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Using the same elements from the first film that worked so well, a great cast, humorous lines and over the top action, they bring all this to the second with a new, just as dangerous situation. With same cast, essential with film sequels, but with a few new additions; Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta Jones to name roughly half, and new hilarious one liners, this is a highly entertaining thrill ride from beginning to end. Bruce Willis, Mary Louise Parker, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich all join forces to save the world, and actually do a little globe hopping in the process, showing us the places you don't normally see in a guided tour. London, Paris, New Jersey, Moscow and somewhere else fun at the end. Plenty of laughs, and so not to be missed.

Fans of the original Misfits, Being Human, The Tudors and Camelot unite, as the main actor from each of those TV shows, Robert Sheehan, Aiden Turner, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Jamie Campbell Bower are the main characters in a truly awesome movie: Mortal Instruments - City of Bones. Based on the first in a series of novels by Cassandra Clare, it tells the story of a girl, Clary Fray, (Lily Collins) who discovers the shadow world when her mother is taken and she is attacked - by a demon. Her mother's friend, Luke (portrayed by Mr Turner) is also seemingly apart of this world. She soon finds out its not just demons out there, there are werewolves, vampires, warlocks and more scary than them and a greater threat to everyone - Valentine Morgenstern, shadowhunter gone rogue and the one who has her mum. He is portrayed by Mr Meyers. Shadowhunters are the ones who fight demons and the shadow world, to keep normal humans - mundanes safe. With a group of young shadowhunters, led by Jace...

In the opening scenes of the 1997 film LA Confidential, the infamous gangster Mickey Cohen is taken down. What follows is a tale of corruption and who tried to fill those very large shoes. In this film, Mickey Cohen is at the height of his power, the city of Los Angeles is in his pocket, every level of society kowtows to him, Judges, the police, no one is willing to put their life, or their families lives on the line. Of course, there is someone. Sgt. John O'Mara, portrayed by Josh Brolin, is a World War II veteran (like others on the force) and it is obvious from the get go that he is someone who won't be bought or shirk his duties. Similarly minded police chief, portrayed by Nick Nolte, chooses the Sergeant to put together a team of other policemen, with one single task. Take Mickey Cohen, and his operation down. Without protection of their badges and all that that entails. Its not in anyway easy, either the first, or the second. It is deeply rooted and there ar...

I realise of course, that the first season of this show was released on television and dvd for quite some time already, but I wanted to wait for the second season, when I knew that the flaws of the first had been removed or improved on. Considering this is Aaron "The West Wing" Sorkin, the flaws have been minute in number and did not impact that much on the story lines of season one. And I am happy to note, they have been. The characters of Maggie, Sloan, Don and Mackenzie have all evolved and become more believable. Likeable and also more watchable. They have also upped the ante on the story lines, multiplying them in some episodes and upped the ante on the stakes involved as well, if the promo of the sixth episode is anything to go by. Well done to the entire cast, everyone pulls their weight and it is a delight to see, especially when it seems you must sometimes wade through the muck of other programmes to reach one like this.

After seeing Zack Snyder's direction of Sucker Punch, I had an idea of the style he would bring to the visuals in this film. Of course, for any DC Comics/Marvel film, the extremes of any previous outing are turned up to eleven, and in this, that rule is kept, as well as the style. This is Superman  they are making a story of, so naturally the graphics are quite literally at times, out of this world. None of the actors will win Academy awards (for this film at least) but they all bring a believability and convincing performance to their respective roles. Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Meloni, Richard Schiff, all brought the story to life. I had high expectations of this film and I am delighted to say that they were not only met, but exceeded them enormously. It was like watching the last Harry Potter film. After reading the books, you knew how it all ended, but even so, I was still thinking...

Due to the fact I have never yet read the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald or watched the original film that was released in 1974, I went into the cinema with only a vague notion of what the film was about, thanks in part to the trailer and what I heard of it from others. Australian director Baz Luhrmann, well known for his grandiose style of filming, sets the scene of 1922  beautifully. Complete with wondrous set design and a few pieces of CGI to keep the picture seamless. And he adds a score from the masterful Craig Armstrong who is known for his scores for In Time, Elizabeth the Golden Age and interestingly, Moulin Rouge, which is complimented with modern songs, but these do not feel unnatural or in your face in any way. Its a beautiful combination that adds a whole layer to this film. The actors. Another interesting fact, the majority of the principal cast are Australian, like the director. Other walk on roles are given to them as well. Jack Thompson, Steve Bisley, Barry Otto,...

In the first film, JJ Abrams brought us a film with genuine characters and a great story, for not just hard core Star Trek fans, but for the rest of the world to enjoy as well. With the second, every facet of the film's quality is raised to a whole new level. All the original actors return to reprise their roles, with Benedict Cumberbatch joining the cast. Mr Cumberbatch has proved his more than considerable worth in Stuart: A life backwards, Sherlock and To the Ends of the Earth, as well as his more recent work, and in this film as always, he brings depth and life to his character. If nothing else, the film is worth watching just for the seriously impressive work that the entire cast does here, Zachary Quinto, Chris Pine, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, John Cho, Bruce Greenwood and Anton Yelchin have all given their varied roles a hundred and ten percent. The screenwriters, teamed with the director, and composer, special effects team, take the viewer on a wild ride. T...