Black Mass (2015) - Story about infamous gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger and his rise to the top of the Irish mob in Boston, USA with the help of a friend in the FBI. Oh and he has a US Senator as a brother. It's all interesting on paper but the film seems incredibly rushed, the story played out over decades. Plus there's a weird thing going on with Johnny Depp as 'Whitey' in that he's trying to give a performance behind heavy makeup but it doesn't quite work. He's miscast but he makes an effort. I wished he wasn't so insistent upon the vampirish makeup which makes Bulger creepy but in not a naturalistic way.

6/10

Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) - 8/10

Legend - the kemps version was far better, they might not have Hardy's acting chops but this felt more like a spoof in places. I really like Hardy as an actor and he is very good in it but the film just feels misjudged. Worth a watch for Hardy's performance(s) but that's it 6/10

Wall Street (1987) Film4HD 6/10

Yes, I loved that film. You might want to try the book - it's better still

Joy - 6.5/10

Mercury Rising - 6/10

Blue Skies (1946) - 6.5/10

I will have a look for the book, will give more of an insight into certain characters motivations.




I recently watched Big Hero 6 - Baymax was hilarious, and I had a wee tear in my eye in the goodbye scene. 8/10

Citizen Kane - 8/10

The Revenant - 6.5/10

Like The Hateful Eight, the majority of the marks are for cinematography.

Not sure why the BBFC thought this was a 15 as the violence and ongoing trauma was several measures more visceral than the Tarantino movie imo.

After this and The Hateful Eight looking forward to the supposed uplifting mother/son kept in captivity for years on end Room!

Notting Hill 1999...9/10 ..sweet film

Star Wars The Force Awakens..9/10 .action packed ..brilliant !.....Daisy Ridley was excellent in this...possible nomination ?...sets it up well for the 2nd episode in the trilogy !

Robin Hood Prince Of Theives...1991...7/10.....the late Alan Rickman is excellent in this film !

Act of violence (1948) 8/10

A war veteran's actions whilst held with his men in a prison camp catch up with him.

Gripping film starring Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh and directed by Fred Zinnemann. I had never heard of this film before, I highly recommend it.

Pirates of the caribbean 4 (2011) 7.5-10

Killer story ( 2004 ) 6.5-10

Force Awakens - Fantastic - 9/10

I really enjoyed this, althought the surroundings I watched it in may have helped - reclining seats and table service.

Last film I watched was 2005 War of the Worlds. I hadn't watched it in years, it was on Netflix and I couldn't sleep. Managed to fall asleep halfway through.

The Godfather, a Novel for Television.

Only part way through it, 7 hours.

Interesting as a companion piece but it just goes to show what a great editor can do. Don't think the two movies would have been as incredible with all these extra scenes.

True Grit (2010) - 8/10

Surprisingly funny. Had me laughing a few times, which I didn't expect. I loved Jeff Bridge and (gags) Matt Damon's performances, but Hailee Steinfeld's performance as the young orphaned Mattie Ross was truly an eye-opener.

Next on the list: Bone Tomahawk (2015).

True Romance (1993) - 7/10

Dark Water (2002)
ultimately so, so depressing, but unusually for a Japanese horror made complete sense. Really frightening too 8 out of 10

Creed

Thoroughly enjoyed it. Took me right back to the first Rocky. Sly gave a wonderful understated moving performance.

9/10

The Cincinnati Kid (1965) - 8/10

Amelie - took a while to get round to watching this but glad I did, charming french flick 8/10

Last time i watched the avengers movie. I love this movie and in list of my favorites.