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Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
A tried and tested formula. But with new dinosaurs!
You know what's going to happen almost from the off. But don't let this detract from the fact that this film is hugely enjoyable. And brings the gang together!
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Utterly predictable, but totally exhilarating!
The trailer looked impressive. The film doesn't disappoint. Whilst being utterly predictable, the film is emotional and action packed. Great music in the soundtrack too.
Great fun and well worth a watch.
The Batman (2022)
Met expectations.
As I expected: a credible reboot of Batman. But not a patch on the Christopher Nolan interpretation.
Redeeming features: Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman is great. The Riddler, Paul Dano, is sinister, some back story would not have gone amiss. Jeffrey Wright makes a convincing Jim Gordon
Disappointments:
Robert Pattison is an almost plausible Batman but a very unconvincing Bruce Wayne, he looks more like a moody student. Andy Serkis has a small role as Alfred. Sadly nowhere near as good as Sean Pertwee (Gotham) or Michael Caine (Christian Bale's butler). Miscasts in key roles.
A good soundtrack. A gritty and dark, gothic setting.
Much to enjoy, some disappointment too and at least 30 minutes too long.
A Christmas Carol (2018)
Simply Stunning
A phenomenal telling of the classic Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. I can't recommend this highly enough. Simon Callow breathes new life into Dickens' words, providing a performance that Boz would have been proud of himself. Thank you to the BBC and everyone involved in creating this wonderful masterpiece.
Nomadland (2020)
Utterly tedious.
I can only think that no other films were made last year to enable this terminally dull film to scoop Best Picture Oscar, among other awards.
It has some beautiful solo piano on the soundtrack, and the cinematography is impressive in places; hence two stars.
In a nutshell, almost try two hours of my life I'm never going to get back.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: A Sunny Day in the Void (2012)
Another for die hard fans.
More extraneous exploits of a group of droids that needlessly occupies one's time.
In musical terms, very much a b-side, or filler album track.
Offers very little in terms of critical story plot or character development.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Secret Weapons (2012)
One for diehard fans only.
A very much non-essential episode.
No real plot development or critical storyline.
Padding which could easily be removed to streamline the series.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Wrong Jedi (2013)
Strong climax to season 5.
A great ending to this storyline. The Jedi are complex characters.
The Mandalorian (2019)
Good fun extension of the Star Wars Universe.
A fusion of Gary Cooper, Clint Eastwood, Judge Dredd and if Boba Fett had a heart!
A little predictable but great fun all the same. Some very cool nods to characters from the Star Wars universe and also historical style characters.
1917 (2019)
A glimpse of the nation's Doomed Youth.
What an incredible film. The protagonists are rarely out if shot, accentuating their roles in the film. The cinematography is jaw dropping and aids your transportation into life in the trenches in WWI. The mission they're given is nigh impossible and their determination and bravery is to be applauded.
What I enjoyed most about this film is that the focus is not on the special effects of the shrill demented choirs of gunfire and shelling that must have been horrific to experience, but on the emotions felt by those featured.
If Saving Private Ryan is the WWII to see, then 1917 is its WWI counterpart.