93. Django Unchained



I could listen to Leo and Chris talk all day. There scenes together are classic Tarantino. Utterly mesmerising.

After the boreathon that was 'Eli Roth shoots Hitler in the Face' (well apart from the scenes with Chris in obviously) I wasn't expecting much from Django but boy am I glad I took the time.

The over the top action scenes suit the film perfectly and you actually tell what's going on (unlike the aforementioned ERSHITF). Which is nice.

92. Elysium


Why would you want to live on Elysium? Apart from the tanning machines that cure every disease known to man it looks pretty, pretty boring. It's just a big garden from what I could see. No shops, clubs and you can pretty much guarantee there isn't going to be a decent pub.

That said Elysium is a proper film that makes every punch count (of which there are many) and it's a snappy, spunky ride.

An 8 out of (and not as good as) District 9.

91. The Place Beyond The Pines


Being a dad changes your opinions about everything. Being a dad certainly will ingratiate you to The Place Beyond The Pines as it glares at the relationship between a father and son.

If I'd seen this film a year ago I would have probably not got as much out of it as I did watching it today. It's an indulgent but lavish affair where Bradley Cooper really steals the show as the guilt plagued Avery Cross.

It could perhaps do with a little trimming but overall it's a fucking quality piece of film making.

90. Only God Forgives


I'm still not sure about Only God Forgives.

It's all set in a stylish, sadistic world, where everybody walks everywhere (are there no cars in Bangkok?) and murder is committed as in hobby like regularity.

It's incredibly slow, voyeuristic and aching well composed.

Avoid if you like your films with dialogue.

89. Killng Them Softly


Killing Them Softly is an enjoyable and efficient underworld thriller (if a little unspectacular).

It's gritty, grimy and filled with the kind of bottom feeding trash that can't help but stumble into their inevitable demise.

88. Life Of Pi


Beautiful, mesmerising, tense and heroic.

Life of Pi is an astounding spectacle. Every scene paints a picture and while it is occasionally self indulgent, it's a film with such glorious tiger that they can do pretty much what the hell they like!

I loved it from start to finish.

87. Pacific Rim


I'm loathed to be negative about Pacific Rim as it is AMAZING when it comes to robots punching holes in monsters.

It's just so dull when it comes to the human characters mainly down to some pathetic dialogue, bizarre accents and poor pacing between the monster pummelling scenes.

I can't help feeling it would been better if Arnie had of been in it cracking heads and one liners (in that order).