With a new year, comes a restart. Its been a while since I saw any new movies but that ends now:

Walk Hard

I hated Superbad. I didn't like Knocked up. So when a film advertises itself as from the makers of those two 'gems' I worry. But the trailer was funny and John C. Reilly seems a funny guy... And what followed was a film that blows both the above ones out of the water by a million miles! There is much less pointless swearing and mentions of cock like in Superbad and the film is not as long as Knocked up and it greatly ribs at films like Walk the Line and Ray. There are many many famous cameos including the Beatles, Elvis, Buddy Holly and more and though the film does drag a bit in the middle the hilarious start and end was great for me. A trademark to watch out or, just like in Walk the Line everytime Dewey Cox gets angry he rips a sink off the wall ^_^

Walk Hard gets an impressive 4 Davies out of 5 Davies

DIsturbia

The trailer looked class and I must say I like Shia Le Stupid Name from Transformers so I went in with lofty thoughts. They weren't let down but they weren't amplified in anyway! David Morse is brilliant as the neighbour next door but the film seems to just plod along so blandly. The start, although really sad is well done and pretty much everything till that meh girl got involved was good. Then a crappy romance formed despite the fact he was technically STALKING her!! The best friend ROnnie is funny and you are questioning just like them whats really going on as the film builds but really there are two many conveniences and plot holes in the film for it really to have worked out to its potential. Worth watching just for Morse who's a legend of an actor. Worth missing for the shitty tacked on romantic interests.

Disturbia gets 2 1/2 Davies out of 5 Davies

Death Sentence

This film is brutal... Its brutal and its blunt and it pulls no punches. If you want a Hollywood ending stay away from this one. The basic story is a man who wants revenge for the murder of his son. A Risk Assessment man who starts a war and has to protect his family. Murders in the movie are treated without razzle dazzle. They're straight up and they make you cringe. The house scene is the pure embodiment of what I mean. Its no Hostel style crap, its life and thats how people die in life for the most part. The film builds and builds as an obsession takes on and the movie does become a bit OTT. Bacon becomes somewhat a Tarantino character, our little Risk Advisor is all grown up and has nothing to lose. In a film where there are no good guys, the ending leaves you weak. I didn't know what to think or how to feel... But if you want to watch a good movie and don't expect a happy ending, Death Sentence comes with a Davie seal of approval and...

3 3/4 Davie's out of 5 Davies

Bee Movie

Lets get this out of the way now... Jerry Seinfeld, he does it for me. The guy is hilarious. Even his bad comedy is great and Bee Movie is a film made for kids but not meant for kids. In the cinema, it seemed only the older people got it. The observational humour, the sly commentary, the witty references were all a mile a minute. There wasn't much slapstick and I'm not sure if it works out properly as a kid's film but I sure as hell enjoyed it and it was worth the few bob that it cost me. The story actually goes all over the place, from leaving the hive, meeting humans, a court case, and the aftermath you're not 100 percent sure where the movie is gonna end up and I don't think the screenwriters knew either so it never settles. But its good for a few laughs though not for those who dislike Seinfeld...

2 1/2 Davies out of 5 Davies

On a side note, both of these movies have John Goodman playing a fat evil prick... Can the man do any other role? I dunno but he's great in it so why should he?

Ross may have his bloody Song of the Week but I have movies. And this weeks movie review goes to...

American Gangster

Denzel takes on Russel Crowe in one of the best films of the year, if not the best. Tis a bit long but the story, the build and whole thing makes it worth it. It's not filled with violence and there's little to no porn but this is probably one for the guys. Denzel is a man who takes over the crime activities of his mentor, and makes a lot of money selling dope. Russel is the cop trying to catch him... Sound familiar? Well it's actually fairly different especially in the fresh look of Russel and Denzel having very little contact. All the while both men contend with crooked cops, stupid partners and rivals... And you begin to actually wonder who are you rooting for? A great film and about to recieve the highest Davie rating yet....

American Gangster recieves 4 1/2 Davies out of 5 Davies

Good Luck Chuck

So its a romantic comedy right, except with lots of boobs so the lads will go as well! A genius idea! Too bad the fm doesn't live up to such a mixture. To say Good Luck Chuck was bad would be a lie, but to say it was anymore then average would be a disgrace. For some reason we also get a multi screen, extended sex scene between the main actor, Ryan Reynolds lookalike man, and a dozen plus women. Now I understand he probably got all buffed up for the film but thats just showing off! Through it all though, its a romantic comedy with some smart lines ("I bet he's blowjobbing her") but it's not great... Well until the credits where the greatest scene in a long time occured... Go see it just for that!

Good Luck Chuck recieves 2 Davies out of 5 Davies

Lonely Hearts

Based on a true story we see John Travolta and the guy from the Soprano's as cops trying to figure out and stop a couple who swindle and murder lonely women they find in personal ads. What followed was a great chase that was well acted. A couple of cool murders and a bit of sex to spice it up (sometimes the two were mixed... ). The only thing wrong with the film was that it didn't build enough tension towards the end but I really enjoyed it. Jared Leto was brilliant and the two cops were good while Selma Hayek was such a psycho... Definately a good watch...

