The Inbetweeners 2
What’s it about?
The four bumbling English lads you know and love from the series and first film undertake an ambitious Australian holiday resulting in a rollicking (and often disgusting) adventure filled with laughs.
What did we think?
Donna Roberts says: Will, Simon, Jay and Neil are back with another politically incorrect, cringe-inducing escapade involving numerous bodily fluids while wandering around Australia. Reportedly the last instalment of the popular series, the movie is superficial, shallow and vulgar resulting in a hysterically funny sequel in which the boys attempt to replicate an authentic ‘travelling’ experience. If none of the above adjectives bother you then you’ll see this as uproarious – though occasionally grotesque – fun.
The Hundred-Foot Journey
What’s it about?
Forced to flee their homeland, an Indian family moves to France with the hope of educating the locals on their traditional cuisine. The owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant a mere hundred feet across the road (Helen Miren) isn’t too happy.
What did we think?
Elizabeth says: Forget chicken soup for the soul: this is chicken tikka. A tome on cross-cultural tolerance and acceptance as well as being a feast for the eyes, this is a food lover’s paradise. Gorgeously shot, the tale of gastronomic whiz kid Hasan will linger on the palate after the meal is over… if you like that sort of thing. If not, it could be a little too sweet for you.
Guardians Of The Galaxy
What’s it about?
A thief, assassin, prisoner and a pair of bounty hunters form a bunch of misfits and attract the attention of an intergalactic terrorist.
What did we think?
Anthony Sherratt says: Guardians of the Galaxy doesn’t take itself too seriously so neither should you. More comedy than sci-fi, it is little more than a fun romp with cool fight scenes. Despite the lack of true gravitas, the only real criticism I can offer (and it’s a minor quibble) is that the characters all compete for the cool witty one-liners and the lack of a real straight man (or woman, racoon or tree) probably dilutes the overall impression. Still it was highly entertaining and I’m already planning a second viewing.
It’s really a 3.5 star movie that scored extra points for great music and one of the most bizarre and unexpected cameos in the post-credits bonus scene. But it’s just soooo much fun.
Hector and the search for happiness
Simon Pegg! But if you’re expecting a clever comedy then look again. This looks like an intelligent commentary on life philosophies. Awesome.
Deliver Us from Evil
What’s it about?
A New York police officer (Eric Bana) investigates a series of crimes joining forces with an unconventional priest, schooled in the rites of exorcism, to combat weird occurrences.
What did we think?
Anthony Sherratt: An interesting thriller that turned out to be less horror and more of a gritty detective piece with supernatural themes. Slightly discordant pacing actually added to the atmosphere and kept you on your toes. Director Scott Derrickson teases the story out well never quite giving you everything you want and the attention he draws to victims gives it a pathos not often seen in this genre.
The dark gritty feel of the city is always evident and the shadowy promise of evil lurking ever present. A better than average flick that true horror fans will appreciate.
Final Girl
<3 Abigail Breslin