Thor

30th April: Thor

From norse mythology comes Thor, Son of Odin. He is cast out of his homeland to Earth and forced to live a mortal life.

This is probably the best film iv seen at the cinema this year. Even though I know nothing of the comic lore, it is fantastically presented.
Ok cast. Chris Hemsworth is awesome. He goes from Australian soap Home and Away to Star Trek to the lead in Thor. He gives a performance just dripping in talent. From the way he speaks to the way he moves, I may have a new man-crush, move aside Barrowman. But on the other hand is Natalie Portman. Looking at her past movies Natalie Portman is either really good or terrible. Luckily in this she is on top form. Wearing a little more clothing than she did in Your Highness, but gave a far better performance, playing with subtle humour and just good all round. I'm not sure that an over-weight ameture thespian can comment on Anthony Hopkins, so I shall simply say that every scene with him is no less than one would expect from him. Then there's the supporting cast. Not a weak link in them. I cant think of anyone by name but the character of Volstagg was my personal favourite.
The action sequences in this film are just as jaw dropping as the actors in them. From the early scenes with Thor's full potential, to the anger filled fights down on Earth. Specifically every time he uses Mjolnir.
The story, as a first time introduced to Marvel's Thor, flows well and everything is spelled out nicely.
There is one cgi fail that stays in my mind, when the giant metallic guardian (dont worry the one from the trailer) hits Thor. It's the only cgi fail that stuck in my mind, the rest of the film is pure comic fanboy goodness.
Not to forget Stan Lee's cameo and the after the credits scene. I'll not go into either of them but Marvel's two film trademarks are present (three if you want to include the addition of Agent Coleson)

A must see this Summer.

Overall: 10/10

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Lost In Translation

April 24th: Lost In Translation

Two insomniacs find each other whilst in Tokyo.

This might be the hardest review I've ever done. It was a good movie but its the most boring 97 minutes ever. Nothing happens in the entire movie and yet both Bill Murray and Scarlet Johansson wern't terrible. Bill managed to entertain me without changing his facial expression the entire movie. Scarlet gave the same performance but with a more attractive bottom.

I don't know if i do recommend this film, but if your a Bill Murray fan it's awesome.

Overall: 5/10

Arthur

23rd April: Arthur

A spoilt rich man learns the difference between a life of money and a life of love.

Russell Brand was unusually funny and bearable. Now I havn't seen the original but his style of acting/comedy suits the character perfectly. He does occasionally talk a little to fast and does it in a few movies, but its bearable. The film is cluttered with Batman related humour and even features The Deloreon. Very funny all round. However the story can get a little tiresome at times, but the one to bring it back is usually Helen Miran. Love her. As the nanny to Arthur she is fabulous and the only one to control him. There is a real connection between these two characters that comes off really well.
Jennifer Garner was nice to look at.and even though not a nice character, she wasn't too bad. Greta Gerwig a sexy newcomer to my attention.

Not a brilliant film, but definitely a better comedy than Your Highness atm.

Overall: 8/10

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Groundhog Day

22nd April: Groundhog Day

A news anchor is sent to report on a local Groundhog Day tradition, but when a blizzard traps him there, it becomes Groundhog Day over and over and over again.

Loved this film. Bill Murray is gold in this film. In an attempt to not spoil the movie, all the things he does on the different days all made sense, some of which I could relate to probably doing. The plot goes from having fun to showing the character's fall, to kinda going up again and down again and ends with a huge high. The scenes showing how he spends his time, knowing what's going to happen and all about everyone is really good.

A huge recommendation to anyone not seen this movie.

Overall: 9/10

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Fifth Element

April: Fifth Element

Set in the future where religion and science clash as the only way to save the world is to fulfill an ancient prophecy.

Recommended to me by my good friend @aaronage.
This movie was fun. It shows that non-saga based sci-fi can be good. Not brilliant but good. Bruce Willis gave a un-original performance, but nothing to complain about. Milla Jovovich also good. I can't remember his name but the guy who played the priest was the best for me. Gary Oldman however I didn't enjoy. I had no idea what that thing on his head was and I had a hard time liking his accent. Also his story was badly delivered I think, more a plot thing than him.
I did enjoy the movie though. There are some funny bits in all the action (none of which from Chris Tucker) and a lovely little cameo part from Lee Evans. Just a very original good film.

Overall: 7/10

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V For Vendetta

April: V For Vendetta

Set in an alternate reality where a terrorist is attempting to re-enact the Gunpowder Plot.

Bizzare but enjoyable.

Recommended to me by my good friend @tom_reaney.
This film trys to be two movies at the same time. One movie starring Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman from their perspective and a completely different movie from the perspective of the detectives solving their crime. Now Weaving and Portman were really good. There were some really good scenes with those two but then the story kicks in with the two detectives and I just didn't care for it. As far as story goes it was alright, but shadowed by the other side of the film. It's always a pleasure to see Stephen Fry in a film and this is no exception, similar story with John Hurt.

Overall:7/10

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Just My Luck

18/04/2011: Just My Luck.

One lucky girl, one un-lucky lad switch their luck and their lives are turned upside down.

A fun little film.
It was a nice watch. I do like Lindsey Lohan (who doesn't really?) and I'm a big fan of Chris Pine (duh, he's Captain Kirk) and together they made a likable rom-com. It's no Harry Met Sally, but it's good. There are some funny moments and there are some good performances all around. It's not amazing and it's not laugh out loud funny, but it's worth a watch. Lindsey and her two other friends are all hawt throughout. McFly even didn't disappoint me as much as I thought they would.

Overall: 7/10