Film Reviews

Transporter 3
Transporter 3 is the last film of the
Transporter Trilogy. The film has provoked a great deal
of interest as much of who the starring actor is (Jason
Quantum of Solace 007
This is a great film which has provoked a
great deal of interest because the new starring

A Statham) as far for the film itself. Frank Martin, the

ex-transporter, is forced to take up his old job again. He
has to go to Odessa and take a mysterious girl with his
actor, Daniel Craig, is playing the part of the new
agent. The story, like the other Bond films, is
about a secret agent that has to fight against a

c package.
Transporter three is a non-stop motion film
with many stunts, escapes explosions and overall, car-
chases. One more, Jason Statham plays his role very
criminal organization. The criminal organization
called Quantum wants to make a subterranean
tunnel to take all the worlds water.
Quantum of Solace is a dramatic action

t well as Frank Martin. The best feature of this film is

undoubtedly its car stunts and car-chases. Its director,
Olivier Megaton, made a very good film designed for
film with lots of chases and non-stop action all
designed for pure audience escapism. Daniel Craig
plays a great role in this films interpretating the

i pure audience escapism. The possible drawback is you

don’t like the films with a spectacular rhythm. But if
you are an action fan, this is the one for you!
This is a perfect film to watch on a rainy
starring actor. Maybe, the only possible draw-
back is that there is too much action, with lots of
explosions and disasters.
This films can only be seen it people that

o Saturday as long as you are over thirteen as it is -

PG-13 rated.
- Starring Actor: Jason Statham.
are older than 13 years because there are several
violence sequences and also they will not under-
stand the conversations with the vocabulary

n - Director: Olivier Megaton.

- Time: 100 minutes.- Rating: PG-13.
-Eric Laqueche-
they use.
- Starring Actor Daniel Craig
- Directed by Marc Forster
- 150 minutes
- Rating 13+ -Eric Polvorosa-

The Dark Knight

The second part of the new Batman films directed bu

Christopher Nolan includes the spectacular performance by Heath
Ledger in his role as the Joker. The film begins with Batman
associated with Jim Gordon, the chief of the police of Gotham, and
also with Har vey Dent, who is played by Aaron Eckhart, together
they for a triiumvirate in order to stop the Mafia lead by the
Joker.
The Dark Knight is a dramatic action film with plenty of
action and a very good plot supported by a ver good script. Heath
Ledger, who died in February of 2008, recently won an Oscar for
his role as this shadowy villain. It is also genuinely interesting
seeing the interpretation of excellent actors like Christian Bale,
Morgan Freeman and Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Daws.
It is a mar vellous and adult film that can be consiedered as one of the best films of the decade
because of its magic and because of the charisma of Batman series.
- Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Maggie
Gyllenhaal and Michael Caine.
- Directed by: Christopher Nolan
- 152 minutes
- Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace. -Jon Ander Mendizabal-

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Watchmen

Based on a popular comic from the 80s, bring you to a fantastic world which could end
watchmen has provoked a great deal of in nuclear havoc. The only possible drawback is
interest in comic fans. Watchmen is a the duration of the film (163 minutes)
big budget film like 300, both which can make the film a bit too long
directed by the same director and also will be difficult for the
(Zack Snyder). Watchmen is set in director to make a trilogy.
1985 when a retired member of Rated R for full frontal
the watchmen is mysteriously nudity, sexuality, profanity and
murdered and his body is graphic violence its not
discovered by a vigilante named recommended for children.
Rorschach who tries to solve the
crime. This will involve - Directed by Zack Snyder
him saving the planet from extinction. - 163 minutes
Watchmen is an action, crime, sci-fi film - R rated
which will captivate you until it ends and it will -Luis Benito-

The boy in the striped pyjamas

D This film has provoked a great deal of interest among all teenagers. The film is based
on the book written by John Boyne. The plot takes place in Auschwiz, Germany. A period
of history when Hitler was exterminating all german jews. Jews were sent to concentration

R camps where they were killed. The main character moves next to one of those camps and
meets a very interesting boy.
The boy in the striped pyjama is a mixture between drama and war genre. It is a
fascinating film because it shows how
A the jewish extermination happens from
the child's point of view. It's only
possible drawback is that you may not

M like the way it ends.

