clarehump Reviews

The Inbetweeners 2 (2014)

Inbetween on this one

[6/10 · 10 August 2014]

As a massive fan I went to see this the first day, but tried not to have expectations which were too high. I have to say I was a little bit disappointed. I laughed out loud about three times and the other seems were mildly amusing.

Scenes were too fast paced at times but then other times they seemed to drag. The story line just wasn't there for me. It could have been so much better. It was all a bit samey, I know these characters are ones we know and love, but seriously, the plot had pretty much even done before.

Will chasing a blonde who is using him and ditching his mates. Jay crying about a girl that dumps him. Simon between a rock and a hard place with a girl. Neil, well just been Neil but more stupid then ever. Its all been done in the series and the first film and just regurgitated.

The plot was weak on which most of the jokes were based. Lots about the travellers they meet and how they are 'British gappies' who think they are renowned travellers. Just wasn't that funny, or obviously funny. And the ending was far too rushed and abrupt.

What annoyed me most is the fact that these characters have not grown at all. They are still exactly the same as they were at the beginning of the series. Yes we love these characters, don't change their personalities, but let them evolve a little bit. They are exact the same only even more annoying and exaggerated. Eg. Jay so obsessed with gash that it's not funny anymore.

Will has no friends at uni - that just wouldn't happen. What was funny about the show was its realism and realistic scenes.

That been said it is well worth a watch if you are a fan. Just don't get too excited!

Frozen (I) (2013)

Beautiful film with plot holes...from a Disney fan.

[7/10 · 2 January 2014]

I am a huge Disney fan and own every movie. Have to say I was very excited to see frozen but led a little disappointed. Now the graphics were phenomenal, the voices were amazing, the characters were likable funny and unique and I will definitely be downloading the songs. All of these tho fs fit in with the Disney classic title and I loved these aspects. However, it was the story I had some problems with. Sadly, problems which could easily r ironed out. Firstly, there is no explanation given as to why elsa has her snow powers...like in tangled/rapunzel's powers are explained from the magic flower...but in this there is no explanation provided. Then the family seek help from the trolls. Who are the trolls? Why does kristoff stay with them...where is his family? I loved the trolls I would have liked to have seen more! Through the road trip scenes there was a couple of scenes were I was slightly bored. I hate to admit as a Disney fan but this bit dragged in for me. I would have liked to have seen more of what elsa was getting up to!!! The film also lacked a villain, fair enough the duke was annoying but not evil and there is the hand twist which last about 5 mins. In most Disney films the villain is developed throughout the film. I also had issues with the ending. The fact that the sister love melted Anna was lovely....but they had ALWAYS loved each other. Anna never wanted to stop seeing elsa and the only reason that elsa stopped was because she loved Anna and wanted to protect her!!! If they had always loved each other how did that work. Plus, love helped elsa begin to control her powers??? How so, she always felt love. This seemed a bit slapdash for me. It was a great story but these elements seemed a bit rushed and let it down for me. Looking at more recent films like 'tangled' and 'princess and the frog' the story ever seems to slow down, there is a key villain, key message and everything is explained. Frozen seemed like they just rushed the ending. I also didn't realise the reference to hans Christian Anderson 'the snow queen' as elsa's character was rushed over! All in all I loved the songs and the story was good...especially the sister bond which was a nice change. 7 out of 10 from me...It would have been a 10 if all parts of the story made sense. Beautiful film though.