Author: Darren Lucas

Director: James Cameron

Writer: James Cameron (Screenplay)

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel David Moore

 

Plot: When his brother is killed in a robbery, paraplegic Marine Jake Sully decides to take his place in a mission on the distant world of Pandora. There he learns of greedy corporate figurehead Parker Selfridge’s intentions of driving off the native humanoid “Na’vi” in order to mine for the precious material scattered throughout their rich woodland. In exchange for the spinal surgery that will fix his legs, Jake gathers Intel for the cooperating military unit spearheaded by gung-ho Colonel Quaritch, while simultaneously attempting to infiltrate the Na’vi people with the use of an “avatar” identity. While Jake begins to bond with the native tribe and quickly falls in love with the beautiful alien Neytiri, the restless Colonel moves forward with his ruthless extermination tactics, forcing the soldier to take a stand – and fight back in an epic battle for the fate of Pandora.

 

Verdict: Popcorn Fluff

 

Story: We all know this film is meant to be all about the visuals and the story is just a rip off, off many other films. We get the old reluctant hero who has to stand up against the people he is meant to be fighting for in order to save the others. We see how one group of people want to destroy all what is special for another group just for money. They show no remorse for what they do and never try to learn about them before calling them enemies. In conclusion the story will not test you as you are meant to be enjoying the visuals. (7/10)

 

Actor Review

 

Sam Worthington: Jake the paralysed marine twin brother of a scientist involved in the program, offered a chance to join in the operation and ends up becoming the saviour of the people. Good reluctant hero performance but never shines. (7/10)

 

Zoe Saldana: Neytiri the native who befriends and trains Jake, she is the princess in waiting but also a brilliant hunter. Good performance as we never she her human form. (7/10)

Sigourney Weaver: Grace the head of the operation who takes an instant dislike towards Jake because he has no training but as time goes by he grows on her. Good supporting performance. (7/10)

 

Stephen Lang: Colonel Miles the head of military operation on the base who sets out to destroy the local species with as much weaponry as possible. Good lead villain role showing no remorse for anything he does. (8/10)

 

Michelle Rodriguez: Trudy a fighter pilot who ends up sticking loyal to Jake and his group when the attack starts. Good supporting performance showing you don’t have to follow instructions that are wrong.(7/10)

 

Giovanni Ribisi: Parker the business man behind the invasion of the planet where his greed has taken over his conscience on how to treat people. Good villainous business man role. (7/10)

 

Director Review: James Cameron – Visually he does create something amazing but the story is slow moving. (8/10)

 

Action: Epic sized battle scenes on the ground and in the air. (9/10)

Sci-Fi: It is scary how we might treat another planet or how others might treat our planet. (9/10)

Settings: Stunning settings make the story what it is. (10/10)
Special Effects: Brilliant special effects used from start to finish. (10/10)

Suggestion: I think people should try it but not go out their way to see this; it was a lot of hype for an average story, so watch for the visuals. (Try It)

 

Best Part: Visuals

Worst Part: Story

Action Scene Of The Film: Final Battle

Believability: No (0/10)

Chances of Tears: No (0/10)

Chances of Sequel: Has two planned

Post Credits Scene: No

Similar Too: Ferngully the last rainforest

 

Oscar Chances: Won 3 Oscars including Cinematography, Visual Effects and Art Direction.

Box Office: Over $2 Billion

Budget: $237 Million

Runtime: 162 Minutes

Tagline: Return to Pandora

 

Overall: Visual Stunning, Plain Story Telling  

Rating 

Director: James Cameron

Writer: James Cameron (Screenplay)

Starring: Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester, Todd Graff, John Bedford Lloyd

 

Plot: An American nuclear submarine encounters an alien species, which coincidentally causes massive electrical and hydraulic malfunctions, causing the sub to crash into an underwater cliff and sink. The navy asks the workers of a nearby underwater oil rig who are joined by a number of navy SEALS to locate and investigate the cause of the crash. As the crew embark on their mission, they encounter a number of difficulties and discover that they may not be alone. There is something else down there.