With a PG rating it is a marvelous
film that both teenagers and adults will
enjoy.
A - Starring Asa Butterfield
- Directed by Mark Herman
- 94 minutes
- Rating PG-13
- Now available in DVD

-Alex González-

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Seven Pounds
Gran Torino
This is a film made by the director of “The
Pursuit Of Apiñes” and placed by the same starring This is a film in which racism is very
actor, Will Smith, who has been nominated twice for closed hand due to the main character. The
an oscar. The story focuses on an unhappy man story is based on the life of an ex-soldier,
who has made several mistakes throughout his life
(Clint Eastwood) a veteran that has battled
and has an odd secret. Due to this, he sees himself
in a war in Korea and because of that he has
obliged to carry out a plan in order to try to change
the lives of seven strangers. However, life gets racist thoughts towards his new neighbours,
tougher when he falls in love with one of them and a group of Koreans that have just moved into
he pays less attention to the other ones, who are the neighbourhood.
united by a common theme, the desperate need of Gran Torino is a drama in which the
help. veteran is very well characterised by a great
Seven Pounds is a dramatic film which performance by Clint Eastwood. Despite
expresses different kinds of fears, such as death, being a dramatic film, the comedy plays an
love and relationships with strangers. It is a plot- important role since the language used by
driven film and has a marvellous development and Clint Eastwood is very funny,
description of the main characters. Furthermore, the However, this film is not recommended
part of the film related to Emily (the woman Ben
for people under eighteen due to some
(Will Smith) falls in love with) is extremely realistic
violent scenes.
and enjoyable. However, there might be one clear
drawback. Despite being a dramatic film, at some - Starring Clint Eastwood
points the description of the circumstances are - Directed by Clint Eastwood
developed to an extent that they hardly allow you to - 140 minutes
imagine thee story as you would like it to be, as it - Rating over 18
becomes too straight-forward.
Rated PG-13, this is a perfect film for -Marcos Areizaga-
teenagers or adults to watch alone or with their
partner, due to its sensitivity.
- Starring Will Smith
- Directed by Gabriele Muccino
-Loren Arteche-
- 123 minutes
- Rating PG-13
- USA

Twilight
Twilight is an extraordinary love story about a girl who falls in love with a vampire. When
Bella Swan moves to rainy Forks and meets Edward Cullen, her life takes a terrifying turn.
With his irresistible good looks Edward attracts Bellaʼs attention, which leads to the
uncovering of his dark secret.
The movie is based on the book “Twilight” which is world bestseller. The
unexpected action is what makes the movie unusual. It contains special-effects with vampires
jumping and fighting, high-lighting their perfection. Teenagers love it because it tells t h e
story of true love surviving in impossible circumstances, with unreal creatures.
- Starring Kirsten Steward and Robert Pattinson
- Directed by Catherine Hardwicke
- 122 minutes
- Rated PG- 13
-Marija

