Movies 2011
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The Secret of Kells
Brendan lives in the Abbey of Kells which is surrounded by a wall to protect it from Viking raiders. Brother Aidan arrives from another monastery carrying an ancient but unfinished book, containing secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the book, Brendan ventures into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. It is here that… Continue reading
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Winters Bone
Ree Dolly (Jennifer Lawrence) looks after her younger brother, sister and her very odd mother in a really poor area of Missouri. Her absent father has put up their house as collateral for his bail and unless he shows up for his trial in a week’s time, they will lose it. Knowing her father was… Continue reading
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Black Swan
The story of Nina Sayer’s (Natalie Portman) descent into psychosis as the pressures of playing the Black Swan emotionally tears her apart. Natalie Portman portrays perfectly the unravelling of Nina as she strives to give the perfect performance of the white swan and the dark, sensual black swan. I really recommend this film. Its hard… Continue reading
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The Girl Who Played with Fire
The second in the trilogy of films based on The Stieg Larsons Millennium Trilogy. This film follows Lisbeth as she returns from abroad only to be put under suspicion for a triple murder. Mikael Blomkvist has to do what he can to find her before the authorities do. I didn’t think this film was as… Continue reading
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Skyline
Strange lights descend onto LA drawing people outside like moths to a flame. Hypnotised by the lights they are sucked up by brain harvesting aliens. The Critics hated this film but I really enjoyed it. A lot like Cloverfield, Its cheesy, pretty poor acting but the aliens are cool and it all cracks along at… Continue reading