Life and style from the heart of the movie house
Adventure
Mid-life crisis has never looked so good
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty ★★★ (Directed by Ben Stiller) Kitschy vision is charming for tale of a sad-sack with a mind for fantasy who’s still waiting to come to life. Starring: Ben Stiller, Sean Penn and Kristen Wiig. Written by Steve Conrad (based on the short story by James Thurber) Adventure, comedy, drama and fantasy. […]
More
2013: A year of flash, bang and whallop
It’s been a funny old year at the multiplex. The Girl In Row K takes a look back at 2013’s heroes and villains of the big screen. ★★★★★ This year blocks were busted and hearts were broken; we switched from Team Gale to Team Peeta (Hunger Games), and believed a man could fly (Man of […]
MoreNo country for tender children
Ender’s Game ★★★ (Directed by Gavin Hood, 2013) A tense, cruel game of total annihilation that doesn’t shine a very rosy light on human nature. Starring: Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley and Viola Davis. Written and directed by Gavin Hood based on the novel by Orson Scott Card. Adventure, science fiction. 1hr 54mins. M […]
MoreBrutal sequel a vibrant victory
3SR: Panem’s reluctant firebrand returns, bringing the revolution with her in this infinitely more vibrant and successful addition to the Hunger Games franchise. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Donald Sutherland and Elizabeth Banks. Directed by Francis Lawrence Written by Michael Arndt, Simon Beaufoy, based on the novel […]
MoreLimp start gives way to mighty finish
Thor 2 belongs to Loki, or should that be Loki 3 belongs to Loki? Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Rene Russo, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston and Tom Hiddleston. Directed by Alan Taylor. Written by Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely and Christopher Yost. Action, adventure, fantasy. 1hr 52mins. M for violence. 3D. ★★★.5 stars When […]
MoreFeel that mortality
3SR: I know you’re desperate for some solid urban fantasy, I know. But whatever you do, do not see this terrible film. Mortal Instruments Starring: Lena Headey, Lily Collins, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jamie Campbell Bower, Aidan Turner, Kevin Zegers, Jemima West Directed by Harald Zwart Written by Jessica Postigo, based on the novel by Cassandra […]
More
