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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   ...

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

I'm wandering if my age makes me long to avoid remakes because I hanker after the original. There were parts of Pet Sematary that I liked but there were more parts that I didn't. We disagreed slightly on the quality of this film but did agree that there were changes made that weren't necessary and didn't enhance the film in any way. It did however create lots of atmosphere, with a good amount of jump scares and some pretty good effects. If you've seen the film you already know the story and if you haven't we don't want to spoil it for you. None of the acting was believable and there was no chemistry between the characters, with the exception of course of John Lithgow, heaven knows how he got caught up in it. I will forever question the logic of a family with young children moving to such a location and not making their first priority the building of a bloody great wall! We will give each film we see a score out of 10 for overall enjoyment. Pet...

Wild Rose is a highly entertaining, lively, inspirational tale about a Scottish Mum with criminal tendencies and few maternal urges who has a dream of singing country music at the Grand Ole Oprey. Julie Walters is flawless, as always, as the Mum trying to understand her daughters' often erratic and selfish behaviour. All the other cast members more than pull their weight, but Jessie Buckley in the lead role is pure class. She is very charismatic and natural as an actress and has a perfect voice for country music. She is able to appear bold and unflinching one moment and naive and vulnerable in the next. The moral of the story - be careful what you wish for. We will give each film we see a score out of 10 for overall enjoyment. Wild Rose  =  9       Odd choice of music 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

Mid 90's is a simple story with complex themes, about belonging and acceptance and exploring boundaries, with an authentic soundtrack and some great characters. There are no famous actors (apart from a very understated Lucas Hedges) leading to a really natural feel and filmed beautifully with an expert eye. Along with the surrounding characters you are rooting for the lead from the outset and you gain the same sense of satisfaction as he does from just being with the crowd. The story never goes where you expect it to but leaves you feeling uplifted and fulfilled. Jonah Hill has certainly hit the mark with this gem. We will give each film we see a score out of 10 for overall enjoyment. Mid90s  =  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

Julia Roberts proving that she really can act and Lucas Hedges proving that be is wise beyond his years, in a sad take on a Mother's need to protect her child against all sound reasoning and at a cost to the rest of her family and potentially her own well-being. Ben is Back  is a lovely film with sadness and risk running throughout it. Told again from a slightly different angle, but with lots of familiar themes and issues. The mistrust when someone has a history of drug use, the desperate need of a parent to protect and understand their child, especially when their behaviour is alien or out of character. The film mostly documents one night in these peoples lives and the dark turns and lengths they go to, and how decisions they make impact upon each other. We will give each film we see a score out of 10 for overall enjoyment. Ben is Back  =  8         No feel good elements which made it hard to enjoy although a very good film. The card...

Instant Family is a genuinely funny and touching movie with real heart, that we felt actually highlighted some real issues. The characters (particularly the parents) were mostly played for laughs, but in between the predictable moments (see screaming toddler and rebellious teen) there were some really tender moments and some laugh out loud moments. A really enjoyable film with believable characters and touching, tender moments. It wasn't a film that we planned on seeing at all, in fact we had mocked the trailer every time we saw it but it happened to fit into our schedule one day and it was a real pleasure. It turns out that the writer/director was inspired by his own experiences adopting three hispanic kids. Perfect film for a relaxed afternoon with the family. We will give each film we see a score out of 10 for overall enjoyment. Instant Family  =  7        The card we have is £17.90 per month for a minimum of 12 months or a one off ...

What They Had offered stellar performances from an experienced cast. Hilary Swank acted with her usual understated competence and it was easy to relate to the characters as there was evident on-screen chemistry between herself and her brother played perfectly by Michael Shannon. The sibling relationship was highly believable and their parents relationship was beautiful, with some really touching and tender moments. The story follows a family facing difficult life decisions and encourages you to consider the impact that their respective decisions will have on them individually and within the wider context of the family. It was slow paced but kept you interested, and was unpredictable and thought provoking. Each relationship was examined in its own way, and whilst it was sad it wasn't depressingly so. We have had several discussions about this film since we saw it, and we often find a different angle to discuss. We both enjoyed it, and the performances, and it certainly had s...