 

Verdict: Brilliant Underwater Sci-fi film

 

Story: The story focus on many different vision people have of something happening, we have the military view, the scientist view and the everyday workers view. Each one if different because each shows fear, interest or curiosity of the unknown. Everything comes together nicely without leaving you asking any questions, which in today’s film industry is a normal to get you coming back for more. This was ground breaking for its time and will always be considered a classic. (9/10)

 

Actor Review

 

Ed Harris: Bud the lead engineer on the underwater oil rig, he knows how to handle his team to get the most out of them and has all their respect. The whole team supports him over his ex-wife Lindsey, he is also one of the most experienced divers and believes in what he can see. Good performance from Harris showing he was going to be a lead actor for years to come. (9/10)

 

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio: Lindsey ex-wife to Bud and creator of the underwater rig system, she is more interested in investigating what is going on rather than just blowing it up and hoping for the best. Good performance in a difficult role which needed her character to be hated. (8/10)

 

Director Review: James Cameron – Cameron has been behind some of the most ground breaking films in history and this is right up there with his best. (9/10)

 

Sci-Fi: A sci-fi film that isn’t about a bleak future or space travel, this really is a rarity in the business. (9/10)

Settings: The isolation adds tension from start to finish. (10/10)

Suggestion: I think this is a film that everyone should see at least once in their life time, it will surprise you the quality even after 25 years. (Watch)

 

Best Part: The water creature investigating the rig.

Worst Part: It can seem long.

Believability: No (0/10)

Chances of Tears: No (0/10)

Chances of Sequel: No

Post Credits Scene: Yes

 

Oscar Chances: Won an Oscar for Visual Effects.

Box Office: $90 Million

Budget: $69 Million

Runtime: 2 Hours 26 Minutes

Tagline: A place on Earth more awesome than anywhere in space.

 

Overall: A Forgotten Masterpiece

Rating 

Director: Gareth Evans

Writer: Gareth Evans (Screenplay)

Starring: Iko Uwais, Arifin Putra, Tio Pakusodewo, Oka Antara, Alex Abbad, Cecep Arif Rahman, Julie Estelle

 

Plot: He thought it was over. After fighting his way out of a building filled with gangsters and madmen – a fight that left the bodies of police and gangsters alike piled in the halls – rookie Jakarta cop Rama thought it was done and he could resume a normal life. He couldn’t have been more wrong. Formidable though they may have been, Rama’s opponents in that fateful building were nothing more than small fish swimming in a pond much larger than he ever dreamed possible. And his triumph over the small fry has attracted the attention of the predators farther up the food chain. His family at risk, Rama has only one choice to protect his infant son and wife: He must go undercover to enter the criminal underworld himself and climb through the hierarchy of competing forces until it leads him to the corrupt politicians and police pulling the strings at the top of the heap. And so Rama begins a new odyssey of violence, a journey that will force him to set aside his own life and history and take on

 

Verdict: Just Wow

 

Story: How do you follow up one of the best action films of recent years? Simple you just make it bigger and better. When the last one finished you were left wondering where this could go next and any other film would just be clutching at straws by doing what happens. The undercover story could go either way but they play it brilliantly by setting it over a longer time period. Along with the desire for power in the crime network between three different groups we have one of the best well created action films of all time here. (9/10)

 

Actor Review

Iko Uwais: Rama after finding out his brother has been murdered by Bejo he wants revenge but to do so he must go undercover with one of the big criminal syndicates lead by Bangun. Under this man he must keep in character by working as a henchman for his son Uco. Rama gets caught up in the middle of a battle for power but we all know he can handle himself in a fight against the odds. Great performance from Iko showing he could well be this next generations martial arts star. (9/10)

 

Arifin Putra: Uco the son of Bangun who befriends Rama in prison before giving him a job working for the family business. He desires a chance to gain power but his father is unwillingly to give it to him leading him to go into business with a rival family. Good performance playing the cocky child of a well-respected crime boss. (8/10)

Tio Pakusodewo: Bangun the leader of one of the criminal families who gives Rama a chance to prove himself but his calm style of business ends up leading him to get questioned by his son. Good performance as the smart business man in a criminal world. (8/10)

 

Alex Abbad: Bejo the mysterious man who has killed Rama’s brother and has slowly been building up a criminal rivalry to the big two family who work in peace with each other. This is an interesting character he comes over very calm and direct but when he finally loses his cool you don’t get in his way. Good performance keeping enough mystery about him for long enough. (8/10)

 

Director Review: Gareth Evans – Brilliant directing making one if not the best action film this century. Showing his skills to tell a story and give us raw action. (10/10)

 

Action: Stunning action from start to finish, each using locations as part of the fight and also has one of the best car chases of all time. (10/10)

Thriller: You do want to know what will happen next from start to finish. (9/10)

Settings: Each setting is used to full effect during the fight scenes. (10/10)

Suggestion: I think however good this film is, it really is only for the action fans out there. They will enjoy this to a new level as I believe the casual fans may find it that little bit too violent. (Action Fans Watch)

 

Best Part: Car Chase

Worst Part: The only thing I saw that was bad was that I had to read it, otherwise stunning.

