THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED
Man of Steel
UK certificate 12
137 mins
Genre : Action/Adventure/Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Directed by : Zack Snyder
Starring : Henry Cavill/Amy Adams/Michael Shannon
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A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers that are not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
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Superman reborn... Cavill as superman does a damn good job in this very enjoyable movie...Stunning, yes awsome, CGI special effects compliment.
The storyline is good to.
Highly recommended
8/10
Only God Forgives
UK certificate 18
86 mins
Genre : Crime/Drama/Thriller
Directed by : Nicolas Winding Refn
Starring : Ryan Gosling/Kristin Scott Thomas/Vithaya Pansringarm
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Bangkok. Ten years ago Julian(Gosling) killed a man and went on the run. Now he manages a Thai boxing club as a front for a drugs operation. Respected in the criminal underworld, deep inside, he feels empty. When Julian's brother murders an underage prostitute, the police call on retired cop Chang - the Angel of Vengeance. Chang allows the father to kill his daughter's murderer, then 'restores order' by chopping off the man's right hand. Julian's mother Crystal - the head of a powerful criminal organization - arrives in Bangkok to collect her son's body. She dispatches Julian to find his killers and 'raise hell'.
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An unusal approach to film these days, one of symbolism with little dialogue..I wondered about some of the acting which seemed to take there que from the camera, rather than the storyline. That is not surprises I guess.
The action scenes & torture are very brutal and bloody.
One for crime addicts & those that like something different in film style.
6/10
The Last Exorcism Part 2
UK certificate 18
86 mins
Genre : Drama/Horror/Thriller
Directed by : Ed Gass-Donnelly
Starring : Ashley Bell/Julia Garner/Spencer Treat Clark
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Discovered alone in the backwoods of Louisiana, and with no memory of her past, a terrified Nell is offered sanctuary in New Orleans by a Christian group intent on purging the demons within her once and for all. But just as she begins the process of building a new life for herself, she discovers that the evil presence that tormented her past is back, and that this time, it's here to stay.
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Well this was a disappointing sequel....Slow with little to scare you....Just watch the first film not this.
I really don't know why they still bother with producing sequels which are poorly executed & written.
The actors did there best which was the only saving grace.
3.5/10