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Exam (2009)
It's a Pass, but not with Flying Colours
Stuart Hazeldine had only one directorial credit to his name before this (the 35 minute short 'Christian', for anyone whose interested), but does a decent job with a relatively unknown cast and modest budget. In fact, the only actor I recognised apart from Colin Salmon (who appears in a cameo role), was Jimi Mistry. Nonetheless, the cast do the movie justice, and while its not going to break box office records or light up the world of Hollywood, at just over 90 minutes, it's entertaining viewing that I'd definitely recommend to others.
To me, the movie seemed almost a hybrid between 'Phonebooth' and 'Reservoir Dogs'. 8 Candidates are summoned to a sit an exam determining which one of them will receive a position in a lucrative organisation. They are given 80 minutes and are told that they cannot communicate with the invigilator (Colin Salmon), leave the room or spoil their paper. They only have one question to answer, except all they are given is blank sheets of paper. Admittedly I realise that this may sound pretty boring but give it a chance and a lot of tension actually builds. The action all takes place within the exam room, and the candidates do not use their real names (much akin to Tarantino's 'Reservoir Dogs') but the prize of the job pits them all against each other in a race against time to find the answer and then to solve it. Instantly, also like 'Reservoir Dogs, they all grow suspicious of each other and accusations and insults fly rapidly around the room.
The room becomes a theatre for clashes of personalities, as well as holding secrets of its own. By restricting his story to this condensed location Hazeldine effectively creates a sense of claustrophobia where the audience, like the characters, feel trapped by the ominous presence of the room and those who are examining them.
OK, so it's not brilliant and it's probably not a movie I would watch again. Nonetheless, I feel its positives probably outweigh its drawbacks. The job itself which the candidates are applying for, and their circumstances, I felt became ridiculously complicated in places. I also think that the ending, whilst not disappointing,was not exactly what I had been hoping for. It didn't really provide the 'killer blow' I was expecting, and actually left me feeling rather deflated. However, I must stress that 'Exam' is worth 90 minutes of your time. It will keep you on the edge of your seat at times, and even had me rooting for my favourite for the job. Stuart Hazeldine shows plenty of promise by creating an interesting psychological thriller and character study without the backing of a major studio, which is an encouraging sign for British film and independent movie makers around the world!
The World's End (2013)
Cornetto Loses Its Flavour
By picking 'The World's End', the climactic third act in director Edgar Wright's fabled 'Cornetto Trilogy', I would have put money on the trend continue and uncontrollable laughter filling our household. 'Shaun of the Dead' was fantastic, 'Hot Fuzz' was even better (in my opinion), surely with the third movie Wright along with series mainstays Simon Pegg and Nick Frost were going to up the ante. Sadly, no.
Maybe I was disappointed simply because I had built up such high expectation. With the first two installments Wright had a winning formula - a great scripts, and a wonderful British cast to deliver its sharp wit creating non-stop hilarity. For me 'Hot Fuzz' was a non-stop riot of side-splitting laughter, and that's trying to avoid using hyperbole. Comedy zigged and zagged for the whole 2 hours between Pegg and Frost, and its success caused Wright's directorial star to continues its rise up the cinematic ladder.
I thought where 'Hot Fuzz' left off, 'The World's End' would pick up the baton - Unfortunately I was wrong. Without sounding too harsh, it may just be me, the humour almost seemed to evaporate completely. I still can't quite put my finger on why, but often the movie even seemed dull to me. Admittedly it did make me laugh, but very sporadically, and never really in a 'laugh out loud' sense. At places I even found I was forcing myself to laugh, perhaps subconsciously trying to justify my purchase of the DVD for £14.99.
Yes, the cast is still brilliant. Pegg and Frost are fantastic, and their strong friendship off the screen is easily transformed into powerful comedic chemistry. I also appreciated Martin Freeman and Paddy Considine being raised to more effectual roles, but the movie did not do their comedic potential justice. Rosamund Pike and Eddie Marsan were also introduced as 'newcomers' to the trilogy but made no real impact and almost seemed to become bit-part players in a needlessly complicated story.
