Reviews

It had the feel of two (or possibly three) films edited down into one very fast and potentially confusing single film. That said I understood what was happening and who everyone was, it was just that many of the characters and plot directions needed a little more development than they got. Therefore one occasionally lost the suspension of disbelief needed for all sci fi and probably for all fiction.

Still an enjoyable romp which switched round the usual tropes of Robot movies and indeed most films made in Hollywood. So not western-centric and not offshoots of the Frankenstein motif.

Enjoyable.

A vastly disappointing film which ended up being a travelogue to promote visiting Italy post lockdown rather than being any actual story. They spent their whole budget (funded by Italian tourism no doubt) on dress design (which was quite good) rather than hire any writers who might have constructed an actual storyline between new outfits. Humour was confined to infantile sexual innuendo rather than any real response. They had here four consummate actresses and wasted their undeniable talents on fluff and advertising copy. Avoid at all costs (unless you like looking a clothes for two hours straight).

A pleasant and heartfelt movie but in the end a little too much of a Selene Dion vehicle. That's sad because the main characters are good in the roles and the story is novel and up to date in its thinking and the rollout is well done. I guess the outrage when it was all discovered seemed a little faux and a plot effect. In a real world wouldn't they have talked it out a little more before breaking up? They certainly should have if they did what she claimed she wanted at the end? To paraphrase it was something like "when people love each other they work things out." Would be great if life was really like that. Wouldn't it?

Nice Romcom but there's zero chemistry between the leaf couple. They're both attractive people but hard to believe together. There are multiple montages too which is a sign that they're having difficulty with a convincing story ... well sometimes.

Some very good convincing supporting actors like the Mom and the best friend but whilst they struggle to hold the film up thru never quite achieve it

On the positive it a a gentle film without too many challenges and can wile away an evening because it's all very nice too look at. Ends wonderfully predictably but then so be it. Easy enjoyment perhaps.

A good action flick with well honed sequences but to be honest very little else. There's no proper backstory to Santa except one transparently make him a hammer wielder. It would have been good to explain even briefly his transition from berserker to Santa or where he got the magic stuff. References to a Mrs Claus without bothering to say where she came in. Neither any reason why he is immortal now. Far too many Santa tropes ("you have to believe " "naughty lists" etc) without a good twist or anything much. If you want a Christmas action movie this is for you. If you want an actual story then give it a miss.

Basically just a feel good romp with the Bali tourist board in constant supporting role but nevertheless as romcoms go the cast rescue and ultimately redeem it into a good watch. But I still find it hard to believe George Clooney and Julia Roberts daughter would be that short. Clearly a beautiful place and satisfying end and not quite what one feared would be the end at the beginning.

Didn't notice any other product placements so gently encouraging you to go there. Though I did spend time thinking when I turned up it would be heaving with other filmgoers and I would end up queuing even to see the cursed temple.

Bad reviews are being ridiculously critical. Perfectly good set piece fantasy with a few unexpected twists. Yes a modern take where the princess controls her own destiny but hey, a well done piece of filmmaking Definitely worth the watch.

Actors tried their best with an absolutely appalling script with strange and uneven words. Book is probably bearable and might even have depth but whomever brought this to film as a script did a terrible job.

A somewhat incoherent script designed solely to gather together (painfully slowly) everyone who has ever been in a Jurassic movie for a action scene selfie. Would no doubt have included Richard Attenborough if they could! A highly disappointing view.

A fun and wondrously silly kids spy crime caper. Very good if you don't take it even slightly seriously. Lots of improbabities and amazingly convenient coincidences which keep the whole thing belting along at a pace. All four kids act tremendously well. Not sure about some of the adults.

Starts well with some really good storylines on how difficult ex-cons find it to reintegrate. Sadly it loses all this fine work with an unforgivably pat ending. A real lost opportunity by the writers. Acting is fine etc though.

It's nice to see someone finally do this book justice. It was always too long to fit in a single film which is why the trendy and visually stunning first film ultimately fails. The miniseries is fine although misses out on the big budget and star names. Here is finally a movie which attempts the full story and does not rush through. Well done - looking forward to part two which I'm guessing will be called Dune Messiah.

Basically a great story somewhat bizarrely made and edited.

This is actually a good film and it is NOT trying to be Seinfeld. That is a really superficial analysis of the film. Yes, about the reality of dating. Yes, about the difficulties of relationships. Yes, not a Romcom but definitely worth your time. Enjoy.

This is a comedy which it would appear some other reviews didn't get.

