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Plot : The Shinjuku Incident is the rare flm that breaks from the local genre mold by tackling a controversial topic – the lives of illegal Chinese workers in Japan. Jackie Chan, in a highly anticipated and rare dramatic role, stars as Steelhead, an honest tractor repairman who illegally enters Japan to search for his missing girlfriend. When he arrives, he is plunged into the shady world of crime and poverty, where survival matters above all. But his struggle to retain his decency becomes increasingly complex when he is unwittingly drawn into the realm of the yakuzas.

Review : I was really looking forward to this film, as ever since New Police Story I started to enjoy Jackie Chan's more serious roles. I saw the trailer for this and just thought hmmm, but I decided to give it a shot.

The film at parts is very violent, and very dark which helped create a nice dark mood to the film. At points the film slowed way down, and was getting to the bored stage so it didn't keep me thinking whats going to happen next.

Overall I was disappointed with the film, at parts i was really bored but lucky the action parts and the drama scenes made up for it. Jackie Chan did a great job, and his acting was great…though its not one I would get on DVD.

My Rating : 6 out of 10

Plot : 19-year-old Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen's reign of terror.

Review : I am not a big Tim Burton fan, nothing against him just never really liked his films too much. I did enjoy the Planet of the Apes remake and his animations but film wise..just so so.

Parts of the film felt too long, and could have been cut down a little as I was starting to get a little bored at bits. The parts that did flow nice, were good not amazing but enjoyable.

The 3D effect did and didn't help, there were a lot of parts that felt its been done 3D just to be 3D where other parts felt flat at times. It felt like they rushed it in 3D, as it could have been done a lot better.

The film as a whole was just ok, there wasn't one part where I would say I enjoyed it more than another part. The visual effects were good, but nothing that will blow you away like Avatar did.

Overall was just ok, expected something a lot better and I wont be seeing it again or getting it on DVD.

My Rating : 5 out of 10

Plot : As homicide detective Thomas Craven investigates the death of his activist daughter, he uncovers not only her secret life, but a corporate cover-up and government collusion that attracts an agent tasked with cleaning up the evidence.

Review : I saw the trailer for this, and for some reason I was sure I had seen it before….so I decided to give it a watch just in case i was wrong.

I had seen this, well the story as the film was a remake of a UK production so throughout I had the feeling that it was very familiar.

The film was good, I wouldn't see it again but it was good. There were points where the story really dragged and could have been shorter, but when the action was taking place it was really good.

All the murder/death scenes you do not see coming, especially the 1st one.

Overall the film could have been a lot better, and some scenes shorter so just an OK from me.

My Rating : 7 out of 10

Plot : With a job that has him traveling around the country firing people, Ryan Bingham leads an empty life out of a suitcase, until his company does the unexpected: ground him.

Review : I finally got to see this film, I had heard from so many people that it was a really great film and that I would really enjoy it so I gave it a shot.

The film starts of with a feel that its going to have slight comic moments, but once he gets past the first boarding scene at the airport the jokes stop.

The film is a more serious film, than your lead to believe at the start but that didnt stop me continuing to watch it. It has a nice look

The film for me was just ok, the acting and story was great but it isnt one i would normally have watched but was just ok. I dont think I would see this again or get the DVD.

Overall it was just ok, the acting is really good and you do feel sorry for the main character but i didnt enjoy it as much as I was expecting to. It did leave me thinking, how true to life is this....as I am sure there are a lot of folk who just fly and not spend a lot of time at home.

My Rating : 6 out of 10

Plot : This movie follows a mother who falls for a younger man while her daughter falls in love for the first time. Mother Nature messes with their fates.

Review : This was my random film of the week, I knew nothing about it but thought would give it a shot.

The film has a very crazy plot, as the main character talks to mother earth a lot and swap relationship advice. Putting that aside its a nice film, that has a feel good plot.

The film has a lot of great laughs, and really good acting. I am sure that a lot of woman who fall for younger guys, think the same thoughts as the main character did.

Paul Rudd plays his part really well, he is the light entertainment in the film that gives you most of the jokes and fun moments. The one scene in particular i laughed at, was his dance floor dance it was so funny.

Overall if your in to romcoms, and want a nice feel good film then this is for you. Wasnt the best romcom, but still very enjoyable and had a lot of great laughs.

My Rating : 7 out of 10