Warm Bodies

It is really hard to describe this movie without making it sound really lame.  The concept itself is an interesting one, a twist on the more classic zombie film, yes there was an apocalypse and there are some survivors etc but this is more than just that.  It does not fit inside the genre of zombie horror; it is a romcom at its best. It is sweet and funny, it makes you think, it could almost be an analogy for the situation humanity finds itself in at the moment.  There is not much more to be said without giving the whole thing away.

Having said that it makes you think, don’t think too much when it has finished as at the end of the day it is a film, and there are lots of continuity errors and plot falls so that if you think about it as a story as a whole and try to make sense of it, you will just begin to pick it to pieces and it unravels quite quickly.  It is a film, that is all, enjoy it for that.  

It is a cross between films like Pay it Forward, Shaun of the Dead, and some cheesy romance (all of which the tittles escape me right now).  It is unique and fresh, although it will definitely not be for everyone.

Go see this if you like non committal body language, girls with guns, and warm fuzzy feelings.

A Good Day to Die Hard

Die hard delivered all the usual explosive fun that you would expect, some may say a little too much, it was non stop from beginning to end bar an approximately 30 second interlude for a cheesefest dialogue between father and son, which dragged on a little bit in my honest opinon.

However this relentless barrage of gratuitous violence and ambitious stunts is what makes it great; although due to all the explosions it may be easy to miss the catchphrase, but it’s slipped in there for sure, listen carefully during the epically idealistic helicopter scene! 

In fact most of the action takes place in vehicles, particular Mercedes, (…wonder who sponsored this film… nope beats me….)  as an older lady said when walking out; “there was just a little bit too much of the car stuff and things going bang”, sums it up perfectly really, although I think she may have been saying it negatively…

Plus it is now justifiable to fancy John Mcclane, albeit John Jr! Jai Courtney, an upcoming Australian actor, was the ideal choice as John Mcclane’s son not just because he was as hot as the action but because you can almost believe he’s got what it takes to carry on the saga and pull it off but with a new sexy edge, as blatantly this has to be Bruceys last one, or at least as the lead protagonist, sad but realistic, at least he’s gone with a bang.

Go see this if you like sarcastic comments, cheesy action, and menacing carrot crunching.

The Impossible

An amazing retelling of a true story, captivating from beginning to end but should be banned from all cinemas, way to emotional, watch by yourself at home on a rainy Sunday afternoon with plenty of tissues and a blanky.