A beautifully filmed but ultimately characterless piece. I understand that the direction and cinematography are pretty but one needs characters and a script you can believe.

I was unsure about this film. Mainly because I disliked the plot of the first one leading us down an alternative time-line/universe for this reboot. So unsure that I didn't even bother going to the cinema to watch this. Watching the DVD however changed my mind as I enjoyed this film quite a lot. The plot could be viewed as a re-hatch but Cumberbatch was extraordinary in the role and it had a good feel. The pace of the film is good and you never get to that bored bit where you look at your watch to wonder how much more of this there is (the acid test for a film I feel!). I wonder if there will be a third as they very much returned things to the beginning of TOS so what to do next is unclear. Anyway, director might be busy with Star Wars for the foreseeable.

This is an excellent film, thought provoking, and beautiful portrayal of the life of Francis of Assisi. People sometimes criticise the film for the "flower power" scene with the music of Donovan in the background and it is perhaps a little over the top. But it is nevertheless perhaps a good modern take on the message of Francis regarding the love of and respect for nature. The music strikes a chord with the period in which it was made and anyway to focus simply on that one scene and avoid the rest of a finely crafted and beautiful take on the life of Francis and his challenge (still) to the materialism of the life of his time and our own - this makes for an excellent film. Hugely recommended. Out on DVD at last!!

Really surprised at the low rating of this film which as a action thriller is immensely watchable and re-watchable which for me is the test of a good film – that is bears being seen over and over. It is as others have said an endlessly inventive thriller with good action and the idea of a film where all the characters are continuously falling in, or speeding over floods in tremendous. It is not as others have said "another heist film" because the environment and opportunity of the potential crime is different and thought provoking. Doesn't this gain some extra interest given the Hurricane flooding in the southern states also? I enjoy Morgan Freeman's portrayal as well as Christian Slater and Minnie Driver's performances. The old couple is a marvellous piece of human comedy, well portrayed by both actors. Watch this film and then . . . watch it again!

A very ordinary romantic comedy with very little to redeem it. Main joy in the watching is spotting almost every British comedy actor of the day playing some sort of minor role. Apart from the "ooh look, isn't that . . ." factor there is a very good performance from Joely and Hugh Laurie is his usual sparkling self. However, in the end, the rough and somewhat unsuccessful script just doesn't fill one with enough laughs, thrills and empathy. One most wonder if in fact it is a good idea to write a comedy script about a couple struggling with infertility - perhaps as one of the character's puts it, it isn't very funny after all.

I must say I am surprised at the relatively low average vote for this Romantic Comedy. It is a finely crafted film with a marvellous script and sensitive performances from both Clooney and Pfeiffer. Because of its tight construction it never bores and the pace is carefully kept going throughout the film. Someone elsewhere called it a return to Classic films and it does sometimes have that feel. Very much worth watching. In many ways the film is not about the romance between Clooney and Pfeiffer but is about being parents and the trials and tribulations of bringing one children in today's world. As such the film is about marriage rather than about finding a partner. Good performances from both children who I definitely look forward to watching as adults. Underrated director with many fine films under his belt, including Midsummer Night's Dream.

A sweet little film, creatively shot and imaginatively directed. Millions does not take itself too seriously and gives us many moments of humour and enjoyment. The story of two boys finding money in a bag and trying to work out what to spend it on, themselves or others. At heart the film is probably about the nature of wealth and whether it brings happiness of itself but the film never really gets that serious and therefore doesn't really answer the question – except in the usual "end warm" sorts of ways. It nevertheless poses the question and is therefore thought-provoking. There is a jolt of sorts around two-thirds of the way through the film when the threat of the returning thief is made manifest. This is round about the point when you are beginning to wonder how they can possibly keep this up for another 30 minutes. The second part of the film is more serious and contains standard threat motifs. In a way, you sometimes feel there are two films here – but either way both are good and worth your time watching.

Reading the other reviews I'm not sure this film deserves the review it gets. It is a fun film, and worth a great deal as what it is, just an enjoyable rom com with some tremendous vignettes. It is a light-hearted romp rather than a serious film and should be judged in that way rather than overly seriously. One could cite the reality of head injury related memory loss and criticise the film for not properly tackling the seriousness and horror of the situation, but it is not meant to be a serious film about head injuries but a COMEDY! As such it is a recent favourite of mine, at least. I enjoyed this film in the cinema, enjoy it as a DVD and have had also spent time enjoying the music by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole.