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The Octonauts (2010)
Expect a glut of Marine Biologists in 20 years time
A wonderful programme that appeals to children of all ages - hell, even I enjoy watching it and that's saying something considering most children's programmes drive me insane. The episodes are informative without being boring, exciting without being frightening, and witty without being crude. The writing is intelligent, and doesn't resort to the easy and dull 'goodies vs baddies' scenario adopted by so many other cartoons. I even love the choice of voices (Scouse for the Walrus) & music (sitar for a very relaxed shark). To top it all, my 3 year old now has an encyclopedic knowledge of sea creatures that probably surpasses most adults' ...Afterall, did you know that Cookie Cutter Sharks eat their own teeth? No? Neither did I.
Croupier (1998)
May have been ok for the 1970s....
Read rave reviews about this film so was expecting something great - mmm.. not to be. I really didn't like this film that took itself far too seriously. The style and direction may have worked in the 70's but today it looks terribly clichéd and hackneyed...agghh... a writer who can only write when wearing his trilby... an irritating voice-over... a sex scene that was embarrassingly unrealistic (spent the first few seconds thinking it was a rape)... reminiscent of an old episode of 'The Sweeney' but without the catchy theme tune!