Batman Begins
The Dark Knight

Alice in Wonderland in 3D.

First and foremost, it was nice to finally see a Tim Burton film at the cinema… Even though Corpse Bride and Sweeney Todd came out at a time where I had the ability and funds to do so, I just never took the time to see them.

On the mention of Sweeney Todd, it was also good that I left the cinema having really enjoyed Alice in Wonderland after how disappointing Todd had been… despite the production values, cast and director of that piece… it left me feeling far from satisfied… something this wasn't in danger of.

The film featured a great cast list, comprising a platoon of recognisable British actors and of course, one excellent American actor. Of special note was Christopher Lee's small, but unforgettable role… of which I will not divulge… just to say that it was apt, and really made my day.

The visuals were more relaxed compared to Burton's usual style, but this was a good thing. It gave “Underland” a surreal edge, and a creepy vibe where neccesary, without going over the top.

The designs of the the Red Queen's card soldiers and the White Queen's chess soldiers were especially awesome, perfectly stylised and impossible.

Mia Wasikowska served as a fine heroine, providing a strong, slightly rebellious character who managed to take the strange landscape and characters surrounding her in her stride… I was also surprised to learn that she's Australian, as she managed to mask her accent well.

Finally, this is one of the films I feel works with the current popularity of 3D.


I greatly enjoyed this new take on the Lewis Carroll tale.

That's funny, most of the people I personally know who have seen it disliked Alice (myself included), but LOVED Sweeney Todd.

I personally am just getting tired of Burton making all of his main characters look like junkies (i.e. pale to the point of being white with dark circles around their eyes)

Valentine´s Day
0/10

Worst movie ever. Take all the romantic movies clichés ever and put it together, what you have? 2 hours of silly stories.

Even my wife hated it.

Watch “My Bloody Valentine” instead.

Punisher: War Zone

The Goonies (on the big screen!)… special screening here at the Embassy. awesome!

Alice in Wonderland… 7 out of 10… it was missing heart, and the usual Tim Burtony weirdness for weirdness sake.

The Hurt Locker… 7 out of 10. I'm struggling to see what the director was trying to say with this film. The more I think about it, the more overrated I think it is… and it should've lost out on “Best Picture” to…

THE ROAD. Awesome movie. Intense and gritty. 8.5/10. Probably one of the best movies I've seen in awhile.

Saw VI (Unrated)


I find myself watching this movie quite a bit lately, it's the first great movie this series has had in quite a long time. I love it.

Ninja Assassin.

Good gory fun. No great plot. No sub-plots. Just ninjas and lots of limbs getting severed.

It's like they made a movie from the Ninja Gaiden games. (which I also loved)

Four Brothers