he was fit). Jonah Hill i was shocked when i saw him on the front cover  but even more in the film. how much weight he had lost and he was looking good.
 The music was awesome and it was a really very enjoyable and entertaining.
So if you want a laugh and you haven't checked it out already give it a go :)

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The Five Year Engagement

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I realised the other day that it has been a long long time since I reviewed a Rom-com so I thought it was about time I did, so here it is I hope you enjoy it....



Are two main characters are Tom ( Jason Seagel) and Violet ( Emily Blunt). Who  after a year of knowing each other get engaged. But due to things happening it get harder and harder for them to get down the aisle. Tom a Chef puts his career on the sidelines in order for Violet to fulfil her dream in psychology. He gets a job in a college deli and becomes more and more depressed, while she is worried that she is been selfish.
   I am a fan of Jason Seagel's writing and he hasn't disappointed me the writing gives a believable story line ( but of course some of it goes a little over the top for comedic value) What disappointed me with the film was the bland camera angles they did nothing for the movie. Even in what are supposed to be comedic high points in the movie like Violet get shot in the leg with a cross bow. Just seemed to flat line due to the camera angles with in the scene. There were no real memorable moments in this movie, some occasional laugh out loud moments and just a nice story to sit back and enjoy with a glass of wine.

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Tony Scott RIP

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 Sad news today I'm afraid the beloved director Tony Scott committed suicide at 12.03pm yesterday. By jumping off a bridge 56ft hight that was over looking Los Angeles.



For those of you that don't know the name you will surely know the films he directed some of them are, Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop 2, True Romance and Enemy of State plus so many more. He truly was know for his action pictures, and will be truly missed by me and I'm sure many many other people. My thoughts go out to family and friends( I just wish he thought there was another way).

 RIP Tony Scott you were a true inspiration to many and a credit to the film industry.
   

The Watch

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So I have finally managed to tear myself away from Breaking Bad and thought I would do a review on The Watch so here it is....

As you can see our four main actors are Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade, and they make the neighbourhood watch. It starts of with Evan ( Stiller) who is a manager at Costco and his night guard is murdered by what the police describe as some kind of beast. Being very pissed off about the whole thing Evan starts a neighbourhood watch, to try and find the murderer. So meet Bob (  Vaughn) a guy just looking for beer buddies, Franklin (  Hill) who failed to get into the police force and Jamarcus ( Ayoade ) who had a fantasy about having sex with an Asian woman because he was part of the neighbourhood watch.  

     This film is a typical lads film, but unfortunately everything was just to obvious and the jokes were just the same kind of thing over and over again ( there are only so many sex and penis jokes one person can handle) they even put in really cheap one when saying the aliens cum is the green slime that appears when they are killed ( desperate or what). 

   There were some amusing bits it in but nothing laugh out loud kind of stuff and every joke just seemed to die. There was no real character development in the movie there pitiful attempt was Evan been sterile so him and he wife couldn't have kids. There was really no need for this it brought nothing to the story at all and was just in my opinion annoying. 

    The thing that kept me watching this movie was the aliens it was interesting to see what they could come up with for a comedy, sci-fi about an alien invasion and the aliens were good, kind of insects crossed with dinosaurs. To be honest over all I was disappointed with the movie, the writing was nothing new, same old lads comedy kind of stuff ( sorry Seth Rogan, Evan Goldberg and Jared Stern) The only thing they brought new was the alien invasion ( which started in a Costco the question is why costco? I guess food and everything they "need" is there) but the comedy behind this was just to put it bluntly rubbish.

    Wish I could say something good about the movie but I just can't sorry people. I give this film a 4/10 

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Breaking Bad

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So I have been catching up with Breaking Bad as I hadn't seen season 3 or 4 never mind the beginning of season 5. Omg it is awesome I thought the first two were good they just keep getting better and better. For though of you that don't know what this is about here is a brief summary.
 Walter White is a science teacher and finds out that he is dying of lung cancer, so to make sure his family has another money to survive after he has passed he turns to making the best Crystal Meth around but things soon getting out of hand. When him and his partner Jessie get mixed up with the wrong people.
  This is by far one of my favourite seasons to watch at the moment it is full of drama, and is even funny in places. It is gripping and will get you addicted after the first episode. If you haven't seen this yet seriously give it a shot. If you like gun, explosions, some gore, and good script and story lines then this is the series for you check it out. Here is a trailer for you breaking bad trailer so you can see what you have been missing out on.

