Gravity (2013)

OK, so it's good but not groundbreaking. It doesn't really represent anything and shows us just how good 2001 Space Oddysey is. Great visuals though. 3/5

White House Down (2013)

What a crock of shit.  This homage to Obama sucks American ass.  It's so patriotic it hurts.  And the ending...oh my days. 2/5

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

Billed as the new Forest Gump however it's not in the same league.  I love the quirky moments where Ben Stiller day dreams then crashes to reality but it's over done.  The scale of the story is great, it's a feel good film but let down by no actual real conclusion.  3/5

Escape Plan (2013)

Old school action that Stallone does best.  So what if he's old, he still rocks the big screen.  And of course, Arnie is in it.  So just go with it and enjoy it.  I did.  Even though I know I shouldn't. 4/5

American Hustle (2013)

Very authentic and reminded me of Boogie Nights in terms of look and feel.  Excellent acting, Christian Bale is unrecognisable and that girl from Catch Me If You Can is all grown up.  I expected more from the ending, I was hoping for a Guy Ritchie/Tarantino-eqsue finale, but still a good film.4/5

Monsters University (2013)

Had to watch it a few times to appreciate it and now I think it's almost?! As good as the first one. Great back story and very Pixar! 4/5

Frozen (2013)

Saw this in 3D at the cinema, kids loved it. But then after you watch it a few times you realise it's pretty crap. 3/5

Elysium (2013)

Could have been good. The story has been done countless times before, the whole film is a let down after 20 minutes. Shit. 2/5

Captain Phillips (2013)

Tom Hanks shows again why he's arguably the best actor around. He carries this film and it's a good job he does. Tense throughout but long winded and gets quite repetitive. 3/5

Red 2 (2013)

Very much like the first one, but sadly not as good. Plenty of action, a few laughs but borderline average. 3/5

Despicable Me 2 (2013)

Funny, entertaining and a great family film. Minions are a staple of any good movie. Steve Carell is class.4/5

Prisoners (2013)

Probably the most intense 2 hours I've seen, building up to some amazing twist and then...bang...uber shit Hollywood ending. What was great suddenly became average at best. 3/5

Trance (2013)

Danny Boyle returns after the Olympic opening ceremony and delivers something that was never going to compete.  Maybe that was his plan, something low key.  Basically that dude from Wanted steals a painting from Vincent Cassell but can't remember stuff after being hit on the head, so he visits a sexy  hypnotist to figure it all out.  It has some good points and it's not that bad, but it's no James Bond jumps from helicopter with the Queen type stuff. 3/5

Broken City (2013)

Average at best.  Ex-cop Mark Whalberg gets set up by evil mayor Russel Crowe, it has some clever (isn) moments but for me, Russ can't deliver since Gladiator and Mark Whalberg doesn't convince me very often.  So it kinda just floats along with the predictable. 2/5

Pacific Rim (2013)

Maybe the best CGI I have ever seen (so far).  Flawless visuals.  Stunning. Shame about the shit story, acting and the bits in between..but wow, the effects!!! 3/5

Ip Man (2008)

Nothing to do with wifi routers, but arguably the best kung fu film I have ever seen.  For me, it's better than Enter the Dragon, and that's a bold statement. Makes all that crouching tiger shit look lame 5/5

The World's End (2013)

Typical Pegg/Frost affair, think Shaun but with robots.  Fun, funky, crazy and damn right British.  I liked it, others won't.  The final installment of the Cornetto trilogy. 4/5

World War Z (2013)

Interesting take on the zombie story. Amazing start, flat middle, tense ending but not the ending it deserved. Brad is still cool though 3/5

We're the Millers (2013)

Some funny gags, Hangover style. Jen Anniston struts her bod but apart from that it trails and forgets where it's going. 2/5

Iron Man 3 (2013)

Weak plot, poor storyline and awful direction however the usual cast carry it through.  Just watch it for what it is.  More of the winning Iron Man formula, just with more suits, more explosions and bizarre exploding bad guys including Mike from Neighbours. 3/5