Valkyrie

I have had a copy of this DVD on my shelf for ages and have only just finally got round to watching it. Or maybe I was anticipating I wouldn't like it.
In the end, I can't say it was the best film I've seen in a while and I wasn't particularly inspiring, although the story is a saving grace.
The film tells the story, based on true events, of how a group of German government officials attempted to bring down Hitlers Nazi regime during WW2.
Tom Cruise plays the lead and isn't bad, and the supporting cast is very good but I got the feeling I wouldn't really be remembering this film for much longer. Not really my kind of film.

Iron Man 2

Not being a huge action thriller fan myself (although sometimes I do just feel like watching the odd one), I was suprisingly excited to see this film. (Even though I hadnt seen the first film).
I have since watched the first Iron Man film, and then the second one again at the cinema. And I have to say, I think I prefer the second one.
These film follow Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) as he, and his alter ego Iron Man pursuit to rid the world of its bad guys.
My biggest problem with the first film was the ending. It was very abrupt, and if I hadn't have already seen the sequel, it would probably have annoyed me quite alot.
The second film is full of action, as well as lots of lines to make you laugh. Also, Robert Downey Jr. is pretty great as Tony Stark.

Four Lions

This film has been creating quite a lot of controversy recently. It dipicts a group of suicide bombers working through their eccentric ideas of how to change the world. But with ideas like, blowing up a crow or the internet.
It has been advertised as a comedy and whilst sat in the cinema, there were quite a few moments that got laughs.
For all the controversy, I couldn't avoid seeing it, and quite glad I did watch it.

The History Boys

This is a great stroy about 8 boys from an under-achieving school in Sheffield, trying to pass their Oxbridge exams. The cast is great and I think this fim is really well done.
Written by Alan Bennett, originally for the stage, this film is entertaining and genuinely made me laugh in places. It also has one of my favourite endings ever. Nothing over the top or cheesy, I would deffinately recommend this film, and if you can, watch the theatre production too.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Another book written by Roald Dahl, and probably his most famous.
Although this film does look really good, I still don't think it quite matches the original from 1971 (but than maybe thats just because I grew up watching the original!). Having said that, Johnny Depp is perfect casting as Willy Wonka. Also, there are extra insights throughout this film that aren't in the original which satisfy curious minds.
I think this may be a bit of a classic as far as modern childrens films go but if your going to watch one, watch the original if you can.

James and the Giant Peach

I saw this childrens film for the first time the other day, and have too say, even now, it was better than I had expected it to be.
With names like Joanna Lumley, Susan Sarandon and David Thewlis, I was always going to begin with high hopes and I don't think I was too disappointed.
Ofcourse the plot was ridiculus, it's a childrens film, (and written by the wonderful Roald Dahl). But at no point did I feel like switching over. I was quite pleased