{"id":9090,"date":"2021-08-26T20:15:30","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T20:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runyourownwebsite.uk\/sorted\/?p=9090"},"modified":"2021-08-26T20:15:30","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T20:15:30","slug":"the-big-films-all-sorted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runyourownwebsite.uk\/sorted\/the-big-films-all-sorted\/","title":{"rendered":"The big films\u2026 all sorted!"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, we are in the latter part of summer when (in theory) we can still pack up a picnic and head for the beach and enjoy a well-deserved holiday.  Or at least that\u2019s the reality for some!<\/h2>\n

For others, it\u2019s time to head for a confined, dark place and enjoy a series of flickering images on a big screen! Yes, for film fans, this time of year represents the arrival of the blockbuster \u2013 and not even COVID is going to spoil things.<\/p>\n

While we wait for the biggest movie of the year \u2013 the new Bond \u2013 to arrive in September there\u2019s plenty to keep us entertained. And here\u2019s just a sample of what is out there\u2026<\/p>\n

JUNGLE CRUISE<\/h3>\n

This is great fun. We join Emily Blunt, her brother played by Jack Whitehall) and Dwayne Johnson (playing himself and doing a good job at it) on an adventure to find the \u2018tree of life\u2019. There\u2019s action and stunts aplenty and the film brings to mind Indiana Jones, The Mummy<\/em> and Romancing the Stone<\/em> \u2013 all intertwined. A massive hit in the making, this is definitely one to watch.<\/p>\n

THE SUICIDE SQUAD<\/h3>\n

Not to be confused with a film of the same name, which came out a few years ago, this time around a team of supervillain\u2019s, including Margot Robbie returning as Hayle Quinn, take on\u2026wait for it\u2026a giant talking, walking, malevolent, marauding, starfish. I kid you not!<\/p>\n

The film is full of spectacular action, impossible stunts and very little in the way of plot or character development.  If that sounds like your sort of thing, do try and see it on the biggest screen you can.<\/p>\n

FAST AND FURIOUS 9<\/h3>\n

You know what I just said about The Suicide Squad, well ditto. For the latest film in the incredibly successful franchise is the most over the top yet. <\/p>\n

Actually, I thought this was great fun despite the sheer impossible nature of some of the situations. For example in order to \u201cnudge a satellite\u201d why not just launch a car into space and drive it to the right spot.  Yes \u2013 you read that right.<\/p>\n

OLD<\/h3>\n

The latest from director M. Knight Shyamalan, famous for delivering twists in his tales. This one is about an idyllic beach at an exotic holiday location. The only problem is that once you get there you can\u2019t get off it (due to an invisible barrier) and then you start ageing \u2013 rapidly.<\/p>\n

A QUIET PLACE PART 2<\/h3>\n

This picture stars Emily Blunt again in a fantastic romp that continues the story of a family battling to survive in a world besieged by vicious, man-eating aliens who see with their ears!  Young Millicent Simmonds, who is deaf in real life, steals the show as she comes to the rescue. A definite one to watch.<\/p>\n

BLACK WIDOW<\/h3>\n

This is great fun on a big scale as the film follows the story of how the Avengers' black widow, became, er, a black widow! In truth, there are tremendous action scenes and a good story, making it a hit among fans of the Marvel comic book heroes. And make sure you tune in to Ray Winston\u2019s cockney Russian accent!<\/p>\n

Now if that\u2019s not enough to knock your socks off, I don\u2019t know what is. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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Andy Godfrey is a film critic for Sorted<\/em> and a member of the Mark Kermode Appreciation Society.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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