Harry brown is a film directed by Daniel Barber, released in 2009. The film is set on a urban, grey, concrete jungle of a housing estate in England, which is being run and savaged by a gang of sadistic hooded thugs, lead by Noel Winters (Ben Drew) or as many would know him, Plan B. Harry Brown (Michael Caine) is a retired marine, living alone, he has lost everything that means anything to him, his daughter and his wife, but when his only friend and companion is killed by the gang, it is the final straw, and Harry decides he has seen enough. Harry decides to take the law into his own hands and clean up the estate. The film also stars David Bradley, Iain Glen and Joseph Gilgun who shot to fame playing the character of Woody in "This is England".
Although this film is a dark and violent affair, it also manages to keep you on the edge of or your seat throughout in suspense. However the film still has a realistic and strange feeling of optimism and hope for the underdog. It leaves you wondering where it's going to go and how it will end with 30 to 45 minutes remaining and incorporates clever twists. The music matches the style of film very well and helps build the imagery and atmosphere of the film.
This is a very good film and anybody that likes this kind of British made film and doesn't mind a bit of violence, will be rewarded by not dismissing it as some kind of violent thug film with no plot. This film is a must see.
£4 thats well worth it for this dvd
having not had a dvd out in years, it was about time he brought a new one out, it will not disappoint, having seeing the show live, jack has new stories with his deadpan persona states why after many years he is still about.
Jack is Back, brand new show, brand new dvd
Not the best Dvd, although it has its moments, much of the stories can be seen on his apperance on Michael Mcintrynes Comedy roadshow and spots on Comedy Store, alothough Stade has earned his craft and is laugh out loud funny, there isnt anything new.
he has not pulled out the stops, however this dvd should have been released over a year ago.
it will be interesting to see what his next dvd brings
Although i did laugh, im glad i didnt buy it, i found parts on Youtube.
A must buy for all fans of the cybermen and the classic era
Locks third Dvd shows why he is one of Britains best comedians, with his manly approach to life.
i believe his second dvd is probably funnier, however Lock is able to win the audience over in seconds and explains his boring life to the sold out crowd.
Purple Van Man is a treat
Not a very good ppv, the main event was probably the most exciting match of the event as it was filled with weapons, in recent years there has seemed to be, single ladder, chair and table matches, however this seemed forced and expected for the wwe to end on this for 2013.
Cm punk was in the first match which seems unreal, the man is a main event wrestler, he took on the The Shield which had a very good ending, surprising and worth a watch.
Another highlight was seeing Rey Mysterio back in action teaming with Big show to be involved in a 4 way tag match.
Wwe did may the mistake of putting Daniel Bryan against the Wyatt family, we all know who would have won, Bryan havent had much luck with winning the title in 2013 and the wwe are giving the Wyatts a push therefore this match could have been instaed Punk and Byran vs the shield and Wyatts 5 on 2 however they go two matches out of this.
not the best ppv. 3.5/10
The end of the year must go out with a bang
A brilliant film by Tom Hanks.
2013 was a good year for Hanks, Saving Mr banks was good however Captain Phillips is a must see.
Based on true events. Richard Phillips (Hanks) is a sea captain, whilst on a job from Port of Salalah in Oman to the Gulf of Aden, he is aware that Somali pirates may be around the territories, within minutes the ship is following by a speed boat which targets the ship by firing guns at it and constantly aiming towards it. Phillips panics and alerts for a drill. However this doesnt slow down the terrors for what is about to come. Somali pirates manage to get on board the ship with Phillips and his crew and becomes a nightmare. Fighting for his safety, Phillips is at despair therefore his crew and him are under attack.
in the middle of the ocean how to you escape from terror?
Directed by Paul Greengrass, his films just get better and beter, after making The bourne films and The Green Zone, he knows what to bring to the big screen.
Hanks shows his incredible acting range and delivers a masterpiece.
A perfect rom com, written and directed by Richard Curtis.
what happens when a nervous young man wants to fall in love?
Domhall Gleeen plays Tim, a nervous young man who wants the best in life, after his father tells him he can travel in time, he now has the advantage to change his life. Only wanting the perfect girl he agrees to go a speed dating night in the dark. he finally finds what he is looking for that is Mary (Rachel Mcadams) The movie follows the pair forming a realtionship however things dont go to plan for the pair of them.
Will he ever tell his girlfriend he can travel in time?
funny, feel good film.
Also starring Bill Nighy and Lydia Wilson.
