May's Movies

These are the films I have watched in May :)

They came together (2014)

I LOVED this film! I happened to come across this film on Netflix and I love Amy Poehler so thought I would give it a watch! This film starts off with a couple (the one on the film poster) telling some friends about how they ended up together. Their story is basically a spoof of all romantic comedies. It's really obvious with the way they mimic the genre but I thought it was hilarious. I love romantic comedies but they do seem to follow the same storyline without a lot changing between films so it was refreshing to watch this film. 

Hot tub time machine (2010)

I've wanted to watch this film for ages because it looked quite funny and it seemed like a good cast. The film is about a group of friends who come together after one of them ends up in hospital. They decide to go on holiday to this place they used to go to as teenagers. Once there, they get into the hot tub and something happens that ends up with them being in the 80's where they must make sure that the youngest (John Cusack's characters nephew) gets born. This film was weird because I did enjoy it but I just didn't find it funny. I will probably watch the sequel when it comes out later this year, but purely to see if the sequel will be funny. 

Star Wars Episode 1,2 & 3

I've always wanted to watch the Star Wars films. I am a big fan of sci-fi films and I can remember watching the first 2 films when I was younger but I don't really remember a lot. I decided that now I have finished Uni and have no more work to do I would finally watch them! I can't believe I have waited this long, they are amazing! The prequel films focus mainly on the Jedi's fight against the dark side to keep balance. This is through different battles throughout the three films. We are introduced to the characters in the original trilogy and their back story such as, Anakin Skywalker, aka Darth Vader, Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi. I decided to watch the films this way around so I could understand the back story of the characters when I watch the original trilogy which will probably be very soon!

Serial Mom

Serial Mom was something I saw on Netflix and I thought it looked like something I would enjoy. It was perfect, this film was funny but dramatic in the right balance! The film is about the perfect normal mother in the suburbs who is also a serial killer. Anyone that annoys her or upsets her family, they will be dead soon, such as the woman who doesn't recycle. I really enjoyed this film and was pleasantly surprised at how funny it was! I loved it, if you like films that are abit gorey but funny you'll love this!

Chelsey :) x

The Netflix Tag

Thank you to Leighlee for tagging me to do the Netflix tag :) Netflix is something I literally cannot live without. I love it and think everyone should have it so when I saw the Netflix tag I knew I had to do it! So, lets go!


All time favourite
My all time favourite TV show probably has to be Dexter. I loved Dexter. It focuses on a guy who is a serial killer but works at the police station. He only kills bad people who are themselves murderers or criminals. Although you know he is a serial killer in disguise you can't help but love him and understand why he does what he does. The acting by all is brilliant and there's lots of twists and turns in the show. I would definitely recommend this show to anyone that likes murdery programmes, with drama and comedy throughout!
My all time favourite film is either Hercules, the Disney classic or They Came Together. I have reviewed They Came Together in my May movies post which will be coming soon but it is hilarious! Hercules is my favourite because it's such a feel good movie and no matter how many times I have seen the film I can still watch it probably daily!

Current addiction
I am not currently watching anything on Netflix as I have just finished 3rd Rock From The Sun. That is a comedy series that focuses on a family of aliens that have been sent to Earth to learn about humans. It features a young Joseph Gordon-Levitt and John Lithgow (who is also in Dexter). It is so funny to see them learn the human ways and them pointing out the little flaws we have. I loved it and am now trying to find something new to watch so any recommendations would be appreciated!

Wish list
My wish list would be for Netflix to have all the Disney films and all Marvel and DC films, including the animated ones which I am loving at the moment! With TV shows, I would love to see One Tree Hill on there and Entourage, which I am currently watching but have to buy the DVDs to watch!

Pet peeve
I don't really have a pet peeve with Netflix other than sometimes TV shows and films are repeated in categories and will be recommended to me even though they're already in my list.

Marathon essentials
These have to be snacks, somewhere comfy to sit and comfy clothes. That is all I need to binge watch Netflix!

Whats on your watch list?
There are too many things on my watch list, which is slightly concerning but I am slowly making my way through the list!

You should watch
-Daredevil
-Orange is the new black

I now tag
Gemma, Dani and Zoe

Chelsey :) x

Avengers: Age of Ultron Review (No Spoilers)

I am a huge fan of Marvel and all of the films (apart from Iron Man) so I have been excited to see this film since it was announced to be made. I didn't know alot about the storyline so before I went to see it, I read up on the plot.

Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Bruce Banner (The Hulk) have been working on creating artificial life that will one day take the place of the Avengers in order to look after the world so the Avengers may retire. Obviously, this is not good news and Ultron, the artificial life they create begins to hate the Avengers and is determined to kill them, and end the human race.
This film was surprisingly funny, there was alot of one liners from the cast and it explored the minor characters such as Black Widow and Hawk-eyes back stories which was interesting! It also tied up some loose ends from the previous films and led on to the other films that are expected from the Marvel Cinematic Universe! There were a few twists in this film that I wasn't expecting, but it was interesting and i'm excited to see what will happen in future films because of what happened in this film!

I would recommend this film to everyone because I think everyone should watch Superhero films!
Here is the trailer for anyone who hasn't seen it already!

Chelsey :) x

April's Movies

In April I didn't watch a lot of films due to writing my dissertation! That's all handed in now and I have finished University :)

Avengers Age of Ultron (2015)

This film was amazing, I loved it! (Blog post up now)

Cropsey (2009)

This documentary focuses on two friends who knew of a urban legend surrounding their hometown about a haunted area where a supernatural creature would kill children. It turns out that there is some truth in the legend surrounding their town. The location of the haunted area used to be a mental institution which was shut down due to horrific treatment. After the institution is shut down, some of the workers and patients live in the derelict area or the tunnels underneath. One of these workers, Andre Rand was found guilty of murdering a girl, along with other children who went missing. I enjoyed this documentary, it was interesting to see that there is history behind urban legends. It was sad to hear the stories of the children who were taken, and hearing that some of the bodies are yet to be found.

 Killer Legends (2014)

After watching Cropsey, I saw that the same people who made Cropsey had made Killer Legends. This film sees the same two friends travel across the US in order to find out if there was any truth behind some of the biggest urban legends such as, the man with the hook, the candyman, babysitters being murdered and killer clowns. It turns out that there is some truth behind these urban legends. This documentary was very interesting. We hear these urban legends and they are often used in the media, such as films. We do not realise that they have started somewhere and that their history is bleak, we just see them as fictional ways to teach people lessons but there is more to it than that. 

Wreck-it Ralph (2012) 

Wreck-it Ralph is a Disney film about a video game villain, Wreck-it Ralph who has had enough of being a villain. He gets sick of being left out and ignored by the others in the game that he decides that he has had enough and leaves his game in order to become a hero elsewhere and return to his game as a hero! This film's starts off with such a good storyline and the way the characters within the game travel is so clever, but I found this film very boring. It just didn't seem to go anywhere after a great set-up. I was disappointed and won't watch this film again.

Hop (2011)

At the start of April, it was Easter and there is always films on TV. This film was all about the Easter bunny so I thought I would give it a watch. The film is based on the Easter bunny's son E.B., who is the heir to the Easter Bunny title. He decides that instead of being the Easter bunny, he wants to be a rockstar, a famous drummer. He runs away from home and teams up with Fred O'Hare who can't seem to find a job he loves. While E.B. is away, one of the chicks tries to take over. Also, Fred is trying to find a job but E.B. is distracting him. Obviously, chaos ensues.This film was very cute and is a feel good film. Its definitely aimed at children, but I enjoyed this too!

That's it for April, bit late again but University kept me busy!!

Chelsey :) x