The Breed - 2006 * *

Let the manhunt begin.

Wes Craven must have had a temporary delusional moment when he decided to direct this movie. A group of teenagers finding themselves trapped on an island by some rabid dogs is hardly the most original storyline of the century. And nothing apart from the predictable happens. There is screaming, moaning, half naked shots, idiotically slow running away and men who spend their time talking about all the women they have slept with. In short, a very deep and meaningful film, for people who like 'that sort of thing.' I for one, don't.

Jack the Ripper - 1976 * *

Close your eyes and whisper his name...

Where do I start with this dreadfully hilarious farce? For one the shooting of the movie has obviously not taken place anywhere near London as most of the prostitutues spend their time hanging round a very German looking Cathedral which is supposed to symbolize the areas of Whitechapel, 'The Thames' consists of nothing more than a short muggy river about 20 inches long where the bodies of the women are disposed, the victims have a dreadful habit of standing on the spot too long and groaning in terror instead of running away when they see they are about to die, and Klaus Kinski's charade of scary serial killer/ puss bursting, tea cup dropping doctor is laughable. The police go round and round in circles with no leads only listening to a blind and slightly alcohol - dependent tramp with huge sunglasses and there are plenty of long-winded and over-acted moments where Klaus cuts open the bodies of his victims to reveal brilliant pink blood and plasterscene hands. Oh and apparently the director is better known for making soft-porn movies, so he's obviously an expert in the field of 19th century horror. Not!

The Women - 2008 * * * *

It's all about...

I was in for a pleasant surprise with this movie. It was only afterwards that I realised it was in fact a remake of a 1930's film starring Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell which I will definately be checking out.

The story centres around a group of women whose world goes into turmoil when they find out that one of the women's husbands' is having an affair with a stunning perfume seller. Instead of getting mad,the group learn exactly how to be there for each other and how friendship really means everything. In particular I found Annette Bening's performance to be hilarious and so realistic. Meg Ryan was also brilliant in this as the scorned wife and there are some lovely scenes where she realises how confident she can be alone. All in all this was a great film filled with just the right amount of humour and drama to make it moreish and I really wish the end hadn't happened so soon.

Ice Age 3: The Dawn of the Dinosaurs - 2009 * * * *

It will break the ice.

Hands down this is the best of the three Ice Age movies. It's brilliant and ever so funny. The characters are so refreshing and humourous that it makes you thankful that there are still funny movies out there. Sid is my favourite character, but the arrival of new character Buck played by Simon Pegg was hilarious too. Just a great film for all, as there are funny but cleverly woven in adult jokes as well as childish innocent scenes.

Last House on the Left - 2009 * * * *

Death was only the beginning,

I was strangely fascinated by the first version of this movie and therefore decided I was keen to watch the newer version and see how Hollywood-ised it had become. I actually really enjoyed it and found the acting more raw and realistic than the 70's version. I also love revenge movies, and I loved the fact that here although something terrible and tragic happened that was not the end. It is certainly an exploitation film and there are graphic scenes including a rape scene which you will not forget easily (this scene was not why I liked the movie as I despise sexual torture on the screen and don't find it acceptable) but this movie still has something about it that makes you want to start watching and not get up until the credits roll. Added to which the acting was brilliantly done.

Deep Blue Sea - 1999 *

Bigger, Smarter. Faster. Meaner

This movie is total bull!! I cannot believe that I was actually going to buy this movie at full price and waste valuable money. Instead I decided to download it which is great because I can delete it and never have to think of it again!! This movie is not even excusable for a movie. It is full of terrible acting, terrible storyline and a shark that looks so fake it is a pathetic excuse for computer graphics today!! I've seen better effects in the film 'Jaws' and that was made over 20 years before that. Just dreadful.

Unfaithfully Yours - 1948 * * * * *

Was he in love or out of his mind?

For a film that had me on the floor crying with laughter three times one after the other I really would have expected more of a worldwide gathering. Preston Sturges is obviously a genius. Rex Harrison could not have been better for the part of paranoid conductor Arthur who believes his wife is having an affair and because of this suspicion drives himself round the bend playing out all sorts of outrageous scenarios in his head. Linda Darnell is flawless for her part and plays his devoted wife with charm and pizazz. The scene with the gramapohne record actually hurt my stomach because I was laughing so much and I really recommend this film for anyone who has ever been insecure or worried about their relationship.