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The curious case of Benjamin Button
This film has made a
very big impression on those
who have seen it; it has
definitely brought light into the
film industry, because it is a
very original film, based on
something never really taken to
the big screen, “The different
ways of understanding life”.
The story is set in New Orleans
in the south of the U.S.A,
where people try to survive
without breaking the laws, a
dream, almost never achieved.
Everything begins when,
Benjamin Button is born, but
P.S : I LOVE YOU
This is a film that has been enjoyed by a
This is a film which has provoked a great
lot of teenagers. The story is based on the life
of a couple whose, boy dies. But before he dies
he leaves some letters for his girlfriend. She
goes finding the letters, where he tolds her
what to do, and at the end he always says "
P.S: I love you"
P.S: I love you is a romantic drama that at
some point makes you feel very sad, but also
makes you think about death. It shows us that
our life doesn't finish when a friend or a
familyar member dies.
Che, a revolutionary life is an historic war
This film is perfect for those who love
romantic films, but in an unusual way.
- Starring Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler
- Directed by Richard LaGravenese
- 126 minutes
-Patricia Ascorreta-
With a PG rating this film is a perfect movie
instead of being young and
healthy he is an old and weak baby
whose life is back to front.
The curious case of Benjamin Button
is a dramatic and unusual film, in
which it is difficult to find negative
aspects. We can say; this film is the
best one Brad Pitt has ever made,
also Cate Blanchette gives a very
good performance, in this David
Fincher film.
- Starring Brad Pitt and Cate
Blanchette
- Directed by David Fincher
- 166 minutes
- Rating P.G.
-Pablo Martinez-
CHE, a revolutionary life.
deal of interest obviously because of the starring
actor (Benicio del Toro) who is identical to Che in
real life. There are two parts in the film. Part one
is called Che, the argentinian, who helps Fidel
Castro to start a cuban revolution, which
succeeds. But the second part, called Che
guerrilla focuses on starting a revolution in
Bolivia, without having many people to support
them and without having enough resources to
survive in the jungle and fighting against the
bolivian soldiers.
film which really demonstrates the politic tensions
and conflicts present in those times between a
country and rebellions of the people. It is also
very interesting seeing the main actor so identical
to the figure of the Che. The only possible
drawback to the film are some parts which
concern the United States that are no t very clear
in demonstrating their function in what may be an
international conflict.
for people who study political history and want t
know about the way of life these people had.
- Starring Benicio del Toro
- Directed by Steven Soderbergh
- 125 minutes
- Rating PG 13
- Soon available on DVD. -Sofia Tiano-
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The children of
Huang Shi
The Wave is a recent
This film has caused a
lot of impact both because of
the story it tells and because
of the great performance of
the actors. The story
represents the life of George
Hogg (Rhys Meyers), who is
a war journalist and ends up
The Dead Poets
in charge of an orphanage
among the heartbreak of the
war between China and
Japan, in the 30s.
"The children of Huang
Shi" is a dramatic war film in
The Wave is a
which characters, mostly
George Hogg demonstrate a
great deal of kind-
heartedness, bravery and
humility. The hard-hitting
development of the film way
be a drawback for some
spectators.
With a MPAA rating and
full of drama and war, this is a
very enjoyable film that will
With a Pg rating this
open our eyes to the dark
side of life.
- Starring Rhys Meyers
- Directed by Roger
With a PG rating it is
Spottiswoode
- MPAA rating
- 125 minutes
-Laura Arrieta-
The Wave
This is a film which
film, it is special because it
reflects in a very clear way
problems of society that we
can appreciate nowadays.
The story is based on a
group of students who start
by forming an excellent
group dynamic, start
having problems because
of the obsession they have
with this dynamic, which
turns to be far from
positive. The film turns into
a drama.
Neil to be a doctor. Mr.
realistic film with lots of
important points shown in
an outstanding way.
Despite having little known
actors, it is still an
interesting dramatic film.
The only possible
drawback to this film are
some of the strong points
the spectator has to
recover from. At the end of
the film, there are some
unexpected surprises.
- Starring: Robert Sean
a perfect film to watch with
your family or friends.
- Directed by Dennis
Gansel
- 110 Minutes
- Rating PG
- Available on DVD
-Yassir Ahaoual-
The Dead Poets Society
has made me think about
life and the future. The
story is based in the lives
of a group of boys in a
private and expensive
school. It is a very realistic
film because it talks about
realistic elements of life.
Society is a dramatic film.
Neil wanted to be an actor
but his father, who could
not do what he wanted to
when he was young, wants
Keating, Neilʼs teacher, told
him to decide his future
and do what he really likes
and loves. But his father
insists on him studying
medicine so he committed
suicide. The only drawback
of the film is the sad end
that has.
dramatic film is a perfect
film for teenagers life
is.
Leonard, Robin Williams
and Kurtwood Smith.
- Directed by Peter Weir
- 128 minutes
- Rating Pg
- Now available on DVD
-Mikel Bravo-
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Burn After Reading

Sex and the city This film has been highly rated because of its
great cast and its funny plot. The story begins with
This is a film which acts as the final point two FBI businessmen talking about a crime case,
to the TV series which had the same name. The which is completely incoherent and is as weird as
H story is about a group of 35-40 year old women some of the characters themselves.
! Burn After Reading is an unpredictable
who live in New York who always meet to talk
about their affairs with men. comedy, full of typical visual gags that belong to the
u ! Sex and the City is a romantic comedy
ever-loved American comedy film industry. The cast
includes such stars as George Clooney and Brad
with lots of funny dialogue but also sad scenes Pitt, who give extremely good performances.
However, the only downside is the end as it is not
m where women’s affairs don’t go the way they
hoped. In fact the film and the TV series reflect very clear because of the film’s quick pace
situations that every woman can be related to ! This film is
but with humor. It also reflects the great suitable for everybody as
o friendship that unites these four women.
! With a 13 rating and both romance and
there is not too much
action or violence in the
comedy, this light-hearted plot, designed to plot itself, and it is
u amuse, will leave the TV series followers with a
satisfied sensation because of its ending.
recommendable for the
characters’ excellent
- Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Catrall, performance and the
Cynthia Nixon and Kirstin Davis curious storyline
r - Based on the book by Candance Bushnell
- 130 minutes
- Starring George
Clooney, Brad Pitt and
- Rating 13 George Malkovich
- Now available on DVD - Directed by the Coen
Brothers
-Inés Gaviria- - Rated: R
- Now available on DVD

