Author Archives: Simon Trail
Stan And Ollie
Year Released: 2018 Main Stars: Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly Last watched: July 2019 Number Watches: 1 Simple, not overly sentimental although not fully documentary, this dramatised biopic is more movie than documentary and will appeal to all sorts of fans … Continue reading
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Year Released: 2017 Main Stars: Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Julianne Moore , Channing Tatum , Halle Berry , Elton John , Jeff Bridges Last watched: August 2019 Number Watches: 1 Ok, so there’s a lot of action and lot … Continue reading
Posted in 2000s, 2010s, Action, ASHM: HUG, Comedy, Film Review, Review Month 02 February, Review Year 2020, Visual Format 2D, Visual Format Blu Ray, Watchability Twice
Tagged Channing Tatum, Colin Firth, Elton John, Halle Berry, Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, kingsman golden circle, Mark Strong, Taron Egerton
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Oblivion
Year Released: 2013 Main Stars: Tom Cruise, Andrea Riseborough, Morgan Freeman Last watched: July 2019 Number Watches: 4 “Are we still and effective team?” Don’t ask why but I really like this one up until the twist is made clear. Tom … Continue reading
Jurassic World : Fallen Kingdom
Year Released: 2018 Main Stars: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall Last watched: July 2019 Number Watches: 1 For itself, an action-packed romp with realistic dinosaurs and big-thrills stunts. As another dino-movie it’s more of the same. Needed? No. Obvious … Continue reading
Toy Story 4
Year Released: 2019 Main Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts Last watched: February 2020 Number Watches: 1 “you have a kid?” There’s no getting away from it, the animation is absolutely astonishing. Check-out the rain, the movement of cloths, the … Continue reading
Aquaman
Year Released: 2018 Main Stars: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Nicole Kidman, Patrick Wilson, Temuera Morrison Last watched: February 2020 Number Watches: 1 Power to the fish! Jason is the reason to watch this well sfx’ed movie of an aquatic … Continue reading
Posted in 2018, Action, ASHM: Snog, Comic / 'Graphic Novel', Fantasy, Film Review, Review Month 02 February, Review Year 2020, SciFi, Super Hero, Visual Format 2D, Visual Format TV, Watchability Twice
Tagged Amber Heard, aquaman, dc, Jason Momoa, Nicole Kidman, Patrick Wilson, Temuera Morrison, Willem Dafoe
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Jexi
Year Released: 2019 Main Stars: Adam Devine, Rose Byrne, Alexandra Shipp Last watched: February 2020 Number Watches: 1 When I saw the trailer I wondered if I’d seen all the good bits and there was nothing left. It’s a very good … Continue reading
I Am Mother
Year Released: 2019 Main Stars: Clara Rugaard, Rose Byrne, Maddie Lenton, Luke Hawker, Hilary Swank Last watched: July 2019 Number Watches: 1 I like the robot, especially when it’s running. Really good effects, what little there are of them, and very believable. Story is … Continue reading
The Dark Crystal
Year Released: 1982 Main Stars: Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz Last watched: January 2020 Number Watches: 3 “Another world, another time” Just go and watch it now, don’t wait. Magnificent story, wonderful puppetry and tons of depth to each character. After … Continue reading
Internal Affairs
Year Released: 1990 Main Stars:Richard Gere, Andy Garcia, Nancy Travis, Laurie Metcalf Last watched: January 2020 Number Watches: 2 I remember seeing this on VHS and really liking the tension and drama. Hmmm. Today I don’t see much more than a shouty … Continue reading
Posted in 1990s, Action, ASHM: Avoid, ASHM: Snog, Crime, Drama, Film Review, Review Month 02 February, Review Year 2020, Thriller, Visual Format 2D, Visual Format TV, Visual Format VHS, Watchability Don't
Tagged Andy Garcia, internal affairs, Laurie Metcalf, Nancy Travis, Richard Gere
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Everyone Else Has More Sex Than Me 