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FILM REVIEWS

DRAMASlumdog Millionaire

* * * *This film has provoked agreat deal of interestbecause it has won 8 Oscarsincluding for the best film

Oscar. The story is based onthe life of a poor illiterateIndian named Jamal, whogrew up in the slums of India,he becames a contestant ona quiz show and reachesthe last question for thejackpot. He is interrogated bythe police acused of cheating

in the quiz show. Jamalstart explains his life to thepolice, which was relatedwith the answers to the

question.

Slumdog Millionaire is adrama, romantic and crime.This film shows the real faceof the India and thecorruption that is the streetsof it, the only possibledrawback of this film could be

the starring actors wich arenot very well known actors.

With a PG rating because of

the many corruptions andpartial nudity, it is acaptivating film from thebeginning, formidable for arainy day when you gotnothing to do.

Starring Dev Patel and Anil Kapoor.Directed by Danny Boyle

120 minutes.

Rating PG

Daniel Dong

The boy in the striped pyjamas* * * * *

This film has provoked agreat deal of interest amongall teenagers. The film isbased on the book written by

John Boyne. The plot takesplace in Auschwiz, Germany.A period of history whenHitler was exterminating allgerman jews. Jews were sentto concentration campswhere they were killed. The

main character moves next toone of those camps andmeets a very interesting boy.

The boy in the striped pyjamais a mixture between dramaand war genre. It is afascinating film because itshows how the jewishextermination happens fromthe child's point of view. It's

only possible drawback isthat you may not like the wayit ends.

With a PG rating it is amarvelous film that bothteenagers and adults willenjoy.

Starring Asa ButterfieldDirected by Mark Herman

94 minutesRating PG-13

Now available in DVDAlex Gonzalez


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Seven Pounds* * * *

This is a film made by thedirector of The Pursuit OfApies and placed by thesame starring actor, WillSmith, who has beennominated twice for an oscar.The story focuses on anunhappy man who has madeseveral mistakes throughouthis life and has an oddsecret. Due to this, he seeshimself obliged to carry out aplan in order to try to changethe lives of seven strangers.However, life gets tougherwhen he falls in love with one

of them and he pays less

attention to the other ones,who are united by a commontheme, the desperate need ofhelp.

Seven Pounds is a dramaticfilm which expresses differentkinds of fears, such as death,love and relationships withstrangers. It is a plot-drivenfilm and has a marvellousdevelopment and descriptionof the main characters.Furthermore, the part of thefilm related to Emily (thewoman Ben (Will Smith) falls

in love with) is extremely

realistic and enjoyable.However, there might be oneclear drawback. Despitebeing a dramatic film, atsome points the descriptionof the circumstances aredeveloped to an extent thatthey hardly allow you toimagine thee story as youwould like it to be, as itbecomes too straight-forward.

Rated PG-13, this is a perfectfilm for teenagers or adults towatch alone or with their

partner, due to its sensitivity.

Starring Will SmithDirected by Gabriele Muccino

123 minutesRating PG-13

USA

Loren Arteche

Gran Torino* * * * *

This is a film in which racismis very closed hand due tothe main character. The storyis based on the life of an ex-soldier, (Clint Eastwood) a

veteran that has battled in awar in Korea and because ofthat he has racist thoughtstowards his new neighbours,a group of Koreans that have

just moved into theneighbourhood.

Gran Torino is a drama inwhich the veteran is very well

characterised by a greatperformance by ClintEastwood. Despite being adramatic film, the comedyplays an important role since

the language used by ClintEastwood is very funny,

However, this film is notrecommended for people

under eighteen due to someviolent scenes.

Starring Clint EastwoodDirected by Clint Eastwood

140 minutesrating over 18.

Marcos Areizaga


3/11

The curious case of

Benjamin Button is adramatic and unusual film, inwhich it is difficult to findnegative aspects. We cansay; this film is the best oneBrad Pitt has ever made, alsoCate Blanchette gives a verygood performance, in thisDavid Fincher film.

Starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchette

Directed by David Fincher166 minutesRating P.G.

Pablo Martinez

The Dead Poets Society

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The curious case of Benjamin Button* * * * *

This film has made a very big

impression on those whohave seen it; it has definitelybrought light into the filmindustry, because it is a veryoriginal film, based onsomething never really takento the big screen, Thedifferent ways ofunderstanding life. The storyis set in New Orleans in the

south of the U.S.A, where

people try to survive withoutbreaking the laws, a dream,almost never achieved.Everything begins when,Benjamin Button is born, butinstead of being young andhealthy he is an old andweak baby whose life is backto front.

This is a film which has mademe think about life and thefuture. The story is based inthe lives of a group of boys ina private and expensiveschool. It is a very realisticfilm because it talks aboutrealistic elements of life.

The Dead PoetsSociety is a dramatic film.Neil wanted to be an actorbut his father, who could notdo what he wanted to whenhe was young, wants Neil tobe a doctor. Mr. Keating,Neils teacher, told him todecide his future and do what

he really likes and loves. Buthis father insists on himstudying medicine so hecommitted suicide. The onlydrawback of the film is thesad end that has.

With a Pg rating this dramatic film is a perfect film for teenagers life is.

Starring: Robert Sean Leonard, Robin Williams and Kurtwood Smith.

Directed by Peter Weir128 minutes

Rating PgNow available on DVD

Mikel Bravo


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The Wave* * * *

The Wave is a recent film, itis special because it reflectsin a very clear way problemsof society that we canappreciate nowadays. Thestory is based on a group ofstudents who start by formingan excellent group dynamic,start having problemsbecause of the obsession

they have with this dynamic,which turns to be far frompositive. The film turns into adrama.

The Wave is a realistic filmwith lots of important pointsshown in an outstanding way.Despite having little knownactors, it is still an interesting

dramatic film. The onlypossible drawback to this filmare some of the strong pointsthe spectator has to recoverfrom. At the end of the film,there are some unexpectedsurprises.

With a PG rating it is a perfect film to watch with your family or friends.

Directed by Dennis Gansel110 Minutes

Rating PGAvailable on DVD

Yassir Ahaoual

The lord of the Flies:* *

This is a film which hasprovoked a great deal ofinterest, not only because ofits staring actors, not only forits big budget but because fthe two models of societythat we can see in the film. Aplane crashes into a desertisland. Since the arrival on

the island there are a cleardivision of the two groups.The Lord of the Flies is adramatic film due to therealistic performancescharacters and situations.Ralph and Jack, the maincharacters provoke twodivisions. Ralph is on the

good side and Jack is on thebad side of the society. Theylead two different models ofsociety, two different gangs.This is the perfect film tostudy ethics due to the moralcontent that it has.

Rating PGDirected by: Harry Hook

90 minutesBruno Santiago


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Starring Naomi Watts and Michael PittBoth of the versions directed by Michael Haneke

111 mins.Rocio Chillida

Quantum of Solace 007* * * * *

ACTION

Funny Games* * *

The film that provoked a lotof controversy in the late90s, has now returned withdifferent actors andatmosphere. Anna, Georgeand their son have gone out

to their summer countryhouse on holiday. Paul andPeter show up in their house

just waiting to play with thema very peculiar game

Funny games its a suspensethriller film that captivates theaudience from the very first

moment and makes you feelintrigues as there are somekey scenes which you cannot miss. f youre looking for

a physically violent film, dontwatch this one, but do expectshocking moments.

This remake is veryappropriate if you want to be

shocked or if you like filmsunusual psycho-killers.

This is a great film which hasprovoked a great deal ofinterest because the newstarring actor, Daniel Craig, isplaying the part of the newagent. The story, like the

other Bond films, is about asecret agent that has to fightagainst a criminalorganization. The criminalorganization called Quantumwants to make a

subterranean tunnel to takeall the worlds water.

