Movies of March 2016

March has been a pretty hectic month, so we were glad to get a couple of cinema trips in to get a couple of new releases, plus a couple of older films that we watched for the first time, and a golden favourite that isn't a first time watch, and certainly won't be a last.

London has Fallen 

This should have been a CGI-fest comaprable with that of San Andreas, which I loved. It. was. not. It was a pretty shameful display of under-par graphics, storytelling and script writing. London is a grey old place, too. 

4/10 

Oliver! 

Having recently read Oliver Twist I am keen to catch all the TV and film adaptations that I can for this book. This was my first port of call. I love old Hollywood a lot, and this quaint little musical is a lovely example of it. Some catchy tunes involved and the old Hollywood feel. Didn't like the deviation from the book though, and I'm really sorry, but the little kid playing Oliver annoyed me a bit. 

6/10 

Inside Out 

Not my first time and not my last time watching this. This is my third time watching this film now, and in my book it gets better with age. It's stunningly clever, heart-warming, funny, emotional and as a viewer you are completely swept up. And the soundtrack is immense. How this didn't win best picture... I don't know. 

10/10 

10 Cloverfield Lane 

I wasn't the biggest fan of the 'blood-relative' (as opposed to sequel) of Cloverfield, this film's predecessor. However this film was very, very good. It was a brilliant mix of tension, drama and you never quite know which way it will turn next. John Goodman was excellent in this film, and the ending sets it up very well for a sequel. I will take more of this, thanks. 

8/10 

Maleficent 

My first time watching this high fantasy Disney film, giving a warm heart to a previously vicious character. I really, really enjoyed this. I though Angelina Jolie (I'm still firmly #teamjen) played the part magnificently, and the picture was a beautiful spectacle. I have also added the soundtrack to my Apple Music playlist of movie scores, and some of the music appeared in my wedding video.. so a little biased. 

7/10