Action Scene Of The Film: Kitchen fight.

Believability: The idea could be real but the fights are all over the top and enjoyable. (5/10)

Chances of Tears: No (0/10)

Chances of Sequel: Should have one

Post Credits Scene: No

 

Oscar Chances: No

Box Office: $2.7 Million

Runtime: 2 Hours 28 Minutes

Tagline: It’s Not Over Yet

 

Overall: Sensational, Breath-taking, Wow, Wow Wow  

Rating

Director: Chris Columbus

Writer: Randi Mayem Singer, Leslie Dixon (Screenplay) Anne Fine (Novel)

Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, Polly Holliday, Lisa Jakub, Matthew Lawrence, Mara Wilson

 

Plot: Daniel Hillard is an eccentric actor who specializes in dubbing voices for cartoon characters. Daniel is a kind man and a loving father to his three kids Lydia, Chris, and Natalie, but Daniel’s wife Miranda sees him as a poor disciplinarian, and a bad role model. After Daniel throws an elaborate and disastrous birthday party for Chris, Miranda reaches the end of her limited patience, and files for a divorce. Daniel is heartbroken when Miranda is given custody of the kids and he’s only allowed to visit them once a week. Determined to stay in contact with his kids, Daniel discovers that Miranda is looking for a housekeeper, and with help from his brother Frank, a makeup artist, Daniel gets the job, disguised as Mrs. Iphegenia Doubtfire, a Scottish nanny. Daniel pulls off the ruse so well that neither Miranda nor his children recognize him, and in the process, he learns some parenting tips. Daniel also has to deal with Miranda’s new boyfriend, a jerk named Stu Dunmeyer.

 

Verdict: Classic Cross Dressing Comedy

 

Story: On paper this could come off creepy, the whole dressing up as an old lady to sneak back into your house to look after your kids. It turns into a brilliant story of how one man will finally realise that he needs to stop not taking anything seriously and be the adult and father his children need. Don’t get me wrong he is a good father to his children, but he doesn’t parent as part of a partnership. It also shows how one man can become jealous once he sees what he had slipping away from him. He does get to use all his skills in both his personal disguise and his work environment once a top boss sees his potential. The story has plenty of references for both child and adults alike and really will be enjoyable for them all to enjoy. (9/10)

 

Actor Review

 

Robin Williams: Daniel Hillard/Mrs Doubtfire the desperate recently divorced guy who takes up his alter ego to spend more time with his children, even if it does lead to consequences. Great performance from Williams, who gets to use all his talents through the film. (10/10)

 

Sally Field: Miranda the wife who wants to have a man who will show the reasonability of an adult, while her career flourishes. Good performance from Sally who does give plenty for William’s to work off. (8/10)

Pierce Brosnan: Stu the new love interest that Daniel takes an instant dislike to, he is a success in his field and wants to use Miranda’s skill in his next investment. Good performance by not playing the villainous boyfriend just the compeition. (8/10)

 

Harvey Fierstein: Frank Daniel’s brother who helps design his Mrs Doubtfire costume knowing all he wants it to look after his kids. Good supporting performance. (7/10)

 

Director Review: Chris Columbus – Great direction to create one of the most classic comedies of all time. (10/10)

 

Comedy: It has laughs a plenty that William’s truly does carry everything here. (10/10)

Settings: Most settings are just basic houses but it shows the difference in success between the characters. (8/10)

Suggestion: This is a must watch for everyone, it is one if not the best comedy of the 90s and will always be considered one of the best of all time. (Watch)

 

Best Part: William’s Performance.

Worst Part: Being picky here, but a couple of the reference jokes have dated a bit.

Funniest Scene: Dinner scene.

Believability: Seems like a bit much. (0/10)

Chances of Tears: No (0/10)

Chances of Sequel: There is one in the pipeline, but it doesn’t need one.