A good point about this movie is that is shows Wright's ability as a director, ability that will only grow in the coming years. What it lacks in laughs it somewhat makes up for in set-pieces, visual effects and fight-scene choreography. What's even more commendable is that Wright directed this picture on an estimated $28m budget, which is no mean feat! Something this movie has got me excited about is the Marvel studios' 'Ant-Man' due for release in 2015, with Wright in the director's chair. Obviously, Marvel are not an organisation known for doing things by halves and will undoubtedly give Wright a budget in excess of $100m, which is a truly mouth-watering prospect for comic-book fans across the globe!
Reading this review back maybe I will give 'The World's End' another look over, perhaps I've been too hasty. It is humorous, there are an abundance of cleverly orchestrated action sequences that are easy on the eye; and I just can't help but love its delightful cast. Nonetheless, when 'The World's End' could have rounded off 'The Cornetto Trilogy' with a legacy cementing swansong, it concludes on a bit of a bum note.
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
The Academy will be 'crying Wolf'!
If I could sum up 'The Wolf of Wall Street' I would say it's a film that you definitely wouldn't want to watch with your parents. Why you may ask? I'll tell you, Scorsese and DiCaprio's fifth outing together is an unparallelled roller-coaster ride of twists and turns, highs and lows fuelled by drugs, alcohol, gambling, hedonism and million dollar business deals. To cut a long story short it might it's incredible! ... but might be a little awkward to watch with your folks around.
Without sounding like I'm jumping on the bandwagon I honestly feel this could be the year that Leonardo DiCaprio breaks his infamous 'Oscar curse'. He is in sensational form as Jordan Belfort, the eponymous 'Wolf'. We first meet Jordan as an innocent 22 year old, a fish out of water in the overwhelming world of the New York stock market, trying to make a name for himself. Over the course of the early 1990s we retrace the Wolf's steps as he transforms from a humble family man to a ruthless, domineering drug addict raking in $49m a year and gallivanting with legions of gorgeous women. However, the fabric of Belfort's success soon begins to unravel as he is pursued by the authorities, becomes consumed by addiction and greed, and is alienated by those closest to him. The way the character self-destructs is captured brilliantly by DiCaprio, he appeals to our empathetic side playing a broken man who couldn't quit while he was ahead. DiCaprio brings raw energy to a role that demands it. He exudes charisma and seamlessly slips into Belfort's 'Wolf' persona conveying his dizzying highs and tormenting lows through his god-given acting talent. If he is overlooked by the Academy this year, cries of 'fix' and 'conspiracy' could very well ring throughout the auditorium.
DiCaprio's job is certainly made a hell of lot easier by the truly delicious cast Scorsese has assembled around him. Also tipped for Oscar success (Best Supporting Actor) is Jonah Hill, playing Belfort's neurotic business partner Donnie Azoff. It was recently revealed that Hill took the SAG's minimum pay of $60,000 for this role, simply because he was desperate to work with Scorsese, one of his heroes. This enthusiasm is immediately apparent as he takes to the role like a duck to water. Hill is now quickly establishing himself as hot property on the Hollywood scene, and distancing himself from his 'gross-out' comedy roots. His chemistry with DiCaprio is effortless and unforced, creating a warm, humorous and believable relationship upon which the movie fundamentally survives.
Also doing well, although a little underused I felt, is the silver screen's 'Renaissance Man' Matthew McConaughey as broker Mark Hanna who first shows Jordan the ropes. The 'chest-beating' scene is definitely one for the ages! Similarly impressive are Rob Reiner as Jordan's hot- tempered father, Joanna Lumley as Emma his demure and seductive aunt, and P.J. Byrne as 'Rugrat' one of his 'merry men' in the office ensuring the money, among incalculable line of cocaine, keeps piling up.
The performance I really enjoyed however was Margot Robbie as Naomi, Belfort's second wife. Robbie's contribution to the movie is brilliant, and that's not just me speaking as a warm-blooded male. The young Australian beauty conveys incredible emotion and vulnerability as she is tossed back and forth between both ends of Belfort's precarious spectrum. The sheer euphoria of their wedding in the Caribbean and the million dollar yachts, and the plight and terror of being dominated by an increasingly overbearing, drug-dependent, almost bipolar husband. At the tender age of 23 the future certainly looks bright for Robbie. She is already being touted to star as Jane in David Yates' upcoming 'Tarzan', and with performances like this no one will dare question any such casting decisions.