Lonely Hearts gets 4 Davies out of 5 Davies

Unknown

It sounded a bit like Saw two without the gore. 5 guys stuck in a warehouse with no way out but this time they have no memory of who they are. The extra twist. Some are the kidnappers and some are the kidnappees... But who's who?? What follows is a guessing game and the buildup to the return of the other kidnappers as the 5 men try and get free and figure out who's good and who's bad. If it wasn't for the film makers need to make a twist at the end (a confusing one at that) and the redemption bullshit blah blah blah this could have been the first 4 Davie film... Instead

Unknown gets 3 1/2 Davies out of 5 Davies

Atonement

You know those films that prove their Oscar worthyness by having scenes that are so deep that no one understands them while the film limps along at the pace of a snail? Yeah... Thats Atonement. Funnily enough despite those things, the film is actually good. McAvoy is excellent and even goes to war for a while. The story is good and you're actually shocked and appalled and the ending is probably the best part. Of course to get there you have to sit for a long time and watch at least half a dozen scenes if not more that could be left out and never noticed again.

Atonement gets 3 Davies out of 5 Davies

The Ex

Lets just get this out of the way, I like Zach Braff. His innocent manner of getting himself in another spot of trouble hits the right spot for me and this film is just that. A bit predictable, but this film is tongue in cheek and really knows what it is. A comedy. Now the material isn't the most original schtick. Man and woman having goo

Best Movie: Snakes on a Motherfucking plane!
Best Album: Twelves Stops and Home... i think
Best Band: Snow Patrol
Best Concert: Snow Patrol in Marley Park!!
Best Party: Either the Keysian Affair where i chased Sarah Power for a damn hour or my Bday House Party.
Best Girl: Danielle Walsh!
Best Song: Mardy Bum
Trip of the year: Radiohead, Dublin Allnighter
Best Buy: The SNES
Best Chant: ARGENTINA! ARGENTINA!
Best Competiton: The Bebo World Cup
Best Present: Man United Jersey with Park Ji Sung on the back!
Best Couple. 'The Unit'

Worst Movie: The Holiday
Worst Comedian: Bill Hicks
Biggest Disappointment: The Crowd at Snow Patrol in the Point
Worst Drinking Moment: Sexy Party two: The Bath Tub

HIGHS:
Meeting Danielle and after a while of stupidity finally ending up with her and falling in love with her. 4 months in January and they've all been amazing.
The Triangle. What legendary fellows. We banded together and took all round us. A party ain't a party without The Triangle.
Snow Patrol. Oh my God yes. I can't remember if i knew them this time last year but by God they have risen to join The Counting Crows as my favourite band. Two excellent concerts this year. Now if only people would stop playing Chasing Cars....
Parties. The Keysian Affaris, The Sexy Parties, Deirdre's bday, my bday, the post Oxegen blowout.. more and more. This was our year!
Twisters. To twist... Twisters are doing it for themselves. Some people didn't have the fun to get it, but twisters were the ice pop of the year. They're three ice pops in one!
Friends: Barry, Bud, Kevin, Ciara Mc, Adam, Aaron, Eoin, Sarah P, Sarah Jane, Natalie, Ross, Paul, Shane, Kate, Marese and even Shirly and Ailbhe. These people have all taken and fermented a place in my heart. Legends
Bebo. As much pestering as it took to get me on it, boy have i enjoyed it. Good stuff, from Charlie, to the BWC. Its been a larf
Deirdre. Its so hard to think i barely knew her a year ago. The girl's a dote and one of my best friends. She introduced me to Danielle and she stuck with me during the lows and i've been there for her i hope. Now if only she would stop smoking...
Ross. Yes that little bugger gets his own section. The man is a ledge. An idiot who dies his eyebrows and smokes. But we still love him. Hug me Ross!!
Poker. Texas Hold 'em or 5 Card Draw. I'm still unbeaten! Its all for fun, i swear i'm not addicted!
Debs. From Deirdre to Danielle. Deirdre was a fine date, till she left me at couples central. Twas a good debs though, if it hadn't ended early! Danielle's debs was even better. I was so lucky to have been asked and we went BOWLING!! Oh good times... its so easy to amuse me ^_^

LOWS:
Oxegen. Tiredness, rain and tears. Not my idea of a fun weekend. The music was great though. 2007 will hopefully win me back in the festivals favour.
College. All we thought was sex, partying and skipping lectures. Since college started my drinking has diminished and instead the days are just like school only shorter...
Nomad. Those bastards broke up! Bring back Nomad!
Friends. Graeme, Diarmy, Ciara B and a few others. All seem to have drifted away now. C'est la vie i guess but i want those fuckers back.
The beer walk: The Triangle's voyage to get Oxegen drink... Let us never speak of it again.
Daniel's lifts. It all started so well... It ended with threats of insurance fraud... Funny when i think about it...

And thats all for now. I'm sure i'll think of more so check back in a few days!
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