Post Credits Scene: No

 

Awards: Robin Williams won a Golden Globe and It won best Comedy.Musical Motion Picture.

Oscar Chances: Won 1 Oscar for Makeup

Box Office: $441 Million

Budget: $25 Million

Runtime: 2 Hour 5 Minutes

Tagline: She makes dinner, she does windows, she reads bedtime stories, and she’s a blessing in disguise.

 

Overall: Brilliant Classic Comedy

Rating 

Director: Mark Romanek

Writer: Mark Romanek (Screenplay)

Starring: Robin Williams, Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, Dylan Smith, Erin Daniels, Paul Hansen Kim, Lee Garlington, Gary Cole, Eriq La Salle, Clark Gregg

 

Plot: Seymour ‘Sy’ Parrish (Williams) is a lonely photograph developer with over twenty years’ experience; he is now sat in an interrogation room being asked questions by Detective James Van Der Zee (La Salle). Seymour explains how he takes great pride in his work, but his pride taken him to obsession level with one such family. The Yorkin’s Nina (Nielsen), Will (Vartan) and son Jakob (Smith) a normal family, Seymour has created a fantasy where he is actually part of the family, but when Seymour starts seeing something wrong with the family he takes drastic action to save the family.

 

Verdict:  Creepy Thriller

 

Story: Looking into the mind of someone who takes great pride in their work but goes too far when taken away from that   work. The story is rather simple to follow as we see an innocent man just trying to show a family the truth about one’s wrong ways. We get to see how an obsession looks innocent but turns out to be questionable for those involved. We also get to see how someone’s mind can easily make up the fantasy rather than face the truth. What is bought up tension wise very well will not disappoint by the end, as what Seymour does is not unimaginable but in fact achievable. (8/10)

 

Actor Reviews

 

Robin Williams: Seymour the lonely developer who has an unhealthy obsession with the family so much so that he believes he is part of the family, he loves his job and takes great pride in making sure everyone’s memories are developed to the highest level. Stunning performance from Williams, who is unrecognisable in the role. (10/10)

 

Connie Nielsen: Nina the wife of the family that Seymour believes he is good friends with and most of his action are to show her the truth. Good simple wife and mother role never needing to be anything more. (8/10)

 

Michael Vartan: Will the husband who Seymour doesn’t know as well but tries to build a friendship with so he could be part of the family, fills the role of the villain as such. Good performance but just needed to be a cheating husband without being anything else. (7/10)

 

Dylan Smith: Jakob the son of the family that call Seymour Uncle Sy, filled with innocence that shows compassion for Seymour. Good performance from the young actor. (7/10)

 

Director Review: Mark Romanek – Great direction to create the atmosphere to keep the story creepy but not twisted. (8/10)

 

Drama: The interaction between the lonely Seymour show that he has created a world of his own without even knowing it. (9/10)

Thriller: You just don’t know how far he will go once he finally snaps. (10/10)

Settings: Each setting adds to Seymour’s loneliness. (8/10)
Special Effects: Unused apart from one dream sequence. (8/10)

Suggestion: This is one to be watching, it will shock with how simple people can be so obsessive without be a threat. (Watch)

 

Best Part: Williams.

Worst Part: The Boss

Scariest Scene: The first dream sequence.

Believability: The truth is this could be true. (6/10)

Chances of Tears: No (0/10)

Chances of Sequel: No

Post Credits Scene: No

 

Oscar Chances: No, but Williams performance could easily have got a nod.

Box Office: $52,223,306

Budget: $12 Million

Runtime: 1 Hour 35 Minutes

Tagline: He knows where you live!

Trivia:After the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, Robin Williams overheard viewers say that they forgot it was Williams in the lead role 15 minutes into the film. An observation that made Williams Proud

 

Overall: Stunning Performance for Brilliant Thriller

Rating 

Director: Neil Burger

Writer: Evan Daugherty, Vanessa Taylor (Screenplay) Veronica Roth (Novel)

Starring: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ashley Judd, Jai Courtney, Ray Stevenson, Zoe Kravitz, Maggie Q, Kate Winslet, Ansel Elgort

 

Plot: Set in a futuristic dystopia where society is divided into five factions that each represent a different virtue, teenagers have to decide if they want to stay in their faction or switch to another – for the rest of their lives. Tris Prior makes a choice that surprises everyone. Then Tris and her fellow faction-members have to live through a highly competitive initiation process to live out the choice they have made. They must undergo extreme physical and intense psychological tests, that transform them all. But Tris has a secret that she is Divergent, which means she doesn’t fit into any one group. If anyone knew, it would mean a certain death. As she discovers a growing conflict that threatens to unravel her seemingly perfect society, this secret might help her save the people she loves… or it might destroy her.

