It's been quite a while since I've done a movie related post but I thought I'd let you know about a movie I watched earlier this evening. It's called 'Crazy, Stupid, Love.' and it's currently available to watch on Sky movies and On-demand. The film features an all-star cast including Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei and Kevin Bacon.
The story is based on Cal (Carell) who's wife Emily (Moore) cheats on him and wants a divorce. As his life begins to unravel the gorgeous Jacob (Gosling) takes Cal under his wing and gives him a complete makeover and a different way of living life whilst playing the dating game. However there is just one thing that Jacob cannot change, and that's the love that Cal has for his wife. The film also follows Cal's son who has his own mission of love, as well as the ultimate player Jacob who moves from one woman to another.
Alongside the great heartfelt storyline there is a constant stream of humour throughout the movie. With some very funny moments this romantic comedy really is the whole package, the story of life and love. Also if your not a fan of these types of movies then you could simply watch it for the sheer enjoyment of Ryan Gosling, he's rather handsome in this movie.
I'll definitely be adding this movie to my DVD collection, it's a movie I could watch over and over again. A modern classic that I don't think has been recognised for the movie it is.
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Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Sunday, September 09, 2012
The Lost Valentine
About a month ago my nan told me about a good film she had watched on Sky Movies. Ever since then i've been waiting for it to be repeated so that I could watch it for myself. Luckily I noticed that it was on at 4 in the morning last sunday, personally I think it deserves to have a much better time slot than that! What a fantastic movie it is, If you are a fan of films like The Notebook then I'm sure you'll enjoy this film as much as I did. It has a great storyline but is a bit of a tear-jerker, my mum and I were sobbing several times throughout.
It stars Betty White, who has spent valentines day for the last 65 years at the station where she last said goodbye to her husband who was leaving to be a navy pilot in the war. Jennifer Love Hewitt also stars as a tv reporter who becomes intrigued by White's story and becomes fond of White's grandson who is played by Sean Faris.
If you get a chance to watch this film then do! You will not be disappointed.
It's on Sky Movies Drama & Romance, the times it's on this week is Sunday 9th Sept at 6.05am and Wednesday 12th Sept at 4.25am.
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It stars Betty White, who has spent valentines day for the last 65 years at the station where she last said goodbye to her husband who was leaving to be a navy pilot in the war. Jennifer Love Hewitt also stars as a tv reporter who becomes intrigued by White's story and becomes fond of White's grandson who is played by Sean Faris.
If you get a chance to watch this film then do! You will not be disappointed.
It's on Sky Movies Drama & Romance, the times it's on this week is Sunday 9th Sept at 6.05am and Wednesday 12th Sept at 4.25am.
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Friday, August 17, 2012
Movies...
I haven't done a post about films in the past few weeks as i've been so preoccupied with the Olympics that I haven't had the time to watch many movies! My Sky+ box has been so busy recording things over the past few weeks, it's taken me a week to catch up! Here's what I thought about a couple of movies which I have watched...
Money Train
This is quite an old movie now from back in 1995 but somehow i've only just heard of it. It was on Sky, I love it when they show you movies which you didn't even know existed! It stars Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson who are cops in NYC and are planning to rob from a cash transporting locomotive AKA the 'Money Train'. I thought it was a really good film, it made me laugh, a film i'd definitely be happy to watch again.
Mr Poppers Penguins
Just the title of this movie made me immediately think it was going to be a rubbish film, even thinking this I decided to give it a go. I assumed it was going to be Jim Carrey (who I think is well past his peak in the world of movies) simply trying to grasp onto some sort of career. This film definietly isn't a classic like Carrey's Mrs Doubtfire or Liar Liar, but I surprisingly really enjoyed this film. It features Mr Popper (Jim Carrey) who plays a business man who's life is turned around when he inherits six penguins. His posh apartment looks incredible when it's turned into a snowy wonderland! A great family film which is well worth watching.
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Money Train
This is quite an old movie now from back in 1995 but somehow i've only just heard of it. It was on Sky, I love it when they show you movies which you didn't even know existed! It stars Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson who are cops in NYC and are planning to rob from a cash transporting locomotive AKA the 'Money Train'. I thought it was a really good film, it made me laugh, a film i'd definitely be happy to watch again.
