Jurassic World

It's been 20 years since Steven Spielberg's dinosaur epic, Jurassic Park hit our screens, causing some to hide behind their sofas.

Jurassic World has ditched the puppetry for CGI, a common trend now in Hollywood, although it is something I am not a huge fan of, simply because I believe in the 'real' thing. Take Jaws for example, we all know it is an animatronic prop, but it looks so much real than any CGI shark from such films as Deep Blue Sea. The same too with The Hobbit films, I believe the overuse of computer generated animation made for a saturated visual layout compared to the Lord of the Ring trilogy.

In terms of credibility, Jurassic World is a worthy addition to the 'Jurassic Park' universe, although there is very little mention of the previous sequels, but there is a lot of mention about the the first film. 

This film has been in development for roughly 10 years, with various writers, directors and actors attached to the project; and it shows. In places, the plot is a mess with parts that are not needed.

Overall, it is fun and surprisingly decent watch. But I can't help that feel that it is a huge metaphor regarding cinema of today and of yesterday. Just because it is a sequel of hit film, and it includes bigger action sequences, it does not equal a better film.

Mad Max

For those that love actions films, you will not be disappointed. Mad Max: Fury Road is blood curdling, adrenaline pumping, gasoline intoxicating film with a stellar front cast.
Tom Hardy is Mad Max, and boy, is he mad. A slightly deranged and lonely character, Max joins up with Charlize Theron as the strong female lead, Imperator Furiosa . Theron really holds her on in this film, and it is truly amazing to watch two strong actors join forces.

There have been some controversy over whether it is a sexist film, but I have to disagree as I feel the story and the characters are a reflection on the current state of affairs in what is a derelict post-apocalyptic world.

For those that love the Raid  2, and enjoy The Fast and the Furious films, as well as the Motorstom games on PS3, then you are in for a treat.

Kingsman

Matthew Vaughn directs and is reunited with Jane Goldman on writing duties.
Previously these two had co-written Kick-Ass, and this film is definitely within the same direction.

The film is a spy-spoof comedy that stars Taron Egerton and Colin Firth. Colin Firth is gentleman spy and one day introduces a young, mischievous youth, 'Eggsy' to the world of gentlemen spies, based within a tailors.

The film is mostly humorous, although there are sections that do not generate laughter, and then there are jokes that are very much part of the 'lad culture' and are somewhat derogative, especially the last scene, which has caused quite a stir (no Martinis in-sight).

Vaughn has created a brash and superbly choreographed film, that has some masterful sequences, dialogue and effects, but overall it lacking a certain spark; but as spy-spoofs go, this is definitely up at the top.