17/12/14 Get Santa

A bit of a 'naff' Christmas film, but the only real choice out there in terms of Christmas films this year. Some good acting from young actor Kit Connor and Rafe Spall and some 'nice' settings in terms of make-believe lands - but apart from that - nothing to rave about. Although I didn't feel annoyed I had spent money (on Orange Wednesday however) on it, I won't be buying it on DVD. A few funny lines and and okay performance of Santa Clause by Jim Broadbent, but I would only suggest it if you are desperate to see a new Christmas film - my advice - stick with the classics.

My rating: 32 popcorns 

10/12/14 Paddington

I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It's fair to say I went into the screening a bit apprehensive that it was going to be childish but it certainly wasn't. I laughed the whole way through and even welled up at one point. With an all star cast, I would even go as far to say it was my favourite film of the entire year. Beautiful settings, excellent acting and terrific animation. I highly recommend this if you're after a feel good, light hearted, Christmassy film! I cannot fault it.

My rating: 95 popcorns

03/12/14 Interstellar

This film was two hours and forty minutes long - but I didn't get bored. In fact, it was quite spectacular. The special effects and cinematography were simply amazing. However: the concepts in the film became frustrating because they were just so unrealistic. Towards the end of the film I found myself saying 'this would never happen.' which I suppose is the point but it's hard to keep up with a film (especially this confusing story line directed by Christopher Nolan) when you don't believe in it. The science and education side of it was flawless and the acting from Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway deserves credit.

My rating: 82 popcorns