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Skyfall (2012)
Masterpiece
Being a teenage girl, I've always thought Bond was pretty good- I remember watching 'Goldfinger' on TV at about the age of five or six- however over the years I never really paid attention to it all- I always liked it, but I wasn't fanatic about it. I saw 'Casino Royale' on DVD, but I have never seen Quantum of Solace. I have also seen Dr No, but none of the other films.
My mum booked IMAX tickets for me, her, my dad and my boyfriend- I went to see it today, and absolutely LOVED it. Daniel Craig is absolutely fantastic and his performance in this movie is outstanding- everything from the many excellent stunts and action scenes to the more quiet moments such as when he was talking with M (who by the way, was brilliant, but of course, it's Judi Dench, so obviously she was brilliant).
The opening credit scene was obviously fantastic- already in love with the song before I went to see it.
The cinematography was beautiful- the locations were absolutely stunning, especially Scotland (whether they actually shot it there or not I don't know).
And of course, not only the trademark gun was back, but the trademark car was back- I quite like cars but I am not a petrol head like my father, but even I grinned like the Cheshire Cat when the garage door opened to reveal this beauty of a vehicle.
So overall, the film was AMAZING. If you're thinking of going to see it, go. You will most certainly not be disappointed. Nicely handled 007!
Cherrybomb (2009)
A movie with a dark side
I watched this film last night, and really enjoyed it- this is the first movie I've seen Rupert Grint in out of Harry Potter, and it has just proved to me even more how fantastic his acting is- not for a second did I associate him with Harry Potter- that world was completely forgotten for the entire movie. His acting is flawless.
I knew Kimberly Nixon before this film, but she hadn't really made much of an impression on me- this time however she stood out to me, and I thought her acting was superb.
I haven't heard of anyone else in the cast, but I did like Robert Sheehan- he played a very complicated character, and I think he portrayed Luke very well indeed.
Overall, I really enjoyed this film- the acting, the camera-work and cinematography, and the plot were all very good- I thoroughly recommend this film.
The Eagle (2011)
Jamie Bell- where have you been?!!
This was a brilliant movie- to be honest throughout the whole of the beginning of the film, I was waiting for the gorgeous Jamie Bell to appear- and when he did, I immediately knew it was him, even though I hadn't seen him since Billy Elliot.
I found the plot very interesting to watch and the emotions it brought on the characters. Both the characters Channing Tatum and Jamie Bell portrayed had a lot of emotional memories of their family being lost in one way or another.
I hadn't seen this film the Tatum had previously been in, The Notebook. He wasn't as good an actor as I had been led to believe. To be honest Jamie Bell was much more talented and far more believable than Channing Tatum. It was quite entertaining to see the supporting actor better than the lead. But all in all, a thoroughly enjoyable film.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (2010)
Such a great movie
I can honestly say this movie is just fantastic. If finally hits you how much Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson have grown up, and how their acting has developed tremendously. The beginning brings back the memories of the three normal little kids who, ten years ago, set out to become wizards and a witch.
The enormity of what their task is does hit them at times throughout the story, and it almost breaks the trio up. But they pull through, always fighting, always getting stronger.
The story has also become a lot darker- yes, we knew something as dark and dangerous as this would someday come, but now it's finally arrived. They are constantly in danger, constantly being watched.
The great thing is that there is some comedy. Of course, the famous and popular house elf Dobby returns, along with Kreacher (who isn't as funny obviously, but still, how great these little creatures are). The romance also offers a light-heartedness to the film, which at certain points is much needed. We don't get to see much development of the Harry/Ginny relationship, but a huge leap is made to the possible relationship of Ron and Hermione.
I thought this film was truly brilliant. A huge congratulations to the cast and crew, and of course, David Yates, the wonderful director. A great triumph once again.