-Daniel Goiria-
The pink panther 2

This film was obviously succeeding those got funny dialogue. Steve Martin gives the film a
who like comedies, is based on a detective who is fresh humor and it’s genuinely interesting seeing its
very clumsy. The detective (Steve Martin) is ability to make really funny jokes. I think he acts
constantly doing silly things and making funny really well in this film. It suits him a lot.
mistakes and his assistant is always trying to help ! This is the perfect film
him not making so many mistakes and solving for those who enjoy
successfully his cases. laughing.
! The pink panther is a comedy with lost of - Staring: Steve Martin
opportunites for one-liners and visual gags. It has - 92 minutes
- Director by Harald Zwart

-Macarena Oliván-

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Vicky Cristina Barcelona
This is a film in which drama and comedy join together crating a very attractive mixture. This movie provoked
a lot of interest due to the cast; the actors that star in it are Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz and Scarlet Johansson. The
director is woody Allen.
! Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem give great performances and it’s genuinely interesting seeing their off
screen chemistry on the big screen.
! Due to the language used in the film and some sex scenes people fewer than 18 can’t see it.
- Starring Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Scarlet Johansson, directed by Woody Allen.
- 96 minutes
- Not Available yet on DVD
Wall-E
This animation has obviously
provoked a great deal of interest as
much because of it being one of the
latest Walt Disney’s productions as for
the film itself. The story takes place
somewhere in the future where the
human race has produced such an
amount of rubbish that makes the Earth
no longer habitable and only one robot
is left in New York City. His name is
Wall-E and he is in charge of cleaning
the whole city. So he spends all his time
doing his job without hesitation until he
fells in love with another new robot.
Her name is Eva and she is sent by the
humans from a spaceship with a
mission: find a sign of any vegetation.
! Wall-E is an amusing animation
full of visuals gags mixed with a really
original script. Wall-E, the main
character, will soon meet your love not
only for the good person he is, but also
for his great sense of humour brought
to us by Disney and Pixar studios. In
addition, this animation also mentions
the environmental problems we have
nowadays so that children may learn
how well we have to treat our planet.
! With a PG rating and both
amusing script and its great variety of
funny moments, it is perfect to make
the youngest and oldest of the home
have a really good time.
- Directed by Andrew Stanton
- 98 minutes
- Rating PG
- Awards: (2008) Oscar for the Best
Animated Feature Film of the Year
- Release Date: 6th August 2008
(Spain)
- Now available on DVD
-Ignacio Iturrarte-
Others
ALATRISTE
This is a film which has had
a great relevante in the $th year, as
much because we have read the
book as for its cultural content in
language. The story is based on the
live of a veteran spanish soldier
called Diego Alatriste. During the
film, we are shown the different
problems that Alatriste, with his
page, Iñigo de Balboa have to deal
with. This film is set in the 17th
century.
Alatriste is a historic action film
which is very attractive for people
who like history and epic titles. It
clearly portrays the 17th century and
it is very interesting for people who
want to know what the way of life
was like at that time. The only
possible drawback is that perhaps
the film is very long and that
sometimes it is difficult to follow.
With a PG rating and both
action and history this is the perfect
film for every body,
young or old , that wants to have
fun.
- Starring Vigo Mortensen, Javier
Cámara, Eduardo Noriega.
- Directed by Agustín Díaz Yanes.
- 140 minutes.
- Now available on DVD
-Pablo Santos-
-Daniel Goiria-
Funny Games
The film that provoked a lot
of controversy in the late 90’s, has
now returned with different actors
and atmosphere. Anna, George and
their son have gone out to their
summer country house on holiday.
Paul and Peter show up in their
house just waiting to play with them
a very peculiar game…
Funny games it’s a suspense
thriller film that captivates the
audience from the very first moment
and makes you feel intrigues as
there are some key scenes which
you can not miss. If you’re looking
for a physically violent film, don’t
watch this one, but do expect
shocking moments.
This remake is very appropriate if
you want to be shocked or if you
like films with unusual psycho-
killers.
- Starring Nomi Watts and Michael
Pitt
- Both of the versions directed by
Michael Haneke
- 111 mins
-Rocio Chillida-
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