The editing and cinematography, although unorthodox, are also fantastic juxtaposing a sober and intoxicated Belfort beautifully. Scorsese essentially knocks another one out of the ball park, which is no less than anyone expected, and if he can continue to churn out movies of such high calibre in the future he will only further cement his position as one of cinema's greatest ever directors.
The only criticism I would perhaps make, and I really am being picky here, is the running time. At 3 hours Scorsese's movie incurs, a probably unavoidable mid-movie slump. We see 'The Wolf' make his rise but before the fall begins, I'll admit there was a slight lapse in my concentration. The movie seemed to drop off a little bit before it picked up its exhilarating, high octane drama again. But I'll admit I am just looking for a needle in a hay stack here, a small blip on an otherwise fabulous movie, that MUST bring home some gold at this year's Oscars!
I Am Number Four (2011)
Easily Four-Gotten
So, after finishing my college exams on Saturday, this week I've earned myself a little free time before the hard work starts again. Today I finally got around to clearing some space on my Sky+ Planner by deleting some of the movies I had recorded over the Christmas period.
Going out on a limb I decided to start with the 2011 movie 'I Am Number Four', recently shown on BBC Two, starring Alex Pettyfer (he of 'Magic Mike' fame, and the teen spy sensation Alex Rider in 'Stormbreaker' for those of my generation).
Whilst I wasn't wholly disappointed by the film I will admit that I hope the standard of movies I recorded will gradually rise after this one. The film markets itself as "teen sci-fi", I read on IMDb that it wanted to establish itself as a "Twilight for boys", which I though was a bit bizarre. Anyway, Pettyfer's titular 'Number Four' is part of a rare species with special powers who are hiding on Earth. He has fled his planet from the treacherous 'Mogadorians' who are wiping his kind out one by one. There are nine of them in total, our hero is number four, they're being hunted in order ... yep, you guessed his number is up!
The film's premise, adapted from a novel, is decent and for a relatively modest budget of $50m D.J. Caruso does a decent job with some commendable special effects. I also enjoyed Pettyfer's performance, in what is first starring role as an adult, he shows great potential. He does a good job of playing the archetypal teenager who just wants to fit in, and be allowed a little more freedom from his mentor Henri (Timothy Olyphant).
Maybe this is why the film didn't quite 'sizzle' for me because the formula feels a little overused. Young male hero who has lost both his parents, being looked after by an uncle-like mentor figure, trying to prove to the pretty girl he's normal all the while enduring the hazing from the local jocks. Without sounding a little harsh this film is basically Sam Raimi's 'Spider-Man' in a different context.
Another "mishit" I felt were the villainous 'Mogadorians'. Considering the power to vanquish the universe rests in their hands, they never really feel threatening, and for me were almost a little "cartoonish".
The movie isn't all bad though; as I said it showcases Pettyfer's potential, other performances meet what's expected and there are some solid visual effects on display, notably in the last 20 minutes. Another of the movie's highlights is our hero's unlikely friend Sam (Callan McAuliffe) who introduces some comedy in his role as the "daring sidekick". But at the same time this is not a movie I would be quick to watch again. I didn't dislike the film but it never really thrilled me either. Instead of keeping me on the edge of my seat, I felt the ending could be sensed prematurely. And though it does leave plenty of doors open for a possible sequel, with three years since its release and no announcements made I doubt one is likely. Also I doubt if I'd be one of those in line to buy a ticket.
The Internship (2013)
Laugh Out Loud Summer Comedy - Don't Believe Me? ... Google it!
Many will see the title of my review and disagree, but in my opinion 'The Internship' has to be taken on its own terms. People who were disappointed with this movie were obviously expecting something different to what I was, I entered the cinema expected to have a good old chuckle with my friends at a hilarious summer comedy that showcased some of the brilliant chemistry we saw between Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson in 'Wedding Crashers'. I got all of this in abundance and left satisfied . . . and still laughing.
This movie does exactly what it says on the tin, it's not trying to fool anyone it establishes itself a comedy and hammers home its genre in stunning fashion. I'm a big fan of both Vaughn and Wilson, admiring both of their incredible comedic talents. Especially Vaughn this time for writing the story and screen play of such a humorous movie.
This time around we see the hapless duo as down on their luck salesmen who with the last throw of the dice apply for an internship at Google. There's just one problem, to say they are newcomers to technology would be an understatement, and thus the hilarity ensues.
