Film reviews rankings (no maths here)

I manage to see a film in the cinema nearly every Tuesday, so i do see a lot of film. When I rank film, i normally base it on how much i want someone to see the film in the full cinema experience, this is normally confusing as some bad films get high reviews because they look incredible.

So I have come up with a different system, this is based on DVD collection:

1. Absolutely rubbish film, if it comes on the TV, change the channel.
2. Don't waste your money on buying the DVD, Just watch it on the TV.
3. I don't think you should own the DVD, so just rent it.
4. The film is lacking something, but the DVD is still worth owning.
5. Watch in the cinema and definitely buy the DVD.

Unfortunately I do own at least one film that belongs to each of the different ranks. <sigh>

True Grit

True Grit was actually filmed in 1969 and then re envisioned in 2010. It was based on a novel by Charles Portis. The film is very good, but Jeff Bridges character has a mumble and a deep voice which makes it hard to understand what he's saying. His character however is brilliantly done, looks like a drunk who smokes a heck of a lot and doesn't enjoy his job. The language is old or like the 1969 film, not sure if its like the book, haven't read it. Trying to understand what is happening is hard. I would give the film 2 out of 5. If the language was more modern I would give it 4 out of 5.

According to Rotten Tomatoes I'm wrong. IMDb link

pre dated for yesterday

The Green Hornet

I went yesterday to the cinema to watch this. I actually watched it in 3D, it is not worth paying the extra money for 3D, the film is already good in 2D. The main idea of the film is its a hero film, I don't think they have superpowers but that's debatable (watch film and tell me what you think). I didn't know about this before but they wanted to frame themselves as the villains as apparently this is every heroes weakness. Also it means only the good guys would come after them and if they got caught, prison would mean they get respect rather than abuse. Seth Rogen would never be chosen for a hero movie (no offence) but this is perfect. The main character acts like he's 18 and in college i.e. party, booze and everything else. Then he has to change and become "The Green Hornet" which is a lot of fun to watch. The gadgets on the car by the way is amazing, might be a reference to a couple of James Bond movies.

The other thing I liked about this film was they got the crime locations off someone (no spoilers so far (I think)). Now good news is within the last week or so there is a new website set up that displays crime on a map. Which is a good way of spotting the troublesome areas, the police would more than likely advise against using spandex to patrol the streets and trying to be a hero.

The downside of the map is it's not accurate enough but there is data so if you wanted to build your own app, or analyse the numbers, why not check it out.

IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes as references, if you don't trust my review check out the rotten tomatoes link.

This should be pre dated to 3rd of February 2011