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THOR: FILM REVIEW

FILM REVIEW – THOR (12A) Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Idris Elba, Stellan Skarsgard, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Jaimie Alexander, Rene Russo, Clark Gregg, Samuel L Jackson, Jeremy Renner Running Time: 1hrs 50 mins Director: Kenneth Branagh With The Avengers movie coming next year this had to be good, and I’m pleased to report fanboys needn’t ... Full story

SCREAM 4

Scream 4 – Film review Genre: Horror Rated: 15 Directed by: Wes Craven Cast: Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courtney Cox What’s your favourite scary movie? The original Scream could very well be mine. Before we were introduced to Ghostface, it seemed that audiences were doomed to sit through remake after remake. Scream showed us that a descent ... Full story

SWARM

VIDEO GAME REVIEW: SWARM (360-XBLA/PS3-PSN) Ignition Entertainment Out Now   For one of the most addictive games to hit Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network so far this year – look no further than Ignition’s Lemmings-inspired Swarm. Navigating dozens of these idiotic blue critters across progressively more difficult levels – sometimes sacrificing them for your own greater good – can be a ... Full story

GHOSTBUSTERS

VIDEO GAME REVIEW: GHOSTBUSTERS: SANCTUM OF SLIME (360-XBLA/PS3-PSN/PC)Atari Out Now I’d like to say this retains the charm of the hit movie franchise – but sadly even that is a reach for this quite mundane offering. After the extremely reasonable effort administered in 2009’s oft-delayed full retail third-person spookfest from Atari, this – admittedly cheaper on the pocket – downloadable ... Full story

FILM REVIEW – BATTLE: LOS ANGELES (12A)

Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, Bridget Moynahan, Ramon Rodriguez, Michael Pena, Ne-Yo Running Time: 1hrs 55 mins Director: Jonathan Liebesman It’s the first big-budget blockbuster of the year and was just waiting to be ridiculed but the greatest compliment that can be paid to Battle: LA (12A, 1hr 55mins) is - “it’s not as bad as you’re expecting”. In fact ... Full story

FILM REVIEW: THE FIGHTER (15)

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale & Amy Adams. Directed by: David O. Russell (Three Kings, I Heart Huckabees) Running Time: 1 hr. 54 min. Last night I announced to my partner that I was going to take up boxing, and although I’ve already given up on the idea, I ... Full story

FILM REVIEW: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (12A)

FILM REVIEW: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (12A) Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Bill Nighy, Ralph Fiennes, David Thewlis, Helena Bonham-Carter, Rhys Ifans, Alan Rickman, Jason Isaacs, Robbie Coltrane, Brendan Gleeson, Timothy Spall, Julie Walters, Imelda Staunton, John Hurt, Mark Williams, Steffan Rhodri, Tom Felton, Clemence Poesy, Bonnie Wright, ... Full story

FILM REVIEW: THE OTHER GUYS (15)

Ever since watching Anchorman I have prayed for another Will Ferrell film to be equally as good, but it’s never happened... until now. The Other Guys reunites Will with his long-time comic partner Adam McKay, director of Step Brothers, Anchorman and Talladega Nights. This time round, Ferrell plays Allen Gamble, an NYPD cop who’s never ... Full story

FILM REVIEW: TOY STORY 3 (U)

TOY STORY 3 (U) Voice cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Ned Beatty, Michael Keaton, Don Rickles, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn, Estelle Harris, Laurie Metcalf Running Time: 1hr 40 mins Director: Lee Unkrich EVEN as an adult (allegedly) I have no hesitation in saying Toy Story is one of my movie guilty pleasures – which is ... Full story

FILM REVIEW: THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE (12A)

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE (12A) Cast: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Bryce Dallas Howard, Xavier Samuel, Billy Burke Running Time: 2hrs Director: David Slade REVIEWING a ‘fangirl’ film the magnitude of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (12A, 2 hours) is almost a pointless task. After being roped into taking my Mum to a special early screening ... Full story