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Hot Fuzz (2007)
Excellent - This English comedy delivers from the start right to the finish
Hot Fuzz is one of the best and most unique comedies I've seen in a long time. Simon Pegg (who also co-wrote the screenplay) is Sergeant Nicholas Angel - one of London's best cops. However, because his high arrest numbers make the rest of the Police Force 'look bad', Angel is sent to the seemingly-typical village of Sandford. Pegg and co-stars Nick Frost, Bill Bailey and Jim Broadbent put on great performances, but it's the screenplay that wins this film. Hot Fuzz is a great film for anyone looking for a good laugh or an over-the-top action sequence. 9/10
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
Okay - Some funny moments but nothing interesting or new
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is okay. Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson all give good performances but the script of this movie lets it down. It explained a lot to me when I discovered that the screenplay of this film is written by - wait for it - four people. A boring beginning and predictable, uninspiring ending is what can happen so easily when a film is written by a panel.
I've hardly thought about this film since I left the cinema, and I struggle to recommend it to anyone.
6/10.
Vice (2018)
Excellent - American true story exceeds my highest expectations
After I first saw the trailer for this film, I wasn't expecting such a funny, yet unsettling film. Christian Bale plays Dick Cheney, an intelligent man whose thirst for power sees him become the most influential American Vice-President ever. Bale's performance is commendable, but Vice's supporting cast - consisting of Amy Adams, Steve Carell and Sam Rockwell - complete the movie. Writer and Director Adam McKay brought this true story of power (and it's abuse) and politics to life with his unique perspective, and the skilled editing makes this film all the more enjoyable. In my opinion, Vice is a must-see film of 2018.
9/10