Worst Movies Of The Year - Total Film

There was also an article published about worst movies this year/movies that should never have been made. I watched a fair few and had to agree on some levels, but there were others that I didnt get the opportunity to see that I wish I had....

Movies That I did See

Abduction

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1

Pirates Of The Caribbean; On Stranger Tides

Anuvahood

The Three Musketeers
Beastly

The Change Up

Movies I Intended To See

Hangover Part 2

Sucker punch

Green Lantern

Transformers 3: Dark Side Of The Moon

Bad Teacher

Prom

Cowboys and Aliens

50 movies to have seen this year (2011)

Total Film Release an article entitled 50 movies to have seen this year

Disappointingly I have only seen a handful but didn't get time to see the others.

Movies I did See
Ides of march
X-men first class
Melancholia
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Black swan
Hugo
The Artist

Movies I wish I had seen
The Lincoln Lawyer 50/50
Crazy Stupid Love
Thor
Moneyball
Attack the block
Rise of the planet of the apes
Source code
We need to talk about Kevin
Tree of life
Drive

*Note That It Is Based On The American Release Dates

Arthur Christmas

What better way to get family and friends into the Christmas spirit. With a superbly cast voice ensemble, this fun and spirited number will put any Scrooge in the festive mood.

Arthur, voiced by James McAvoy is the clumsy, good hearted and over eager son of Santa Claus who wants nothing more than to make every child feel as happy at Christmas as he does. Due to his, forgetfulness and tenancy to get in the way, he has his own office where he answers letters to kids who have written to his father, helping to keep the faith and belief alive.

His father Santa Claus (Jim Broadbent), is close to retirement and the reins....so to speak are to be handed over to his oldest son Steve (Hugh Laurie) who currently just manages the Christmas night operation to make sure that everything runs smoothly; No one gets seen, No one gets left behind and every child gets their present from Santa. Tonight, one of these goes wrong and it's up to Arthur with the help of his grand Santa, a wrapping elf a Reindeer (that thinks he's a dog) and armed his a zeal to do the right thing to set things right before Christmas morning.

I have to admit that I was sceptical about going to see this film, assuming that it would just be another cheesy Christmas movie with a light and fluffy plot and a predictable ending. I was right of course, but I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did, laced with subtle but terribly funny jokes and antics this movie will leave you in a good mood and have you quoting lines in no time, just in time for Another Christmas.

Another Earth

Third Showroom Watch.

Elated to have finished highschool and be on the way to MIT, Rhoda Williams (Brit Marling) makes a thoughtless decision to drive home in her drunken state after a celebration party. Though a stupid plan through and through, Rhoda might have made the journey home in one piece. An announcement on the radio that made sure otherwise, as she gazed up dreamily into the stars whilst driving her car ploughs at full speed into another vehicle carrying a man, his pregnant wife and young son.

Four years later and 21 year old Rhoda is leading a completely different life, having just been released from prison she's quiet, reserved and wants to make amends for the night that put her in prison. Meaning only to apologise to the only survivor of the accident she cause, she looses her confidence and instead through a series of event becomes their silent house cleaner.

Events in her new life unfold around a time when the world is marvelling at the wonders of a new planet that is getting closer. Every person has their own view on the phenomenon; to some its a monstrosity, others a scientific break through and the rest just don't know what to make of it. To Rhoda it's a chance for escape, redemption and to start afresh.

The concept of the possibility of a new planet is one that has always fascinated me, I was at first worried that this would be a saner, but ripped off Melancholia type movie. I was happily wrong and instead was greeted with a comforting, calm and level headed film that had the right amount of tension and intrigue to keep you satisfied.

New Years Eve

Clichés are just something that we expect at certain times in the year, Valentines Day being one, Christmas being another and New Years Eve being the final, so i expected nothing but eye rolls at the mush and palm to forehead slaps at the obvious, and I am glad to say that I wasn't wrong and my head was sore by the end of the movie.

An all star cast of the old and the new; Jon Bon Jovi, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ashton Kutcher, Abigail Breslin and Jake T. Austin to name a few, all leant a helping hand in helping to portray a range of perceptions of the meaning of New Years in one of the most celebrating cities, New York.

Claire Morgan (Hilary Swank) is in charge of making sure the Ball Drops as they enter the New Year but it's one problem after another and as she worries that she might loose her job and be one of the most hated people in the city if everything doesn't go to plan. As well as this she also has personal plans for the already hectic day, but one must be completed be fore the other and times running out.

Courier Paul (Zac Efron) despite his best friends bitter attitude towards the celebartary season is filled with optimsm and stumbles upon the opportunity to get free tickets to the exclusive Masquerade Ball ???? The catch? Helping Ingrid (Michelle Pfeiffer) complete a series of tasks before the day is through. The list seems impossible but Paul is filled with creativity and charm and knows the City like the back of his hand.

The list of stories for the night goes one and on and all in all I have seen better and I have seen worse, but I am a sucker for intertwining storylines and lives and was glad to see a few unsuspecting twists and almosts. Though I can only Imagine what they have in store for us next time round and I'm just keeping my fingers crossed it won't be an Easter or Summer Vacation special as there are only a few Clichés that we lay down for.