Hugh Jackman is more than The Wolverine.
This gripping thriller is a must see for all movie lovers, Jackman plays (Keller Dove) a happily married man and father who seems to have the perfect life, living in a quiet location, things take a turn for the worse when at a dinner party with his neighbours his daughter along with his neighbours daughter goes missing.
Dove and his neighbour played by Terrance Howard go on the search for their daughters, Jake Gyllenhall co stars as the towns cop, will he help Dove and his friend to get thier kids back to where they belong. how far would you go to protect your children.
an intense film,
gripping, powerful, Jackman is brillant. This film will have you on the edge of your seat emotionally and physically.
8.5/10
In all honesty, this review doesn't need to be more than a single paragraph - because when it comes to comedy, the only question you really want answered is this: does it make you laugh? And for Alpha Papa - also known as the Alan Partridge movie - the answer is an emphatic "yes". A lot. And in a number of different ways.
So you want more details? Well firstly, there's the sheer awkwardness that has always exuded from every pore of Alan Partridge. Whether it's the dated musical tastes, the naff dress sense or the trying-too-hard-to-be-cool turns of phrase that clang out of his mouth at every opportunity, Steve Coogan's masterpiece comic creation is now as comfortable as an old pair of shoes - and it's to the comedian's credit that he doesn't try and reinvent the character too severely for his big-screen outing. Yes, Alan looks a little younger and cooler here than he has in the past (I think it's the longer hair that does it), but that's in keeping with the midlife crisis that the character seems to be going through, as he experiences the endless downward trajectory of his once-promising broadcasting career.
And that's where the second big group of laughs comes in - because the situation in which Alan finds himself in Alpha Papa is ripe for comedic exploitation. The DJ's radio station, North Norfolk Digital (a tiny parochial broadcaster with a miniscule audience), is about to be taken over by a larger conglomerate, Shape. So, in order to secure his job in the face of forthcoming redundancies, Alan is forced to sell out his workmates at the same time as he tries to smarm his way into the good graces of his new employer. Which, of course, backfires on him at every turn - especially when his former colleague Pat ends up taking everyone at the station hostage in revenge for getting fired.
Raising the dramatic stakes in this fashion gives Coogan a chance to try out some broader, larger-scale comedy routines with the character, and thankfully they all work pretty well. The sheer ridiculousness of Alan Partridge as a hostage negotiator (attempting to emulate the bravado of Hollywood action movie stars, and falling well short) is enough to make the middle section of the film a pretty endless barrage of laughs, and this is only reinforced by a number of great slapstick setpieces that deliver some great mini-climaxes for the comedy every ten minutes or so (if you're not splitting your sides during the scene in which Alan gets his trousers caught on a window, or the section in which a bomb-disposal robot is called upon to dispose of the questionable contents of a tupperware container, then there must be something wrong with your funny bone).
And on top of all this, there's a welcome return for many minor characters from previous Alan Partridge series, including his much-maligned PA, Lynne, the idiotic yet well-meaning Michael, and the burned-out has-been DJ Dave Clifden. Along with some extended cameos from some other pretty big names from the world of British comedy, this supporting cast helps to round out the cast nicely, giving the film the ability to vary its flavour a little (as I'm sure that 90 minutes of pure, undiluted Partridge would probably be too much for even the most devoted fans to take).
Finally, there's a welcome reluctance on Coogan's part to fall back on old catchphrases as an easy way to win over his audience. Instead of having Partridge recycle the likes of "Jurassic Park", "Kiss My Face", and - yes - "Aha!" from the TV shows, this movie instead tries to break new ground with the character to generate the comedy - and for that, it's to be applauded.
So in short, Alpha Papa is a very funny film with a great hit-to-miss gag ratio, that will make you laugh consistently from beginning to end. Can you ask for any more from a comedy?
'Hot Rod' is genuinely one of the funniest films I've ever had the pleasure of watching. It's cheesy 80's soundtrack is one of the highlights and only adds to the nostalgic sepia tones of the film. It reminded me of 'Wayne's World' with it's little quirks and, at times, dead pan humour. The comedy was on point and had me laughing more than breathing! One scene in particular had me in stitches, Rod is venting out all his anger and preforms a majestic 'flashdance-esque' performance in a misty forest with classic rock echoing throughout. The absolute absurdness of the goings on and the cheesiness it brings only makes the characters more alive. I'd happily watch this film everyday for the rest of my life!
A wannabe stunt driver tries to make $50,000 in order to get his step-dad a heart transplant so he can beat him up afterwards and prove himself a man.
