Revenge

Emily Thorne rents a house in the Hamptons for the summer, seemingly intent on nothing more than enjoying a break in the popular resort. But it soon becomes clear that there's more to her visit. Her real name is Amanda Clarke and her father was framed for a crime he didn't commit and sent to prison for life and she has come to the Hamptons to seek revenge against the people who betrayed him and saw him sent to jail. (IMDB)

First of all we have Emilie Thorn, Played by Emilie VanCamp, this is slightly confusing, but her real name is Amanda Clark and after her fathers death she and a girl named Emilie Thorn switch identities. She is played excellently and truely makes you see what a daughter is willing to do after her father was falsly accused of a crime he didn't commit, (Although i'm not going to lie, sometimes the acting is a little stiff. But maybe it's meant to be that way, she's all like 'I love your dress' *bitch stares*) I shan't go into detail about each of the series regulars because there are about 10. Then we have Nolan Ross - My personal favourite character in season one, he's played fantastically by Gabriel Mann and is the Founder and CEO of Nolcorp and was friends with Emilies father and wants to assist her in her planes for revenge. There's Victoria Grayson, played by Madeleine Stowe, she is 'The Queen' of the Hamptons and was involved in framing Emilies Father, she only cares about protecting her social status and ensuring her children live up to their full potential. We also have Daniel Grayson, played by Joshua Bowman who is in line to take over Grayson Global and becomes romantically involved with Emilie.

With brilliant writing, and a deep dark mysterious story line will keep you hooked. So many sub plots and twists and turns as the story unravels it just keeps escalating. It's amazing to watch nearly every character to be deeply developed into the plot line. You never know what will happen next.

X Men: First Class

In 1962, the United States government enlists the help of mutants with superhuman abilities to stop a malicious dictator who is determinded to start world war III (IMDB)

What did I love about this film? What didn't I love, being a huge X Men fan and a fan of pretty much the entire leading cast I was so excited about this film. The film gives us as an audience an insight into the past of some of our favourite X Men characters and how they came to be as we know, introducing a few character from the X Men comics that have not previously seen screen time. (I've actually only just learned about these as reading old X Men comics for college research :).) The film intertwines with parts of history such as Eriks time at concentration camps during Nazi Germany and a big event takes place bringing into account the nuclear was when the Americans had reason to believe the Russians had planted nuclear missiles in Cuba, bringing in mutants and their powers. At The heart of the film though is the relationship between Erik and Charles.

Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy are amazing as Erik (Magneto) and Charles. Each one alone, would have made the movie amaaazing, but together? #Forgetaboutit!

 (Yes I #ed a blog post.) Every step of the way, every scene, every emotion, these two men own the movie and watching their bromance is a treat from start to finish. Make no mistake about it, even when the world is on the brink of utter destruction what really matters is how these two men relate to one another. And when you watch the movie, you will care. Charles and Erik are fascinating characters. They debate and this allows the audience to debate endlessly about them and about who is right. As you watch you desperately wish they could stay friends, but you understand why they ultimately can't and know as a fan that has already seen the previous X Men films they won’t. Even if they themselves, in these early days, don't understand it yet. The supporting cast are excellent also, including Kevin Bacon and villain Sebastian Shaw, Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique and January Jones as Emma Frost, all played their roles fantastically, although rather minor roles because the film is ultimately about establishing the origins between the relationship of Charles and Erik.

The Impossible

It would be impossible to try and capture the widespread loss and destruction of this horrible, devastating event. The scope was so large and far too many people lost their lives to even attempt to portray on film. Insteaddirector Juan Antonio Bayona focused smartly on the true story of one family's struggle for survival amongst all that had happened on December 26th, 2004. This allows the film to be much more intimate, and the audience is quickly able to connect with the Bennett family, starting simply with their arrival to Thailand. While the audience was filled with dread in anticipation of what was to come, the Bennetts were blissfully unaware and enjoying themselves over vacation. However, everything soon takes a terrifying turn as the tsunami hits their resort in a horrifyingly realistic manner, sweeping up people as they attempt to flee before it or protect themselves from its awesome power.

