The Man with Two Brains - 1983 * * * *

Steve Martin is a world famous surgeon. Trust Him.

I was really in need of a funny film today and had heard that this was hilarious, so I popped it in the player and settled down. Whoever had said it was funny was right! I had always had a problem with Steve Martin for some reason that I can't even remember now but watching this had changed my mind rapidly about his acting abilities. Kathleen Turner was great as well, although I can't get the image of her playing Chandler's father out of my head! Steve Martin's scenes with the brain are eye-wateringly funny and I re-wound certain scenes at least three times because I couldn't stop laughing!

A real treat for a cosy afternoon!

Jab we Met - 2007 * * *

Flung together then torn apart.

Jab is a great film. It has brilliant songs, a cast of funny actors and a story that seems to preceed much of Bollywood-ness now. I am constantly surprised by this movies, always expecting less than I see. I am obsessed with the beautiful costumes the women wear and the scenery and although they are mostly over three hours long I am now keen to see every Bollywood movie out there!!

Titanic - 1953 * * *

The Terror, the Sea, the Romance!

I had only seen two Titanic related movies before this one, namely 'Titanic' and 'A Night to Remember' and found this probably the weakest of the two. 'A Night to Remember' focused more on the actual events of the sinking as opposed to this one which was more character based and only focused on the sinking for about ten or fifteen minutes. Although I never normally think this way I actually prefer the James Cameron version of this storyline because it has a good balance of relationships and the sinking. This Barbara Stanwyck version was filmed closest to the actual event and therefore was probably the most realistic in capturing the atmosphere yet it didn't do much for me. Clifton Webb is a great actor, (I've now seen him in this, 'Laura' and 'Whirlpool') and towards the end he really makes me cry because of his chivalry. Still worth a watch but I would recommend 'A Night to Remember' if you want to watch a black and white version.

Susan Lennox - 1931 * * * 1/2

She fell to rise again.

I love Greta Garbo. There is something otherwordly and etherial about her that draws you to her like a moth to a flame. Added to which she is stunningly beautiful and charmingly innocent. Clark Gable is brilliant as ever, handsome and tortured by her love which creates a totally realistic chemistry on screen between them both.

Very short and very sweet.

See No Evil - 2006 * * * *

Evil gets raw.

All in all this was actually a decent horror film. Plenty of gore, parts that actually shocked me (eyes and mobile phones spring to mind) and something (dare I say it) likeable about the killer (played by Kane, the boxer) who, although seeming intent on destroying everyone in sight also appears to not want a fly.
I liked the look, I liked the layout and I liked the murders, so a good job was done!