Stranger than Fiction

Plot in 25 words or less…Man discovers his life is being narrated and is a character in a to-be-finished novel. Novellist is renowned for writing tragic deaths.

Positive…Great cast including Emma Thompson, Will Ferrell, Dustin Hoffman and Maggie Gyllenhaal. They definitely made the film more bearable

Negative...Perhaps a little too strange for me.

Score… Alex gave it 3.5/5 I gave it 2.5/5. Overall score 6/10

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Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Plot in 25 words or less…Furry animals try to save furry friend. Adventure with danger occurs. Main characters have a baby. Everyone lives happily ever after. Obviously.

Positive…Fun for kids, some adult funnies in there too. Excellent animation

Negative…Story is pretty weak, especially after Up. Squirrel and nut scenes are very irritating, enough already.

Score…I give it 3/5. Alex gives it 2.5/5. Overall score 5.5/10

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Hancock

Plot in 25 words or less… Alcoholic super hero disliked by public turns image around with help from PR exec. Sort of happy ever after.

Positive… Second half is much better than first owing to an excellent twist in the story.

Negative…. Could have been much better if audience was provided a bit more backstory. Not enough introductory content to feel anything for characters.

Score… I give it 2.5/5. Alex gives it 2/5. Overall score is 4.5/10
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The Simpsons Movie

Plot in 25 words or less… Homer pollutes the lake, government quarantines springfield. The Simpsons go on the run to Alaska, before returning to save the town.

Positive… Suitable for the whole family

Negative… We got quite bored after 45 minutes or so, I don’t think it lended itself that well to a feature length film.

Score…I give it 2/5. Alex gives it 2/5. Overall score is 4/10