At this point, I felt like I was drowning. The camera bobs in and out of darkness, in and out of the water, as the family's mother, Maria, struggles for breath. Then clinging hopelessly onto a palm tree, she screams all too realistically for anyone who could possibly help her in a desperate, surprisingly shocking moment. It is at this point where she spots her son, Lucas, floating in the fierce waves, and I held my breath as the struggled for what seemed like an eternity to reunite in the water.

In a way, Lucas, brilliantly portrayed by Tom Holland, carries the film from this point forward. He takes on the role of protecting his stubborn yet badly injured mother, and in the process he's forced to mature far too quickly. During every moment, his emotions and facial expressions convey more than any words ever could, as he shies away from and is frightened by his mother's injuries and nudity, all the while attempting to deal with all the pain and devastation.

However, it is his mother, Maria, whom the film truly centers around. Naomi Watts gives an outstanding performance, portraying harrowing desperation, stubborn determination in the face of incredible pain and agony and ultimately, a sense of love and care despite her deteriorating state. Although she is bedridden for about half the film, but it is during this time where there are these small moments of tenderness and humility which undoubtedly makes Watts's performance stunning!


In fact, the entire cast was exceptional, including Ewan McGregor, the father desperately trying to put together him family again, and the two youngest sons, Thomas played by Samuel Joslin and Simon, played by Oaklee Penderfast, both of whose innocence prevented them from thorougly capturing the extent of this tragic event. The story of these three is intertwined with Maria and Lucas, as the all struggle to survive amidst the destruction and reunite amidst the chaos.

Ultimately, this is a touching and heartwarming and heartbreaking film, as true kindess of humanity can be seen in this time of great loss. Yes, the tsunami is terrifying, the injuries gruesome and shockingly realistic, and the pain and suffering visible on everyone's faces. However, the Bennett's story (Based on a true story of a Spainish family - Could start a wholeeeeeee other post about why white people where the only people really focused on within the film, but I shan't) is a remarkable one of love, detemination, hope and cannot be missed.




Feel like i've ranted on throughout this review, but seriously, the film was really really touching!

The Unicorn Princess!

In a realm far far away, a unicorn was born. Xavier, a young girl was celebrating her 12th birthday on planet Unicon. The arrogant unicorn challenged the mystical woman beast to a rainbow dual and was defeated. The consequences where harsh, this is a tale of self discovery and Xavier finding out who they really are.

 

 

Obviously a soon to be summer blockbuster!

5 *****

Fun for all the family.

Dramatic, heart-breaking twists.

Loveable characters with interesting story arcs.

Yes, very very cheesey but very very cool ;)

Dexter

Just saying that this review has been sat in my drafts pile for over a month *Oh dear* Thought I would finally post it!

Dexter Morgan is a blood spatter pattern expert for the Miami Metro police by day, by night he takes on the persona of serial killer. But Dexter isn’t your average serial killer as he only kills people who fit a very prolific moral code taught to him by his late father Harry.

Dexter is a fantastic series with complex and fascinating characters, shocking plot twists and plenty of enigmas which keep you on your toes whilst watching and constantly asking questions.

I myself am only up to season 6 of Dexter and so far there are atleast 7 seasons which clearly shows how great this show is, to the fact that it’s still going strong. I have been hooked since the first episode, feeling like i've gone on a journey just watching, crying a little at heartbreaking twists, becoming angered at Dexter s victims and caring for the cast such as Dexter, Rita, Debbie, Angel, Masuka and many more characters you meet along the way.

Michael C Hall is absolutely brilliant as Dexter and I couldn't possibly imagine anyone else playing this role as well as he does. I cannot even put into words how I feel about this! This series puts Hall almost at the top of my favorite actors list, coming in second behind Viggo Mortensen and infront of Joseph Morgan and has introduced me to some brilliant actors I would not have known without such as C S Lee, Julia Stiles and more.

I'd give this show an amazing 10/10 and recommend it to anyone, well maybe anyone over the age of 17/18 - due to some explicit nature.

 
(Just saying, I freaking love these two posters so much, I had to put them both here :P)