Jeeves and Wooster (Episode 1)- Ferdinand Fairfax

This is Steven Fry and Hugh Laurie as the two lead roles. Wooster (Laurie) is a rich but lazy man who likes socialising with friends in the pub, drinking and playing the piano. He doesn't fit the criteria of a decent husband- much to the annoyance of the parents of the woman that he is supposed to be marrying. Enter Jeeves (Fry), a newly appointed butler who turns Wooster's life around and helps him to overcome hardships- such as the marriage that he doesn't want to be forced into. With hilarious physical and verbal jokes, ready wit and a story line that makes one proud to be English...

Mon Oncle- Jacques Tati

This is the same character as above, only this time he is looking after who appears to be his nephew. With plenty of hilarious physical comedy, outrageously comical characters and again, not a lot of spoken dialogue, this film is guaranteed to have you laughing hysterically from start to finish...

Les Vacances de M.Hulot- Jacques Tati

This film is a very strange, French and not very well known. That doesn't however, make it any less brilliant. It doesn't have a lot of dialogue, rather plenty of hilarious slap- stick, mimed and physical comedy. It is a story of M. Hulot, a man that unfortunate things happen to, takes a short holiday to the seaside. Full of stereotypes and lovable characters, this film is far better watched than described...

Flight of the Navigator- Randal Kleiser

I was shocked to find out that this film is actually rather brilliant. It is hard to explain to be honest, but is about a boy who accidentally finds himself piloting an alien space craft, as it tours the surrounding area. Strange, but cute aliens are introduced and the acting of most of the cast is very cheesy. The aspect that makes it so good is the 'feel- good' factor of the film. I recommend to watch it just to see what you think about it, as it really is a not very well known but very entertaining movie... 

Wall.E- PIXAR

Another PIXAR, this one being equally as amazing as all of the others. It tells the tale of an unexpected hero- a robot that cleans up rubbish in a deserted planet Earth. The narrative is quirky and strange but the characters adorable (especially the feelings that our protagonist develops for the character "Eve". The animations again are perfect and the story line flows incredibly well, with hilarious moments- particularly when you see what has become of the human race. The music (by James Newton Howard) is very fitting and beautiful sounding- also portraying moods in scenes very effectively. There are also moments that will have you hiding behind a cushion or at the edge of your seat, as the pace becomes intense and certain characters taken a sudden, sinister turn. Just like any other PIXAR movie, this is perfect to watch alone, with family, with friends or, well, anyone at any time...

Pride and Prejudice- Joe Wright

This film is brilliant. The acting of Donald Sutherland and Brenda Blethyn (playing the parents of the daughters). I'm not sure what a Jane Austen fan would think about the film but I didn't know anything about it when I first watched it and thought it was very enjoyable- even the "acting" of Keira Knightley is bearable. The set, locations and costume are amazing and the music is very pretty. Lots of humour can be found in the script and the romance and frustration of the relationships are portrayed in an engaging and convincing manner by all of the cast. It was also nice to see Tom Hollander and Dame Judi Dench take short roles, I am a massive fan of both of their work. To sum up, the film is one to be recommended to those film lovers who enjoy a real period, classy piece that makes them proud to be British...

Labyrinth- Jim Henson

Ever since watching this movie for the first time, I have and will always enjoy it. The music is brilliant and catchy, the story line is clever and original, the puppetry and costumes are amazing and the characters are all adorable and lovable (or occasionally spooky). It stars Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, with the mastery puppetry of Frank Oz and directed by the imaginative Jim Henson. The story tells of a spiteful young girl who has to travel through a labyrinth of strange creatures and magic spells, to rescue her annoying baby brother from the clutches of the evil Goblin King (Bowie). The movie has magic, mystery and plenty of fun and humour. Dare you watch a film where nothing is what it first seems to be?...  

Oliver- Carol Reed

I really don't like to insult the classics, especially ones as prestigious as this musical- movie. I found it fairly entertaining the first time that I watched it, with moments that make you feel good and others that cause you to despise certain characters- so at does do it's job as a film. Returning to it now however, I realise that it is actually very boring with songs that I'm now absolutely sick to death of. Unless forced, I will not be watching this film ever again. The performances are generally uninspiring, the pace moves too slowly and Charles Dickens would probably be turning in his grave every time it was shown. I apologise to people that still enjoy this movie and you may want to contradict me, but I really don't like this one personally... 

Wind in the Willows- Terry Jones

This is truly a beautiful family film. With a well- chosen cast (including most of Monty Python and Steve Coogan), playing a host of adorable characters that have a witty, slap- stick and sometimes dangerous adventure. With grumpy badgers, friendly water rats and evil weasels, this film will entertain the whole family. It even contains a number of catchy songs that you will end up humming yourself for days after watching it. The locations are perfect and the props and costumes fit very well with the narrative. There are cheesy moments of course, but they are appropriate and forgiven by the genuinely funny moments and the fact that it is a U certificate. Recommended for those film lovers who want a bit of a feel- good pick up after something dark like The Wolf Man...