Quantum of Solace is adramatic action film with lotsof chases and non-stop

action all designed for pureaudience escapism. DanielCraig plays a great role inthis films interpretating thestarring actor. Maybe, theonly possible drawback isthat there is too much action,

with lots of explosions anddisasters.

This films can only beseen it people that are olderthan 13 years because there

are several violencesequences and also they willnot understand theconversations with thevocabulary they use.

Starring Actor Daniel CraigDirected by Marc Forster

150 minutesRating 13+

Eric Polvorosa


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Olivier Megaton, made a verygood film designed for pureaudience escapism. Thepossible drawback is youdont like the films with aspectacular rhythm. But ifyou are an action fan, this isthe one for you!

This is a perfect filmto watch on a rainy Saturdayas long as you are overthirteen as it is PG-13 rated.

Starring Actor: Jason Statham.Director: Olivier Megaton.

Time: 100 minutes.

Rating: PG-13.Eric Laqueche

The Dark Knight* * * * *

Transporter 3* * *

Transporter 3 is thelast film of the TransporterTrilogy. The film hasprovoked a great deal ofinterest as much of who thestarring actor is (JasonStatham) as far for the filmitself. Frank Martin, the ex-transporter, is forced to takeup his old job again. He hasto go to Odessa and take a

mysterious girl with hispackage.

Transporter three is anon-stop motion film withmany stunts, escapesexplosions and overall, car-chases. One more, JasonStatham plays his role verywell as Frank Martin. Thebest feature of this film isundoubtedly its car stuntsand car-chases. Its director,

The second part of the newBatman films directed bu

Christopher Nolan includesthe spectacular performanceby Heath Ledger in his roleas the Joker. The film beginswith Batman associated withJim Gordon, the chief of thepolice of Gotham, and alsowith Harvey Dent, who isplayed by Aaron Eckhart,together they for a

triiumvirate in order to stopthe Mafia lead by the Joker.

The Dark Knight is adramatic action film withplenty of action and a verygood plot supported by a vergood script. Heath Ledger,who died in February of2008, recently won an Oscarfor his role as this shadowyvillain. It is also genuinelyinteresting seeing the

interpretation of excellentactors like Christian Bale,

Morgan Freeman andMaggie Gyllenhaal as RachelDaws.

It is a marvellous andadult film that can beconsiedered as one of thebest films of the decadebecause of its magic andbecause of the charisma ofBatman series.

Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, MaggieGyllenhaal and Michael Caine.Directed by: Christopher Nolan

152 minutesRated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace.

Jon Ander Mendizabal


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mysteriously murdered and

his body is discovered by avigilante named Rorschachwho tries to solve the crime.This will involve him savingthe planet from extinction.

Watchmen is an action,crime, sci-fi film which willcaptivate you until it ends

and it will bring you to a

fantastic world which couldend in nuclear havoc. Theonly possible drawback is theduration of the film (163minutes) which can make thefilm a bit too long and alsowill be difficult for the directorto make a trilogy.

Rated R for full frontal nudity, sexuality, profanity and graphic violence its not recommended forchildren.

Directed by Zack Snyder163 minutes

R ratedLuis Benito.

COMEDY

Burn After Reading* * * *

Watchmen* * * *

Based on a popular comic

from the 80s, watchmen hasprovoked a great deal ofinterest in comic fans.Watchmen is a big budgetfilm like 300, both directed bythe same director (ZackSnyder). Watchmen is set in1985 when a retired memberof the watchmen is

This film has been highlyrated because of its greatcast and its funny plot. Thestory begins with two FBI

businessmen talking about acrime case, which iscompletely incoherent and isas weird as some of thecharacters themselves.

Burn After Reading is anunpredictable comedy, full oftypical visual gags thatbelong to the ever-loved

American comedy filmindustry. The cast includessuch stars as GeorgeClooney and Brad Pitt, whogive extremely goodperformances. However, theonly downside is the end as it

is not very clear because ofthe films quick pace

This film is suitable for

everybody as there is not toomuch action or violence inthe plot itself, and it isrecommendable for thecharacters excellentperformance and the curiousstoryline.

Starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt and George MalkovichDirected by the Coen Brothers

Rated: RNow available on DVD

Iigo Oate


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solving successfully hiscases.

The pink panther is a comedywith lost of opportunites forone-liners and visual gags. Ithas got funny dialogue.Steve Martin gives the film afresh humor and itsgenuinely interesting seeing

its ability to make really funnyjokes. I think he acts really

well in this film. It suits him alot.

This is the perfect film forthose who enjoy laughing.

Staring: Steve Martin92 minutes

Director by Harald Zwart

Macarena Olivan

Wall-E* * * *

The pink panther 2* * * *

This film was obviouslysucceeding those who like

comedies, is based on adetective who is very clumsy.The detective (Steve Martin)is constantly doing silly thingsand making funny mistakesand his assistant is alwaystrying to help him not makingso many mistakes and

This animation has obviouslyprovoked a great deal of

interest as much because ofit being one of the latest WaltDisneys productions as forthe film itself. The story takesplace somewhere in thefuture where the human racehas produced such anamount of rubbish thatmakes the Earth no longerhabitable and only one robotis left in New York City. Hisname is Wall-E and he is in

charge of cleaning the wholecity. So he spends all his time

doing his job withouthesitation until he fells in love

with another new robot. Hername is Eva and she is sentby the humans from aspaceship with a mission:find a sign of any vegetation.

Wall-E is an amusinganimation full of visuals gagsmixed with a really originalscript. Wall-E, the maincharacter, will soon meetyour love not only for the

good person he is, but alsofor his great sense of humour

brought to us by Disney andPixar studios. In addition, this

animation also mentions theenvironmental problems wehave nowadays so thatchildren may learn how wellwe have to treat our planet.

With a PG rating and bothamusing script and its greatvariety of funny moments, itis perfect to make theyoungest and oldest of thehome have a really good

time.

Directed by Andrew Stanton98 minutesRating PG

Awards: (2009) Oscar for the Best Animated Feature Film of the YearRelease Date: 6th August 2008 (Spain)

Now available on DVDIgnacio Iturrarte


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Starring Rhys MeyersDirected by Roger Spottiswoode

MPAA rating125 minutes

Laura Arrieta

Alatriste* * * *

WAR

The children of Huang Shi* * * * *

This film has caused a lot ofimpact both because of thestory it tells and because ofthe great performance of theactors. The story representsthe life of George Hogg(Rhys Meyers), who is a warjournalist and ends up in

charge of an orphanageamong the heartbreak of the

war between China andJapan, in the 30s.

"The children of Huang Shi"is a dramatic war film inwhich characters, mostlyGeorge Hogg demonstrate agreat deal of kind-

heartedness, bravery andhumility. The hard-hitting

development of the film waybe a drawback for somespectators.

With a MPAA rating and fullof drama and war, this is avery enjoyable film that willopen our eyes to the dark

side of life.

This is a film which has had agreat relevance in the 4thyear, as much because wehave read the book as for itscultural content in language.The story is based on the liveof a veteran spanish soldier

called Diego Alatriste. Duringthe film, we are shown thedifferent problems thatAlatriste, with his page, Iigode Balboa have to deal with.

This film is set in the 17thcentury.

Alatriste is a historic actionfilm which is very attractivefor people who like historyand epic titles. It clearly

portrays the 17th century andit is very interesting forpeople who want to knowwhat the way of life was likeat that time. The only

possible drawback is thatperhaps the film is very longand that sometimes it isdifficult to follow.

With a PG rating and bothaction and history this is the

perfect film for every body,young or old , that wants tohave fun.

Starring Vigo Mortensen, Javier Cmara, Eduardo Noriega.Directed by Agustn Daz Yanes.

140 minutes.