Mr Poppers Penguins
Just the title of this movie made me immediately think it was going to be a rubbish film, even thinking this I decided to give it a go. I assumed it was going to be Jim Carrey (who I think is well past his peak in the world of movies) simply trying to grasp onto some sort of career. This film definietly isn't a classic like Carrey's Mrs Doubtfire or Liar Liar, but I surprisingly really enjoyed this film. It features Mr Popper (Jim Carrey) who plays a business man who's life is turned around when he inherits six penguins. His posh apartment looks incredible when it's turned into a snowy wonderland! A great family film which is well worth watching.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Movies...
This week I watched 3 new movies on Sky Movies,
Friends With Benefits
I really enjoyed this film, it was a little predictable but quite a few films are these days. Mila Kunis starts a no strings attached relationship with Justin Timberlake who is still gorgeous and isn't actually too bad of an actor. The only thing that annoyed me was Mila Kunis' voice, I always watch Family Guy so it was weird to hear 'Meg' in this film. About the last 30 minutes of the movie contains the best scenes (my personal opinion) but all in all a good movie, well worth watching.
Cupid, Inc
I had strong doubts about this movie, mainly because I had never even heard of it before. Surely a movie you've never even heard about isn't going to be that good? Well I was right, it wasn't a great film. It focuses on a chat show host who is told if she could help one couple to find love that her love will be revealed. It had an actor who played "cupid", one who could fade in and out whenever he likes. The storyline was quite sweet and had some nice moments but it doesn't remotely compete with some of the better rom-coms out there, I'm not even sure you could call it a rom-com...more of a romance for kids? If thats even possible!
Green Lantern
This film definitely isn't one of Ryan Reynolds best movies. I doesn't quite compete with the other superhero movies which are about such as Spiderman and Batman yet there is something about it that makes you want to keep watching. It may be that i'm a little biased because I find Ryan Reynolds absolutley gorgeous. He plays his part well but I think if there ever was a sequel to this it would be a definite flop. When you turn it on you expect it to be this ultimate superhero movie which leaves you wanting to see the next one and if like me even makes you hope that you could be rescued by the strong,hunky superhero, but I can only dream. This film however has ended up a sci-fi movie, flitting in and out of space which personally I don't like very much.
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Friends With Benefits
I really enjoyed this film, it was a little predictable but quite a few films are these days. Mila Kunis starts a no strings attached relationship with Justin Timberlake who is still gorgeous and isn't actually too bad of an actor. The only thing that annoyed me was Mila Kunis' voice, I always watch Family Guy so it was weird to hear 'Meg' in this film. About the last 30 minutes of the movie contains the best scenes (my personal opinion) but all in all a good movie, well worth watching.
Cupid, Inc
I had strong doubts about this movie, mainly because I had never even heard of it before. Surely a movie you've never even heard about isn't going to be that good? Well I was right, it wasn't a great film. It focuses on a chat show host who is told if she could help one couple to find love that her love will be revealed. It had an actor who played "cupid", one who could fade in and out whenever he likes. The storyline was quite sweet and had some nice moments but it doesn't remotely compete with some of the better rom-coms out there, I'm not even sure you could call it a rom-com...more of a romance for kids? If thats even possible!
Green Lantern
This film definitely isn't one of Ryan Reynolds best movies. I doesn't quite compete with the other superhero movies which are about such as Spiderman and Batman yet there is something about it that makes you want to keep watching. It may be that i'm a little biased because I find Ryan Reynolds absolutley gorgeous. He plays his part well but I think if there ever was a sequel to this it would be a definite flop. When you turn it on you expect it to be this ultimate superhero movie which leaves you wanting to see the next one and if like me even makes you hope that you could be rescued by the strong,hunky superhero, but I can only dream. This film however has ended up a sci-fi movie, flitting in and out of space which personally I don't like very much.
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Monday, July 02, 2012
Movies...
Fright Night,
This film wasn't one of the best films i've ever watched but it's one of those you have to keep watching to find out what happens at the end. Colin Farrell does play his part pretty well as the vampire and David Tennant has his moments. The film was smart and funny but didn't really scare me very much! Which from a title of fright night, you would sort of expect to be scared at least a little bit. It's not a film I would rush to watch again any time soon, but i'd be quite interested in watching the original from 1985 just to see how it compares.
