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After missing it on the big screen I managed to watch The Fighter at last this weekend and wow what a movie. I’m not the biggest boxing fan in the world but of all the boxing films I’ve seen this is surely the best at re-enacting the physical sport.
The film depicts the rise of boxer Micky Ward, played by Mark Whahlberg, in the late 1980′s. The boxer is helped on his way by half brother Dicky Eklund, played Christian Bale, who is a former boxer suffering from an addiction to drugs and embroiled in a life of crime.

The story itself is actually a true one and at the end of the movie you get to see a small video clip of the two brothers.

I really really recommend this moive to anyone because you don’t need to be a sporting to fan to appreciated this film as my girlfriend will justify because she loved it yet despises boxing.

You can certainly see why Christian Bale picker up the Best Supporting Actor award because his performance really is brilliant.

Watch it this weekend, you won’t be disappointed.

At long long last I’ve managed to watch The King’s Speech after month of waiting. I unfortunately missed it when it was on at the Cinema, mainly because it’s really expensive to watch a movie these days, so I’ve had to wait until the DVD release.
However, the wait was worth it because the film lived up to all the hype that’s surrounded it since it was released. If you’re a hermit or only if you landed on planet Earth the the film is about King George IV and his ascension to the throne whilst trying to overcome a serious stammering problem.
Colin Firth, who plays the King, gives an absolutely amazing performance and you can really see why he won the Best Actor Oscar. The supporting cast of Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham-Carter also provide some eye catching performances and help make this a must watch movie.

When the film Tron was released in 1982 it was applauded for its outstanding graphics which were seen as groundbreaking at the time. However, I must confess that I was never really a fan because I thought the film was quite boring and it felt like Disney was just trying to show off what it can do.

Since the recent release of the sequel, Tron Legacy, I’ve been pondering whether or not I should watch it. With lots of spare time over the Easter break I decided to take the plunge and rent it. I have to say that this time I was quite pleased, not only with the amazing graphics but this time the storyline was a bit more interesting. Although, I have to say that the young CGI’d Jeff Bridges wasn’t convincing and It felt like I was watching a cut scene from a video game.

Tron Legacy is definitely worth watching and I wish that I’d seen it in all its 3D glory because you tell that would have been amazing. I’m going to have to splash out on a 3D TV.

I’ve not been to the cinema for a few months now because I really can’t justify the amount it costs to watch a movie. It seems to get more expensive every time I go.
However, one film I might push the boat out for is the upcoming Cowboys & Aliens starring Daniel Craig, Olivia Wilde and Harrison Ford.
Set in the Old West the film is about a lone cowboy ( Daniel Craig), who has no memory of his past, leading an uprising against invading Aliens. I realise that this doesn’t like you’re average action flick but having watched the trailer I have to admit that it looks pretty good.
If you also take into account that’s it Directed by John Favreau and Steven Spielberg is the Executive Producer then it’s beginning to sound promising.

It’s set for release in August 2011.

I’m a big fan of Johnny Depp and think he’s a pretty cool actor so I was really looking forward to watching The Tourist, his latest film. He stars with Angelina Jolie, another fine actor who usually appears in great movies.
However, The Tourist is a really big disappointment form the perspectives of the story and acting. I watched the film hoping that something would happen but it just dragged a long at an awkward pace and the acting from both Depp and Jolie wasn’t their best.
I have to agree with Ricky Gervais’ jab at the film when he hosted the The Golden Globes, “It seemed like everything this year was three-dimensional. Except the characters in The Tourist.”

I’m just glad I waited for it to be released on DVD and didn’t pay to watch it at the cinema.

I heard many critics praise the film Buried starring Ryan Reynolds but I was always a little sceptical after hearing what the storyline was.
If you’re unaware of the film let me explain. To summarise, the movie is about an American truck driver, played by Reynolds, who wakes up in a coffin, bound, gagged and buried underground in Iraq. He has no idea why he’s been put there or for how long.
After waking he soon realises that he’s been left his mobile phone and lighter so he quickly starts to contact people for help.

That’s it. He’s the only person you see in the whole film, apart from the voices on the other end of his phone calls, and the camera never leaves the coffin.
I agree that it’s sounds like the film is boring but believe me when I say that the film will have you on the edge of your seat. I actually couldn’t believe how intense it was but for those who don’t like confined space be warned because it could make you feel claustrophobic.

You really need to watch this film because it is like nothing ever seen before and I thinks really worth watching.

Having watched Batman: The Dark Knight, many many times I really can’t wait for the next instalment, called The Dark Knight Rises, which is being filmed this summer and due for release in 2012.
The new villain for the movie has been confirmed has Bane who will be played by British actor Tom Hardy. Bane could be Batman’s toughest enemy yet because he combines extraordinary strength with a powerful intellect.
I think Tom Hardy will be a brilliant addition to the movie franchise after seeing in the films Bronson and Inception. In Bronson especially he showed his powerful screen presence.

The movie will also feature Catwoman, to be played by American actress Anne Hathaway, but how much of a villain she will be is anyone’s guess. Director Christopher Nolan is keeping the details of the script very secret so we will all have to wait and see.
If it’s only half as good as the previous movie and Batman Begins then it will be an awesome and sadly the final one of the trilogy.

Disney’s latest animated movie hit the big screen in the UK on Friday and is rumoured to be one of its best in years. The story is based on the classic fairytale of Rapunzel, but in the usual Disney style it incorporates, humour and catchy tunes. Mandy Moore is playing the voice of the lead character Rapunzel whilst the other characters include a horse who thinks that he is a hound dog and a bandit, Flynn, who falls in love with Rapunzel.

Go see it at the cinemas now and see if the rumours are true and whether the film is set to be another Disney classic.

Superman is set to hit the big screen again, and the man set to play the iconic character is British Actor Henry Cavill. I’m a big fan of superman, and am surprised that the franchise hasn’t stuck with Brandon Routh who played the lead in “Superman Returns”. Even so, this will be a great opportunity for Cavill to make a name for himself. He’s previously played parts in films such as Tristan and Isolde as well as Stardust, but this will be his biggest role today. The working title for the latest film is “Man of Steel” and is due to be released in December 2012.

We all know the story of Romeo and Juliet, but this latest film about the star-crossed lovers has a little bit of a twist. For starters the main characters are all garden gnomes, hence the title. There is some big hype around the film which has been advertised for months now in the cinemas trailers. It has an all star cast including James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Elton John and Ozzy Ozbourne to name a few.

The film is directed by Kelly Ashbury, who also directed Shrek 2, which I loved, so if that is anything to go by this film is also sure to be a hit.