Lord God Jose Mourinho wrote:The first one.
I hadn't watched the TV series at all until it was just shown on a re-run on E4. I loved pretty much every episode. But I thought the film really sucked.
Don't go near the second film then, it's terrible. A bit like Hangover 3 - no need.
A few I've caught recently, some good ones:
'71 - brilliant. Loved every moment of this - grim, gritty and harsh, well shot and well acted, a great film. Nothing more to be said apart from 9/10.
The Imitation Game - just superb in every way. Watch it. 9/10.
Nightcrawler - also excellent, though fails a little on realism and for me the reactions of the key characters don't always ring true to events. Still I'll give it 8/10.
John Wick - very good at what it does, which is basically just a shoot 'em up. 6/10
Whiplash - had a 'professional' interest in this having been trained as a drummer/percussionist in many genres since childhood, including several intensive jazz workshops culminating in a showcase gig in front of a load of big jazz names. As a result, loved this, but still great film in its own right. 9/10.
What We Do In The Shadows - I'd heard rave reviews about this but antipodean humour again fails to engage me. I laughed 1.5 times, the wife laughed once. Killed some time but pretty lame. 5/10
The Best Offer - brilliantly shot and acted, but from very early on I had the key mystery sussed which kind of spoiled it. Still deserves 9/10 on quality alone.
Prisoners - another good Jackman performance, not much to fault - does what you'd expect - gripping and tense although a few holes in the plot, still worth 8/10
The Equaliser - a world away from the Woodward series, but nevertheless a very decent film. Worth a go at 7/10.
Interstellar - as a 'hard' sci-fi film can't fault it, delivers on the 'human' level as well as the geek level, interesting and engaging throughout - I'll give it 9/10.
The Interview - does exactly what it says on the tin. A daft comedy with few genuine 'lol' moments, but entertaining nonetheless. 7/10.
American Sniper - unlike others, I didn't expect some huge moral revelations from a few trailers featuring a young boy in the sights of said sniper. So, false expectations aside, as a film called 'American Sniper' it absolutely delivers. If you want a pro-West shoot-'em up with a few emotional tugs and a great performance from Miller, give it a go. I'll give it 8/10.
When The Game Stands Tall - if Yankee football or inspiring sports films are your thing you'll love it. I'll give it 7/10.
