Caught Inside

Time to make all those people who say they will never watch Australian films because they are crap to eat their words because Caught Inside is a terrific thriller that could hold its own with thrillers coming out of any country.

Caught Inside follows Sam (Daisy Betts – TV’S Harry’s Law & Sea Patrol) who decides to escape the world for a few days after her boyfriend puts their sex-tape on the Internet. She decides to tag along with her best friend, Alex (Leeanna Walsman – Kissing Point, The Informant) and her partner, Toobs (Simon Lyndon – Loaded, TV’S Spirited) as they go on a surfing charter run by Skipper Joe (Peter Phelps – TV’S Home & Away & Rescue Special Ops).

Sam quickly takes a liking for Rob (Sam Lyndon – TV’S Crownies & Paper Giants: The Birth Of Cleo) but unfortunately for her it is the psychopathic Bull (Ben Oxenbould – TV’S Slide & At Home With Julia) that has eyes for her. Much to the surprise to his newfound buddy, Archie (Harry Cook – Panic At Rock Island, The Fall) Bull is soon taking everyone on a ride they will not forget.

Thrillers and surf movies both have a bad habit of becoming clichés but luckily director/screenwriter Adam Blaiklock (Domesticated Animals, The Existentialist Cowboy’s Last Stand) has the sense (and talent) to make Caught Inside realistic and fresh. His knowledge of the surf culture helps this film along a lot and he manages some scenes of true suspense without ever dipping into that large bag of clichés.

The thing that makes Caught Inside such a great movie though is the character of Bull. As far as on-screen baddies go Bull is right up there. He is happy to torture, rape and kill along with the best of them but there is just something about the character that makes him a standout. Everybody knows one of those lovable surfers (which Bull starts off as) so when he snaps it comes as a complete surprise.

You will also find yourself leaving the cinema and debating whether you think Bull was guilty of ‘attacking’ Sam or not. Blaiklock has written the script in such a unique way that it is totally up to the audience to make up their own mind. What is guaranteed though is that you will have your heart in your mouth for the entirety of the film after the accusations fly.

Added to Blaiklock’s brilliance is a remarkable acting performance by Ben Oxenbould who is in charge of bringing Bull to life. Forget the comedic performance that Oxenbould made us laugh at in Hey Dad, here he totally becomes the psychotic Bull in such a way that it is scary. Forget Hollywood for a moment, because what you see here is one of the finest acting performances to grace our screens in a long time… Oxenbould deserves to become a star on the back of this performance alone.

Caught Inside is one thriller that shouldn’t be missed, it is proof of what some of us have been saying for a long time, there are good Australian films around, you just need to go and see them. Caught Inside is a stunning film that will stay with you for a long time.

Year: 2010

Director: Adam Blaiklock

Stars: Ben Oxenbould, Daisy Betts, Sam Lyndon, Simon Lyndon, Leeanna Walsman, Harry Cook, Peter Phelps

Classification: MA15+

Runtime: 91 mins

Rating:

Dave Griffiths


DVD Review: Engine Three Seven – Becoming Atmosphere

I have probably seen Engine Three Seven close to a dozen times in the last three or four years, and obviously nothing can compare to being there, especially seeing a band who I consider to be one of the absolute best live bands in the country. But at the same time, it’s great to get a different perspective on their live show, with multiple different camera angles, viewing the audience from the band’s point of view, close ups of the players and all the stuff you don’t get when you’re there.

This is a great package of a band who could, and should, be about to explode. The live footage, filmed at Melbourne’s small but legendary Evelyn Hotel, is a short, sharp, intimate, up close and personal capturing of this formerly Byron Bay, but now Melbourne based outfit’s blistering but highly entertaining and engaging live set.

For the uninitiated, Engine Three Seven’s sound can loosely be described as alternative rock, but with strong touches of heavy and progressive rock, folk, acoustic, pop and more. Their sound is very eclectic, but it’s all energy, and truly comes into its own in a live setting. Their songs are full of character, and this DVD contains nine of their absolute best. It’s not note perfect, but it’s a raw live performance and you don’t want it to be. You can almost smell the sweat, taste the beers and feel the sticky carpet beneath your feet.

