Limitless(2011)
"''Limitless doesn't take itself too seriously, it's a superb 'what if' story, that will keep you engaged from start to finish...''"
Humans use twenty percent of our brain capacity, what if we could use all of it? What would you do if you were suddenly granted the ability to unlock your inner potential? Well that question is answered to some degree in this film.
Based on the novel "The Dark Fields" by Alan Glynn, we ar...
Source Code(2011)
"Groundhog Day meets Bourne – a surprising match made in heaven"
Trailers are a strange commodity in the art of cinema. With a little bit of clever editing, they’re able to deliver the promise of hilarity, action, suspense and instill the kind of faith that makes the average viewer think “I simply HAVE to see this movie”. On a wor...
The Eagle(2011)
"The Eagle is an exciting and emotional film, helped by a beautiful and haunting celtic soundtrack..."
As far as sword swinging, sandal wearing, bloodthirsty, Roman revenge films go, The Gladiator will probably never be beaten. But The Eagle is an impressive and realistic attempt that production and set wise, pushes the boundaries beyond the normal film shoot.
Filmed in the highlands of Sc...
Submarine(2011)
"This is not simply a melodramatic exercise in self-indulgence"
Richard Ayoade has found his place. Best known for his portrayal as arch-geek Moss from TV’s The IT Crowd, he made a brief foray to the big screen with a cameo in 2009’s Bunny And The Bull. Submarine marks his first jaunt behind the camera and it’s clear he’s finally...
Killing Bono(2011)
"It is funny on occasions. Not side-splitting, but certainly generates the odd chuckle here and there"
There are two reasons as to why you may decide to go and see Nick Hamm’s Killing Bono. Either you want to see if the film’s title actually lives up to its name, or you may go to see a hilarious, inventive comedy. Sadly, you may be disappointed on both counts.
Killing Bono is a...
Age of the Dragons(2011)
"It’s quite simply a bad attempt at film-making. Bad script, poorly acted with some ridiculous and ludicrous twists and turns in the story"
It’s always vital when critically analysing a film to make sure you go into the film with a clear mind, avoiding negative preconceptions which, more often than not, lead to immediate disappointment. However, when you discover that a film’s leading roles are played by Vinnie Jones and ...