Summer Heat....

COMING SOON

Summer Films

Okay, so there have been a few films of interest out in the summer months and it would be remiss of me, as something of a film fan/addict, to have not seen some of them. Suffice to say, i've been a few times to the cinema of late and have a few thoughts on some of the films i've seen - both blockbusters and otherwise. SO here they are - reasonably succinctly.

Prince Caspian - an improvement on TL, TW and TW (which was average IMHO) but doesn't have a patch on recent fantasy like TLOTR trilogy. Is strikingly violent for a 'childrens' film

Indiana Jones 4 - Both fun and nostalgic, but not really a patch on the earlier trilogy of films. There are some fun moments to be had, but a few ludicrous ones as well.

Sex and the City - if you're a fan of the series, you'll love this. Otherwise you may not find much to raise a smile.

Mongol - a gem of a movie about Gengis Khan. Stunningly shot, with an epic scope. Gripping from start to finish.

WALL*E - further evidence that Pixar are one of the best studios turning out movies. This is pure joy to watch - even if the pesky humans do detract from the main character. The opening (dialogue free) 20-30 mins are stunning.

Mamma Mia - entertaining and very funny, particularly if you like ABBA. A lot of froth and little substance, but i don't think you'd expect that from a film like this. Meryl Streep can sing, Pierce Brosnan tries.

The Dark Knight - perhaps THE film of the summer. This is how blockbusters should be done. A dark, brooding, crime saga with a knockout performance from Heath Ledger as the Joker. This is how comic book films should be done!

So, that's my two cents worth of thoughts. Feel free to agree or disagree. I'm sure there are a couple of films that i've forgotten to mention as well. Overall, summer wasn't as hit and miss as previous years (Pirates 3 and Spider-man 3 last year for example). Let's hope that the momentum keeps going as we head in to the 'awards' films of the fall.