Zombieland

Probably wasn't a good idea to start watching this film whilst I was still having dinner, but I suppose it could of been worse.
In hind sight, this film was quite funny and I liked the way it was set up and filmed. the main character, Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), has a set of rules that he always sticks to in order to survive now that the world has been taken over by zombies.
The other three characters he finds himself with are also great and this film works really well. Also, I loved the cameo from Bill Murray. If you get the chance, I would say its probably worth watching.

The Italian Job (1969)

This is an absolute classic film and I see references to it all over the place. It has the classic line "you're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off" which loads of people will know and quote. Also it has one of the most famous endings from any film.
I am a huge fan of this original film, it is so retro and is just as cool now as I am sure it was when it was released. The main character, Charlie, is played wonderfully by Micheal Caine.
I love the way this film is shot and will continue to watch it for a long time to come.

The Blues Brothers

This has got to be one of those classic films all movie fans have heard of, whether you've seen it or not. And I have to say, it is one of my favourite films of all time.
Two brothers are on the run from the police, and half of America, all to save the Catholic Orphanage where they grew up. And ofcourse this film has one of the most famous tag lines, "They're not gonna catch us, we're on a mission from God"
This is definately a film that fits it to a list of films to see before you die.

Sixty Six

Set during the 1966 football world cup, this is the story of how a young boy is trying to become a man via his Bar Mitzvah, but the world cup final happens to be on the same day.
The supporting characters in the film are the best. Helena Bonham-Carter and Catherine Tate inparticular play great roles. They provide lots of moments and lines that make the film worth seeing.
Although this isn't a massively brilliant film, it does have funny moments and the story is quite good. I also liked the feel of the film, the ending was really good and is worth a watch if you need to fill some time.

Alice in Wonderland

This is another film by Tim Burton and it is very fitting to his style. It is completely wierd, full of special effects and is full of fantasy elements.
All the actors/actresses are suited perfectly to their roles. Johnny makes the Mad Hatter, Helena Bonham-Carter as the Red Queen, Anne Hathaway as the White Queen, Alan Rickman as the caterpilla, Stephen Fry as the Chesire Cat, the list goes on.
The Red Queen is probably the annoying part of the film, which is unusual because the bad guys are usually quite good. She is just too shouty.
But the Chesire Cat is highlight of this film. It is just a wonderful part, and the fact it is played by Stephen Fry just makes the Cat sound even more swarve and sofisticated. Definately worth seeing this just for the Chesire Cat.
This is one of the biggest films around at the moment and although I did really enjoy it, and will definately watch it again, a part of me was thinking it was more style than content. Still worth a watch though.

Heartburn

This is one of those films that although you feel for some of the characters, and hope they have a happy ending, it isn't one of those films that you would rush to watch again.
Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson play a newly married couple and the film centres around what happens to them as life changes with time. And how it doesn't always go as you had hoped it would.
I found myself really wanting Meryl Streep's character Rachel Samstat to leave her husband once and for all but ofcourse you have to watch the whole to find out what happens in the end. It's fustrating when there isn't really much of a story going on apart from this. But this film does have a few funny moments in it. And a couple of predictable lines.

Priceless

Another French film to my collection. I'm becoming a bit of a fan now. After a slightly disappointing French film two blogs ago (I think), this has deffinately restored my faith in French cinema.
Priceless was funny for the most part and I really enjoyed watching it. I am also a fan of Audrey Tautou so I love finding new films of hers that I haven't seen yet.
This is one of those films I will come back in time, maybe for a night in, and would recommend it. But only if your prepared for subtitles. (I know some people have to be in the right mood).

Ballet Shoes

This is one of those films that is full of actors/actresses that you can probably recognise from all sorts of other films. One of the reasons I have borrowed this film off my step-mum.
It was a nice enough story, three adopted sisters trying to get their names in the history books. But it wasn't really a film I would necessarily recommend to people. Perhaps if it was a rainy day and you had nothing else to do. But I think because of the high number of recognisable faces, I could never completely dislike it.
Gemma Jones and Harriet Walter inparticular played the best characters. Two retired teachers who lodge in the house and help out when things get tough.
I wouldn't say it was a bad film but not a favourite.

I've Loved You So Long

I have been dieing to see this film for ages having missed it when it was in cinemas. I love a good French film when I'm in the mood.
The two main characters are played really well by Kristin Scott-Thomas and Elsa Zylberstein. But the rest of the film just didn't fill in properly. It seemed abit slow and didn't keep me entertained for the full extent of the film.
A shame really for a film I had antisipated so much. I can only hope that the next french film I pick up will remind me how good they can be.

Dorian Gray

Since watching this film for the first time, I have read the book and watched it again. I have decided that although there are small changes in the story, which is understandable because book to film is very different and every film adapted from a book has to make small changes, I think this film works quite well.
I know a couple of people who have said that they didnt perticularly like this film, but I think it stays pretty true to the orginal image people may have of the book.
I also think that Ben Barnes is quite good in this story of how a young man, new to London, trades his soul to stay looking young. Colin Firth is good in his role as Dorians mentor but Ben Barnes' Dorian Gray is deffinately what makes this film.
The Ending is what I noticed as the biggest change from the book. But I think the ending in the film suits its medium better, it is more explosive and easier for cinema audiences to watch. Whereas the books more solomn ending is equally suited to that medium.

The Lovely Bones

This film tells the story of how Susie Salmon's murderer is bought to justice.
The murderer, Geaorge Harvey, is played brilliantly by Stanley Tucci. He was nominated in the best supporting actor category at this years oscars for it. and Susie Salmon, although in another world called the inbetween, befor heaven, is played well by Saoirse Ronan.
This film did have alot going for it. There were bits that had where nail-biting, as well as the interesting story. And I really did enjoy watching it. I'm just not sure if I would be up for watching it again. Also, I'm told it wasn't as good as the book. But that never bothered me seeing as I'm not likely to read it any time soon.

The Shawshank Redemption

This is one of those clossic films that always turns up on lists for best ever films everywhere, so I was expecting alot from this film.
And I suppose it did live up to that. The story was good and the ending is what you need to stick around for when you watch this film. Is has got to be one of the best Endings. I do think it deserves it's place in those best ever films lists and in the last couple of weeks I have watched it a few times so it can't be that bad.
One list I would put it in would be a must see before you die, just because of it's classic status.

Leap Year

This is the story of American Anna Brady who decides to travel to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend on leap day.
Although I thought there were predictable elemants to this film, I thought it was really quite good. All the way through there were bits that made me laugh and i enjoyed the story.
Also, recently I have become a bit of a fan of Amy Adams (also of, Julie and Julia, Enchanted), and Matthew Goode (also of, A Single Man, Brideshead Revisited).
So overall, really glad I went to see this, Would probably recommend it if your into rom-coms.

Housewife, 49

This is a touching story of how a housewife and mother deals with the effexts of World War 2 by writting a diary. It shows that even in the mist of tragedy, lifes can be improved.
Victoria wood is excellent in this as the lead character. She completely takes this role and I thought she really showed how it was like to be there, trying to continue to live whilst the whole world was dealing with the war.
As well as being a touching film, there are lines and small parts that made me smile, thinking about the fact that some people simply got on with life and tryed not to let the war hurt them too much.
I think this film was written brilliantly by Victoria Wood and show how diverse her writting can be as this is so far from what we would normally see her do. Fans of Victoria Wood should definately watch this.