Stitches

‘Stitches’ is a movie based in Ireland, featuring the famous comedian Ross Noble as a clown whose untimely death was caused by children playing a prank on him at a birthday party. The director (Conor McMahon) introduced a magic clown cult, whose “spells” awakened the clown from his grave, so that he could seek vengeance on the kids who caused his death.

 Stitches the clown makes his first appearance since being revived at a high school party; the same party that those mischievous kids (who caused his death) attended. Following his re-introduction, are a series of gruesome deaths- only those of who were involved in his death of course. Each of the deaths mirrors an act that Stitches was supposed to have executed at the children’s birthday party. A humorous twist sees the producer introducing an egg with the clowns face on it, which represents the clown’s life. In order to kill the clown, the high schoolers must break the egg. This movie can be seen as gruesome and gory, with a humorous twist, a never before seen combination of clowns and horror. 

There aren’t many bad things to be said about this movie; the producer has created a movie that is different to your typical horror movie as seen above, with the coupling of horror and humour, delivered in a way that has never been seen before. Ross Noble has been highly commended on his portrayal of Stitches the Clown, playing what many consider to be the perfect part, with his career in the comedy industry providing good background to work with.After watching McMahon's Stitches, you may well begin to understand why so many people suffer from coulrophobia - the fear of clowns. Whilst some are tickled by the painted performers, Noble's demonic antagonist is likely to lead to more than a few sleepless nights for the easily affected.

Taken Review

Firstly if you ever want to watch a fast paced action movie Taken is that movie hands down. Liam Neeson stars in this action packed movie that pretty much will have you on the edge of your seat the whole time from start to finish. So where do we begin well this movie starts off when former spy Bryan Mills (Neeson) daughter Kim (Maggie Grace) is kidnapped in Paris and when he finds out he stops at nothing to bring her home to safety. He has to rely on his skills he has honed over the many years working in his profession to the people who kidnapped his daughter and while in the process uncovering something bigger at large. 

Once again I will do my best to avoid spoilers but I’ll give enough to get you into it. So the movie starts off with Mills life in disarray, he isn't with his wife anymore and barley has anytime to spend with his daughter. So pretty much Kim wants to go on a trip to Paris, while her father is very concerned about the travel idea, eventually he caves in allowing his daughter to go with her friend. And this is where it starts, from landing in Paris, a man offers the ladies to share a cab to the place where they are staying not knowing that this is a set up for something much big. Eventually after finding the location of where they are staying it pretty much goes all downhill from there they are kidnapped. One line from the movie “I will find you and I will kill you!” when Mills says this over the phone, you know it is getting serious. As mentioned it is up to Mills to save the day by finding his daughter, while travels through dark streets of Paris in search for his daughter. The movie really has a great pace to it from start to finish; it just keeps building with all the suspense especially when he asks a particular person for information while he is attached to a chair....

This movie is for those moments when you want a fast paced action movie with great moments, gun fight, smooth fight scenes, and of course Liam Neeson acting, Maggie Grace also has a solid performance in the movie.

I give this movie 4/5, it is just a fun and awesome movie. 

By Bradley Graves

Hangover 2 Review - Michael Cesarini

Hangover Part Two- Michael Cesarini

The Hangover Part Two had big shoes to fill and an endless combination of expectations after the huge success, laughter and personalities established in the first film. Director Todd Phillips relocated the sequel to Bangkok one of the few locations outdoing Las Vegas with unexpected twists and shenanigans. The plot however feels like a constant sense of Déjà vu, secondary characters from the previous film such as the baby has its role replaced by a monkey as well as other minor characters reappearing with differed levels of significance, there is little effort to depart from conventions established in the first film. The most obvious recycling of past factors being the loss of Doug. Despite the lack of change regarding the plot, the film for many will achieve consistent laughter via an engaging host of characters.  The seemingly endless array of absurd problems confronted makes for a film promising to please anyone with a sense of humour.

If you haven’t witnessed the previous film The Hangover Two may be taken in better light, however if you have it is still a must watch to satisfy the craving for more left with you by the first film. Those familiar with its predecessor will be well aware of the potential circumstances the group find themselves in and at some times may perceive it as predictable. Despite this by using the same formula as the first film its hard to argue anything but a substantial success in the box office. As the saying goes "If it isn't broken don't fix it".


Stars:3/5

DJANGO UNCHAINED
From the opening credits of Django Unchained one fact makes itself incredibly clear, this is a Quentin Tarantino movie. And that is a very good thing.
Foxx plays Django, a slave in 1858, who on being transported through Texas in the bitter winter cold, has a fateful encounter with the extraordinary Dr King Schultz, a mysterious German former dentist played by Christoph Waltz with dapper and dainty eccentricity and smilingly faultless English. Django's new friend gives him a taste of freedom, but is astonished to learn of his connection with a fellow slave, a beautiful woman named Broomhilda (Kerry Washington).She is being held at the plantation Candieland in Mississippi, owned by the revolting racist and sadist Calvin Candie, and unforgettably played by Leonardo Dicaprio. Somehow, and with Schultz's help, Django must get her out. His soul will never be unchained until he sets his love free and takes a terrible revenge on her oppressor.