The film becomes a clash of culture in an almost 'Big Bang Theory' like set-up when Billy (Vaughn) and Micky (Wilson) who have seen a lot in their lives come up against the fresh faced generation whose obsession with work has seen them miss out on the funnier side of their youth, something which Billy and Micky then aim to correct. This gives the film somewhat of a charm and sensitivity as the two guys mould and look out their new team played by Josh Brener, Dylan O'Brien, Tiya Sircar and Tobit Raphael, all of whom impressed me with their comedic acting as they come up against villain of the piece Graham (Max Minghella), who looks to throw a spanner in the works.
There are some wonderful fleeting appearances by John Goodman, Will Ferrell and Rob Riggle which add to the film's character, and Rose Byrne simply dazzles as Micky's gorgeous, "no time for boyfriends", love interest Dana which simply adds even more warmth and humour to an already solid movie, filled to the brim with hilarious scenes and pop- culture references (including a Quidditch match, and a Hangover-esque night out! Don't worry I'll say no more.)
Overall I loved this movie, and for those who disagree with me I will simply say that you need to cheer up a bit! This movie should be enjoyed by all - it's light hearted, has a great cast and some side-splitting scenes and after seeing it I just hope that Vaughn and Wilson will choose to work together again in the future!
The Big Wedding (2013)
I Now Pronounce You . . . An OK Movie.
If you're a stressed-out wedding planner, or a bride to be with cold feet then I'm gonna say this movie probably isn't one for you to watch in the build up to the big day. To anyone else on the other hand I would probably recommend it. Sure, I wouldn't rave about this movie, but that's not to say it is bad by any means. In my opinion it simply sells itself a little short.
Director and writer Justin Zackham uses the classic 'sod's law' concept set around the premise of a traditional family wedding where everything that can goes wrong does go wrong, which has proved to be a winning formula numerous times in the past.
This movie however only just scrapes the victory. In summary the movie follows young partners Melissa (Amanda Seyfried) and Alejandro (Ben Barnes) in the build up to their wedding, as we watch the hilarity unfold as their two families come together. The plot focuses on Alejandro's biological mother coming to the wedding, and how his adoptive parents, now divorced, must pretend to still be married in order to keep her strong Catholic views at bay.
As you can imagine thus the madness begins to unfold as the whole family try to keep this secret, and others, under wraps, in a madcap clash of cultures, in-laws, siblings and religion.
This film is not going to be winning Oscars any time soon, and I doubt it will go on to be hailed as 'one of the great comedies of its generation'. But, you have to admire it as a film that does exactly what it says on the tin. It's certainly a popcorn movie, and yeah OK granted it wasn't fantastic but I still found myself laughing and enjoying myself, which is all you really want from your run of the mill rom-com!
My only complain would be that the all-star cast, including Robert DeNiro, Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon, Topher Grace and Katherine Heigl just don't feel used to the best of their ability. With such a stellar cast this movie could perhaps have been a comedy for the ages. Yet, Amanda Seyfried feels underused as an A-List actress, and Robin Williams, although still funny, does not reach his comic potential as the priest.
I wouldn't say I'd put people off viewing this movie, it does have quite a punchy script with some genuinely funny lines and comic moments, most of which include DeNiro whom I love as a comedic actor! It's just on paper I think I expected a little bit more, from a movie that could have delivered so much! Still, it's a nice casual watch when you're looking for a laugh and something not too serious on a night-in, particularly for the punch to the nose (I won't say who) which in my opinion is the best part of the movie.
Life of Pi (2012)
Brilliant as a Bengal Tiger! . . . just lacked the bite.
For me 'Life of Pi' was all about anticipation. I had read Yann Martel's novel and loved it! I had listened to all the critical acclaim, watched all the awards shows and today I sat down for the first time and was ready to see for myself just how amazing the movie was.
Visually, the movie is absolutely stunning. Ang Lee and his effects team can't be praised enough for the incredible work they have done on this movie. There are some truly unbelievable sequences my favourites being the scenes with the flying fish, the meerkats, and the whale. The fact that they were able to create a CGI tiger that is so realistic, beautiful and terrifying is enough on its own to hand that Best Director Oscar to Ang Lee. He shows how he had the ability to handle the project. He brings a seemingly impossible concept to the big screen, and emphasises that he is definitely one of the leaders and innovators in his field.
