Captain Phillips
Plot – Captain Phillips (Hanks) tries to prevent the
capture of his ship by Somali pirates.
100 Word Review – Those with
a nervous disposition should maybe stay clear of this film. There are layers
upon layers of anticipation and tension, yet this is the film’s greatest asset
and is what makes it so good. Cinematically it is shot almost like a
documentary which adds to the real-life feel which is integral to the movie.
Barkhad Abdi is a revelation in his first major film role as Muse. His steely
determination is sometimes expressed by a single stare or look. However Hanks
is the star of the show in a role that showcases what a diversely talented
actor he is. 91/100
Pain and Gain
Plot – Body builders Lugo
(Walberg), Doyle (Johnson) and Doorball (Mackie) use the American Dream as
inspiration for a kidnapping.
100 Word Review – Forget
roids, it feels like the film itself has taken Speed. The pace is frenetic, the
range of shots is diverse and the tricky job in balancing a crime caper with a
comedy is frequently mastered. There are laughs throughout, which perhaps comes
from the ludicrous nature of the TRUE story that this film was inspired by. The
Rock steals it for me, as he fleets from the forgiving nature of a born again
Christian to Tony Montana-ian levels of cocaine addiction. At times messy but a
thoroughly enjoyable film nonetheless. P.S. It’s also a gold mine for
inspirational quotes. 79/100
We’re the Millers
Plot – Small time pot
dealer David (Sudeikis) gathers a rag tag group, including a stripper, runaway
and loser, to pose as a family in order to smuggle drugs from Mexico.
100 Word Review – A fresh
and original comedy that doesn’t overly rely on cliché. Although perhaps the
ending is a bit predictable, the main bulk of the film feels different. Each member
of the ‘family’ offers something new. David is cuttingly sarcastic whilst Rose
(Aniston) is equally feisty (as well as proving that Aniston still has it). Casey
(Roberts) is perhaps underdeveloped as a character but is still the epitome of
an angsty teen, whereas Kenny (Poulter) is a brilliantly awkward addition who creates
the most humour. Yes, the concept is utterly ridiculous but it tries to be
different and supplies consistent laughs. 83/100
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