Now available on DVD.Pablo Santos


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This is a film which hasprovoked a great deal ofinterest obviously because ofthe starring actor (Benicio delToro) who is identical to Chein real life. There are twoparts in the film. Part one iscalled Che, the argentinian,who helps Fidel Castro tostart a cuban revolution,which succeeds. But thesecond part, called Cheguerrilla focuses on starting arevolution in Bolivia, withouthaving many people to

support them and withouthaving enough resources tosurvive in the jungle andfighting against the boliviansoldiers.

Che, a revolutionary life is anhistoric war film which reallydemonstrates the politictensions and conflictspresent in those timesbetween a country andrebellions of the people. It isalso very interesting seeingthe main actor so identical to

the figure of the Che. Theonly possible drawback to thefilm are some parts whichconcern the United Statesthat are no t very clear indemonstrating their functionin what may be aninternational conflict.

With a PG rating this film is aperfect movie for people whostudy political history andwant t know about the way oflife these people had.

Starring Benicio del ToroDirected by Steven Soderbergh

125 minutesRating PG 13

Soon available on DVD.Sofia Tiano

ROMANTIC

Vicky Cristina Barcelona* * * *

CHE, a revolutionary life.* * *

This is a film in which dramaand comedy join togethercrating a very attractivemixture. This movie provoked

a lot of interest due to thecast; the actors that star in itare Javier Bardem, PenelopeCruz and Scarlet Johansson.The director is woody Allen.

Penelope Cruz and JavierBardem give greatperformances and itsgenuinely interesting seeing

their off screen chemistry onthe big screen.Due to the language used inthe film and some sex

scenes people fewer than 18cant see it.Starring Penelope Cruz,Javier Bardem, Scarlet

Johansson, directed byWoody Allen.

96 minutesNot Available yet on DVD.

Daniel Goiria


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With a 13 rating and bothromance and comedy, thislight-hearted plot, designedto amuse, will leave the TVseries followers with asatisfied sensation becauseof its ending.

Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Catrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kirstin DavisBased on the book by Candance Bushnell

130 minutesRating 13

Now available on DVDInes Gaviria

P.S : I love you* * * *

This is a film that has beenenjoyed by a lot of teenagers.The story is based on the lifeof a couple whose, boy dies.But before he dies he leavessome letters for his girlfriend.She goes finding the letters,

where he tolds her what to

do, and at the end he alwayssays " P.S: I love you"

P.S: I love you is a romanticdrama that at some pointmakes you feel very sad, butalso makes you think about

death. It shows us that our

life doesn't finish when afriend or a familyar memberdies.

This film is perfect for thosewho love romantic films, butin an unusual way.

Sex and the city* * * *

This is a film which acts asthe final point to the TVseries which had the samename. The story is about agroup of 35-40 year oldwomen who live in New Yorkwho always meet to talkabout their affairs with men.

Sex and the City is aromantic comedy with lots of

funny dialogue but also sadscenes where womensaffairs dont go the way theyhoped. In fact the film andthe TV series reflectsituations that every womancan be related to but withhumor. It also reflects thegreat friendship that unitesthese four women.

Starring Hilary Swank and Gerard ButlerDirected by Richard LaGravenese

126 minutes

Patricia Ascorreta

Twilight* * *

Twilight is an extraordinarylove story about a girl whofalls in love with a vampire.When Bella Swan moves torainy Forks and meetsEdward Cullen, her life takesa terrifying turn. With hisi r res is t ib le good looksEdward attracts Bel la s

attention, which leads to theuncovering of his dark secret.

The movie is based on thebook Twilight which is worldbestseller. The unexpectedaction is what makes themovie unusual. It containsspecial-effects with vampires

jumping and fighting, high-lighting their perfection.Teenagers love it because ittells the story of true lovesurviving in impossiblecircumstances, with unrealcreatures.

Starring Kirsten Steward and Robert PattinsonDirected by Catherine Hardwicke

122 minutes

Rated PG- 13Maria Tomovska

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