It's this week's film reviews!
State Of Play - Tight political thrills with Russell Crowe as the hungry journo investigating the death of a Congressman's lover. Strong stuff, especially from the awesome Rachel McAdams (above, with Russ) and Dame Helen Mirren. 4 stars.
Observe & Report - Seth Rogen is shockingly funny in this fabulously filthy tale of a security guard who dreams of being a cop. Its darker second half does throw things a little off-centre tho...3 stars.
The Uninvited - Slick and pretty scary thriller, starring Emily Browning as the straight-outta-rehab teen who thinks her mother was murdered by her dad's new girlfriend. Forgettable but fun. 3 stars.
Outlander - Seriously boring sci-fi-meets-Vikings film. I know - that should be amazing. But like its star Jim Caviezel, this takes itself waaaay too seriously when really it should be playing up to its ridiculous premise. 2 stars.
Shifty - Gritty Brit thriller about two old friends wheeling and dealing on the streets of suburbia. Low budget but big drama. Check it out. 4 stars.
Comment number 1.
At 26th Apr 2009, the-greatsd wrote:Went to see Observe and report yesterday and really enjoyed it. Agree with 3 stars as it was not big Seths funniest film but had a great darkness to it and some deeply dark comical moments. I also loved the cameo from my new hero Danny Mcbride.
I just cant believe the dog dies at the end........only joking!
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Comment number 2.
At 23rd May 2009, funky_aardvark wrote:Went to see State of Play and apart from having to explain it to the missus, it was genius. The idea of Crowe and Affleck being college mates is a bit hard to believe and the guy form the Orange ads cannot be taken seriously. FACT, That aside. Brilliant film.
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On a side note, is it just me or is Ben Affleck turning into his little brother? Every performance of the past couple of years has been a mirror image of how his little brother would handle the role. Just me??
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