Films I have seen since but too lazy to give detailed reviews for

Shutter Island

The unthinkable has just happened. Martin Scorsese has delivered a sub par film. Despite being visually striking, stylistic and filled with chilling moments this film ultimately suffers due to a plodding, meandering screenplay and a somewhat obvious plot twist.

3 Stars


Greenzone

Damon and Greengrass deliver another lean, fast paced thriller just like the Bourne films tapping into common public belief (This time concerning WMD) of corruption in high places and just like the Bourne films it uses the interesting plot devise where the protagonists and antagonists are on the same side. A film that explores the gray areas.

4 Stars

Invictus

Another strong film from director Clint Eastwood featuring stellar performances and sweeping cinematography.

4 Stars

Up In The Air



This film contains an sharp script and strong characterisation whilst exploring the fine balance between long term commitment and living life to the full. A film with no clear moral by the time the credits role, which allows viewers to interpret it in their own way.




4 Stars (This is beginning to get boring, yet another 4 star film)

Avatar


Although it contains overly blatant subtext and frequent cliches, Avatar succeed greatly at transforming you to such a richly detailed world of beauty and danger. The film feels like a journey, one where you truly forget that you are essentially watching CGI characters.


Everyone in the world apart from me has managed to miss the point of the film, its tell the story of a paraplegic ex-marine who through technological advances has been given another chance to prosper in life, who soon starts to question who he really is. It is essentially a ressurection story and more than just another 'good visuals/weak story' film.


4 Stars


Paranormal Activity


Although essentially a domesticated version of The Blair Witch Project, Paranormal Activity ultimately succeeds greater due to the viewers familiarity with the setting and the naturally paranoia that thing do go bump in the night. Impressive despite not being my cup of tea.


4 Stars