Film/Documentary
Review by Chris
Enjoyable - Rating out of 100 - 61
When I sat down to watch Oceans 13 I was hoping it would repair some of the damage caused by Oceans 12 (I mean Julia Roberts pretending to be Julia Roberts, what were they thinking!), and it does, sort of.
The film starts with Willy Bank conning his business partner Reuben Tishkoff out of the ownership rights to a new casino they were building. Reuben suffers a heart attack which cue's Danny Ocean and co to form a revenge scam.
It's not that the plot is overly complex it's more how it's put together. The film feels a bit like a collection of scenes just thrown together with no real flow between them. The film is not as emotionally involving as it's predecessors either. With Oceans 11 I felt genuinely pleased when they succeed in robbing Terry Benedict but this time I just felt "happy for them". Which is more the sort of thing you just say when your ex-girlfriend find a new man.
The film is held together by Clooney and Pitt doing what they do best which is standing around in expensive suits looking ridiculously handsome.
In short the film is clever, fun, witty and entertaining but doesn't have to impact of Oceans 11. But then again not many films do.
Worth watching - A good film, not poor, not great, just good.
Wednesday 10 November 2010
Tuesday 2 November 2010
The Social Network Movie
Film/Documentary
Review by Chris
Very Good - Rating out of 100 - 74
I get easily excited but before seeing The Social Network my feet were twitching and my heart was beating more than normal.
The film documents the founding and rise of the social networking website - Facebook.
It gives an insight into the law suits and controversy surrounding the most popular website in the world. I found the film compelling yet with an undertone of sadness to see how money and power has corrupted a great friendship.
No Facebook staff or employees were involved in the film and I think this shows as every character was given a fair representation, Zuckerburg was portrayed as the genius he is with an obsessive work ethic, Sean Parker the playboy entrepreneur that made it all happen and Saverin as unfortunately one of the inevitable people who lost out.
I don't know how accurate the film is but I think it will appeal more to the geeky and nerdy amongst us. I came away feeling inspired about how a fairly simple idea, followed relentlessy, can turn into a £250 billion company.
Highly recommend - A fun, glamorous watch that keeps you entertained from start to finish.
Review by Chris
Very Good - Rating out of 100 - 74
I get easily excited but before seeing The Social Network my feet were twitching and my heart was beating more than normal.
The film documents the founding and rise of the social networking website - Facebook.
It gives an insight into the law suits and controversy surrounding the most popular website in the world. I found the film compelling yet with an undertone of sadness to see how money and power has corrupted a great friendship.
No Facebook staff or employees were involved in the film and I think this shows as every character was given a fair representation, Zuckerburg was portrayed as the genius he is with an obsessive work ethic, Sean Parker the playboy entrepreneur that made it all happen and Saverin as unfortunately one of the inevitable people who lost out.
I don't know how accurate the film is but I think it will appeal more to the geeky and nerdy amongst us. I came away feeling inspired about how a fairly simple idea, followed relentlessy, can turn into a £250 billion company.
Highly recommend - A fun, glamorous watch that keeps you entertained from start to finish.
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