"I will not forget one line of this. Not one day, I swear. I will always remember... when the Doctor... was me."
That line might only be spoken towards the very end of "Time of the Doctor", but in true Doctor Who style, it reverberates back in time to sum up the entire episode - if not Matt Smith's entire tenure as the hero of the BBC's flagship fantasy drama. Because this climactic episode (which recently aired as the 2013 Christmas special) is in many ways a love-letter to the actor's entire performance as the Eleventh Doctor over the past few years, giving him an epic and emotional send-off while also setting the stage for his successor to take over.
Taking place over several hundred years - all crammed into just an hour of real viewing time - the plot of "Time of the Doctor" involves our hero being called to a backwater planet and being asked to act as the saviour of a town called Christmas, facing off against an army of evil aliens and bad guys that are bent on its destruction. This allows the story to serve as a microcosm for the series as a whole (after all, "crazy man in a blue box visits an alien planet to save it from evil" is pretty much the blueprint for all Doctor who sagas) while also paying off specific plot threads from the show that have been left dangling for years - including some key issues surrounding the Doctor's ability to regenerate, and the fate of his Timelord brethren. As such, it's an enjoyable yarn for both newcomers and long-time fans alike, providing a fitting swansong for Smith as the Eleventh Doctor and neatly laying the groundwork for the Twelfth Doctor, Peter Capaldi, to take centre stage.
But I'm getting ahead of myself. Because the biggest draw of this episode isn't in seeing the new star of Doctor Who make his first speaking appearance in the role (as exciting as that may be) - it's in getting a showcase of just how brilliant Smith has been as the character. He's required to stretch himself as an actor quite a bit here, as the script features the Doctor reflecting on his own mortality in an unusually sombre and wistful way, as well as ageing through several hundred years as his residency on planet Trenzalore plays out. And while Smith might be aided by excellent makeup to help him look older, it's in the subtle little acting touches - the uncertain way he walks, the halting way in which he speaks - that the actor really completes the illusion, giving a real bittersweet quality to the final scenes of the episode (including one surprise cameo that will leave not a dry eye in the house).
As well as being a superb acting showcase for Smith, we also get callbacks to a number of previous Smith stories under showrunner Steven Moffat - often to explain or resolve plot points that weren't fully clear at the time - and we're treated to a host of curtain calls for characters that have been important in Smith's run as the Doctor, including the Moffat-created Weeping Angels and The Silence, alongside established old villains like the Daleks and the Cybermen. (The only glaring omission is Alex Kingston as River Song, who remains absent throughout but whose spirit is captured by a new feisty female character introduced in this episode.)
When the story finally gets around to Smith's final scene as the Doctor - and that line I mentioned at the top of this review - you'll find yourself wishing that the actor could stay around for one more series, or even one more episode, such is the quality of his performance. But then that split-second regeneration scene kicks in, and you remember that you're not only witnessing the 'death' of one Doctor, but the birth of another - and Capaldi is clearly going to give us lots to look forward to.
In summary then, this is a wonderful capstone to Matt Smith's tenure as the star of Doctor who, which tells a story with a fittingly timeless quality to mark the end of his era and the beginning of another. I can't wait to see where the show goes next.
Oh, and one final comment - in my review of the previous Doctor Who special, "Day of the Doctor", I bemoaned the lack of special features on that set. Well this DVD certainly doesn't have that problem, as along with the usual making-ofs and featurettes, the BBC have seen fit to include not just one but all three of the other Matt Smith Christmas specials in this boxset too! A great bonus and a nice little reward for the fans who would otherwise end up buying this set for one single episode.
this film was a lot better than i thought it would be, ideal for any one that likes to have a perv at perfectly pert abs the men are like grecian goods, this has a good story line and great dramatic bits and shows you the other side of the world of male strippers, regardless if you are into male strippers the acting and story line make it a worth while watch
male strippers and tense drama
this is a superb comedy/drama guy pearce is superb as a bitchy drag queen officionado, terence stamp plays the head "queen" very well with great dry wit and bitchy come backs flying about you can't resist this slice of australian glitz
drag queen road movie
michael caine is on top form in this oap vigilante story chavs beware the oldies are coming!
