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Miami Vice (2006) – Review

Mehul — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Directed by Michael Mann

With the success of Miami Vice, the TV series created by Anthony Yerkovich in the 80’s, it was likely that a big screen adaptation of the iconic and trendsetting show would be realised. Michael Mann who had been a part of the show since the beginning seemed the likely choice to take on the role of creative inspiration for the film as writer, producer and director. His sophisticated and detailed storytelling, coupled with a unique visual language has made him a highly respected and inventive filmmaker with over 30 years experience in the film industry...

Superman Returns (2006) – Review

Mehul — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Directed by Bryan Singer

For more than two decades Superman has been away from the silver screen, and so not surprisingly, Superman Returns has been one of the most eagerly anticipated movies to be produced. Warners Bros. Pictures gave the green light for another movie to be made, offering the role of Director to Bryan Singer, who’d been successful with the X-Men movies...

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006) Review

Mehul — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 07:07:25 +0000

Directed by Gore Verbinski

Being an admirer of the first film with all its adventure, great characters, awesome costumes, sets and cgi, the sequel to Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, was no different and in many ways has evolved from the first film...

X-Men – The Last Stand (2006) – Review

Mehul — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Directed by Brett Ratner

Having seen the two previous films in the series, and having grown up watching the X-Men cartoons I knew enough about many of the characters. This latest instalment in the popular series sees a continuation from the last film X-Men 2, with all the main characters still present, but accompanied with many new faces including Dr. Hank McCoy aka ‘Beast’, ‘Juggernaut’ and Warren Worthington aka ‘Angel’...

Mission Impossible 3 (2006) – Review

Mehul — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Directed by JJ Abrams

Mission Impossible based on the TV-series of late 80’s has developed into a trilogy with the latest instalment being Mission Impossible 3. The character of Ethan Hunt, part of a covert operations unit carrying out highly sensitive missions, has become iconic with moviegoers alike. All three movies in the series have been fuelled with high-octane performances, action-packed stunts and great twists and turns. And, Mission Impossible 3 is no exception...

V For Vendetta (2005) – Review

Mehul — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Directed by James McTeigue

V for Vendetta adapted from Alan Moore's comic created in the late 80's is an intelligent adaption of its original. Starring Natalie Portman as 'Evey Hammond' and Hugo Weaving as 'V'. The film is set in the future where there is a dictorship controlled by 'Chancellor Adam Sutler', played by John Hurt.

The government is controlling and has put in place censors on many forms of artistic works such as films, art and music that do not comply with government protocol. In this totalitarian environment the figure of 'V' is born...

Jarhead (2005) – Review

Mehul — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Directed by Sam Mendes

I’d been eagerly awaiting this film since I’d heard about it some months ago. Jarhead is a film that will smack you in the face from the start.

This is a war film like you’ve never seen it before! Based on the book written by Anthony Swofford, the real life ‘Jarhead’, the movie shows us the harsh reality of war, through the eyes of 'Swofford' played by Jake Gyllenhaal.

Jarhead is shockingly good – why?

The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe (2005) – Review

Mehul — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Directed by Andrew Adamson

I went in to the showing with very vague memories of the BBC Television films. One thing I could remember was the sub title of the film - 'The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe'.

From the outset the film is imaginative and realistic in its depiction of the The Blitz in London. The film is simple and yet unique in itself.