Blockbuster have a deal – four movies, four nights, for £10 – so when we watch one move, we end up watching four. Here’s a short review of the other three from our latest batch:
9: Very interesting! This is a computer animated film, which follows the journey of a little hessian sack doll who wakes up in a world where humans have been wiped out by machines. It’s a bit dark and mysterious at times – its one of those films where discovering the past leads to an understanding of the future. It was also very short, so even if you do end up watching it and hating it, you’re not going to be there for long. Sensational on bluray. gerrod.com rating: 7/10.
Seven Pounds: I had never heard of this film before, but was trying to pick out something in the RomCom genre for Kristy’s viewing pleasure. The photo of Will Smith on the case looked like it was straight out of Hitch, so I figured it was a probably winner. I also didn’t bother to read the box too closely – something about changing the lives of seven people – so we watched it in ignorant bliss.
Turns out that the film is very gripping; it definitely has a bit of romance in it, but it’s by far more of a drama. The less you know about it, the better – but it’s good. Very good. There were tears by the end. gerrod.com rating: 8.5/10.
The Invention of Lying: Fail! This movie turned out to be the RomCom, yet I had thought it was purely a comedy. It’s a Ricky Gervais film, so I had expected it to be of the calibre of Ghost Town. Sadly though, it wasn’t – it was slow, and it didn’t hold my interest. I think it held Kristy’s interset even less! Sure, there’s a few laughs to be had, but overall, its definitely missable. gerrod.com rating: 5/10.
2 comments
What is wrong with you Mr. Thomas? You’ve become soft and corrupted by the living in the doldrums of London
The Invention of Lying is a fantastic movie. I love the concept and imagine myself living in that fantasy – it rates a solid 8/10.
Seven Pounds is the most depressing and painfully obvious film that I’ve ever seen. You know exactly what’s going to happen as soon as the opening scene rolls onto screen – well to me anyways. It rates a solid negative 6 billion.
I haven’t seen – 9 – so I’ll take your word for that one.
“Nah, I’m just messing with ya! – You’re all right!”
What is wrong with you Mr Priebe? You need to move back to London boy, and harden up! I agree that the concept of “The Invention of Lying” was fantastic! Just the execution was lacking. Is there any chance that this fantasy world you speak of also involves Jennifer Garner?
Seven Pounds – yeah, it’s probably a polarizing movie, but we liked it! I stand by my call!