The Fault in Our Stars (2014) – Film Review

This film will make you cry. There is simply no other way of putting it; if you’re an ordinary human being with blood pumping through your veins and capable of feeling emotion then it is almost guaranteed that you will walk out of seeing “The Fault in Our Stars” blubbering like a baby. And that is not down to an emotionally manipulative or over-egged screenplay which is the case in many so-called “tear-jerker” movies. “The Fault in Our Stars” is a film that effortlessly gets its audience invested in these characters and their stories, to the point where you’ll have to remind yourself that it’s only a movie.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) – Film Review

When Sony’s plans to reboot the beloved Spider-Man franchise were first announced, reactions were mixed to say the least. Some saw it as an early yet necessary reboot in order to remain in keeping with the tonal change of comic-book films in recent years as well as to distance the franchise from the infamous Spider-Man 3; while others saw it as nothing more than the studio’s blatant and obligatory means of retaining the rights to the iconic character (which is true). Despite these concerns “The Amazing Spider-Man” received generally positive reception and now with the release the awaited sequel Sony are eager to prove that they plan to keep the rights to this character for quite some time.

Top Ten “How I Met Your Mother” Episodes

Arguably the finest US Sit-com since “Friends”, “How I Met Your Mother” came to its end on March 31st and so Ted finally finished telling his kids the incredible story. Throughout its nine years on the air this show has given us brilliant characters, jokes and drama and while the show is by no means perfect and it’s finale may have been controversial, it will always be remembered for its brilliance. And so in the spirit of remembering brilliance I have decided to give you my top ten favourite “How I Met Your Mother” episodes.