Thie mixing job by Sam Hannan is absolutely spot on for what this is. It’s raw enough to know it hasn’t been doctored up too much in the studio after the fact, whilst polished enough to stand up to repeated views/listens. Charismatic lead singer Casey Dean’s voice is way out the front where it should be, but you can still hear every instrument as clear as crystal.

The bonus features are a smidge disappointing, with a very brief doco featuring some interviews and studio footage, and an individual ‘teaser’ on each band member. Apparently there was to be a video clip and a full, comprehensive interview with the entire band, but these had to be cut due to time constraints. But this DVD is all about the live set.

Overall, this is a very well put together package, and an absolute must for this band’s growing legion of fans across the country. Hopefully what it also represents is a snapshot of a highly underrated independent band rocking the fuck out in a very intimate setting before they release their debut album, become huge and start playing much bigger places. Grab hold of this and you could have yourself a real collector’s item in future years.

Rod Whitfield


Journey 2: The Mysterious Island


I’m not sure I have ever heard a movie title cause as much confusion as Journey 2: The Mysterious Island seems to be causing. Outside the world premiere tonight people were asking “Journey 2? Did I need to see Journey 1 first? Was there a Journey 1?” Another asked “is it a sequel to Journey To Witch Mountain”… kind of an out there question considering the film was actually caused Race To Witch Mountain.

Well, put your troubled minds at ease because this is actually a sequel to Journey To The Centre Of The Earth which surfaced way back in 2008 and starred Brendan Fraser in the lead role. And I’m happy to say that chances are if you enjoyed the first one you’ll enjoy this one as well, because even though at times the film does stretch too far in a bid to get a laugh and has some ordinary (at best) special effects, at the end of the day it is a decent family orientated sci-fi/fantasy.

This time around the film centres on Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson – Detention, The Third Rule), who as loyal viewers will realise is the son of Trevor Anderson (the character that Brendan Fraser played in the original). Sean has followed in the footsteps of his father and is continuing to explore the works of Jules Verne in the belief that his work is based on fact and not fiction.

Sean’s mother, Liz (Kristin Davis – Sex And The City 2, Couples Retreat) is now married to Hank (Dwayne Johnson – Fast & Furious 5, Faster), a step-father he is struggling to bond with. However, the pair find common ground when Sean intercepts a coded message which he believes came from his grandfather, Alexander (Michael Caine – Cars 2, Gnomeo & Juliet), who in his eyes is a famous explorer and has just discovered Verne’s Mysterious Island. Buoyed by the call to adventure Hank and Sean leave for Palau when they find the other people willing to help find the island is helicopter pilot, Gabato (Luis Guzman – Arthur, The Caller) and his daughter Kailani (Vanessa Hudgens – Sucker Punch, Beastly).

For the most part Journey 2: The Mysterious Island works well. The script flows well, there is a good set-up of story and characters, so good in fact that you are willing to over look some of the amateurish special effects and even a few ‘well-it’s-lucky-that-happened’ moments…after it all it is a family film. But the one thing that I couldn’t overlook (because it’s one of those horrible film moments I feel I’ll remember forever) is a weird ab-bouncing scene that features Dwayne Johnson. The scene is completely out of place and is only there to try and get a laugh, director Brad Peyton (Cats & Dogs 2: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore, A Tale Of Bad Luck) really needed to just say ‘guys we aren’t filming that.’

Of course none of the actors are really stretched. Hudgens and Hutcherson recover from some incredibly cheesy moments to put in good efforts while Guzman shows (like he did in Arthur) he can pull off some comedy pearlers. Michael Caine as usual does a wonderful job and Dwayne Johnson shows strength in the fact that he can make fun of himself… oh and he sings, and I have to admit he doesn’t have such a bad voice.

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is your typical family-friendly sci-fi-fantasy that is capable of entertaining the whole family… just remember that I did warn you about the ab-bouncing scene.

Year: 2012

Director: Brad Peyton

Stars: Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson, Vanessa Hudgens, Michael Caine, Luis Guzman, Kristen Davis

Classification: PG

Runtime: 94 mins

Rating:

Out on DVD/Blu-Ray 23rd May 2012

Dave Griffiths


The Descendants

Normally when Hawaii is the setting for a film it is used as somewhere romantic and tropical (think Just Go With It) or it is being used for its amazing surf spots (like in Soul Surfer and Blue Crush). But as Matt King’s voiceover so elegantly reminds us in The Descendants Hawaii is also the home of many people, and those people have lives just like the rest of us.

