Tuesday 14 October 2014

Movies: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (12A), The Maze Runner (12A), Annabelle (15), Cemetery Junction (15 – DVD) & Predators (15 – DVD)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (12A) – what’s it about? TMNT early adventures above ground – can they stop the evil Shredder from causing disaster and save the city…and April?...

Teenage mutant ninja turtles – heroes in a half shell – turtle power! *cough*. If you hadn’t guessed I loved the Turtles as a kid – they were well cool…and this movie does it some good justice. The characters have similar personalities that shine through from the old school days. They might look a little weird but it kinda works with the movie – yes I would have liked them to look more like their original selves but I can see why they changed them with this day and age of more believable looking heroes. But yeah anyway – good movie – it’s well timed and doesn’t drag – gives you enough action and story – and not forgetting reach-backs to the old days to keep us old fans happy – but as well as keeping it fresh for the new generation. Anyway – if you were a fan or new to it then definitely check it out – Turtle power!

Rating: J J J J



The Maze Runner (12A) – what’s it about? Teenagers are sent to the surface and the only way to find their way out is through the maze – can they survive the scary creatures that venture out at night – and figure out who has done this to them at the same time…

This was good – but hmmm how to say this was a little slow – the timing was a little off the first half dragged and the second half went to quick. When it got going it – it was a really good movie – the story was ok and the characters were alright – it was enjoyable but probably more a teen movie.

Rating: J J J



Annabelle (15) – what’s it about? Two occultists are killed and the doll one of them held when she died becomes haunted and begins to harm the family who’s home it’s in – can they save their child and stop the evil spook?…

I hate dolls! I really hate dolls! – But thankfully this wasn’t as freaky and disturbing as I thought it was going to be. It was good though – good story and jumpy spookiness – gave a few scares and was good to see the origins of Annabelle. If you liked The Conjuring then check it out – if you haven’t seen it though you can still watch this one if you like spooky ghostly type stuff.

Rating: J J J



Cemetery Junction (15 – DVD) – what’s it about? It’s a comedy set in the 1970’s which follows the story of a group of working class friends…

Well…well…well…I use the term “comedy” in the description very loosely…I laughed like twice through this one. It was bland – depressing – and just lacked all-round…kinda expected a lot more from a Ricky Gervais movie…it was alright but was pretty boring really…some people may find it good…but me not so much...

Rating: J O



Predators (15 – DVD) – what’s it about? A group of killers, military and all out scary people are dumped on a planet and are hunted by Predators – can they survive the ordeal and find away off the rock?....

Needs more Predators! It was a good one – the story and action was good – and gave you what you need in this type of movie – action – guns – killing and all that jazz…it’s pretty damn good but maybe just a smidgen not as good as some of the other ones – but still up there as a great movie! Definitely watch if you love Predator – you’ll no doubt love it. Predators rule!!!!!

Rating: J J J J


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