Although the overall experience of the film is awe-inspiring, I'm not sure why but something didn't quite 'pop' for me. I'm a huge fan of the story, and I don't think Lee's interpretation even strayed very far from Martel's text, but the movie didn't fully have that 'knockout punch' effect on me.
The story is fantastic, Martel clearly possesses an incredible imagination, and Lee a highly commendable talent for transferring the premise to cinema. The movie follows Pi as he retells his astounding story of survival on a lifeboat with a tiger, a zebra, a hyena and an orangutan. He loses everything and the movie is a wonderful tale of friendship, faith and the will to live. Also handled well is the story's ambiguous ending but I won't spoil that here for you.
The movie is also well-cast with newcomer Suraj Sharma not being intimidated by the sheer weight of his role, and showing that although relatively inexperienced, he is capable of carrying a blockbuster epic all on his own shoulders. Rafe Spall also does well as the writer recording Pi's tale.
'Life of Pi' is not a bad, or even an average movie by any stretch of the imagination. I would recommend it to anyone, but for some reason the movie just didn't click for me. Perhaps all the anticipation surrounding it had built up my expectations a little too high, or maybe it was because I didn't view the film in the cinema and thus missed out on the proper experience but for me the movie just lacked that key ingredient.
Nevertheless, it is an exceptional cinematic feat that is worth a watch purely for the effects, and I'm looking forward to what other projects Ang Lee has lined up for the future.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
You'll Go Ape! (Excuse the Un-Original Pun)
I've seen the original Planet of the Apes with Charlton Heston and although I enjoyed it I have to say I wasn't overwhelmed. The 4 sequels it produced also seemed to deteriorate as they went further along, and the Tim Burton's poorly received remake in 2001 left many viewers (including myself) skeptical as to what sort of impact this 'reboot' would deliver.
An absolute knockout punch in my opinion that resurrects the franchise with a bang!
This film has blockbuster written all over it and the effects are absolute brilliant. I'd like to go on record to say how much of a genius Andy Serkis is for his incredible motion capture performance as Caesar, the chimpanzee whose story the film revolves around. Having already used his ability to give us the on screen presences of Gollum and King Kong, Serkis absolutely nails this one, making us pity, love, admire, suspect and fear his character simply through body language.
The film acts as a kind of prequel/kind of reboot that could easily set up a whole new franchise on its own. We watch young, ambitious scientist Will Rodman (James Franco) as he relentlessly tries to find a cure for Alzheimer's to save his father. But by 'playing God' and testing on chimps Will gets more than he bargains for when they display different side effects to humans. The first test subject Caesar seems to react positively becoming Will's companion and crowning achievement. But Caesar soon notices his inferiority to humans and as he continues to develop, Will realises he can no longer control him or his ideas.
The movie has an excellent script with an abundance of trivial nods to the original franchise, as well as a promising cast including Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow and Tom Felton who breaks away from his 'Potter' typecasting quite well.
With stunning shots of San Francisco, and some captivating action sequence including the heart-stopping finale which takes place on Golden Gate Bridge, this film will excite and amaze both old fans and those new to the series.
For someone who is not usually a sci-fi fan my attention was kept throughout the entire film, I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone, especially to those unimpressed by the original series and Burton's remake because this was an all-round hit!
Now all that remains is to anticipate the sequel 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' which arrives in May 2014, but one thing's for sure as long as Serkis is back wearing that motion capture suit we're in for a real treat.
Semi-Pro (2008)
A Slam Dunk! (For Ferrell Fans)
If anyone like me is a huge of Will Ferrell and his style of comedy, then there's no doubt that this is an excellent film choice for you, I loved it!
Another sports comedy for Ferrell this time, after Talladega Nights (2005) and Blades of Glory (2007), once again proving itself winning formula with hilarious results.
The film sees outspoken basketball franchise owner Jackie Moon who desperately tries to coach, play for and motivate his team when they hear the news that they will be dropped from the league.
Will Ferrell is obviously brilliant playing the eccentric and overwhelming Jackie Moon, but is also supported by a great cast including Woody Harrelson, who takes well to his comedic role, Andre Benjamin (previously of Outkast fame) who looks a promising newcomer as a comedy actor and old favourites of Ferrell's movies including Andy Richter, Will Arnett and David Koechner.