To an outsider King (George Clooney – Ides Of March, The American) is one of the lucky ones to call Hawaii. He is a successful lawyer who is set to inherit a fortune as he part of a family who owns a massive chunk of an island that is about to be developed. But all the rotten pieces of King’s life is exposed when his wife Elizabeth (Patricia Hastie – Princess Ka’iulani, TV’S Lost) is involved in a boating accident that puts her in a coma. It takes this tragedy for Matt to realise just how distant he has become from his two daughters, Scottie (Amara Miller – newcomer) and Alexandra (Shailene Woodley – Our Deal, TV’S The Secret Life Of An American Teenager).

When many have reviewed this film they have labeled it a ‘great’ film and that George Clooney’s performance is ‘brilliant’, but I have to admit that I disagree. The Descendants is a good film but I have seen better while Clooney is like a national cricketer coming back to district cricket. He waltzes through the film with ease because despite the subject matter not once is his acting put to any dramatic test. Yes, I give him credit for his performance but is equal to the job that say Ryan Gosling did in Drive… you would have to say no.

What does make The Descendants a good film is director/screenwriter Alexander Payne’s (Sideways, About Schmidt) use of Hawaii as a location. He keeps away from the sundrenched scenes that we have come to see Hawaii as and instead uses the moody images of fog lingering over green covered mountains. Even little things like Matt’s film being filthy with leaves rather than pristine and clean shows Payne is on the ball and knows how to bring a real atmosphere to a film.

The two performances that do deserve a mention are those of Shailene Woodley who takes a massive step up from the ability she has shown in The Secret Life Of An American Teenager while the big winner is Nick Krause (ExTerminators, Enough) who seems to relish the role of stoner, Sid. He manages to steal more scenes than Mr. Clooney by a mile, and seems to be able to mix drama and comedy remarkable well for an actor of his age.

The Descendents is a worthy watch and certainly a film I’d love to have another look at (because of its intriguing script) but I think those labeling it and George Clooney’s performance as ‘stunning’ are over-exaggerating just a little.

 Year: 2011

Director: Alexander Payne

Stars: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Nick Krause

Classification: M

Runtime: 115 mins

Rating:

Out on DVD/Blu-Ray 9th May 2012

Dave Griffiths


The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011)

I’m not normally someone who likes an US remake of a foreign film, I’m also believe that if ‘something ain’t broke don’t try to fix it’. And considering how much I loved the Danish version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo I was pretty sure I would be disappointed by the U.S. remake. But boy-oh-boy did Mr. Fincher make me eat my words. About the time that Fincher’s version of the title credits kicked in, like a blow to the head thanks to Trent Reznor’s kicking film score, I knew that despite it being a remake it was going to be something really special.

For those who haven’t seen the original film The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is based on the hit series of novels from author Stig Larsson. It picks up with renowned journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig – The Adventures Of Tintin, Cowboys & Aliens) having just been successfully sued after he made unfounded accusations against a leading business man. In a bid to lie low Blomkvist takes a job offered to him by Henrik Vanger (Christopher Plummer – Priest, Beginners) a retired businessman who believes that one of his family members is responsible for the murder of his grand-daughter almost 40 years earlier. Blomkvist is joined on the case by Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara – The Social Network, A Nightmare On Elm Street) a young computer hacker with personal problems of her own.

Director, David Fincher (The Social Network, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button) provided to be the right person for the job when it came to being at the helm of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Fincher goes back to his previous work of films like Zodiac and Se7en and brings a real morbid and dark feel to the feel. He handles the suspense really well and while at times the original film felt cluttered (because of the amount of characters) Fincher never allows his version to follow suite.

To his credit he never actually allows the audience to become confused at all. The original became a little confusing and bogged down when Lisbeth is investigating the murders of the other girls but Fincher sets it out for all to see in a clear and basic way. And I know that I have already mentioned it but the opening credits are an absolute standout and something that Fincher and Reznor deserve to be credited for.

