Movies, movies, movies

Kristy having bronchitis at the moment has given us the perfect excuse to stay in and catch up on some films. We took advantage of Blockbuster’s “4 films for £10″ deal and got out four different films… though you probably had guessed that by the title of their deal.

Year One: I saw a preview for this one somewhere along the lines, and had thought that the combination of Jack Black and Michael Cera would be a sure hit. Wrong! I’d be lying if I said that there’s no laughs at all, but they’re definitely few and far between. Background entertainment, at best – or perhaps a film to put on if you’re someone who appreciates that a movie with lots of low points provides you with frequent opportunities for a trip to the gents. gerrod.com rating: 5/10.

The Ugly Truth: Have you seen that “unforgettable” classic, How to lose a guy in 10 days? Then you’ve pretty much seen this movie. On the up side, I’d take Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler over Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson any day. gerrod.com rating: 6/10.

Revolutionary Road: Unbelievably good. Ben’s review of this movie is what piqued our interest in it, and it was very well recommended. I liked that the characters and the storyline were so relatable – like when they argued about one thing, it inevitably snowballed into something else. The only thing I didn’t like about this movie was Kate Winslet’s hair – something about the washed out blond didn’t match her uber-dark eyebrows. I found it all very distracting. gerrod.com rating: 9/10.

Inglorious Bastards: This film is an absolute masterpiece. I haven’t liked a Quentin Tarantino film this much since Pulp Fiction! Definitely not one for the feint hearted – there’s a few rather gory scenes – but it’s a film about World War II, so I guess it’s not entirely unexpected. Definitely worth your while seeing, even if you have to avert your eyes during some bits. gerrod.com rating: 9.5/10.