Amber 's Talk

Quantum of Solace

Diamonds Are Forever

This is when James Bond started getting a bit silly. Tongue in cheek where it just wasn't the right thing to do. Great story, Disappointing execution.

Where the humour works best is the interplay between 007 and M, and Felix Leiter. "I have a friend in the C.I.A. who can fix almost anything"

In the 1960s when the series launched (I dont think even then the producers would've known just how successful it would become) but while there's essentially a brilliant story in here, it gets lost under a lot of the innuendo and slapstick humour - even after the rather grisly pre-title sequence which if you've never seen this film before leaves you wanting to see a lot of action - and if you have, then like me probably wish it would maintain its initial momentum.

Briefly, it sees the return of Blofeld (for those of you who don't know much about 007 please look it up in wiki pages) and a stash of diamonds that leaves a trail of death in its wake.

Sean Connery made a reluctant return to the role after George Lazenby took the part for the film preceeding this one - and it shows. He's sleepwalking the role and it's still essentially an enjoyable romp, but not as strong as it could've been.

Mamma Mia!

i loved this movie! a must-see for all who love musicals or just ABBA.!

Underworld

Basic story: Caught in the middle of a "war" between the vampires and Lycans (lycanthropes aka werewolves) Kate Beckinsale looks wonderful as Selene, a vampire with a fractured history, a very dangerous family suddenly caught up with a big secret (which continues into the second film) and a whole lot of sexy shiny leather and a lot of guns. Seen it, loved it, despite its daft proposition, a lot of visual references are there to be seen (think Trinity for one...) but a story line that could've been a little stronger but still an original take on an otherwise tried formula up to then.

2010: The Year We Make Contact

To understand and appreciate this sequel (one that is otherwise immune from "law of dimishing returns" because its based on really strong source material, and a great director who also wrote the screenplay) Under-rated ofr sure and definately worth a look in. The previous film to this has been considered by many to be one of the best and certainly one of the most influential Sci-fi films of all time, with some rather surprising endorsements, you cant go too badly wrong by following it up with reading the novels.

Dedication

It's one of these rare instances when a film outside my main interests appeals to me. Don't know why (I could end up hating it) but it's worth going out on a limb occasionally, especially when there are no inspiring films out there at the moment...

Redux review likely.

City on Fire

From what I've read about this film, and the clips that I have seen Ye can easily spot QT's inspiration for his blistering début. This remains one of a number of HK Chinese movies that is on my wish list.
Redux review and more in due course

Iron Man

Awesome movie. It totally kicked butt. I hope everybody stayed thru the credits tho!!! =D

Doomsday

Neil Marshall can do no wrong, well written slightly scary movies (to frighten the pants of less hardy souls) but good humour and a great story line - I'm looking forward to this based on his last ,movie alone

Charlie Wilson's War

awesome movie. the end quote was the best because it is so true. a must-see.