Tim's Film Reviews

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Trailer #1) Review

Posted: June 18, 2013 in Action, Best of Films, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller, Trailer
Tags: Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Evangeline Lilly, Graham McTavish, Hugo Weaving, Ian McKellen, J. R. R. Tolkien, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Lee Pace, Manu Bennett, Martin Freeman, Peter Jackson, Poster, Review, Richard Armitage, Smaug, Sylvester McCoy, The Hobbit, The Hobbit - The Desolation of Smaug, The Hobbit - The Desolation of Smaug (Trailer #1) Review, Trailer, Trailer #1

Since when are teasers 2 minutes long, this is a full trailer and am reviewing it. I liked the first Hobbit film and am a big fan of the Lord of the Rings trilogy so as you’d imagine I’ve been looking forward to this trailer, however I didn’t think I’d be seeing it so early with another 6 months till release. Am sure it has something to do with Warner Bros. other big release this year Man of Steel allowing for wide exposure of this trailer. Anyway the trailer looks pretty good, lots of action, great cast, impressive visuals and cracking musical score which I am hoping is expanded from the last film so the sound doesn’t get stale. Hope you enjoy the trailer and stills I managed to grab. Comment and like at the end please.

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Box Office Predictions (14-16th June) Results

Posted: June 17, 2013 in Action, Best of Films, Comedy, Drama, Predictions, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Tags: 2013, Amy Adams, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, box office, Box Office Predictions, Craig Robinson, Danny McBride, Diane Lane, Emma Watson, Henry Cavill, impressive numbers, James Franco, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne, Man of Steel, Michael Cera, Michael Shannon, new films, nose dive, Predictions 14-16 June, Russell Crowe, Seth Rogen, shocking results, Superman, This Is the End, toy story 3, worldwide gross, Zack Snyder

Second week of predictions and the results are a little more in my ballpark. I even had more readers comment on the prediction and a few made their own, but who was closer? Well if you continue to the rest of this post you’ll find out. I know everyone is fixed on knowing the big releases scores this weekend but we can’t forget about the returning films of which one showed some shocking results. I also want to thank everyone for the likes and comments on my review of Man of Steel, of which beat my previous comment record with over 90 comments.

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Man of Steel (2013) Review

Posted: June 15, 2013 in Action, Best of Films, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Tags: Action & Adventure, Amy Adams, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, Christopher Nolan, Cooper Timberline, Diane Lane, general zod, Hans Zimmer, Harry Lennix, Henry Cavill, Jadin Gould, jonathan kent, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne, Man of Steel, Man of Steel (2013) Review, Man of Steel (Trailer #4) Review, martha lane, Michael Shannon, ocean of stars, Poster, Review, Richard Schiff, Russell Crowe, Science Fiction, science fiction film, superhero, Superman, Trailer, trailer 4, Zack Snyder

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Man of Steel has a Zack Snyder look and feel with a Goyer/Nolan story, and if that is something that appeals to you then Man of Steel is your film. Somehow the team behind this film have made superman both more down to earth than any superman film before whilst also making him far more powerful and raw as a superhero. The visuals are just unbelievable and I’ll devote a paragraph to discussing that, the acting is good and General Zod is just wow. I have heard complaints that the film couldn’t decide between a science fiction film and a superhero film but to be honest that’s idiotic, the two blend perfectly and they did it in such a realistic way I am surprised it hasn’t been done before. I’ll go into much more detail below but for now bookmark this if you are waiting to see the film, leave any comments below, if you have seen the film then check out the spoiler sections and I will look forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts.

“My name is General Zod. I have journeyed across an ocean of stars to reach you. Your world has sheltered one of my citizens. He will look like you, but he is not one of you. To those of you who know his location, the fate of your planet rests in your hands. To Kal-El, I say this: Surrender within 24 hours, or watch this world suffer the consequences.”

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Box Office Predictions (14-16th June)

Posted: June 13, 2013 in Action, Best of Films, Bulk Review, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Predictions, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Tags: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Russell Crowe, box office, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill, Man of Steel, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Zack Snyder, 2013, Box Office Predictions, Superman, Predictions 14-16 June, This Is the End, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Michael Cera, Emma Watson

Second week of predictions isn’t going to be any easier with two wide releases which to say the least are wild cards. To be honest I like them that way because it’s more fun with making the predictions. I don’t see any returning films making a challenge to the new comers but you never know. One way or another this weekend should be fun to watch both in the cinema and on the figures. MAN OF STEEL!!! Go Watch it now!

