The Great Gatsby

If you are looking for a film that will:be romantic,theatrical and expressive

Type:Drama/Romance

Length: 109 minutes

My rating (out of 10):6

One word description: Utopian

Overview:  A story of Nick (Tobey Maguire ) a Midwestern war veteran who reflects on his life metamorphosis after moving to a township outside Manhattan and meeting a wealthy and mysterious Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio)  who leads an extravagant life overfilled with power, fame and grand parties.

Sum-Up of What to Expect:

• Great performances from well known actors including Isla Fisher,Joel Edgerton,Adelaide Clemens and Elizabeth Debicki.
• An old style romance
• Beautiful and carefully designed scenography and costumes
• Scenes full of theatrical and over dramatic execution which sometimes make the story quite irritating and dull.
• Admirable soundtracks from artists such as Lane Del Rey, Kanye West & Jay Z  and Beyonce which suit perfectly the mood and style to the film adding a modern twist

 Here's the trailer:

Songs from the film worth listening to:

 

 Conclusion: An artistic and picturesque adaptation of the first published in 1952 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald which lacks a thrilling storyline but contains exceptional scenography ,costumes and music which will bring you into the extravagant world of Gatsby.

 

Would I watch it again? Probably not

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In Time

If you are looking for a film that will:be different,exciting and full of suspense

Type: Action/Sc-fi/Thriller

Length: 109 minutes

My rating (out of 10):6

One word description: Impressive

Overview: 
In a world where everyone remains looking 25 and are engineered to live just one more year unless they can buy,steal or inherit more time Will (Justin Timberlake) lives from day to day and counts his every minute.
 After being accused of murder and running away with a hostage (Amanda Seyfried) a daughter of an influential businessman  he has to find a way to change or destroy the unjust system which allows the rich to live forever whilst the poor fight to survive another day.

 Sum-up of what to expect:

• A great concept for a story line which is unique and breath-taking from the beginning
• Suspense and action throughout the whole of the film
• A bit of Bonnie and Clyde
• Many familiar faces Johnny Galecki from The Big Bang Theory has a small part as well as Alex Pettyfer and Olivia Wilde

Here's the trailer:

Conclusion: An action and suspense-full film with great storyline.

Would i watch it again? Yes

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The Bling Ring hits the big screen in UK and Ireland

 "The Bling Ring" a film written and directed by Sofia Coppola has been released onto the big screen today in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Starring a very young,talented cast including Emma Watson and Israel Boussard it recounts the story of celebrity and fame obsessed group of teenagers who break into and rob the houses of Hollywood most famous celebrities of their most valuable possessions.

The storyline was inspired by a Vanity Fair article "The suspects wore Louboutins" and based on real crime events which have happened in 2008-2009 in Los Angeles. The real "Bling Ring" stole approximately $3 million in cash and belongings and their victims included Paris Hilton, Megan Fox ,Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr.


 Here's the trailer:

Paris Hilton  has even allowed the film crew into her mansion to film some of the scenes. The audience will therefore have a chance  to see the many weird and wonderful things from the mansions of  Hollywood celebs such as the pillows with Paris's face on them (yes seriously)

Will it be a great movie which will highlight our celeb obsessed generation or just a predictable and uneventful film?

Are you planning to watch it?

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Despicable Me 2 at the top of the US Box Office!

Step away Superman the minions are here.

Gru a one of a kind criminal mastermind (Steve Carell) and his amazingly cute accomplices the minions have proven yet again that they are the best at what they do!

 

Following the success of "Despicable Me" film in 2010 ( £355 million)  the second film "Despicable Me 2" has now topped the US Box Office in its first week of release making approximately £14.8 million.

It has beaten the current favourite "Man of Steel" by £3.6 million.

In this film Gru (Steve Carell) has to work together with Agent Lucy Wilde (Kristin Wigg) to help an Anti-villain organization conquer a new super villain.

Here's the trailer:

 According to Hollywood Reporter this sequel is predicted to make $110 million by Sunday and therefore has a great chance of beating the new Disney film "Lone Ranger" starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer.

It has also been announced that the minions may have their own sip-off film which is set to to premiere in  2014! (BBC)

Will you be going to cinema to see Gru and the crew?
Have you watched it already?
Share your opinion in the comment section below! 

Sources:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23158538
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-preview-despicable-me-578148

Rain Man

If you are looking for a film that will:be inspiring,classic cinema,and have world class actors.

Type: Drama (1988)

Length: 133 minutes

My rating (out of 10):7

One word description: Gripping

Overview: Charlie (Tom Cruise) a greedy, self-centered city worker finds out that the fortune left after his father has been given to his autistic brother Raymond (Dustin Hoffman) of whom no one told him about.They travel together as Charlie tries to deal with the troublesome sibling and get back the money he thinks he deserves.

Sum-up of what to expect:

• Extraordinary acting from world class famous actors including one of the best performances from Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman
• An inspiring story plot which although does not seem shocking or revolutionary today  demonstrates how little knowledge of mental illnesses there was at the time as well as the unfair way people believed to be different were treated by others.

Conclusion: A classic film with amazing actors and inspirational story.

Would I watch it again? Yes


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Monsters University tops the US Box Office for the second week!

 The new Disney Pixar animation movie "Monsters University" has managed to secure a number 1 position in the US Box office (most popular and biggest revenues films) for  the second week running.

 

  It has beaten both Fox's comedy "The Heat" (number 2) starring Sandra Bullock and Mellisa McCarthy and Brad Pitt's newest zombie horror movie "World War Z" (number 3) and within the two weeks the film made approximately $46.1 (£32 million).

Also, according to IMDB website of upcoming releases "Monsters University has risen by 266%!

The film is a prequel which will show us the lives of our favourite monsters Mike and Sulley during their time in education at Monster University were they were not exactly best friends.

Here's the trailer: 

Will it be able to stay at the top spot for the third week? Have you seen it yet or are you planning to watch it?


Share your opinion in the comment section below or else....

The Hangover Part 3/ Hangover 3

If you are looking for a film that will:be extremely and rudely funny,relaxing 

Type: Comedy (2013)

Length: 100 minutes

My rating (out of 10):7

One word description: Hilarious

  

Alan an expert at selfies

Overview:

The wolf pack reunites for an intervention to help Alan (Zach Galifianakis) after the death of his father.However,they are kidnapped by Marshall a short tempered gangster (John Goodman) who takes Doug ( Justin Bartha)  and demands that they find Mr. Chow who stole money from him or he will kill him.

Sum-Up of what to expect:

• Crazy,amusing and unpredictable actions from the wolf pack
• The return of many of the favourite characters from the previous films and an addition of some new ones for example Melissa McCarthy who is great at playing Alan's love interest.
• Generally entertaining and laughable story plot
• Some quite unpredictable twists
• Many witty and memorable quotes

 The best diet coke advert ever.

Conclusion: An entertaining,lively and a feel-good movie which will surprise you and although it is not as good as the first one it will leave you laughing on the floor for ages.

Would I watch it again:Yes

Did you watch it yet? Share your opinion in the comment section below :)