Away We Go - Film Review

As cuddly as the biggest teddy in a bear factory, Away We Go revels in the fact that its two main characters are so likeable it would be impossible not to fall for them. Burt and Verona are the dream of every relationship, one which is built on affection, devotion and love. It's also one that strives to find its place in the world, and the duo are questioning where life is taking them. It's something they need to work out soon, seeing as they have a baby on the way. When Burt's parents announce they are moving abroad, the pair decide to travel the country to find the perfect place to settle down.

The Avengers - Film Review

It can't be an easy task. Taking four of the biggest superheroes from Marvel's comic book universe and combining them together into an epic storyline which features a threat so big no superhero alone can tackle it.

The man tasked with attempting to do just this is Joss Whedon, who not only took on directing but also plays a huge part in the script of this years second big blockbuster. Should "The Avengers" have failed then Whedon would have taken a huge portion of the blame. The big questions were could he do four franchises justice whilst creating a fifth one in the process? Could characters like Robert Downey Jnr's extravagent Tony Stark work on screen together with the straight faced persona of Chris Evans' Captain America? Could Mark Ruffalo finally create a Hulk that lives up to his "incredible" title?

Battleship - Film Review

Whilst it packs plenty of punches, booming music and visually exhilarating explosions into its overlong running time, Battleship also encounters a bizarre sense of deja-vu. Whilst it is understandable that a film about ships fighting an alien race out at sea would feature similar action sequences throughout, it is so similar that you almost forget you haven't seen each sequence before at an earlier point. It's so one-tone that the two plus hour running time makes Battleship flounder too often.

Dead Poets Society - Film Review

A class of upper class students who are shown that they can make what they want of their lives through poetry classes is one that will be remembered as a pinnacle role in Robin Williams resume. Reigned in from his usual "crazy" persona Williams' John Keating is an inspirational teacher, whose love for poetry comes out through the expertly written script and Williams' controlled and touching portrayal. It really shows how accomplished and powerful Robin Williams can be, and when you link him up with a script that deservedly won the screenwriting Oscar you create something that will linger in your mind long after its final credits.