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X-Men Origins: Wolverine (12A)

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Lynn Collins, Will i Am, Kevin Durand, Dominic Monaghan, Taylor Kitsch, Tim Pocock, Tahyna, Tozzi, Ryan Reynolds, Scott Adkins, Daniel Negreanu
Director: Gavin Hood
Running time: 107 minutes

Being a big X-Men fan from a young age, I was thrilled to hear that there would be films coming out of this franchise. And, being a massive Logan fan also helps one to get rather excited about this sort of thing. They mucked around with the story and characters quite a lot with the X-Men films, so I was anticipating something similar with this one. But, after Brett Ratner’s X-Men: The Last Stand (the third installment of the trilogy) left us all rather disappointed with superheroes in general, I was uneasy that Wolverine was going to pull us all back in wanting more. Nonetheless, I was still excited.

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When people claim to have consumer electronics made specifically for women, I tend to shudder and walk hurriedly away. I have yet to come across a piece of technology that has been specifically designed to be used, and only used, by a lady (please refrain from the crude jokes about sex toys – I’m clearly not referring to these). What they tend to mean is that the item is now pink. Or is covered in glitter. Or sequins. For me, this usually makes my face scrunch up into a rather goblin-like state, whilst I mutter unpleasant things endlessly until said piece of technology is no longer within my periphery.

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Star Trek (12A)

Cast: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Leonard Nimoy, Eric Bana, Bruce Greenwood, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Simon Pegg
Director: J. J. Abrams
Running time: 127 minutes

In the 43 years that Star Trek has graced our screens, I have never really cared for it that much (having said that, I have not been alive for that whole time either). Only watching it sporadically, mildly knowing the characters and hardly caring for any of the other films, I am certain in one thing: I am not a Trekker (and it is with this admission I should probably also admit to quite enjoying the geek factor that Star Trek causes amongst its loyal fan-base). Nevertheless, after watching the trailer in the cinema earlier this year there was a large part of me that just had to see it. Even the IMAX at 2:30am was unable to dampen my spirits.

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If you’ve ever read a Dan Brown book you’ll already be aware of how much of a trashy novel writer he is. His must-put-suspense-on-every-page attitude (not to mention the fact that he completely removes any credible intelligence from his audience with every word that he pens) will do enough to want to make you want to poke one of your eyes out with a fork. For that would seem a better way to spend your afternoon than to fill your head with his nonsense.

Given that, Mr. Howard made a second film from these books, the sequel to The Da Vinci Code. The story takes us on a journey where it is believed that the Illuminati have resurfaced to destroy Christianity on one of the most influential days of the history of the religion – the papal conclave to elect the new Pope. However, there are a few problems on the day that cause it not to run as smoothly as expected.

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This Swedish production captures a beautiful friendship with very few words. Based on the novel, this film will not fail to spark something in you – whether it is sheer disgust or, more simply, an incredible feeling of connection between two innocent souls.

The director, Tomas Alfredson, has done a splendid job in making sure everything that you see is atmospheric and eerie. Wide shots, long pans and a lot of stillness (mostly depicting the white snow) all add to the dark nature of this vampire flick. Our hero Oskar is a shy 12-year-old boy, very blonde and very enclosed. He has no friends at school and is frequently picked on by some bullies.

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