A total victory of style over substance from first time Director Joseph Kosinski that’s really awe-inspiring big screen fun. There’s plenty to criticise but just enjoy the ride.
Adventure
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.)
Ben 10: Alien Swarm
One for the die hard Ben 10 fan, but unlikely to convert the passing viewer.
Machete
Danny Trejo finally has a starring vehicle, and its a beautiful mess of blood, action, hot girls, and fun that never slows down long enough to lose its way.
The Expendables
Read all about it – Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren in poor acting shocker! As was always going to be the case, bags of testosterone filled action rescues The Expendables from being plain awful and makes it a fun watch instead.
The Last of the Mohicans
One of Hollywood’s great historical epic adventures floating in a sea of missed opportunities, Mann perfectly mixes action, romance and good characterisation. Also, only one of two films that have ever made me weepy. The other being Little Nicky – different reasons.