You May Not Kiss The Bride,
It's a film about a fake wedding in which pet photographer Bryan (Justin from Brothers and Sisters) is forced into to marrying the daughter of a crime boss so that she'll get a green card. The film is a bit too over the top, trying to be dramatic but in a way that it's hard to take it seriously. I do like films when they're are unrealistic, but only when they're done well. Tonya, played by Mena Suvari plays such an annoying part. I loved Dave Annable when he played Justin in Brothers and Sisters, in this movie he did play the part pretty well, he's probably the only reason I managed to watch the whole movie through, otherwise would have be switched off a lot earlier. I think he'll do well in the future in some more rom-coms. As for this film, not one I'll be adding to my DVD collection any time soon.
The Vow,
This movie was definitely my favourite watch of the week. It features Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum. After getting married, a car accident leaves her in a coma. As she lost her memory, her husband is determined to win her heart again. It didn't quite have the end I was expecting but I was glad of that as it wasn't too predictable. It did have it's moments where it follows the "guidelines" of most romantic movies but did manage to branch out slightly. Either way I loved it! Tatum and McAdams both played their parts brilliantly, more so Tatum but that may be because I find him absolutely gorgeous. I'm glad I purchased this on DVD and it's a film I would definitely watch again. All in all a good story that does tug on your heart strings slightly! If you like films like Dear John and The notebook I think you'll like this one.
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This film wasn't one of the best films i've ever watched but it's one of those you have to keep watching to find out what happens at the end. Colin Farrell does play his part pretty well as the vampire and David Tennant has his moments. The film was smart and funny but didn't really scare me very much! Which from a title of fright night, you would sort of expect to be scared at least a little bit. It's not a film I would rush to watch again any time soon, but i'd be quite interested in watching the original from 1985 just to see how it compares.
You May Not Kiss The Bride,
It's a film about a fake wedding in which pet photographer Bryan (Justin from Brothers and Sisters) is forced into to marrying the daughter of a crime boss so that she'll get a green card. The film is a bit too over the top, trying to be dramatic but in a way that it's hard to take it seriously. I do like films when they're are unrealistic, but only when they're done well. Tonya, played by Mena Suvari plays such an annoying part. I loved Dave Annable when he played Justin in Brothers and Sisters, in this movie he did play the part pretty well, he's probably the only reason I managed to watch the whole movie through, otherwise would have be switched off a lot earlier. I think he'll do well in the future in some more rom-coms. As for this film, not one I'll be adding to my DVD collection any time soon.
The Vow,
This movie was definitely my favourite watch of the week. It features Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum. After getting married, a car accident leaves her in a coma. As she lost her memory, her husband is determined to win her heart again. It didn't quite have the end I was expecting but I was glad of that as it wasn't too predictable. It did have it's moments where it follows the "guidelines" of most romantic movies but did manage to branch out slightly. Either way I loved it! Tatum and McAdams both played their parts brilliantly, more so Tatum but that may be because I find him absolutely gorgeous. I'm glad I purchased this on DVD and it's a film I would definitely watch again. All in all a good story that does tug on your heart strings slightly! If you like films like Dear John and The notebook I think you'll like this one.
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Movies...
This week i've watched two brilliant films on Sky Movies,
Footloose (2011)
I didn't have high hopes for this film, mainly because it's simply a reboot of the original film. It's a very rare occasion if the reboot of a film is better than the original. In the case of this film, I think they've managed to do it pretty well, if it's not better then it's definetly on par with the original. A fantastic modern version of an old classic, well worth watching! It makes you want to get up and start dancing in front of the television!
Deja Vu
This is a film I had seen before but couldn't remember how it ended. It features Denzel Washington, who I think is a brilliant actor, I've always enjoyed films he has been in. He plays an agent who travels back in time to save a woman from being murdered. This film had me gripped throughout, a film definitely worth watching.
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Footloose (2011)
I didn't have high hopes for this film, mainly because it's simply a reboot of the original film. It's a very rare occasion if the reboot of a film is better than the original. In the case of this film, I think they've managed to do it pretty well, if it's not better then it's definetly on par with the original. A fantastic modern version of an old classic, well worth watching! It makes you want to get up and start dancing in front of the television!
Deja Vu
This is a film I had seen before but couldn't remember how it ended. It features Denzel Washington, who I think is a brilliant actor, I've always enjoyed films he has been in. He plays an agent who travels back in time to save a woman from being murdered. This film had me gripped throughout, a film definitely worth watching.
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