The person who was likely to cop the most criticism for this film was Rooney Mara. With Noomi Rapace doing such a fine job in the role of Lisbeth Salander in the original you just knew that poor Mara was always going to be compared to her. And while I mean no disrespect to Rapace some aspects of Mara’s Salander are actually better, she certainly portrays the socially awkward parts of Salander’s character a lot better… and she is helped with some great one liners. Together with Daniel Craig, Mara has some genuine chemistry and despite many who feared it (including Craig himself) you never ever feel like you are watching a Bond film just because he is it.

The Danish version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo was a masterpiece and I have to admit that the U.S. remake matches that. Some of the scenes will be confronting for some but this has to be one of the best thrillers ever made.

Year: 2011

Director: David Fincher

Stars: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer

Classification: MA15+

Runtime: 158 mins

Rating:

Out on DVD/Blu-Ray 23rd May 2012

Dave Griffiths


Terri

Terri is the film that so many of us have been waiting to see for a long, long time now. This isn’t one of your typical ‘nice’ teenage films. This is a film certainly goes into the Larry Clark style of teenage film. It’s true to life and will certainly be confronting for some audience members.

Terri (Jacob Wysocki – TV’S Huge) isn’t your typical high school student. He is an obese loner who wears pajamas to school and juggles his studies with looking after his Uncle James (Creed Bratton – TV’S The Forgotten & The Office) and now his newfound interest in dead animals. When his tardiness draws the attention of school principal, Mr. Fitzgerald (John C. Reilly – Carnage, We Need To Talk About Kevin) Terri finds himself meeting with Fitzgerald every week. Soon Terri is becoming friends with the very strange, Chad (Brodger Zadina – Blunderkind, TV’S The Glades) and the perceived promiscuous, Heather (Olivia Crocicchia – Almost Kings, TV’S Rescue Me)

Director, Azazel Jacobs (Momma’s Man, The GoodTimesKid) takes this film into some dark places, especially when you consider the finale. Sure, Mr. Fitzgerald wanted these three teens to become friends but did he really want something like this to happen? Jacobs has made a fine independent film and even though you marvel at it you can’t help but feel that the ending should have been a little bit stronger and better written. It’ll frustrate some, while others will just say that it’s good to see that makes it’s audiences think a little.

One of the things that really sticks with you is the performances of the leading cast. On the back of We Need To Talk About Kevin John C. Reilly puts in another fine dramatic performance (has he turned his back on comedy for good?) while Olivia Crocicchia and Bridger Zadina announce themselves with some eerily realistic portrayals. But the standout is Jacob Wysocki – this is his breakout moment.  He also comes from a comedic background but here he puts in a truly brilliant performance that is worthy enough to win awards and certainly shows that he has a big future ahead of him.

Terri is the kind of film that is going to be lapped up by those who love independent cinema. Unique in the extreme this is one of the hidden gems of the last 12 months.

Year: 2011

Director: Azazel Jacobs

Stars: Jacob Wysocki, John C. Reilly, Bridger Zadina, Olivia Crocicchia, Creed Bratton

Classification: M

Runtime: 101 mins

Rating:

Out now on DVD

Dave Griffiths


POM Wonderful Presents The Greatest Movie Ever Sold

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me, Where In The World Is Osama Bin Laden) has in the past gone after fast food companies and even one of the most prominent terrorists of all time, but this time he has his heart set on something that most people would consider even more evil… advertising in films and television shows. And while he may not expose exactly what he sets out to do he does dig up some pretty scary things about advertising in general.

After seeing the amount of product placement in one of Spurlock’s favourite TV shows, Heroes, he wondered if it was possible to make a film that is completely funded by corporate sponsorship. Pom Wonderful presents The Greatest Movie Ever Sold follows Spurlock as he meets with company executives, advertising experts and Hollywood bigwigs as he attempts to ‘sell’ every aspect of the film.

Spurlock has great intentions, I mean who hasn’t sat in a movie theatre and groaned at the sight of product placement in a movie, but he does slightly miss his mark. He skirts on the issue of product placement and while it is interesting to see how he works with the companies that he gets involved with the docco you don’t exactly see films like Iron Man selling space in their title or having their directors wear a ‘Nascar-style’ suit when they are doing interviews. For most of the film you feel that the execs featured are really just humoring Spurlock… and yes seeing a way to get some cheap advertising space.

