I really wasn't expecting much from the Avengers I thought it was going to be a bit cheesy, and a bit too 'USA, USA, USA' but I have to say it was brilliant a quality action fest helped by a great cast, even the dude playing captain America does a good job at making him likable, I usually hate anything to do with CA.

Not seen the new one yet, but agreed.

Me and my mate said same thing after walking out of cinema. It was too obvious what was coming in every storyline, especially i thought with Jim's dad ( though the end scene was probably funniest in film ). Overall though I laughed but not that often. Every time it felt like the really easy joke, but i guess that's American Pie.

The first at the time felt like something different, something new. I definitely related to what was going on. I guess i could actually relate to some characters in this one, but the spark and energy the first 2 had wasn't really there for me. It wasn't a bad movie. Just expected too much probably, and maybe i've moved on from what i liked as a teenager.

[iPorky's[/i > [iAmerican Pie[/i.

Superbad > Porky's/American Pie.

Animal House > Superbad/Porky's/American Pie.

Not a high school based film. Doesn't count.



I watched Moneyball and Warrior today. To my surprise I preferred Moneyball. The 2 hours went pretty quick.

Don't know about that. Both [iSuperbad[/i and [iPorky's[/i are damn funny. Tough call for me. My favourite high school film is [iDazed and Confused[/i, probably followed by [iAmerican Graffiti[/i (that is a high school film isn't it?).

Anyway, sad news about Adam Yauch (MCA) passing away. His film production company have been responsible for backing some great projects since their set up, including;

[iExit Through The Gift Shop
Burma VJ
Wuthering Heights
Meek's Cutoff
Howl
Dark Days
We Need to Talk About Kevin
Dear Zachray[/i

And the upcoming [url=http://www.barakasamsara.com/[iSamsara[/i[/url, by the guy who did [iBaraka[/i. Shot on 70mm over five years, it looks breathtaking and a fitting tribute to MCA.

Mean Girls>Animal House/Superbad/Porky's/American Pie.

Heard a lot about the Avengers before i went to see it and all of it was positive so my expectations were pretty high as i sat down to watch it in 3D.

The film has plenty of nice moments and it rarely lets up in terms of action, some of the effects are stunning and i thought the film was well acted throughout - i thought the Black Widow character in particular was the most interesting.

The only criticism is the plot, or lack of one which stops this from being regarded in the same light as the new Batman films.

Its good but the plot prevents this from being great for me.

The low-budget American indie film 'Cold Weather' (2011) gets some fairly decent reviews. Film4 tonight. It may well get a look at.

I finally got round to watching [iHouse of flying daggers[/i after it was on Film 4 . Wow , What a great film , Loved the story and that Bamboo forest looked amazing.

Just watched 'Marley' . A brilliant documentary on the man that shows all sides of of his charachter - the good and the bad. Truely one of the most important musicians of all time.

Couple of films I caught t'other night:

50/50 - hadn't heard of this but read some rave reviews. Wouldn't call it a comedy as such though it has some genuinely funny moments; it's more about a journey through life-changing events. Joseph Gordon-Levitt develops a complex character as the main protagonist and Seth Rogen [size=60(not the other actor Seth Brogan)[/size is...well, Seth Rogen. I like Rogen so this was a plus. A solid and engaging story that doesn't let you down (although one twist is slightly predictable), superbly acted and very moving when it needs to be; I'd recommend this with an 8/10.

Retreat - with Cillian Murphy from 28 Days Later there were always gonna be comparisons, but this is a solid standalone effort with only a nod to the '28' films. With twists and turns in the main plot and an underlying sub-plot, this remains engaging and clever throughout. Jamie Bell is chilling and intriguing, and a good effort from Thandie Newton. I'd give this another 8/10.

Resistance (2011) - disappointed with this. Maybe my expectations were off the mark but an alternative reality plot in which Germany has successfully invaded the British Isles, set in an occupied Welsh valley promised more. Without giving away any spoilers, don't expect a WW2 film. Not for me: 5/10.

Seth [iRogan[/i...

Whatever dude.



Actually it's Seth RogEn. If you're going to pedant, get it right.



[size=75(there's a player in our team called Brogan, was talking about him earlier, must've stuck in my head)[/size

I'm going to admit to the - possibly hugely embarrassing - fact that I watched Jackass 2 the other night on TV, and whilst all of it was juvenile and some of it was almost unwatchably gross, it also made me laugh. A lot.

Also watched Apollo 18, and have to say it was OK for a low-budget movie. Whilst I can see what they were trying to achieve with the mockumentary angle, I think it could have been better as a 'straight' movie with a decent budget.

Went to see Avengers on the weekend with the kids and quite enjoyed it, although not as much as I'd hoped. On the plus side, the previews for Prometheus and the last Batman looked good (although the shot they keep showing of Batman fighting on some steps looks strangely bad - Batman looks like he can barely move let alone punch).

I'll have to disagree with Mr Ebert on this one. It shouldn't have got a look at....

This one must lay foetally in bed...She couldn't lie straight if she tried!

Dark Shadows - I really enjoyed the film. Very funny and well worth going to see.

Simply a superb film.

I didn't like it tbh, I went expecting a comedy and got a good looking film with a predicable story.

Still itching to see The Raid, looks awesome.

I don't know if somebody mentioned it on here or where I got the recommendation from but I thought [iDr Horrible's Sing-A-Long-A-Blog[/i was a cracking little film. Joss Whedon, Neal Patrick Harris and Nathan Filion. Very imaginative.

Oi, McClennan! Don't forget Felicia Day!

She's awesome.