Stuart Little 2- Rob Minkoff

When I first watched Stuart Little two, I hadn't really heard of Michael J. Fox and Nathan Lane. I really enjoyed Hugh Laurie's performance- he makes a very good father figure and his chemistry with Geena Davis is lovely. The music is very fitting and the animations are brilliant. You find yourself developing a bond (cliché as this is) with a mouse, cat and a canary- looking bird and there are moments of fantastic humour for the whole family to enjoy. There isn't a lot to say except that it is a very warming and fun narrative- the only real problem being the performances of Jonathan Lipnicki and even Geena Davis herself, not very inspiring at all. The second time that I watched it, I had seen all of the Back to the Future films, seven seasons of Scrubs and The Producers- therefore, I knew Michael J. Fox and Nathan Lane much better, this making the film even more enjoyable...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang- Ken Hughes

This film really is a classic. With Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes and Lionel Jeffries, the songs are fun and catchy, the acting is rather good and the story line is magical. A bad inventor (Dyke), creates a car that can fly and float and so him, his two children and the beautiful Truly Scrumptious embark on a very original adventure that the whole family will enjoy. The jokes are actually funny, the locations are beautiful and above all, it will have you grinning from start to finish. The only warning I will give is- beware the child catcher...

UP- PIXAR

Up is another beautifully animated, moving animated picture by PIXAR- especially as I was lucky enough to be able to purchase and watch it in Bluray. It tells a very emotional story about a boy becoming a man, a man becoming elderly and a dream that never dies. The opening will have you in tears, the main bulk of the movie will have you laughing hysterically and on the edge of your seat. The animations are faultless and the music is very fitting- a beautiful sound to accompany a beautiful landscape. This movie is guaranteed to make you want to attach balloons to your house and just fly away...

The Magic Roundabout- Jean Duval, Frank Passingham and Dave Borthwick

I first watched this film when I was in High School and although it is mainly aimed at very young children, I found myself laughing openly at times. The story line is inspiring, the animations are beautiful and the characters are all very lovable. With the all- star voice talents of, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Tom Baker, Jim Broadbent (his character being the funniest and most adorable), Lee Evans, Joanna Lumley, Bill Nighy, Ray Winstone and Sir Ian McKellen as Zebedee himself, this film is a "must- see movie for families"...

Flushed Away- David Bowers and Sam Fell

Flushed away is another film where you find yourself attached to animated rats. It is the story of how a well respected and cared for rat, embarks on a thrilling, dangerous and romantic adventure- down his toilet! The animation (by Aardman) is incredibly well detailed and the painstaking effort that goes into the filming process has brilliant benefits. One of the toughest film critic magazines described it as, "The best animated film of the year"- I think it definitely is one of them...

Valiant- Gary Chapman

I have been fascinated by World War Two for some time now and this film is a brilliant, adorable representation of it. Valiant brings together the voice talents of such stars as, Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Tim Curry, John Cleese, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Williams and Rick Mayall. It is beautifully animated and has a detailed, easy to follow narrative. The story follows a pigeon who dreams of becoming a carrier pigeon and ends up joining the RHPS (Royal, Homing Pigeon Service). This film will have you in fits of giggles and at the edge of your seat, with lovable characters and even a small romantic sub- story... 

Ice Age 2: The Meltdown- Carlos Saldanha

Ice Age 2 is a fantastic feature length animation, better than the first in fact (in my opinion). The narrative centres around a Mammoth and his friends, Sid the hilarious, adorable Sloth, Diego the lovable but slightly violent sabre- tooth tiger and a new character that will surprise audiences on an extremely positive level. They have a new adventure and a heart- stopping race against time- this film is another guarantee of laughter, sadness and most of all, plenty of fun! Just when you thought things couldn't get better, Scrat returns, with his own hilarious side- story...

Shark Tale- Vicky Jenson, Bibo Bergeron and Rob Letterman

Shark tale is only really worth watching once. After that, the jokes become too predictable and the only thing that I still find slightly amusing is the fact that some of the actors actually look like the characters they are lending their voices to. There are moments, such as the very fun and lively song at the whale wash- that really do entertain, as I said earlier however, they are only really something once. The first time I watched it I did think that it was clever how the sharks were gangsters and their boss is voiced by none other than Robert De Niro (Godfather 2, Taxi Driver and Heat). Despite dealing with the seemingly important moral of not letting fame abandon your friends, the only thing that makes the movie really worth watching (once!) is the celeb voice talent... next please...