Full of snappy one liners that you'll be quoting for hours afterwards, and some truly outrageous scenes including Jackie wrestling a bear, and an on-court altercation with a priest! The highlight of this movie in my opinion is the poker game, I won't spoil it for you, but it's definitely not one to be missed it's side splittingly funny.
Obviously, this movie is by no means perfect and the reason I've given it such a high rating is because I love these types of comedy and find Ferrell one of, if not the best in his field. It's not going to be everyone's cup of tea but if you're looking for a good laugh with your friends and something not at all serious for your movie night then give 'Semi Pro' a chance it won't let you down!
Collateral (2004)
Tom Cruise with grey hair? - It works!
Always been a fan of Michael Mann's movies (Heat, Ali etc) so thought 'Collateral' would be a good watch for me. I wasn't disappointed.
I really enjoyed the movie it works as both an action movie, and a psychological thriller in my opinion with plenty of suspense, plot twists, high speed car chases and one awesome nightclub shootout.
The film follows Max (Jamie Foxx) a humble cab driver as he makes his rounds in LA only to pick up the mysterious passenger Vincent (Tom Cruise). Eager to start his own business and in need of the cash Max reluctantly accepts Vincent's offer to drive him around town for the night so he can 'close a few deals'. But Max quickly learns that these 'deals' are not all they seem and neither is Vincent, and the film becomes a race against time as Max tries to correct his mistakes and save lives he has put in jeopardy including his own!
Really good cast for this film, supporters including Jada Pinkett Smith, Peter Berg and Marc Ruffalo, playing a detective connecting the dots and realising there's something unusual about this case.
Tom Cruise does well in a rare role as the villain, and has good on screen chemistry with Foxx which is vital considering most of the move revolves just around the two of them sitting in the cab.
With some brilliant shots of downtown LA, high octane action sequences, tense encounters and a solid script; I would recommend 'Collateral' to anyone who likes movies that are unpredictable, exciting and keep you on the edge of your seat.
Only downside in my opinion is that the dialogue can be a little shifty or mumbled making the movie a little hard to follow on occasions, but apart from that a really great watch!
P.S. If you've seen the movie, can you believe they originally wanted Adam Sandler to play the role of Max?
Me neither.
Iron Man Three (2013)
Exciting, tense, funny - an all round hit! Marvel gets it right again!
After the incredible success of the Avengers it's fair to say a stand alone Marvel superhero movie had a lot to live up to. With new director Shane Black at the helm who knew what to expect from Iron Man 3 but in my opinion it was a blinding success!
By far the best of the three movies, Iron Man 3 is heart-racing, mouth- gaping, visually stunning and surprisingly hilarious! Shane Black has done a brilliant job, and I liked the way he focused the story more on Tony Stark than Iron Man. We see Tony as an individual.He is struggling with the fallout of the Avengers' battle in New York, his relationship with Pepper has become extremely strained, he distances himself from Rhodey (a brilliantly cast Don Cheadle) as well as fighting his own personal battles as Tony admits in the opening monologue "we create our own demons"
Not giving Tony anytime to think is the villainous Mandarin (played by Ben Kingsley, or so it would seem) who arrives on the scene to "teach America a lesson" through violent terrorist attacks. Also causing Tony problems is the shady scientist Aldrich Killian (portrayed excellently by the wonderful character actor Guy Pearce) who apparently has a hidden agenda against Tony, from the "history" the two have. The film is exciting from start to finish as the audience watched Tony trying to cope with these powerful new threats, his own problems, and the anxiety that arises from putting on the Iron Man suit, all building to an awesome climax upon which rests the safety of the world. No pressure then.
Full of outstanding effects, most notably the astonishing siege on Stark's mansion, and a brilliant script filled with zippy one liners, most seen between Stark and Harley a small boy he befriends. These scenes show Downey Jr's unbelievable charisma and abilities as a comic actor. Also hilarious and deservedly given more screen time is Stark's driver and best friend Happy Hogan (Jon Favreau).
The relationship between Tony and Pepper is also captured well by Black , this movie feels much more emotional and human than the first two, an all round great achievement, with new additions to the cast Ben Kingsley, Guy Pearce and Rebecca Hall all proving themselves excellent choices.
Now Marvel has gotten us all excited again, we anticipate and speculate what surprises will be in store for us with the release of Thor 2 due later this year, and a teasing post-credit scene that leaves us drooling over the prospect of Avengers 2 but I guess we'll have to wait a little longer for that one.