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Reviews Featuring Bill Nighy
Fans of the novel will no doubt want to see this out of pure curiosity, but it offers little different from the average period drama. Garai is one to look out for in the future, though.
Some people will think that a film about vampires and werewolves is inherently silly, and should be watched only for its visceral thrills (which 'Underworld' certainly has). Yet at a time when mainstream American discourse would have us believe that in war everything is black and white, 'Underworld' represents an important voice of reasoned dissent in its suggestion that war is in fact a morally messy business, with complicated and often misunderstood causes - which makes 'Underworld' not just a kick-ass monster free-for-all, but also a vampire film with unexpectedly political bite.
Plenty of people will love this film (you know who you are), but personally I couldnt wait to escape the theatre by the time the full 135 minutes had been wrung dry.
A viscerally funny British comedy about a relationship beset by rot.
This well-meaning cartoon romp completely misses the point of the series its based on - but thats not to say a little bit of me doesnt still want to see a big-budget blockbuster remake of The Herbs. Just imagine the very friendly lion called Parsley losing the rag and going on a bloody rampage!
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Hardly an earth-shattering solution to life, the universe and everything, but still gratifyingly eccentric.
A tale of obsession with less hot air than your average thriller.
Sure, you know what didnt happen, but Valkyrie is still surprisingly suspenseful, boasts some great acting, and still manages to provide an interesting history lesson.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
This is a fitting ending to one of cinema's best trilogies, which gives us all the characters and resolutions we needed and a whole bunch of Jack Sparrowliterally.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Nowhere near as good as the first but still a fun time, this Pirates installment keeps the story moving and gives us all the stuff we want and expect, even if its not as new as it used to be.
All the fun of this quirky period piece is squeezed out by the overlong runtime
As quintessentially British as tea and scones, binge drinking, and teenage pregnancy. This comedy thriller is pretty lightweight but packed full of subtle irony and sarcastic humour.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I
A dawdling story, acting that won't blow you away and a runtime that far outstays its welcome still don't detract enough from HP7's good points to make it fun for all the family (except Dads, Uncles, Grandads etc.)
Different Director, more of the same. Wrath of the Titans is boring confusing and unspectacular and hopefully signals the end for this failed franchise.
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