Gravity

Gravity (2013). Directedy by Alfonso Cuarón.

Another film review?!? I know, I know. But I just couldn't not write about the brilliance that is Gravity (2013). There are still a few more films coming out this year, but so far I'd have to say that this is the film of the year for me. It actually gave me goosebumps. Goosebumps, I tell you! I was at the edge of my seat for the entire film, clutching my teacup, and spent most of the film trying to hold back my tears. It was such an emotional rollercoaster, but in a very good way. It's like Aritstotle said, drama purges the soul (or something along those lines...), and whilst I was close to breaking down during the film, I felt ecstatic afterwards. (Anyone know that feeling, or do I need to reign in my emotions) Seriously, you need to see this film.

Movie Mash-Up: Carrie, Thor: The Dark World, Elle S'En Va.

With the terrible weather and rain we've had lately, who wants to be outside? No one, obviously. So what do you do to fill your time? Go to the cinema, obviously. I've taken my own advice and have been a regular guest at the cinema these last two weeks, enjoying popcorn and the big screen. Although I saw quite a variety of kinds of films, I decided to put them all together in one article, with a couple of mini reviews mashed-up together.

About Time

About Time. Written and directed by Richard Curtis. 2013.

About Time is the latest romantic comedy written and directed by Richard Curtis (whom we all know from Love Actually). The film tells the story of Tim (Domhnall Gleeson, Bill Weasly in the Harry Potter films), who finds out on his twentyfirst birthday that all the men in his family can timetravel. Not in a very spectacular way though; they can't go to the future, but they can go back in their own timeline. All they have to do is stand in a dark place (a cupboard, for example), clunch their fists and think of the moment they want to go to. Tim, who's a not-so-smooth ladies man, decides to use this power to find the love of his life. And this turns out to be an excellent premise for a warm and loving film.

Escaping the Summer Heat - Pacific Rim

Pacific Rim (2013) Directed by Guillermo del Toro

While most people couldn't be happier that it's finally starting to look like summer, all I want to do is escape the heat as much as possible. One of the best ways to do this, I find, is by going to the cinema, where the airconditioning is keeping things cool and there is something on the screen to entertain you. So off I went, to see Pacific Rim.

I'd read some reviews online and all of them agreed that Pacific Rim is a fun film. And I couldn't agree more with them; Pacific Rim is great fun to watch. There is great banter between all the characters, and even though they don't all get along all the time, we know they love each other deep down (Newton and Gottlieb, anyone?). Besides that, there are awesome Australians, wicked Russians, cool Chinese triplets, and a very bad-ass Idris Elba. Not to forget the giant aliens and ginormous robots (seriously, those Jaegers are big!).

Raleigh (Charlie Hunnam) and Mako (Rinko Kikuchi)

But the best thing about the film is the connection between Raleigh (Charlie Hunnam) and Mako (Rinko Kikuchi). Raleigh is the beaten down veteran, trying to get to the top again and Mako is the newbie, who wants to be given the chance to prove herself. These two clearly care about each other. They refuse to let the other give up and help each other to keep fighting. Co-pilots of a Jaeger need to have a special connection, and these two are most certainly Jaeger-compatible.

If you want to be entertained, go see Pacific Rim. I could write a long essay about the strengths and weaknesses of this film, but all you really need to know is that this film is fun, fun, fun. All Pacific Rim wants to do is provide you with some good entertainment. And let's face it, that's why we go to the cinema; to be entertained.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5