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My Strange Addictions

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So I have got addicted to watching a TV series on Youtube recently. It is called My Strange Addictions and obviously it is about people that have weird addictions for examples drinking gasoline ( yes she is 20 and she drinks 12 teaspoons of it a day OMG) drinking nail varnish, eating cat food, dry wall and stones and also in love with there car and snorting talc plus many many more. It is interesting, some of them are really hard to believe that people would actually do stuff like that and not realise that is it bad for them. So yeah if you like things like this check it out there are full episodes on youtube I will start you off with this link my strange addiction which is the nail vanish one and have fun peeps.

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Rock n' Roll Nerd

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My friend got in touch with me the other day and told me I had to watch this documentary on one of my favourite comedians Tim Minchin directed by Rhian Skirving. So of course I did. I am very late in watching it but I had no idea it even existed. It came out in 2008 and it took them three years to film. 



It is about him starting out his career and I literally had no idea how much stuff he went through to try and get to the top. I not going to mention exactly what happens to him. But If you are a fan of him I do recommend watching this. It is very interesting and you really get to see what he is like back stage and in his home environment. Of course you also met his wife that he has been with since the age of 17. I really enjoyed this documentary not just because it was about someone that I like but also because of the amount of time it has taken to do it and and it is very well put together. My friend and I have both gained a whole new respect for him and I'm sure you will too.

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The Dictator

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For those of you that don't know what this is about, it is about a man that rules over his kingdom not caring about the poor, torturing people and getting them killed. When people try to kill him and think they have succeeded. He ends up been a 'normal citizen' and he has to work out away to get his position back.
     This film to put it bluntly was utter crap. At least before when he did things like Ali G and Borat they were part of a social experiment so him acting stupid was more funny especially seeing the people reactions to what he was doing. Now he has lost his touch, it isn't funny it is just stupid. I didn't laugh once and to be completely honest I was tempted to stop watching it on about 5 occasions.
    His old stuff was different and stood out in the film industry now it is just the same as everything else even to the point of crappy love stories within it. ( That it didn't need he was starting to learn the lesson of the story before the whole full on love story urgh)
   He has done a pretty smooth move over from mockumentary to a standard film with a story it is just a shame that it was crap. In my opinion he should go back to what he is good at Mockumentaries and bring people joy and laughter through making points rather than stupid stories that granted are very controversial and can be taken either way but it just isn't the same.
   Not impressed with this movie at all but if you do like him and you want to see him do something different go for it. People do find this movie funny ( I guess I must just be one of the few that doesn't ) you might be one of them so try it out and see. I personally give this film a 3/10 (sorry all you Sacha lovers)
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The Pirates: In an Adventure with scientists

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I know this came out in April but I have only just got round to watching it.

It is about a Pirate Captain called who would have thought it Pirate Captain although he ain't all that good and getting the booty as they call it. He dreams of been the Pirate of the year and so the tale begins.

 Aardman you have done it again ( why would I think any different) It is funny, simple, full of great actors and actress ( I will get to them later) and a awesome soundtrack for example we have the likes of London Calling by The Clash, I'm not crying by Flight of the Concords ( omg I let out a little eek! when that came on wasn't expecting anything by them at all ) and Alright by Supergrass for the Credits. Not very pirate like but who cares it fit in really well and they are awesome songs.
   This film is packed with huge stars for example Hugh Grant, David Tennant, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton, Lenny Henry and the awesome Brain Blessed. Giving this film fun and laughter for all the family. Of course it is mainly stop motion which is not only a hell of a lot of work but hard and time consuming. But well done guys you have another very good movie to be proud of. Most of the backgrounds are done in CGI but does this make the film any worse no and can you really tell only if you are really looking, which is great.
 All in all I have to say this is a great family movie and if your kids have liked chicken run or Wallace and Gromit. They will probably love his too plus it is Pirates ( FRIGGING PIRATES what is not to love)
So yeah check it out I give this film a 7/10.

