Posts Tagged ‘DVD’


Posted by Amy on May 11, 2012 in Comedy

American Pie (Series) Review

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Since 1999 the jokes have gotten cruder, the scenarios more ludicrous and the boobs more plastic. To prepare myself for the release of American Pie: Reunion, I took a look at the first three cinematic films (and the first straight-to-DVD spin off, unfortunately). Consequently, I’ve had the soundtrack on repeat in my head.

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Posted by Amy on April 1, 2012 in Adventure, Art House, Fantasy

The Fall Review

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After loving Lee Pace in the delightful Pushing Daisies, Kieran (from the Movie Talking podcasts) recommended and lent to me The Fall. Promising to be incredibly beautiful and incredibly imaginative, I had high hopes for Tarsem Singh’s fairy tale

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Posted by Amy on March 31, 2012 in Action, World Cinema

Largo Winch 2: The Burma Conspiracy Review

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The Burma Conspiracy promises “an explosive, high-octane thriller” – does it deliver such thrills, or does it just try and be something it’s not?

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Posted by Amy on March 18, 2012 in Drama, War, World Cinema

Forces Speciales (Special Forces) Review

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Normally I’m all too quick to write off a film about war off as a boys film that I wouldn’t enjoy at all. I was pleasantly surprised with Forces Speciales (Special Forces). Sent in brutal but stunning Afghanistan; Special Forces is much more than the average war film.

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Posted by Amy on March 17, 2012 in Art House, Drama, World Cinema

Le Repos du Guerrier (Love on a Pillow) Review

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As I’m slowly working my way through the 1001 Movies To See Before You Die I’ve been discovering not only classic films, but some of the most renowned actors and actresses of all time. Despite this, I still hadn’t seen a Brigette Bardot film. Le Repos du Guerrier (Love on A Pillow) is my first Bardot; she was every bit as lovely as I had expected.

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Posted by Amy on March 13, 2012 in Comedy, Drama

The Kids Are All Right Review

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The Kids Are All Right walked away with numerous accolades when it came out in 2010 and won a soft spot in the hearts of many. Is it really that special? It’s actually really rather remarkable

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Posted by Amy on November 5, 2011 in Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Never Let Me Go Review

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I really enjoyed the novel Never Let Me Go and after seeing One Day I know most movie adaptations are awful.. how does this one fair?

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Posted by Amy on October 31, 2011 in Horror, Mockumentary, Suspense, Thriller

Paranormal Activity Trilogy Review

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In celebration of the Hallowe’en season, here’s a run down of arguably the most successful horror franchise of recent times: the Paranormal Activity Trilogy

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Posted by Amy on October 26, 2011 in Comedy, Drama

The Beaver Review

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Mel Gibson plays a troubled husband along side Jodie Foster and a beaver hand-puppet in this self claimed “Dramedy”.

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Posted by Amy on October 5, 2011 in Animation, Family

Winnie the Pooh Review

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Nothing like the slick CGI Disney films we’re used to, Pooh bear takes us back to our childhood with this classically cute new release.

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Posted by Amy on August 13, 2011 in Comedy, Drama

Last Night Review

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The end of the world is only hours away; what would you do?

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Posted by Amy on July 16, 2011 in Comedy, Drama

Lars and the Real Girl Review

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My first introduction to the wonderful Ryan Gosling; he was just as great a few years ago as he is now

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Posted by Amy on July 3, 2011 in Animation, Comedy, Drama

Mary and Max Review

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The animation of Mary and Max is a little rough around the edges; a nice change from the CGI movies that regularly grace our screens

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Posted by Amy on May 3, 2011 in Documentary, Drama

Catfish Review

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Real or fake, either way this is a brilliant documentary. You’ll think twice about your Facebook list after Catfish

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