 

Verdict: Creating A Bigger Picture

 

Story: I think it would be fair to say this is a builder film, this whole film is about Tris trying to discover about her difference in a world that won’t accept people being different. We have over half the film being training and nothing else. We do see the basic creation of friendship and even the start of a love story that will feature more in the later chapters of the franchise. We have the standard one group wants control over all the groups going against the peace, but we focus more on our heroine learning about a destiny she will only achieve by the end of the series of books/films. At over two hours long it could be considered a little bit long for the basics being told, but I can’t judge that until I see how the next chapter unfolds. (8/10)

 

Actor Review

 

Shailene Woodley: Tris a teenager who completes her tests only to find out she is Divergent meaning that she is not welcome in the world anymore. When it comes to joining a faction she surprises everyone by going into the defence faction Dautless and upon joining this faction she has to overcome all the training she goes through working up from the bottom to prove herself. Her Divergent has to be kept secret but when Four figures out what she is a romance starts to unfold but with a bigger picture unfolding about a takeover she must team up and stop it before it is too late. Great performance from Shailene, who could easily match Jennifer for teenage leader. (9/10)

 

Theo James: Four a trainer in the Dautless who tries to help Tris fit in more as he has always know what she really is. He is also a son of the leader of another faction, but we only get glimpses of that story. He also ends up starting a love story with Tris and with them both being Divergent they must fight for survival. Good performance from Theo taking a leading role with ease. (8/10)

Ashley Judd: Natalie Tris mother who always seems to appear when she is needed to pass on the next message on her quest. Good supporting performance filling in a few blanks in the story. (7/10)

 

Jai Courtney: Eric head trainer in the Dautless whose new stricter methods lead to people falling at the way side if they don’t meet his and the groups standards. Good performance from Jai who shines as the villainous trainer. (8/10)

 

Zoe Kravitz: Christina Tris’ friend on the Dautless who keeps up with the rest but with Tris sticking up for her she gets into as much trouble because she is the weaker friend. Good supporting performance offering a good friendship for Tris. (7/10)

 

Kate Winslet: Jeanine the Divergent hunter who has been looking for as many as she can to help her faction take over, while keeping a good public image for herself and her faction. Good performance in what is a villain role. (8/10)

Director Review: Neil Burger – Good direction to create the next teenager rebel to rise up and change a world. (8/10)

 

Action: Basic action mostly training before the final battle. (7/10)

Romance: We only see the beginning of the romance side to the story but I expect this to be higher in the future films. (6/10)

Sci-Fi: Good look at an alternate future. (8/10)

Settings: Each setting shows the difference in class and how the world has changed because of a war. (9/10)

Suggestion: I would say try this, I do think I might change this if the follow ups turn out good because this is a good build to a bigger and better story. (Try It)

 

Best Part: Fear tests

Worst Part: Little bit long.

Action Scene Of The Film: War games.

Believability: No (0/10)

Chances of Tears: No (0/10)

Chances of Sequel: Part of a Franchise

Post Credits Scene: No

 

Oscar Chances: No

Box Office: $275 million

Budget: $85 Million

Runtime: 2 Hours 23 Minutes

Tagline: What makes you different, makes you dangerous.

 

Overall: Great Building Block to Bigger Story

Rating 

Director: Chris Carter

Writer: Frank Spotnitz, Chris Carter (Screenplay)

Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Amanda Peet, Billy Connolly, Xzibit, Mitch Pileggi, Callum Keith Rennie

 

Plot: Fox Mulder (Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Anderson) both worked at the FBI as partners, a bond between them that led to their becoming lovers. But now they’re out of the FBI and have begun new careers. Scully works as a staff physician at a Catholic hospital. Her focus these days is on a young boy with an incurable brain disease. Administration wants to give up on him. Scully, who feels a special bond with the boy, does not. Meanwhile, Mulder’s focus is on clipping newspaper articles, throwing pencils into his ceiling and writing about the paranormal. Scully and Mulder are brought together as partners again when a special case requires Mulder’s expertise and Scully is prevailed upon to convince him to help. The case involves a paedophile priest who claims he is having psychic visions regarding the whereabouts of a missing FBI agent