What Spurlock does do a great job of is exposing the advertising world and the lows that they will go… and the research that they do to go to those lows. How many people would think that a advertising agency would go as far as putting someone through neurological tests to see how advertising works on them. That is the true power of this docco and something that Spurlock really should have focused more on.

Certainly not the greatest docco of all time but this is certainly worth a look if like so many people advertising annoys you… but you still want to know how it works.

Year: 2011

Director: Morgan Spurlock

Stars: Morgan Spurlock

Classification: M

Runtime: 84 mins

Rating:

Out now on DVD

Dave Griffiths


The Muppets

For anyone that hasn’t seen The Muppets you are probably going to laugh when I say this is an intelligent film that says more about modern society then you could ever imagine. Laugh as you may though, the screenwriters who put together this script have created something great that can only attract more fans to the lovable creatures that we grew up with.

Walter (voiced by Peter Linz – TV’S 30 Rock & It’s A Big, Big World) and Gary (Jason Segal – Jeff Who Lives At Home, Friends With Benefits) are brothers. But because Walter is a Muppet (no I can’t explain how a muppet and a human can be brothers) who hasn’t found his way in life the way Gary has so as a result Gary feels responsible for him, which is really getting in the way of his relationship with Mary (Amy Adams – The Fighter, Leap Year). When Gary decides that Walter is going with them to Los Angeles Mary is unhappy but an adventure starts while visiting the old rundown Muppets Theatre and Walter hears evil oil tycoon, Tex Richman (Chris Cooper – The Tempest, The Town) say he is going to demolish the theatre from under the Muppets feet. Now it is up to Walter to feverishly get the Muppets together in a bid to raise $10 million to save the theatre.

Director, James Bobin (TV’S Flight Of The Concords & Da Ali G Show) must have wondered what kind of script the new Muppets movie would have, but he needn’t have worried. In some ways the film makes fun of itself, highlighting the fact that most kids these days don’t know who the Muppets are and even laughing at its own songs, the film actually does a better job making fun of the genre then what most parody films do. There are some lowlights throughout the film, but they are few and far between meaning that for most of the time the film works, and kids may also get an education from it.

Jason Segal and Jack Black (The Big Year, Bernie) seem to lap up their comedy roles however Amy Adams seems a step behind them. She just can’t seem to get the over-acting required for her role right and at times comes off looking really ridiculous. Credit must also be paid to the actors who play cameo roles because they all work sensationally well and part of the fun of the film is being surprised at just who will pop up next.

The Muppets well and truly show that there is life in these puppets (or should be muppets) yet. Don’t write off another film surfacing soon, and I for one will be eagerly awaiting it as I had more fun watching this film than I have had in a long time… I’m just so thankful it had a good script.

Year: 2011

Director: James Bobin

Stars: Peter Linz, Jason Segal, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Jack Black

Classification: G

Runtime: 110 mins

Rating:

Out on DVD/Blu-Ray 9th May 2012

Dave Griffiths


A Few Best Men

Well it had to happen some day, and now in the form of A Few Best Men Australia finally has a locally-made comedy that works. Mark my words though if you don’t like films such as American Pie or Road Trip then you’re never gonna love this.

British backpacker, David Locking (Xavier Samuel – Anonymous, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse) meets Aussie girl, Mia Ramme (Laura Brent – Anima, The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader) while on a tropical island. Totally in love he proposes to her which means he and his best men, Tom (Kris Marshall – Oka!, D.O.A.), Graham (Kevin Bishop – Ma part du gateau, Royal Wedding) and Luke (Tim Draxl – Ivory, Undocumented). This is a nightmare within itself as they soon find themselves meeting Mia’s overbearing politician Dad (Jonathan Biggins – TV’S At Home With Julia & The Jesters), her fun-loving mother (Olivia Newton-John – 1 A Minute, Score: A Hockey Musical), her ‘lesbian’ sister (Rebel Wilson – Bridesmaids, TV’S Workaholics) and the family’s pride a joy – a sheep (well a ram to be more precise). Added to all that is the fact that the boys soon find themselves running foul of local, violent drug dealer, Ray (Steve Le Marquand – TV’S Small Time Gangster & Underbelly).