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Brave 2012

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I have just watched Brave ( hence the review) and I must say it wasn't too bad. Been a fan of Disney and it simplicity this doesn't fail to deliver. It is the story of a young princess that is forced by tradition to be betrothed. She however goes out of her way to stop this and causes chaos to her kingdom. She runs away and follows willow of the wisp ( yes I know a little sad but it is Disney) to a witch that grants her one spell causing danger to her and her mother.
    Obviously this is directed at young children but it does have some hidden adult humour for the adults to enjoy ( I did find it amusing in places). Of course because it is for children there isn't much in the way of story as such. It is a very simple fairytale that children will love although there are some bits right at the end that some children may find a little scary. But other than that it is a really nice children's film.
  The animation is very simple but very pretty at the same time so it is a nice film to watch visually. There are a few bits where the animation isn't up to standard but that is mostly the case anyway and I don't know many people that it actually really bothers if notices at all anyway. The Music in it was lovely and very fitting to the Celtic tones of the movie it really helped bring the story to life.
  Just to make it more awesome for adults Billy Connolly does the voice of the father and of course he is the main source of humour ( which is always nice) but he was not the only big name in this Julie Walter did the voice of the witch and Kelly McDonald ( for those of you that don't know she was in Trainspotting and No country of old men not to mention Harry Potter and the deathly hallows) does the voice of the lead role Merida. And Emma Thompson was the voice of the mother so all in all a very good cast of actor/actress' to take on the main roles.
   So the film is a good choice for you to be taking your kids to see this summer. Providing that they aren't scared of bears. And one I'm sure that most parents wont mind seeing as well. I give this film an 8/10 thank you for reading and watch this space.

Savages 2012

So as promised here is a review on Savages....



We have two best friends Ben (Aaron Johnson) and Chon (Talyor Kitsch) that share a girlfriend called O short for Ofelia ( Blake Lively). Ben and Chon have created the strongest weed no to man and have a thriving business. Until a Mexican Drug Cartel decides they want part of it. They say no and so O gets kidnapped and so the shit starts.
  I didn't mind this film but it is nothing spectacular, there is no way it is going to be compared with classics like Scarface or City of God, but it was enjoyable to watch. Although Ofelia was the major let down in this movie she was your typical damsel in distress. She was useless the writer for her must have just had a blank moment. All she does is sit there and look pretty for almost the entire movie, plus she narrates the story (Which is so badly done). The script for her is horrible you gain no emotion for her what so ever in fact half way through the movie I decided I didn't care whether she survived or didn't. The two lads were pretty much the same, although I felt more for Ben in the movie than Chon, who was just a massive idiot and kept escalating the situation through out the movie.
   There were two characters for me that actually made this movie more interesting and they were Lado ( Benicio Del Toro) and Dennis ( John Travolta) Not only are there pretty good actors anyway but they actually gave some secondary plot to the film. Lado works for the Mexican Drug Cartel and does all there dirty work like torture ( he was fairly badass) and Dennis was a dirty cop that looks out for number one.
   Overall the film wasnt that bad to watch it had some fairly gross bits in it. Loads of guns and explosives which they seem to like in these types of movies. It did keep you interested but only because of Lado and Dennis. This isn't a film for children there is gore and sex all of course drug use lots of it. But if you like lots of guns and explosions give it a go. I rate this film about a 5/10 .

Watch this space people and thanks for reading.

P.S If you like games and drinking check this guy out Ace Reviews . He loves games and drinking and has videos on youtube of him doing Super Mario Drink for all you lovely peoples pleasure. Which you can either use this link The man with the ace tattoo or the link above and go through his blog which has other cool stuff on it as well.    

Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!

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I know I said that I would be doing my next post on either Magic Mike or Savages but I watched a program  on the telly that I really enjoyed and thought I would share it with you so here it is...



As a big carry on fan this program instantly caught my eye. Fantabulosa is dramatised version of Kenneth Williams life. You follow him from his young life as a boy to when they found him dead in his flat in Camden on the 15th April 1988.  There is one main thing that annoyed me though. When his father died after taking poison they made out within this program that Kenneth went to see his father, when in matter of fact he didn't and on the night his father was proclaimed dead Kenneth went on stage and preformed like it was any other night. Due to this fact he was denied a visa to America as Scotland Yard had on record that Kenneth was a suspect in his fathers death ( I know this by reading the biographies about Kenneth Williams which are based on his journals) You may think reading this that is isn't a big deal but in my opinion it is. If they had shown him not going to the hospital to see his father it would have shown the audience how much he didn't like his homophobic father. It was shown that he disliked him but this would have just made it certain just how much, and be more true the the story of his life.
  Other than that though it was very good Michael Sheen who played Kenneth was extremely good with the impression of him and his persona. You could relate to the character you felt pain and sadness when he did. Following him from Carry On films to doing Round the Horne and Just a minute ( radio shows that I grew up with as my parents had them on cassette you know before CD's) to his deterioration of health. I liked the ending as it was never known whether his death was an accident or suicide and they portrayed this point very well. Although it does steer more to the thought of suicide.
   I personally love Kenneth Williams and this program was interesting and heart felt if you like Carry On and or Kenneth Williams check this out it is currently on BBC Iplayer.

Watch this space people as the review on either Magic Mike or Savages will be with you shortly!!      

TED

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So I have just watched Ted and I have to say it was ok. I will be the first to admit I wasn't really that fussed about seeing this movie but now I'm glad I have. There is one tiny little thing that annoys me about it  Mark Wahlberg's fake accent urgh he really should just stick with his actual voice ( but that ain't much better). But other than that it was good.
We start off the movie when John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) is young. It is Christmas which we are told by the Narrator ( Patrick Stewart) We find out that John has no friends and even gets envious of a Jewish boy that is getting beaten up( erm weird but ok whatever makes him jealous). On Christmas day John gets a massive teddy bear and that night wishes that he could talk back and be his best friend for ever. which happens and Ted agrees. As you might think Ted becomes a over night celebrity but never forgets about his best friend and as time goes on people forget about Ted.
   We join them again 27 years later when John lives with his girlfriend Lori ( Mila Kunis) and of course Ted . Spending there time smoking weed and watching Flash Gordon ( there childhood film). So Lori gets fed up with John acting like a manchild and tells him that Ted has to move out for the good of there relationship, and that is where the story really gets good but for those of you that ain't seen it I will digress to what I make of the film as a whole.
   I found Ted enjoyable to watch it made me laugh out loud in places and i thought the CGI was done pretty good. I love Seth Macfarlane anyway and like the fact that he has the same freedom with Ted as he does with Family Guy. The bit that really got me in the film is when Ted is having a party and he said " I dont sound that much like Peter Griffen" that was priceless. Ted was an awesome character he was rude, obnoxious, drank, smoked and loved his hookers. He also wasn't very PC but still you love the character and you feel sorry for him and you really got a good connection with him throughout the movie.
    So if you are wanting to see this movie go and see it and if you weren't planning on it then re-think you might enjoy it. But a word of warning if your kids are wanted to see it because of the adverts really think about taking then there is drug use a lot and sex with the movie not to mention the language for example C**t is said.
So that is that and thank you for reading. My next review will be on either Savages or Magic Mike so watch this space to fine out.

The Dark Knight Rises

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Sorry it has taken me so long to put this post up. Due to many reasons it has taken me this long to actually see the movie but I hope you like what I have to say.

Before I get into the actual movie I just want to say that my best wishes and thoughts go out to all the families effected by what happened at the Midnight screening of this movie in Aurora.



