Sherlock Holmes: a Game of Shadows

Sherlock Holmes 2 Review

The newest addition to the Sherlock Holmes Franchise—“A game of Shadows”—starring Robert Downey Jnr and Jude law manages to give new life to a set of characters and stories which have been (like so many of their subjects) ‘Done to death’ in recent years—(forgive the appalling pun).

Like its predecessor, the film is slap-sticky and over-stuffed with fight-scenes. Here again Holmes is pitted against a nefarious criminal master-mind—this time professor one professor Moriarty (an academic-cum-arms-dealer determined to bring about World War 1 before the turn of the 20th century)—in a game of wits and firepower.

For anyone looking for serious, intellectual viewing, seeing this film would be an exercise in pointlessness But for good old-fashioned fun, this film is hard to beat. Yes it’s silly—at times uprouariously so but it remains remarkably un-pretentious or self-conscious.

Both the leads  deliver strong performances. Robert Downey Jnr is hilarious as the self-centred, slightly camp, loutish Holmes with an obsession for detail and conspiracy theories, who has the irritating habit of previewing every fight scene to its conclusion in his head first. Jude Law’s Watson as the ‘straight man’ of the two (in more ways than one) alternates between enthusiastic admiration for his buddy’s antics and the sheer irritation/ despair of a man who has had his honeymoon disrupted and his new bride throne off a (very high) bridge by his best friend.

Stephen Fry, too, does a fine job as the aristocratic Mycroft—Holmes well connected brother, with an amusing predilection for nudism. Although the women of the film play very limited roles

(the very sexy steven fry... Cough cough)

Yes, it’s over the top, yes at times it’s stereotypical but I confess to being  unable to predict the film’s final twist. For laugh-out loud viewing, and light weight fiction Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows certainly delivers

Cleftlipkid: I would just like to thank Nsharp8 for her review. She may become the main movie reviewer at LGN. Thanks again Nsharp, I owe you one :p

Resident evil apocalypse

Resident evil apocalypse

I stumbled across this movie while I was channel surfing so I missed the start, I actually have no idea how far in I was in so I can't give a perfect review but I can give it a go. From what I worked out the story starts with a infection caused by the umbrella corporation that have released the T Virus ( I think) causing a zombie out break

The main characters are(in order on the pic above) Alice (x3) who had been being tested on in the umbrella labs, Jill valentine, i cant remember the name of the next guy but he is cool. a reporter, a gangster sort of person and a one of Jill’s friends. When racoon city is put into quarantine and a nuclear strike ordered it’s a race to get out. On the way they are contacted by  a scientist

(this guy

who’s daughter is still trapped in the city, if they rescue her he will get them out. Lots of gunfire , and epicenes follow which includes the hero’s fighting the great beast called Nemesis( who is really bad ass :P ) kill lots of zombies and generally give umbrella a big headache.

NEMESIS  ( cue gunfire and growling)

he isnt a nice guy.......

I wont put in any plot spoilers  (even tho the movie is old) I quite enjoyed, its fun, epic and has tones of zombies. What’s not to love. I don’t think it’s a amazing film but its certainly very watchable and I enjoyed it quite a bit

if your looking for horror then i dont think this is the movie for you as it isnt really that scarry, but its still a very good actoin thriller type movie. If you have the chance to watch it i would take it.

i hope this review has been usefull

Cleft out

A FLOOD OF REVIEWS

I have alot to review, I went and saw the new movie Hugo 2day and am watching resident evil apocalypse i will try to write some info on them. becase i have a lan party at 10 am 2moro i dont have time to write a full review but might try to combine them both into one post.

also Nsharp8 has finished some more reviews on TinTin and and the new sherloc holms movie. I hope to have them up in the next few days.

When the holidays end the amount of game related stuff coming out from me or joyduck will be drematicly reduced as both of us will be dealing with the stresses and work load of yr 12

....... in rex evil related stuff u know when u see the world from the eyes of the baddy that the character is pritty much fucked ( some one was just offed quite spectacularly ) as theyare trying to survive some supper fast zombie thing in the stario tipical church scene and then a epic chick rides through the gient stain glass window and runs over it *cue slow mo explotons*

i think its time i say tah tah for tonight as i need to keep watching the movie but i am still working on many more song ideas and mash ups

till next time
may your zombie apocalypse be uneventfull but full of lots of zombehhh shoootin (rednek speak )

I leave you with why you shouldn't try to put dubstep into words
this is the "lyrics" of skrillexs's new song bangarang

Cleftlipkid out

Harry potter and the deathly hallows pt 2

hey guys
Cleftlipkid here. its time for some thing a little different. yes I know, shock horror some non game
 related content. what has the world come to? I have a guest author for you, she is a good friend of mine. with out further ado I give you nsharp8's review on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 2

Unfortunately, I never really shared in the obsessive Harry Potter mania, which has affected many of my generation. Which is why I waited with some trepidation with the crowds of garishly dressed fans for the Midnight screening of the final movie. I came out quite literally blown away. The movie more than met my expectations and has inspired me to go back, reread and try and 'catch up' on some of the mystery and magic which I have missed.

But back to the movie... (and beware, this is NOT a spoiler free review!) Deathly Hallows Part 2 traces Harry, Ron and Hermione as they rush to discover all the Horcruxes (for those uninitiated few--pieces of Voldemort's soul) which are the key to defeating 'You Know Who' once and for all. Splitting the final book into two parts was definitely a good decision. It let director David Yates do justice to the complex narrative whilst adding some appropriate cinematic 'pezazz'. The scenes in which Harry, Hermione and Ron rob Gringot's bank melds fast paced action/adventure with cool CGI. The film's climax , the battle for Hogwarts between death eater's and the order of the phoenix combined appropriately epic battle scenes with pathos and humour.

The three leads are all appropriately strong. Backed by powerful performance from British Acting Stalwarts such as Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon and Ralph Fienes. Radcliffe in particular outdoes himself. The key scene in which Harry finally understands that he is Voldemort's final Horcrux, and the sacrifice which he must make, was moving and sincere. Radcliffe's development as an actor, has mirrored his characters growth. In this final film he truly comes into his own.

But far and above every other actor, Alan Rickman as new headmaster Severus Snape stands out, as the heart and soul of the film. In this final movie, Rickman does justice to Rowling's complex, ambiguous character and proves that his recent win in the popular "Harry Potter World Cup" is fully justified. Rickman's Snape is redeemed as a tortured antihero, driven by unrequited love. His death scene, and his memories later viewed by Potter provide one of the most moving moments of the film.

If there is any weakness in the film, it is that those unfamiliar with the Potter Mythology, previous potter films, or the novels will have very little chance of understanding what is going on. Certainly knowing the story in advance is a bonus, I have to admit, even I spent about an hour afterwards, refreshing my memory of the story's context with the help of a friend, far more educated in the Harry Potter novel's then myself. Other's have complained that certain moments occasionally appear drawn out. Some scenes could have been slightly shortened, but the film stays remarkably true to Rowling's novel.Criticism of the film's occasional moments of reflection are unfounded, this reviewer really appreciated these odd pauses for contemplation or respite, which contrast sharply with the rest of the film's frenetic energy.

Ultimately Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2 is a fitting conclusion to an epic series which has defined a generation, and captured the hearts and minds of kids from across the globe. With Harry Potter now done and dusted it leads me to wonder what new phenomena will take its place?... Unfortunately I don't like the response--It seems that the heirs of Harry, Ron and Hermione are none other than Bella, Edward and Jacob of the Twilight novels. How far we have fallen....!