Not much to say about this one, other than it wasn’t Star Wars as we know it. It was fun and visually pretty impressive but the plot was as simple as could be and you just didn’t care about any of it – as distant from WALL-e in that regard as you can get. I kind of lost interest when I knew the best scenes had passed and waited for it to end.
I know this was really intended for under 10’s but they could have made it so much more exciting and less ‘prequel cheesy’ – the lines are laughable and often annoying.
This in hindsight was a waste of money especially knowing that was a jumped up pilot for the forthcoming weekly show on Cartoon Network of the same name. (2/5)
This may look like the common dumb comedy that is forced upon us but you would be wrong to think that. This has more to say than the usual fare of teen sex comedies that seems to bombard us relentlessly. This has smarts and also is fearless in mocking Hollywood and its award seeking actors that it’s almost painful.
So let me lay down the plot. This is a war movie but Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jnr don’t know it as they are actors, making this a comedy!
As mentioned before the film and its stars poke fun at those in the industry who play roles to get awards like people with mental disabilities – which has caused a lot of negative feedback. This could also be said for Downey Jnr playing a black man, both seem very offensive but that’s not the point – they are revealing what others do to gain fame and fortune. Stiller and Downey Jnr do this in a way that is over the top but with hilarious results.
Jack Black gets better later on laugh wise but he doesn’t offer as much as his brothers in arms. In fact on a whole I was expecting more jokes but the bunch that are there are at times gut bustingly funny. Look out for the opening scenes in the ‘real jungle’ with the director played by Steve Coogan and the bridge scene at the end – unexpected and brilliant! Yeah it was short on back to back jokes, yeah Tom Cruise was awful but as a whole it was a joy. Just think Platoon vs. Zoolander! (3.5/5)
So it has come down to this, tomorrow it all kicks off and I for one am really excited (as are the millions worldwide no doubt) about this new season. Yeah Keano has gone and Berbatov is probably on his way too but what a squad Spurs has this season, we have bought in over 43m pounds worth of quality like David Bentley (above) and I'm ready to see us start better than last season. Check out all the In's and Out's with regard to players and clubs here:http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7492070.stmCOME ON YOU SPURS!!!!!!!
UNKLE one of my favourite groups who I have followed since ‘97 have been messing around with music scores, movie themes and dialogue for a few years now culminating in ‘Edit Music for a Film’ (2005), ‘War Stories’ (2007) and the new ‘X-Files Theme’ (2008). But with ‘End Titles . . . Stories for Film’ UNKLE have produced a full score for an unmade film, basically its music inspired by film scores.
This is a strong album when played altogether as intended but there a few tracks that stick out that have that special ingredient that make me sit up and take notice. They are: ‘Chemical’ (feat Josh Homme - Queens of the Stone Age), ‘Trouble in Paradise’ (which is a brilliant variation of Beethovens 9th Symphony), my favourite ‘Heaven’ (feat Gavin Clarke) and the haunting ‘The Piano Echoes’.
This is a very chilled piece and one that will linger long after it ends. (4/5)
This is a comedy (obviously) about two 40 year old men who still live at home with their single parents – who then move in together. Of course this is a ridiculous movie – (it’s got Will Ferrell in it) but it also R-rated so unfortunately expect constant 4-letter abuse. As another reviewer stated, if the idea of two 40 year old men fighting each other with a bike and baseball bat doesn’t make you laugh then you have walked into the wrong movie – basically don’t go see it.
But if you can filter the bad language and other unnecessary comments out then you will find yourself watching a film with a lot of heart, morals and family values – all be it very loosely! There are many pieces of comedy gold in Step Brothers but they do beat the great idea of adults acting like little brat kids to death at times so don’t expect too much. (3/5)
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So August went wedding crazy for me as I was at 2 weddings in 8 days in 2 continents!!
Both were brilliant as all four people involved know and love Jesus so each wedding was a real worshipful celebration – plus they were close friends of mine.
First up was Ben and Sarah’s in Marlow, Buckinghamshire (see above) on August 2 and then it was Will and Helen’s in Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina (see below) on August 9.
I have known Ben for most of my life through River Church and Sarah since they had dated 6 years before. Will is my good friend and colleague at Church of the Holy Cross and Helen I have known since they had dated 1 ½ years before.
As you can see Sarah and Helen looked beautiful and both weddings were wonderful and unique it was a pleasure to be involved in both.
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Man I can’t believe the week I came home ended up being the only real week of sunshine all summer in England, how amazing is that – maybe I brought some SC sunshine with me!
As expected, the first couple (Monday and Tuesday) of days while people were still at work and unaware of my arrival was pretty chilled (plus add jetlag/tiredness to the mix). That’s where I just hung at home with Mum, rested, chatted, drank tea and ate bacon sarnies with hp sauce!!! After that it got busier with prep for Ben and Sarah’s wedding and seeing family and friends after their big day.
The second night back home I got to go round Andy and Lina Read’s with Simon, Marky, Stocky and lots of other friends for dinner which was top. Then I visited River Church’s Children’s Holiday week Wednesday morning which was great for seeing a whole ton of friends and ex-students all in one place. – as well as play some footie!
Thursday Si, Stocky and I helped Ben and Sarah get the barn in Hurley ready for the reception on Saturday before going out for drinks and a meal together. Si and then went back to Chiswick in London town to hang out. In the morning Si took me to the High Street Brasserie for a top notch English breakfast, we sat outside and watched the world go by – one of my fave moments of the whole trip.
Friday we did some more wedding prep before going out for a curry with all the boys (Ben, Stocky, Myles, Si, Dave and Keefy) and then we all went back and stayed at Myles’ and played some Wii.
Saturday was the big day and we all looked pretty good in our suits, I was honoured to be one of Ben’s ushers and help Si out as Best Man. It was a beautiful day with sunshine and a wonderful reception where I got to see lots of friends like; Janey and Mike, Ali and Emily, Tom, Dan and Annie, James and Annie, Keef and Caz, Micky, Vix and Rich, Chris and Gem, Myles and Hannah, Dave and Chloe, Stocky and Si.
Come Sunday I was a little tired but really excited about seeing my sister (Sarah), brother-in-law (Adam), nephews (James and Ben), Dad and step-mum (Lesley) after church. We all met at my sisters house and had a bbq, I played footie with my 10 year old nephew Ben and then we all came inside and caught up which was ace. Mum and I stayed over so I got to see the boys for longer, unfortunately Dad and Lesley had to go earlier but it was lovely to see them both. Adam took me for a spin in his new Porsche 911 and it was incredible such power and control a real piece of mechanical genius that.
Sadly on Monday Mum had to leave which was sad, knowing I wouldn’t see my family for months but I was cheered up by going to Tim and Michele Cawte’s for a typically awesome meal – it had been a few years and yet it was still as top banana as ever! Mum, Stocky, Micky, Marky and Ruth as well as the Hayward’s joined the Cawte clan and we had such fun!
Tuesday I met Keefy for breakfast and then stocky took me to Heathrow and in a flash I was back in Charleston, SC, USA – it was almost like it hadn’t happened. That’s where photos are ace – I miss you all and thank God for blessing me with such great family and friends. Big love JK
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Not much to say about this one, other than it wasn’t Star Wars as we know it. It was fun and visually pretty impressive but the plot was as simple as could be and you just didn’t care about any of it – as distant from WALL-e in that regard as you can get. I kind of lost interest when I knew the best scenes had passed and waited for it to end.
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