Ok so to begin with what an entrance from the new villain Bane, until he speaks.... I'm sorry but his voice, to me it sounded like a cross between Darth Vader and Patrick Stewart, not really suiting to how he looks. I will admit I did laugh a little when he first spoke. But after a bit I did kind of get over it you just kind of deal with the fact that thats the voice it isn't going to change.
      So all in all the first event of the film grips you into the story you meet the villain he kicks some butt then we go to Gotham where everyone hates Batman and loves Harvey Dent they have even named the day of his death Harvey Dent Day. This bit i did like for obvious reasons that it instantly reminds of the end of Dark Knight, so for people that haven't seen it for a while will remember what Batman did for Gotham.
      8 years have passed since the Joker and for all the 'obvious reasons' Bruce Wayne has decided to lock himself away from the entire city wallowing in self pity and becoming the main subject to peoples rumours. (Bring in the lovely Alfred) Now i love Alfred he is the voice of reason and the father figure how can you not love this lovely, wise man. In my opinion Michael Caine did an awesome job in this movie. He made me smile and almost cry ( and I mean almost I'm not one to cry at movies not even really really sad ones). Unfortunately though you don't see him that much (sad times) for reasons that I'm not going to say just in case some of you have not seen it yet. But it did make me go NO!!! in my head. The small amounts he is in it though they were mainly very heart felt words of wisdom there were some slightly amusing lines but not as much as i would have expected from Alfred.
     The comedic lines came from the lovely Ann Hatherway Who of course was playing the awesome Selina Kyle ( my favourite Batman character) I must admit she had some good one liners and she kicked arse. I mean come on at one point she uses a guy as a human shield, A HUMAN SHIELD! which is my definition of kick arse. She was funny, sexy, seductive and well worthy of playing Catwomen. (She is now in my top 3 sorry Michelle Pfeiffer) Her costume was incredibly tight well done to her for getting in and out of it and not fainting ( I wouldn't be able to) and the best thing about her costume was of course the goggles, that when put on her head turns them into ears (AWESOME). For those of you very few people they may not have seen her outfit here it is..

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There are a few new main characters in the movie besides Bane and also some old ones (hello Scarecrow awesome to see you again). We have Mirander (Marion Cotillard) which to be completely honest came out of no where. There is no explanation as to where she came from and how she came to be on the Wayne Enterprises board, and apparently Bruce Wayne's love interest ( come one people back stories are needed with things like this 8 years have past) although later on some things are explained.
      But yeah I digress the other new addition is Blake (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) a cop and orphan who does have a back story (yay) but annoys me for this one reason, he knew that Bruce was Batman by his eyes yes his eyes... I'm sorry but in the comics and other films plus TVseries so it is widely known that Bruce is the master of disguise and acting no one has ever found out or realised that Bruce Wayne is Batman as quickly has Blake did (by his EYES ) urghhhh that just really annoyed me.
           So what are my thoughts on the movie as a whole, believe it or not by the rest of my ranting I did really enjoy this movie there were some good fight scenes although the final fight between Bruce and Bane was disappointing and Bane deserved a better death. There was loads of explosions, funny bits, sad bits, good acting and it kept you entertained. The ending I thought couldn't have been done any better i loved it, so many unexpected twists and turns. The story comes to a close and the trilogy is complete. In my opinion it was a great ending to Nolan's films and I can't pick out of the three of them which is my favourite they were all so different from each other so there is no way I am going to compare the 3.

So yes I enjoyed it I recommend it if you liked the other 2 films and love batman as much as me. Yes of course there are flaws but if i can look past them i'm sure you can to. Thanks for reading and by next post will be about TED so watch this space it will be up soon :)


P.S one last thing two of my lovely geeky friends have started a blog together. If you call yourself a geek or just like geeky stuff then check this out they are called TWO GEEKS ONE BLOG and you can find them through this link:
http://01100111-01100101-01100101-01101011.blogspot.co.uk/

Take care guys!!