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The first ever Lego Movie launches imminently
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/07/2010 14:08:02
The Adventures of Clutch Powers animated movie set to delight Lego lovers everywhere!
“I work alone” is the macho mantra of Indiana Jones lookalike Clutch Powers, so when he meets up with his sidekick helpers – including a blonde Australian with painted cleavage and curves and a stubbled fireman who looks a bit like George Michael – he’s not impressed. They set of...
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Junior's 2008 movie reviews
By on 23/01/2009 16:47:12
Junior looks back on the last 12 months of film for children
. But, like all great romances, this one doesn’t run smoothly. First EVE tries to blitz him with her powerful beams and then she’s swept away to the far reaches of the universe. Will WALL-E be able to get his girl? WALL-E is Cert U. See www2.disney.co.uk/DisneyMovies
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Toy Story 3: Is this the best family movie of all time?
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/07/2010 14:07:51
Woody, Buzz Lightyear et al return in Disney Pixar's 3D extravaganza. But will it have you sobbing into your popcorn?
've Got A Friend In Me.This is a wonderfully slick and witty piece of film-making tinged with poignant moments that tug at the heart strings. It might make your child think of how he treats his toys (for a fleeting moment, at least) but it will certainly
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Easter Movie Reviews: HOP
By Catherine O'Dolan on 14/04/2011 13:45:31
Russell Brands stars as a hunny bunny in this seasonal romp about Easter
are sent to find EB. If we tell you, the movie is from the makers of Alvin And The Chipmunk, with the same mix of CG animation and live action, it will give you a taste of the tone, that is every so slightly silly but a whole lot of fun, too. Expect
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Easter Movie Reviews: Rango
By Catherine O'Dolan on 14/04/2011 14:56:50
Johnny Depp plays homage to Clint Eastwood and the Wild West in a quirky animation Rango
-voiced Mariachi owls, singing of Rango's predicted demise, this is a quirky, off beat drama that will entertain parents with its references to Sergio Leone's movies (plenty of mean-eyed critters in long leather coats, poignant silences punctuated only
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Easter movie reviews: RIO
By Catherine O'Dolan on 14/04/2011 13:32:38
Indulge in the vibrant spirit of the South American carnival with this fun-packed animation
A RIOT OF colour, a cacophony of samba rhythms and a vibrant carnival atmosphere: that’s the natural habitat of an exotic bird named Blu. So he finds it something of a culture shock when he is captured by smugglers and transported to a cold and snowy Minnesota. As luck would have...
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Easter Movie Reviews: The Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh
By Catherine O'Dolan on 14/04/2011 14:54:02
The honey-coloured "bear with little brain” is back with his crew in an endearing animated adventure
of the gang are as ever they were: Pooh as the honey-loving bear, the exuberant Tigger, nervous Piglet, the ever-gloomy Eeyore et al. Like the original, the movie makes a playful reference to AA Milne’s original books, with the text appearing on screen
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Five of the best family films
By Junior on 10/04/2012 14:21:49
While away a rainy day with these marvellous movies
WALL - E (U) Human beings can be a mean old bunch. Having cluttered up the planet with all their junk, they’ve escaped on an enormous spaceship. Meanwhile, poor little WALL-E has to clean up the mess, crunching the junk in his tummy and popping it back out in neat cubes. But this...
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Five tips for cinema trips
By Junior on 10/04/2012 12:44:44
Have a happy day out at the movies with your family
child-friendly audience at during weekdays or Saturday mornings than a Friday or Saturday night.2. Choose the right filmThis may sound obvious but even though a film has a PG or U rating, this does not necessarily mean your toddler will be able to sit
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Shrek Forever After: The Final Chapter
By on 09/07/2010 17:03:59
More alternative fairytale mayhem with everyone's favourite ogre
POOR OLD SHREK. Happily married with three gurgling (well, burping from tops and bottoms) Shreklets, an exuberant best buddy, Donkey, and heroic status among the townsfolk who now run Star Tour bus rides past his home. Whatever happened to the good old days when everyone would ru...
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