Mad Matty

First time I saw this was in school. And by that I mean during actual school hours. One of our teachers showed it to us. Immediately after the opening scene I knew this would be great. Now I admit that back than I liked it as a dark comedy but this is much more.
Live life to the fullest and don´t let it be dictated by others. While not always easy to do one should at least try.

Okay, so this probably isn't The Jungle Book you know and love, with dancing bears and comical monkeys. It is a darker version of the tale, and that's a good thing, because we don't need a carbon copy of the 2016 or 1967 adaptations of the tale. While younger children should be dissuaded from watching it - the jungle is a savage place - there is still a lot to enjoy for older kids and their parents. Oh, and was I the only one to realise this is the second time that somebody has shouted KHAAAAN to a Benedict Cumberbatch character?

Good film. This film has made me happy that I'm not a woman and don't have to go through that struggle.

This is not Dunkirk, Saving Private Ryan, or Call of Duty. Don't come into this expecting a lot of explosions and gunfire. This is an adaptation of a 1928 stage play about life in the trenches, but despite its age, this is still as relevant as ever. The atmosphere is intense and filled with dread. The soldiers are tired and fearful, despite attempts to be chipper. Brigadier's bark orders while sipping their brandy. And over the hill, the enemy awaits, an unseen force that is present in the minds and souls of the brave men waiting for their turn to cross the barrier and risk their lives. This is the power and futility of war, and the film is a must-see for anybody willing to sit in the mud and grime of the trenches with these bitterly afraid men.

An expansion of Neil Gaiman's short graphic novel, this is a delightful mix of punk rock and psychedelic sci-fi. I had a great time watching this, and recommend it to anybody looking for something a little (or a lot) different to the usual genre fare cluttering up our multiplexes. And while you may not need to read Gaiman's work before watching, you should still give it a go, as this head-scratcher will become a little clearer as you're watching.

This modern Christmas take on Santa is a lot of fun, with a great turn from Kurt Russell as Santa himself. Worth a watch, especially if you're running low on Christmas spirit (and no, I don't mean the alcoholic kind).

Superb. This was exceptional. Peter Jackson and his team painstakingly took 100 year old archive footage and somehow rendered it into HD. An absolute triumph. Very emotional to hear what the soldiers were going through. Should be compulsory viewing in schools or something. 9/10

Well that was a good film and compared to the first, it’s got better magic effects, more beasts but just not the same magical kick and was lacking the pace the first had that balanced it and fitted well for me but it did have some decent action with some cool effects with a darker tone to it. It’s good to know more of the past of the Harry Potter universe and looking forward to what the films that follow are going to bring to Hogwarts.

I really enjoyed that, it kept me entertained with it’s funny script. I thought the plot was lovely and had good message. Paul rudd and Steven coogan make a good team.

This film has a heart of gold, a strong message to live by and with a heartwarming beautiful tale where dreams come true.

Coogan and Rudd were at the top of their game in this funny and emotionally uplifting comedy.

Hell hath no fury than a vengeance-fuelled Nicolas Cage, and he puts in one of his best performances in a while, in this orgasmic feast of music and colour. Bonkers, but a fascinating hell-ride.

This is Robin Hood for the new generation, with a superhero-alike origin story and a flashy visual style. Your enjoyment of the film will vary - purists may not like the films look or changes - but it has some appeal for modern audiences. Still, it missed the target with it's storytelling, and while a sequel is set up at the end, I doubt the filmmaker's will give this another go, particularly after the poor critical reception so far.

Fantastic Beasts? Not quite - Above Average Beasts is a better description. The film isn't perfect - it's overly long, the story takes time to kick into gear - but its still good to step back into Rowling's world, and at the film's close, there was enough of a hook to come back to the next one.

There's nothing here you haven't heard before, but the 60's footage was interesting, even when the narration covered familiar tropes about the time.

A slow-burn of a thriller - part supernatural chiller, and part thesis on the British class system. It's a slight disappointment, bearing in mind it comes from the director of the excellent Room, but despite the slow pace, there is some intrigue here. The big payoff bears scrutiny, and I would be interested to hear your thoughts.

An entertainingly cathartic movie, but one with much resonance and power. A small triumph, not only for the cinema, but for #BlackLives Matter too.

Well crafted documentary about one of Orson Welle's 'lost' films, The Other Side Of The Wind. The behind the scenes footage is fascinating, and it's as much about the director himself (and the actors/crew surrounding him) as it is about the unfinished movie. And now, thanks to Netflix, we can see that movie at last. While it has been reconstructed from the bits and pieces that Welles had completed, which means it may not quite reflect the director's intentions, it should still make for compulsive viewing. And that, dear reader, is what I am about to do. Will be it be a classic? See you on The Other Side of Trakt when I comment on the film shortly!

Bauman's hero status was thrust upon him because of a terrible tragedy, and his humanity in dealing with that situation is what drives this movie. It's an inspirational tale, to be sure, and the message is this: we can all be heroes, no matter how ordinary we think we are.

Quirky film isn't big on laughs but it does have a certain charm. And it's always good to see Arquette and Wilson on the screen.

Enjoyable black comedy. You might see the twist coming, but that's okay, because the interplay between the two leads is fun to watch.

Despite the occasional funny one liner, this a pretty slapdash effort. Ross Lynch took a break from this kind of role when he starred as the young Jeffrey Dahmer. He was great in that film, and I hope he makes similar moves away from this repetitive teen nonsense. He and we deserve better.

Enjoyable goofy fun; less than gripping when out of the car, but a bit of a thrill ride when behind the wheel.

This show quickly grew on me. The way it blends comedy and heartfelt emotion is superb. So yes, Please Like Me... yes, I like you, I like you a lot. I like you so much I am sad that I have to wait for series 4.

Surprisingly, considering I used to be a big John Hughes fan, I completely bypassed this movie. It's not one of his best, but for a child of the 80's like me, it still left a nostalgic glow. Still, it doesn't hold a candle (or 16) to the best Hughes movie of them all, The Breakfast Club.

It's Johnny English - he's back!! And your take on that will depend on what you thought of the other films in the series. There isn't anything new here, but... if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Atkinson still has what it takes, and his rubber faced buffoonery and slapstick shenanigans are still as funny as ever. Bravo Mr English, bravo!

After reading some of the reviews on here, as well as those in the mainstream press, I was ready to fire venom at this movie. Thankfully. I am allowed to tame my tongue, as I really enjoyed the film. It wasn't perfect - it was a bit rushed after the midway point - but for the most part, I had a good time. Hardy nailed the character, and those in support were also good value. And if you weren't psyched to see Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse before seeing this film, you will be after the end-credits sequence.

Although Stevens and Hall are magnificent, as usual, the film has nothing new to say. Furthermore, the dialogue feels heavy-handed and forced, meaning we never quite buy into the relationship dramas that form the crux of the story.

Tom Hardy, a good actor, always puts on a good show and definitely the right casting choice because It works well. I thought the movie was decent with a good plot easy to follow and some good effects with plenty of action but with a slow start and didn't expect It to be full of humour. My only downer was that It was a little rushed, also I feel It would of been so much better If It was (R) rated.

A film with big aspirations but all with little consequence. Certainly not a comedy, but it's ill fitting within other genres. Drama? Romance? Sci-fi? A little bit of all, but nothing really rings true. I did enjoy the film, I realise it was trying to make political and ecological points, but I was a little underwhelmed. Alexander Payne has made some tremendous films, but this is small fry in comparison.