Sherlock Holmes 2
Full title: Sherlock Holmes: The Game Of Shadows
What’s it about?
Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson join forces once more in an attempt to bring down their fiercest adversary, the genius Professor Moriarty.
What did we think?
Anthony says: This largely irreverent film pays little respect to the original literary piece. Instead of a deep, complex psychological web, we get served up stunts and fight scenes aimed to appeal to the masses with little respect to the original character. In other words, it’s quite similar to the first one of this modern movie franchise. Not bad but it’s unlikely you’ll want to watch it a second time. For me? Meh.
Moneyball
What’s it about?
A baseball general manager who, faced with budgetary constraints, turns to a new statistical model of recruiting rather than the traditional scouting methods. Can he compete with the super-rich clubs on a shoe-string budget?
What did we think?
Moneyball is a enthralling baseball movie that’s barely about baseball. It’s an incredible true story of challenging the establishment and tradition and Brad Pitt (who bears an eery resemblance to Robert Redford here) is amazing. Wonderfully scripted (Aaron Sorkin) and acted, this is one of the movies of the year!
Immortals
What’s it about?
A ruthless King leads a giant army across the lands to release the mythical Titans from their bonds so they can destroy the gods. A mortal mentored by Zeus himself is the god’s and mankind’s last hope.
What did we think?
Not even nice special effects can save this bastardisation of greek mythology. The poor quality storyline fails to engage and it’s hard to care too much about most of the characters. If you just want a series of fight scenes interspersed with some cliched writing then this is fine. If you prefer quality storytelling with your mythology then look elsewhere.
In Time
What’s it about?
Imagine a society where no one ages beyond 25, except for those rich enough to buy time. Add a rebel from the ghetto who is falsely accused of murdering a wealthy man for his time, and goes on the run with a beautiful hostage.
What did we think?
Anthony says: Fascinating premise that starts well but trails off until an ending that defies logic and economic reality. Lots of eye candy and, depending on your friends, it may invoke some interesting discussions on financial and social disparity but it somehow disappoints.
RIP Bob Anderson
You may not know the name but you know his work. My favourite sword fight scene of all time is Inigio Montoyez and the Dread Pirate Roberts. Anderson choreographed it.
Darth Vader fighting? Actually Bob Anderson in the suit.
James Bond, Zorro, Pirates of the Caribbean and even the cast of the Lord Of The Rings… Bob Anderson. He even coached and choreographed Errol Flynn.
Still not enough? He was the swordmaster on the Highlander TV show and even worked on some of the Superman movies as well as the Guns Of Navarone.
Thank you so much for some of my favourite scenes and moments Bob.
The Town
What’s it about?
As he plans his next job, a longtime thief tries to balance his feelings for a bank manager connected to one of his earlier heists, as well as the FBI agent looking to bring him and his crew down.
What do we think?
Anthony says: Wow. An engaging movie with strong characters and deep insight into a world where crime is a way of life. Wonderfully realistic, this film demonstrates that life is shades of grey rather than black and white.