Toms View of the World

Some will know that I’m a bit of a fan of the work of Aardman Animation Studios… (more…)

I’m glad I used my Unlimited card for this one (and didn’t actually hand over money to see it)

Right, I have no objection to “foreign” films - nor Kung Fu movies - I loved “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon” - however this is just utter tat.

Bad CGI fights (and this is so bad it makes the third Matrix film look realistic) combined with a truely dreadful plot about the residents of a slum fighting a gang, Kung-Fu masters with special powers (like being able to shout very loud, or jump like a toad) - a generous helping of bullet time effects, and the sum adds up to nothing.

The trailer made this out to be a comedy action film in the style of Jackie Chan - it’s not - the few jokes are in the trailer. It tries too hard to be too much.

Oh dear. Oh dear. Oh dear.

Glastonbury that is - although the music shows are no doubt very good… (more…)