On the surface this looks like yet another unfunny Australian comedy but it is when you realise that it is directed by Stephan Elliott who has brought us films such as Easy Virtue and Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert and written by Dean Craig, who is best known as the writer of Death Of A Funeral, that you can start to understand why this film works so well. Yes, the story is unbelievable and at times the humor is incredibly crass but who really cares as long as the film is making you laugh… and believe me this is the kind of film that will make you laugh.

There are some strange casting choices in the film but now even I must admit that Olivia Newton-John can be damn funny when she wants to be. The other big surprise is Xavier Samuel who shows that he is more than capable of pulling off comedy if he needs to. And if you’re planning on seeing A Few Best Men then keep a look out for Rebel Wilson because she has some brilliantly funny moments.

A real surprise but A Few Best Men is proof that Australia can make a funny comedy film. If you like it a little crass, then you’re gonna love this.

Year: 2011

Director: Stephan Elliott

Stars: Xavier Samuel, Laura Brent, Kris Marshall, Kevin Bishop, Tim Draxl, Jonathan Biggins, Olivia Newton-John, Rebel Wilson, Steve Le Marquand

Classification: TBC

Runtime: 97 mins

Rating:

Out on DVD/Blu-Ray 25th May 2012

Dave Griffiths


We Bought A Zoo

We Bought A Zoo is a ‘nice’ film that simply grows on you as it continues on it’s merry way. Some will be quick to label it as a ‘simple family film’ yet it is a lot more than that. Yes, it’s friendly enough to be lapped up by a family but the film also has enough drama and suspense in it to keep even the hardened film goer happy.

Based on Benjamin Mee’s book it tells the story of how he (played by Matt Damon (Happy Foot Two, Magaret) in the film) found himself challenged after the death of his wife (Stephanie Szostak – Dinner For Schmucks, Something Fun). Mee had been a journalist who lived to face danger but even he found it hard to be a single father to his two children, Dylan (Colin Ford – All Kids Count, In My Pocket) and Rosie (Maggie Elizabeth Jones – Footloose, Game Time: Tackling The Past). When Dylan is expelled from school Benjamin realises he needs to make a change and on a whim buys a rundown zoo that is being run by zookeeper, Kelly Foster (Scarlett Johansson – Iron Man 2, He’s Just Not That Into You). The race is on to now get the zoo ready in time for opening and Benjamin still faces opposition from Dylan who still isn’t happy about being at the zoo despite advances from Lily (Elle Fanning – Twixt, Super 8).

It’s good to see director, Cameron Crowe (Elizabethtown, Vanilla Sky) back at the helm of a movie, seven years has been far too long, because you feel that it is his touch (along with some class from Matt Damon) that makes We Bought A Zoo. With the story at hand this could have very easily turned into a Daytime TV Movie Snooze Fest but with Mr. Crowe in charge this actually turns out to be a pretty well-crafted movie.

Yes the little bits of comedy that have been forced into this movie, mostly by the acting performance of John Michael Higgins (Bad Teacher, TV’S Happily Divorced), in the role of the bad guy, seem completely out of place but for the most Crowe uses his well-rounded characters to his best advantage. You feel for Benjamin but you also feel for Dylan, you can see things from both their point of views), and the end of the day you want to see the zoo succeed. With Crowe’s exploration of characters such as Benjamin’s inner-most feelings this was never going to be B-Grade. And while I didn’t criticize some of the humor I must admit some of the one-liners were pretty bloody funny… well enough to make you chuckle anyway.

As usual Matt Damon puts in a good performance and its good to see Scarlett Johansson getting a chance to show her ability in a bit of a meatier role. Elle Fanning gets a chance to show off a little bit of character acting by highlighting the aloof-personality of Lily but the highlights here are the performances of Colin Ford and Maggie Elizabeth Jones both of which you feel are going to turn into fine actors.

We Bought A Zoo is going to blow you out of your seat but it certainly won’t put you to sleep either. This is just a ‘nice’ film that proves that Cameron Crowe still has it after his long time on the bench.

Year: 2011

Director: Cameron Crowe

Stars: Matt Damon, Stephanie Szostak, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Scarlett Johansson, Elle Fanning

Classification: PG

Runtime: 124 mins

Rating:

Out on DVD/Blu-Ray 2nd May 2012

Dave Griffiths