DB:LF

Just left the Renoir cinema (Russel Sq.) having seen Water Lillies for free thanks to time out and my mate Dave. My expectations were mixed, I knew the film focussed on 15 year old girls and synchronised swimming. Being french the film leaned towards the strange, abstract and perverse. But I guess thats the English in me speaking, if I was French it would be seen as a popcorn flick I guess.

First kisses, lesbian love and dealing with ones changing pubescent body are all strong themes. The issues are harsh but relevant to us all. We can all relate quite easily to our own teenage years, memories we left well behind are unearthed, its quite inigierating! Worth a watch!

I was really looking forward to seeing Michael Clayton after hearing of the film’s sucess at many of the awards recently. I wasnt disappointed either, the film is a slow burner though, at no point does it serve up all the answers, quite the opposite in fact, it remains mystical and intriging throughout waiting for the right moment to spring you the answers. George Clooney’s character struggles with his bigger purpose throughout but ultimately does the right thing. The ending is quality however, the comparitively explosive finale is well worth the wait. very enjoyable!

John, Lucy and I saw Cloverfield last night with high expectations. Not least Lucy and I due to our recent love and completion of Lost season 3, we hoped JJ Abrams was going to do us proud with the production of Cloverfield. Admittedly it was a slick film, although one that left you feeling nausea after 10 mins of enduring the hand-held filming style.The plot begins to unfold quickly and within the first 30mins it is quite obvious what it is attacking New York. However, the  lame plot really does not develop further on either the part of the humans nor the beast. Intrigue into any of the characters is kept superficial while the adventure across town is simply ludicrous, failing to be enthralling or exciting. Comedy is left down to the plump and shy jock behind the camera.Inevitably, as with Lost’s practice, no definitive answers were offered, but at least the main couple enjoyed their day!Leave this film well alone, for an atmospheric, CGI heavy New York film I would highly recommend I am Legend, Smith is fantastic as usual, the plot offers intelligence and the action and suspense.