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Dragged Across Concrete was a real slow burn, it was overly long but constantly tense and gripping. We found it highly watchable, and Vince Vaughn and Mel Gibson are a class act together. We had  wondered how easy it would be to take them seriously but it wasn't an issue. There were a few strange details that were obviously oversold, and didn't feel strictly necessary, other than to make us care more, but the fact that we saw through them meant they didn't work, and were too contrived. The dialogue was slow and lingering and although there wasn't constant action some of it was pretty grisly. At times it felt like a cross between Tarantino and the Coens with just a hint of black humour. It was a long film that could have been shorter but it was never boring, just measured and slow. We will give each film we see a score out of 10 for overall enjoyment. Dragged Across Concrete  =  9     We really enjoyed it! The card we have is £17.90 per month ...

The kids thoroughly enjoyed Dumbo and to some extent so did we. There were great moments, and there were huge gaps. Most of the characters were flat and underdeveloped or just plain unnecessary, as were parts of the story. There was little satisfaction and the original message seemed lost. The beginning of the film felt warm and familiar/nostalgic and built the expectation but I would have preferred it to have stayed in the old tired circus where there was at least potential for character development. The last third of the film felt like a desperate attempt to build a story but failed miserably, because you never really cared about any of the characters, not even Dumbo. Danny De Vito and Colin Farrell were the stars of the show and there were a few nods to the original movie that were nice but the rest of it felt like watching a slightly boring documentary about an exploited, elephant. Tim Burton should stay away from these remakes. We will give each film we see a score ou...

Us has a really interesting and unusual plot, with lots of twists and turns. It was nice to see the men being dumb and the women being smart and strong and as a horror it did its thing and kept you on the edge of your seat. There was a healthy amount of symbolism and plenty to keep you guessing. It certainly created a lot of discussion between us on the journey home. The effects were great and you had no clue where it was going to take you. In fact, a lot of it seems to be up to the viewer to interpret as there was no real explanation as to what it all meant. We will give each film we see a score out of 10 for overall enjoyment. Us  =  7     Interesting and a little different The card we have is £17.90 per month for a minimum of 12 months or a one off payment of £214.80. Get yours here→  www.cineworld.co.uk

Shazam! is an absolutely dreadful pile of tosh. The story was poorly thought out and executed and the characters were inconsistent. The effects were everything you expect in this sort of film. The humour was not. We have come to the conclusion at last that these super hero films just aren't for us. In fact we already knew that but the trailer for this one was so misleading that we actually thought it would be amusing. It wasn't, and we didn't give it the satisfaction of even watching it til the end. Rubbish. The trailer made the film look like a deadpool-esque parody of a comic book character. It hinted at humour but this wasn't forthcoming. We felt duped by the trailer which certainly wasn't a true representation of the film. The only redeeming features were the foster parents and we agreed that we would have preferred to see the development of that storyline. We will give each film we see a score out of 10 for overall enjoyment. Shazam!  =  2   ...

The King & I  was a recorded live theatre event, and was an engaging and brilliant production. All the characters were expertly portrayed, the sets, the songs and musical production were fantastic. Neither of us had seen the film for many years and neither of us had seen the show before so it was a real nostalgic trip for us, and a lovely reminder of a beautiful story. Apart from perhaps a bit of atmosphere this is such a great way to view a West End production. No travel issues, waiting for trains or inconvenience. Also none of the added issues of travelling to London, parking, dinner out etc..and with an unlimited card there is just a £6.00 surcharge to pay. Well worth it. Thoroughly enjoyable. We will give each film we see a score out of 10 for overall enjoyment. The King and I  =  9     A great way to view a show! The card we have is £17.90 per month for a minimum of 12 months or a one off payment of £214.80. Get yours here→  ww...

Eighth Grade is possibly the film that I've told the most people about, and in the most detail. A beautiful study of awkwardness that every female (unless she was one of the cool kids and knew it) will identify with. Unlike similar films it wasn't about finding her peeps so much as finding herself, in a world dominated and often motivated by appearance and assets. Buying into the social media of the time in an effort to make her mark and in some way test her boundaries she gives her Dad the brush off in much the same way that some of her peers treat her. A truly engaging and charming film, beautifully written by Bo Burnham and portrayed by Elsie Fisher that touches your heart. We will give each film we see a score out of 10 for overall enjoyment. Eighth Grade  =  10      We loved it! The card we have is £17.90 per month for a minimum of 12 months or a one off payment of £214.80. Get yours here→  www.cineworld.co.uk