With the movie spanning for 3 hours that sense is never dropped and with film’s conclusion you’re left with nothing but immense satisfaction. The soundtrack kills it, the actors kill it, the storyline kills it, the characters kill it, and literally everything in this movie is just golden. Although some people might be deterred due to excessive violence, this brilliant storyline deserves a top spot in any movie enthusiasts’ collection. I give it 4/5 stars.

Ali

Skyfall Review by Lin Li

In the history of Hollywood movie, 007 as the longest film series had already passed half of a century. Film is due to a mission failure which bond involved in that make MI6 was exposed to the crisis, M has been questioned. In the face of such situation, Bond 007 (Daniel Craig) has to come forward to resolve the crisis, and no matter how much cost, he must save the M and preserve the reputation of MI6.


In the film, the actor named James Bond fascinates the world hundreds of thousands of fans depends on him hale appearance, extraordinary skill, agility cold image and the name of James Bond has become a famous symbol of British personal heroism.

In Skyfall, at the beginning of film there was an exciting chase scenes for more than ten minutes for the audience. The team of film through advanced technology and precise clips make car chase, blasting and other drastic action show on the screen perfectly to stimulate the audience's audio and visual senses continuously.

Director tries to break the constant and patterned image of super hero in audience mind, audiences see is no longer a heroic invincible, invincible spy image, but the one who can make mistakes and will feel arrogance at sometimes of a real 007. Compared with before 007, in this movie bond are no longer relying so much on weapons and equipment with high technology, instead relying on external environment opportunity to carry chance for turning the tide.

In the type of personal heroism movies in Hollywood, super hero often appears corresponding with super bad egg. The peak between master and master is the true highlights of the movie. The villain played by Javier Bardem is a major highlight during this film. His march out after half of film, through two minutes long shot, with his unhurried speaking style, from far and near, make people feel so unholy.

Both in image style and in theme expression of film are all more or less showing a dark temperament. Bond is still within a system, he can't get rid of the fate as a chess piece which be Symbol for MI6.

Bond return to tradition in the film, decreased the ambiguous flirting with James Bond girl and just concentrate on lady M finally. In addition, he maintained national stability with his own action and help MI6 to achieve its political purpose.


Will not stop there, the story about bond will continue

Fast 5

 

Vin Diesel (Dom) and Paul Walker (Brian) are back in the fifth instalment of the street racing franchise, along with many others that were in the first of the series – The Fast and the Furious. The action starts when three of the characters get involved in a ‘death – defying’ car heist on-board a moving train that ends in the death of three federal agents. The characters must stay hidden from law enforcement or else be caught by the task force designated to hunt them down – this is where Luke Hobbs (‘The Rock’) comes into the plot.

Dom has been released from custody by Brian, a former cop and his sister, Mia. This movie sees two members from the opposite sides of the law teaming up in order to elude authorities. They are backed into a corner in Rio de Janeiro where they must pull one last job in order to gain their freedom. The movie reaches its climax when the two groups must face each other in the biggest race for their freedom yet.  

While the action scenes during this movie may impress some viewers, it was taken to an improbable level, leaving many viewers finding it hard to accept. Obviously, the laws of physics were ignored. What were once a group of criminal racers and FBI agents, turned from being useless fighters, into beings that were able to fight in a similar style to that of an experienced fighter; almost ‘Jedi-like’ as it would be named. The running time was another aspect of the movie that was criticised, with a total running time of 130 minutes.

Fast 5 gives you plenty of excitement with car chases and action scenes. The pairing of ‘The Rock’ and Vin Diesel became an attribute to the show, as many fans enjoyed watching them interact with each other during the movie.

Rating: 4/5  

A Good Day to Die Hard (Diehard 5)

Bruce Willis as "John McClane" plays a much more unpredictable role to the previous. He is portrayed as an old man who has lost any care for his own life but still with his wits about situational awareness, as he trusts no one. When it comes to comedy, it relies on age jokes about the protagonist John as most possible avenues have already been covered this saga. The action in this film takes place in Russia, as McClane goes to see his son as he faces court. As his son escapes he finds out that he is not actually a criminal,but actually working for the American Government. Following this is the classic "Diehard", situation in which a large group of criminals stand in McClane's and he takes them down one by one, except with the help of his son this time. The action is a bit over the top as well as the stunts which appear unrealistic as they would have resulted broken bones. For the movie overall, enjoyable from an action perspective, a limited amount of humour but, similar to previous movies as it lacks originality and sadly no new catch phrase.

Stars:3/5

Daniel Johnstone