 

Verdict: Unnecessary Extra Episode

 

Story: The X-Files has always been hit or miss to me trying to explain the unexplainable usually focusing on alien abduction. This time we get a film to follow the show finishing and we get a psychic link, really? That is the big extra addition to a series that has asked plenty of questions over the years. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement but I would imagine the diehard fans would be furious. This could just have been a bog standard episode that no one would remember in the show, not a film. (3/10)

 

Actor Review

 

David Duchovny: Mulder exiled by the FBI discredited left to live of the radar Mulder gets his chance to come back and he ends up believing what is told to him when others don’t want to know. David gets one last pay check from the franchise before killing it, he gets to poke a bit of fun at the characters too. (3/10)

 

Gillian Anderson: Scully now a stubborn doctor who will go to extreme lengths to save her patients not bad really, but re-entering the world of the x-files tests her personality again. Does come back to the level she finished the show but gives a TV performance rather than film. (5/10)

Amanda Peet: ASAC Dakota young FBI agent trying to find a missing agent with a paedophile Priest, she brings Mulder back knowing it was a risk but knows it would be worth it for the truth. Standard support performance. (5/10)

 

Billy Connolly: Father Crissman the priest with the visions and checked past but is he telling the truth? Good performance from Connolly showing he can do a more serious role without making it all jokes. (7/10)

 

Xzibit: Agent Mosley the FBI against bring the old team back, who never once believes what is happening. Good bad cop performance.(6/10)

 

Director Review: Chris Carter – The diehard fans will not be happy with this rather boring conclusion to his creation. (3/10)

 

Mystery: Looking for a missing person is the highlight of the mystery really. (4/10)

Sci-Fi: Yeah a sci-fi film with no sci-fi. (1/10)

Thriller: Will not pull you in. (4/10)

Settings: Simple settings adding nothing to the film. (2/10)
Special Effects: Some good special effects with the creations. (5/10)

Suggestion: Don’t bother, even if you are a diehard fan it is not worth your time. (Avoid)

 

Best Part: Nope nothing.

Worst Part: Boring

Believability: The experiment side of the story has happened but the rest is not believable. (4/10)

Chances of Tears: No (0/10)

Chances of Sequel: No

Post Credits Scene: No

 

Oscar Chances: No

Box Office: $68,369,434

Budget: $30 Million

Runtime: 1 Hour 44 Minutes

Tagline: Believe Again

 

Overall: Boring

Rating 

Director: Rob Bowman

Writer: Chris Carter (Screenplay) Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz (Story)

Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, John Neville, William B. Davis, Martin Landau, Mitch Pileggi, Jeffrey DeMunn, Blythe Danner, Terry O’Quinn

 

Plot: With problems appearing between FBI agents Fox Mulder (Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Anderson), a dangerous conspiracy is starting to appear. A deadly virus, which appears to be of extra-terrestrial origin has appeared, which could destroy all life on Earth. With the help of a paranoid doctor Alvin Kurtzweil (Landau) Mulder and Scully must act fast in order to save everyone on the planet.

 

Verdict: The Conspiracy continues.

 

Story: In what feels like a bonus extra-long episode of the show you be believed that nothing has changed. They do get closer to the truth than they have got before but this could easily be just another season finale. If you watched the show you know what is coming and how they get there so don’t expect a new challenging story. (8/10)

 

Actor Reviews

 

David Duchovny: Mulder always believing in something out there and constantly get Scully involved even when she doesn’t believe him. Good performance as the conspiracy crazy FBI agent. (8/10)

 

Gillian Anderson: Scully after trying to move on with her career she ends up getting pulled back into the hunt for the truth. Good performance but much like David it is nothing more than we get off the TV show. (8/10)

Director Review: Rob Bowman – Creates an enjoyable film that keeps you interested from start to finish. (7/10)

 

Mystery: The show always created mystery this continues it. (8/10)

Sci-Fi: Uses its sci-fi elements very well. (9/10)

Thriller: Not quite edge of the seat but keeps your attention. (7/10)

Settings: Uses some isolated location to add to the conspiracy of what is going on in the places people don’t go to. (7/10)
Special Effects: Good use of special effects throughout. (8/10)

Suggestion: It would be fair to say this is only one for the actual fans of the show, certain things wouldn’t add up completely if you haven’t. (Fans Watch)

 

Best Part: The bee defence system is good.

