Reviews in a Nutshell

As I've mentioned, I'm right in the middle of my exams and so haven't been able to write full reviews for the films I have seen recently.


Instead, here's a very quick run through, in the order that I saw them:


The Pirates! In an Adventure With Scientists- As charming and witty as you would expect from Aardman, if not their most memorable.

The Cabin In The Woods- Rarely have I had this much fun in the cinema. A smart satire made by people who love the genre, and a lot more enjoyable than the similarly self-referential Funny Games (which I hate).


The Avengers- less than the sum of it's parts, but brilliantly enjoyable and funny while you're watching it.


Jeff, Who Lives At Home- Sweet, warm and funny, but ultimately rather forgettable.


The Raid- If I see a more brilliantly thrilling, hyper-violent film all year, I'll be mightily impressed. I'll also be surprised if it doesn't sneak into my top ten of the year.

Apologies...

... for the lack of posts recently, but I'm right in the middle of my exam period.

I've tried to find time for reviews of Avengers Assemble, Cabin in the Woods, The Pirates! and Jeff, Who Lives At Home, but you try writing reviews when you have Illuminations by Walter Benjamin breathing down your neck.

Once they're out of the way I shall be back to wasting my free time with this blog. Never fear.

Joe.