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My initial impression of Transformers 2 was that it was a lot better than the first film, but I still don’t like the design of the Transformers compared to the original cartoon. For fans of the original cartoon like myself, there are a ton of references which will be familiar like the Matrix of Leadership, seekers as well as plot elements that seem ripped from the cartoon. Despite these homages, I still wish the designs of the transformers were closer to the originals where possible.

After seeing the excellently designed trailer and all the glossy promotional material and clips, I went into see Star Trek with high expectations, when I left the cinema I found myself slightly disappointed since while the film was enjoyable and quite good, honouring the spirit of Trek. In some ways I found it tried too hard to honour the original Trek and in other ways not hard enough.

Synopsis of JJ Abrams Star Trek

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Warning this review contains spoilers for “Fast and Furious”

I went into the film, having only seen part of Tokyo drift, so was unfamiliar with the back story to F&F but there were enough references for me to know the essential without the reference feeling forced. As such I cant compare the quality of this installment to previous ones, what I can say is that if you like high octane fast car chases, explosions and are willing to enjoy a film for what it is, rather than looking for a critical masterpiece, then you should enjoy Fast & Furious.

Warning this review contains major spoilers for the Watchmen film so do not read on if this bothers you
One Sentence Review
A fairly faithful adaptation of the graphic novel and if anything knowing the graphic novel ruins Watchmen as a film
Detailed Thoughts and Analysis
Aside from the films ending which replaced the fake Giant Alien Squid with framing Dr Manhattan for the deaths of millions this is one of the most faithful adaptations of a book that I have seen and therein lies the films problem for people like me who know …