Treasure Planet- John Musker and Ron Clements

This is a brilliant, futuristic presentation of the classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. It follows a very similar plot but with a few new twists and turns and a host of inventive characters, such as "Morph"- an adorable shape shifter that takes a liking for the protagonist Jim. There is also the hilarious robot named B. E. N., who despite missing something, helps Jim and the Captain find treasure greater than they had ever imagined. The film is full of stunning special effects, a powerful narrative and immense space battles. It is a thrilling adventure from start to finish, that will amuse, shock and above all, greatly entertain you. Perfect for the whole family...

Happy Feet- George Miller

This film is definitely worth watching, as it is a lovable, fun feature length animation with the voice talents of such stars as, Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman. The story centres around a young penguin who, unlike the rest of his race, finds out that he can't sing- but dance instead. His father disowns him and instead of wallowing in self pity, he finds an exciting new race of hilarious, fun, partying penguins, sinister disappearances and above all, his true love. Without wanting to give too much away, there is also a sequence in the film where animation and live action are cleverly blended together- giving the impression that they are actually happening at the same time. This film is guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and above all feel a genuine connection with the adorable penguins... 

Mary Poppins- Robert Stevenson

To be completely honest, Mary Poppins isn't one of my favorite films at all. Some of the songs are catchy and it stars Dick Van Dyke, but that's about it! It is meant to be a "Classic" but Julie Andrews (despite the Academy Award) is boring to watch. Most of the jokes, scenes and songs seem to try for humour too often and the "fun" aspect is lost for me. Although you must be thinking that it is because of my age, but even when I first saw it in primary school I didn't find it very entertaining. The pigeon feeding lady is just spooky, the scene where the father loses his job is cringing and the dinner party on the ceiling is one of the most tedious scenes I have ever seen in a film. Not worth watching unless you have nothing better to watch with your kids... 

Howl's Moving Castle- Hayao Miyazaki

Howl's Moving Castle is without doubt one of the best feature length animations I have seen in my entire life. Miyazaki's attention to detail is breathtaking. The film centers around young girl who works in a hat shop and is transformed into an elderly lady by an evil, powerful witch. She proceeds to happen upon Howl's Moving Castle and is employed as the cleaning lady. It is down to her to figure out the way to remove curses, to fall in love and to make sure that the love of her life doesn't lose his life to a mighty, pointless war. In my opinion, everything about the film is perfect; the cinematography, the artistry, the colours, the voice talent (especially Batman's Christian Bale) and much more. The romantic narrative is filled with magic, adventure and confrontations but above all, suitable for the whole family. It teaches morals (such as Don't judge someone until you know them properly). When I first watched the film, I thought it was brilliant but it wasn't until the third or fourth time that I truly realised just how incredible it actually is, as a leading film critic magazine says, "Prepare to be dazzled... One of the finest animated films in years"- and I couldn't agree more...

Finding Nemo- PIXAR

Finding Nemo has got to be one of the greatest family animation features ever created. Although released in 2003, the lovable characters, engaging plot and hilarious jokes are still remembered today. Personally, my favorite laughs were the seagulls and their only line, "mine!" and the extremely cool, "surfer dude turtles". Many of you who have seen it will also remember the frightening girl who adopts the fish that live in the dentist and the scary shark who chases Marlin and his outrageously dim witted but funny friend, Dory. The main bulk of the story centers around a clown fish (Marlin) who is searching for his only son (Nemo)- as Nemo is captured by a diver, just off the edge of a coral reef in Australia. With a very suspenseful narrative and warming relationships, this film will leave you wanting to watch it again...

The Incredibles- PIXAR

The next film for me to recommend is PIXAR's The Incredibles. This feature length family adventure had me engaged form start to finish. The story follows a family of super heroes who are trying to live as civilians- having being banned from using their powers (due to certain incidents that are explained at the beginning of the film). A host of other characters dominate the film, such as my favorites- the super cool Frozone and the fussy super suit fashion designer Edna Mode. This memorable film will have you laughing, smiling and shocked to the edge of your seat. It is a beautifully animated, fantastical adventure complimented by twists and turns in the plot and stunning fight sequences that when first viewed by me, had me grinning the whole time. Out of all the powers that are represented in the movie, the youngest family member Jack Jack has my favorite- an extremely unexpected power. I will be interested to know what other people think about the movie and the powers...

Ratatouille- PIXAR

I chose Ratatouille as my first recommendation, as it is a PIXAR movie. From the creators of Cars and The Incredibles, this adorable feature length animation is guaranteed to give you a second opinion about rats... even though it isn't strictly based on truth. The story follows Remy, a "determined young rat", who "dreams of becoming a renowned French chef", as he accidentally finds himself in the heart of Paris and very, very hungry. In order to live his dream of becoming a top chef, he agrees to help the young Linguini- a garbage boy who also accidentally ends up becoming a chef- to gain stardom and try to impress the harsh food critic, Ego. When I first saw the movie being advertised, I wasn't sure that a rat being the protagonist would work (especially the seemingly disgusting idea of it cooking food for humans). I was pleasantly surprised when watching it however, as nothing is ever what it seems with PIXAR...

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