Worst Part: Not needed film if show was still going on.

Action Scene Of The Film: Final scene

Believability: Depends what you want to believe. (5/10)

Chances of Tears: No (0/10)

Chances of Sequel: Yes has one.

Post Credits Scene: No

 

Oscar Chances: No

Box Office: $189,176,423

Budget: $66million

Runtime: 2 Hours 1 Minute

Tagline: Discover the past, live the present, fight the future.

Trivia:Chris Carter wanted 5 season show then films, but Fox made him write the film to fill in the gaps between season 5 and 6.

 

Overall: The Truth Continues to Alluded Mulder

Rating 

Director: E. Elias Merhige

Writer: Zak Penn, Billy Ray (Screenplay) Zak Penn (Story)

Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Ben Kingsley, Carrie-Anne Moss, Harry Lennix, Kevin Chamberlin, Julian Reyes, Keith Campbell, Chloe Russell

 

Plot: When Dallas FBI Agent Thomas Mackelway (Eckhart) violates serial killer Raymond Starkey’s civil rights during an unorthodox arrest, Starkey goes free and Mackelway is demoted to a remote branch of the agency in Albuquerque. His first day on the job, Mackelway investigates the murder of a traveling salesman Harold Speck, which turns out to be the first of three seemingly random killings. Or perhaps they are not random at all; the last to die is Mackelway’s nemesis, Raymond Starkey (Campbell). The assignment consumes him. His past mistakes haunt him. His head throbs constantly as he tries to find the link between the victims that will lead him to their killer. The case becomes increasingly gruesome and patently personal. This does not go unnoticed by his unflappable partner Fran Kulok (Moss), who knows of Mackelway’s past and the demons that afflict him. Like Mackelway, she becomes drawn into the labyrinth of chilling clues, all of which point to the enigmatic Benjamin O’Ryan (Kingsley). O’Ryan clearly has a connection to the murders, a connection he flaunts; quite possibly, he may also harbour a sinister link to Mackelway.

 

Verdict: Serial Thriller

 

Story: A disgraced agent tracking a killer who is tracking killers, but is he a killer too? Well that is the question that this film leaves you wonder about and we focus heavily on Tom and Ben, not so much on any victims involved. The old cat-and-mouse chase comes off well but does have a small twist in the traditional story.  The story does start slow, but once we know what is going on and discover more about Ben Kingsley’s character the tension starts to rise. The film does try to move away from other films that are similar in nature, but will end up just another film in the category that only the final conclusion really stands out. (7/10)

 

Actor Review

 

Aaron Eckhart: Thomas the disgraced FBI agent who took a criminal back across the border to arrest him leading him to go free and Thomas’ career to go down the drain. This new case gives him a chance to redeem himself. Aaron could be a great leading man, but he always seems to get out shone by a fellow cast member. (7/10)

 

Ben Kingsley: Benjamin a mysterious man who is tracking people down, but once we discover he is killing serial killers, how many people has he killed? Good emotionless killer that will complete his tasks without remorse. (8/10)

Carrie-Anne Moss: Fran Tom’s old partner who re-teams with him to solve the newest case that has turned up on his desk. Good supporting performance being Tom’s restriction to his aggressive style. (7/10)

 

Director Review: E. Elias Merhige – Creates some good atmosphere but never really pulls the audience all the way in till too late. (6/10)

 

Thriller: The slow start costs this film because the conclusion really comes good. (6/10)

Settings: The settings don’t add anything to this film, which they could have added a lot more to everything. (2/10)

Suggestion: The crime thriller fans should give this a chance, if you are a fan of the Criminal Minds or CSI’s of the world you will enjoy but if you are just a causal fan this will not be one for you. (Give It A Go)

 

Best Part: The idea is great.

Worst Part: Slow moving to start with.

Believability: No (0/10)

Chances of Tears: No (0/10)

Chances of Sequel: No, poor box office.

Post Credits Scene: No

 

Oscar Chances: No

Budget: $27 Million

Runtime: 1 Hour 39 Minutes

Tagline: Your number is up.

 

Overall: Slow Moving Thriller

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