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Superman (1978) Review

Posted: June 11, 2013 in Action, Best of Films, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Tags: Action, Christopher Reeve, Clifton James, E. G. Marshall, Gene Hackman, Jack O'Halloran, Jackie Cooper, John Williams, Man of Steel, Marc McClure, Margot Kidder, Marlon Brando, Ned Beatty, Review, Richard Donner, Richard Lester, Sarah Douglas, Science Fiction, superhero, Superman, Superman (1978) Review, Superman 1, Superman I, Susannah York, Terence Stamp, Valerie Perrine

Superman The Movie is the first big budget superhero film and has earned critical acclaim. And with Man of Steel releasing this weekend I thought it was the right time for me to review this ground breaking film. I haven’t seen this film in full for a while and so it was quite an eye opener, I do not remember the first film being this good. The story, the acting and even the visuals stand up pretty well, or I got a copy where you can’t see the wires either way. To be honest what made this film great is its first half, Donner really tried to portray a serious origin story with his interpretation of Superman and it worked. Marlon Brando was great as Jor-El, Terence Stamp was great as General Zod (forgot he was in the beginning of this) and Glenn Ford played Jonathan Kent with affection. The second half though went a little in a different direction with the second hand car salesmen Lex Luthor. But overall a great film and enjoy the review.

“Live as one of them, Kal-El, to discover where your strength and your power are needed. Always hold in your heart the pride of your special heritage. They can be a great people, Kal-El, if they wish to be. They only lack the light to show them the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you… my only son.”

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Box Office Predictions (7-9th June) Results

Posted: June 9, 2013 in Comedy, Drama, Horror, Predictions, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Tags: 2013, Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, box office, Box Office Predictions, Clark Gregg, Ethan Hawke, James DeMonaco, Joss Whedon, Lena Headey, Much Ado About Nothing, Nathan Fillion, Owen Wilson, Predictions, Rose Byrne, Shawn Levy, The Internship, The Purge, Vince Vaughn

Well my new feature seems to be doing well, got a lot of likes and comments so I am happy. My actual predictions however could have been better but overall I was surprisingly close on the numbers. The Purge through me off this weekend with stellar numbers and The Internship very much like the film itself disappointed. So check out the final results this weekend and I’ll be back on Friday for the most anticipated release of Man of Steel.

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V/H/S/2 (2013) Review

Posted: June 9, 2013 in Sci-Fi, Action, Horror, Best of Films, Thriller, Outbreak Scenario, Drama
Tags: Action, Adam Wingard (Clinical Trials), Anthology, Brad Miska, Eduardo Sánchez (A Ride in the Park), Gareth Huw Evans (Safe Haven), Gary Binkow, Gregg Hale(A Ride in the Park), Hobo with a Shotgun, Horror, Jamie Nash, Jason Eisener (Alien Abduction Slumber Party), Kyle David Crosby, Review, Roxanne Benjamin, S-VHS, Science Fiction, Simon Barrett (Tape 49), The Blair Witch Project, The Raid, Timo Tjahjanto (Safe Haven), V/H/S, V/H/S/2, V/H/S/2 (2013) Review

Feels like only a week ago I was reviewing the trailer and only a year ago I reviewed the first film, no wait it was. And you’d think with such a ridiculously quick turn over that this film would be a shambles but surprisingly it’s actually better than its predecessor. All of the segments are at least good and I haven’t seen that in anthology for a very long time. One of the segments could easily be turned into a full length film that I would easily watch. This time around the film has some new and really talented writers and directors which make for the significant improvement over the last film. In this film you get to look forward to ghosts, zombies, demon monsters and even aliens so get your copy of V/H/S/2 however you like because you won’t regret it.

“Yesterday you were tainted and sullied. Today you stand as angels of purity. Don’t be afraid, hold firm. Guide yourself to the promised land… ‘Sir?’ Don’t fucking interrupt me!”

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