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American Reunion 2012
If I said 20 minutes into American Pie: Reunion I felt thoroughly disappointed, you’d think me a moron. And moronic is exactly how I felt, mostly for being the only person apart from the cast (gagging for the work) who was looking forward to the latest slice of American Pie. Whilst the original has stood the test of time, the sequels are a clear warning of what happens when you wank a formula completely dry. Though never as mean-spirited as…
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Dark Shadows 2012
Weren’t the 1970s brilliant? Don’t’ you just love reminiscing about things from back then and pointing out how daft they are? Do you remember lava lamps? And Operation? Or decorative grapes made of glass? Ahhh… the good old days. How about Tim Burton? Do you remember the last time he made a decent film? Anybody? No?
Thought not.
In fairness, Dark Shadows is Burton’s best film in about 15 years. Which is like saying Jeremy Kyle has been a bit…Translated from by
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The Avengers 2012
The first time I've rushed out on opening day since Phantom Menace, but something tells me I won't regret it in 13 years time...
So far, Marvel Studios have got it just right: even their lesser efforts, Iron Man 2 and Incredible Hulk, have been solid 3 star entertainment. The trick, it seems, is that they've perfectly replicated the vibrant tone of their comics, never feeling the need to 'go dark' and expanding the universe perfectly. With Avengers, Joss Whedon…
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