revenge for the pension generation
this is a brilliant creepy horror film full of heart thudding scare moments, with a surprising twist at the end of the film, the effects are really good and and the acting is well done, the whole story is well written and scripted and would recommend this for any horror buff
pure supernatural horror
this is a brilliant series, great sense of dark humour, has alot of light moments and dexter regardless of being a psychopath is very likeable, if you need to get rid of the lowest of the low of humanity dexter is your man, i would most definately recommend this the acting is superb as well michael c hall plays dexter without disappointing a big fat must watch show
a rollercoaster ride on the coat tails of a serial killer
the first series was a slow burner but then as you end on each episode of the season it always ends on a cliffhanger and you just need to see the next episode,the fact that it doesn't do an annoying previously on ... catch up like a lot of american shows do and that it carries on from the last episode is a bonus the whole thing is a bit of supernatural fun although if you are squeamish with blood and sexual scenes this is not for you, if you like the horror genre/vampires i strongly recommend this as it is very addictive one of the best series i have seen in a while but i would always recommend HBO creations as they tend to always be a good source of entertainment
vampires and everything supernatural
With a handful of blockbusters under his belt already, director Louis Leterrier really stepped up his game with last year's magician-heist movie, Now You See Me.
His most recent previous credits included the poorly-received Clash of the Titans and the adaptation of The Incredible Hulk which really didn't do Bruce Banner or his alter-ego justice on the big screen. But with Now You See Me, Leterrier really shines in the director's chair.
With one of the best casts I can remember seeing all last year, the script keeps you guessing at every turn, not only wondering how these magicians are pulling off the heists, but also whether or not their magic is real, and exactly who is leading who in the game of cat-and-mouse between them and the FBI, hot on their tail.
Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco lead as The Four Horsemen, a group of illusionists who take their show to one of the biggest stages in the world: Las Vegas. Their show peaks with a brilliant trick, pulling off a bank heist in real-time. The trick? The bank is in Paris, and their unwitting participant begins the trick with them live in Vegas.
With FBI and Interpol called in to bring the magicians to justice, the movie only gets better, with Mark Ruffalo and Mélanie Laurent hunting the Horsemen as they continue to gain in popularity in the public's eye, and Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine making things even more interesting with each having a stake in the group's capture.
The beauty of magic is, of course, in not knowing how the trick is done. Yet even when the film invites you into the knowledge of how some of its tricks are pulled off, you're still left stunned and entertained by its genius.
Though some of the film's pacing at times feels a little off, with the odd conversation held for slightly too long or not enough, the movie as a whole is incredibly fun to watch, and holds up great to a second (or, in my case, fourth) viewing! And with Now You See Me 2 slated the horizon, the film has launched a somewhat unexpected franchise for the future, and I can't wait to see where Leterrier and co. take things next.
Tragically taken before his time, the late Paul Walker gives a masterful performance in Hours, which has become one of his final films before finally exiting the big screen in 2015 with the anticipated Fast & Furious 7.
The devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina has been documented since 2005 in various ways, from news reports to documentaries, articles, and even books. But one medium it has rarely been seen is the narrative feature film, and Hours is one of the few brave enough to tackle the setting head-on.
Walker stars as Nolan Hayes, father of a premature newborn baby girl whose mother (Génesis Rodríguez) dies during childbirth, just before the hurricane strikes.
When Katrina hits, the hospital is flooded, and everyone inside evacuates. But Hayes' newborn daughter is in critical condition, clinging to life in an incubator. With the power wiped out in the hurricane, it's up to him to stay awake and wait, pumping the generator that is his daughter's lifeline every few minutes, praying that help will come to save them before sleep inevitably takes him.
The drama is an incredibly powerful and personal look at one of the most famous hurricanes on record, and it's a role that we've rarely seen Walker take on in the past. For the most part, beyond the action of the Fast & Furious franchise, he's stuck to more action, thrillers, and even the odd dose of comedy. It's in a film like Hours, though, that he truly shines at centre stage, proving the entire breadth of his impressive acting talents.
Writer-director Eric Heisserer (The Thing) makes a fantastic feature directorial debut, fearless in his direction. Not shying away from the difficult moments, rather he goes in close to have us live in these moments with this new father, doing everything he can to protect his helpless newborn daughter.
Heisserer finds the full force of the small moments that resonate far beyond their immediate surroundings, drawing the absolute best out of Walker than we have perhaps ever seen.
With the Luc Besson-script action-drama Brick Mansions on the horizon, and his incomplete performance in Fast & Furious 7 next year, we can only be left wondering if it will be the best we'll ever see from him, and if, like Heath Ledger, he will go down as one of the finest talents in his generation, taken long before his time.
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