• Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

    Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

    ★★★★½

    It's a long time since I saw Last Crusade and this was probably only my third watch. There's a lot I'd forgotten:

    I'd forgotten how tonally similar it is to Raiders
    I'd forgotten how good the interplay is between Ford and Connery
    I'd for gotten how much action there is

    I'd forgotten just how bloody great the film is!

  • Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

    Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

    ★★★★½

    It's impossible to critically appraise Temple of Doom as it was such an essential part of my formative cinema-going years and the Indy film I've seen the most. I've docked half a star for because it does lose steam a bit when they get into the temple before the mine cart chase but hey, the opening sequence and the banquet more than make up for any other short(round)comings.

  • Delicatessen

    Delicatessen

    ★★★★

    It's testament to how striking some of the visuals are that it's well over 20 years since I watched Delicatessen and I could still remember a fair few scenes.

  • Iron Man 2

    Iron Man 2

    ★★★

    Didn't like it any more on a second watch. On the other hand, I didn't like it any less either. Equal liking.

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

    ★★★

    I like the bits with all the hitting and explosions.

  • Iron Man

    Iron Man

    ★★★½

    Still really enjoyed it on a re-watch but think it could do with a bit more action. Final (pre-credits) line remains hilarious.

  • Spellbound

    Spellbound

    ★★★★

    Dem kidz dun gud spelingz.

  • Swiss Family Robinson

    Swiss Family Robinson

    ★★★½

    Rollicking good fun live action Disney, back when Disney made rollicking good fun live action films. The love triangle sub plot is very well handled and there's some genuine laugh out loud moments from the mostly young cast.

  • Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    ★★★★★

    Watched it with my kids. Good news - the next generation love it too.

  • Amy

    Amy

    ★★★★

    Utterly compelling and equal parts entertaining and desperately sad, the documentary charts Amy Winehouse's rise to megastardom and lets those who knew her best tell her story. The film comprises entirely of painstakingly pieced together archive material, ranging from family camcorder footage to pro-shot concert film. It was interesting how director Asif Kapadia chose neither to dwell on Winehouse's death (dealing with the event in the final minute or two of the doc, with only a few words from her…

  • The Amazing Spider-Man

    The Amazing Spider-Man

    ★★★½

    I thought Andrew Garfield made a pretty great Peter Parker.

    Not as good as Spider-man, much better than Spider-man 3.

  • Elf

    Elf

    ★★★★

    We have a family tradition where everyone sits down to watch Elf while I'm not there. WELL NOT THIS YEAR FAM.

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