• I critic films & TV shows. I try and post results of award ceremonies when I remember, and at times, I write on topics of debate.
  • Oliver Hackett-Watson CV

Oliver Hackett-Watson

Oliver Hackett-Watson

Tag Archives: bradley cooper

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 (2017)

05 Tuesday Sep 2017

Posted by Oliver Hackett-Watson in Action, Adventure, Comedy, Comic Books, Science Fiction

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bradley cooper, Chris pratt, Dave Bautista, James Gunn, Karen Gillian, Kurt Russell, michael Rooker, Sylvester Stallone, Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldana

s2Ng2l7.jpg

The freaking Guardians of the Galaxy have returned to our screens, complete with bright technicolor characters and landscapes, and with a new soundtrack to complement their numerous slow-motion strides. This time around Peter is discovered by his father Ego, while the rest of the team reaffirm their value to one other with a new addition to the group called Mantis.
Continue reading →

Burnt (2015)

04 Friday Mar 2016

Posted by Oliver Hackett-Watson in Drama, Uncategorized

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bradley cooper, Daniel Bruhl, emma thompson, matthew rhys, omar Sy, Sienna Miller

Directed  by John Wells, Starring Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Daniel Bruhl, Emma Thompson, Matthew Rhys  and Omar Sy. A once prestigious chef in Paris, Adam Jones is trying to redeem himself in the world of fine dining by achieving one of the highest honours in cooking, Three Michelin Stars.
Continue reading →

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

01 Friday Aug 2014

Posted by Oliver Hackett-Watson in Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bradley cooper, Chris pratt, Dave Bautista, James Gunn, Karen Gillian, Lee Pace, michael Rooker, Vin Diesel, zoe salanda

Directed  by James Gunn, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker and Karen Gillian.

Marvel’s first venture into space, and explores the wide universe with its new strange mix of people.<!–more–>

Guardians Marks the first step into space and the last film to be released before Age Of Ultron and the end of phase two. Though we may have witnessed other worlds like Asgard, this really feels like the first massive space adventure from Marvel.

Over a year ago Marvel announced its next big idea, Guardians, to an audience who were some what unaware of the group of five, myself included. However having now read several volumes of the comics, I can see clearly why Marvel choose them and I admit they are now some of my favourite story arcs currently.

The translation to the big screen is seamless, Gunn has proven himself very capable, much like Whedon with the Avengers, of balancing and translating a group of characters instantly over to the big screen.

Indeed he has stayed true to the mythology of the comics incredibly well, achieving more then previous  previous Marvel Films. He has more to work with now as we go deeper into space and are allowed mentions of references to the comics which would not have been possible before, while exploring subjects only merely glimpsed or referenced previously.

Without giving any spoilers away though difficult. For those, like me, who have been watching this interconnected series of film, this is essential viewing as some very large moments happen here that can not be missed.

The casting is perfect, as each character is allowed to be portrayed very accurately from its source . The music is a key point of this film and is utilised perfectly and is a nice change from the music we are used to with Marvel.

Gunn is already confirmed for the sequel and it’s not hard to see why. Unlike The Avengers, Gunn did not have a chance to slowly introduce us into Guardians with a film devoted to each characters before seeing them together. However he managed to introduce each character without over shadowing another.

OVERALL ***** This perfectly balanced group of heroes shows to be one of Marvel’s best films and manages to both entertained and use the source material to its best.

RECOMMENDATION – Essential viewing for those following the expanding Marvel film universe, also excellent entertainment for anyone not familiar with them. However I would not bother staying for the post credits scene.

For those of you who are comic book readers and have yet to pick up and issue of Guardians,  I implore you to do so.

American Hustle (2013)

09 Thursday Jan 2014

Posted by Oliver Hackett-Watson in Crime & Gangster, Drama

≈ 1 Comment

Tags

Amy Adams, bradley cooper, Christian Bale, David O. Russell, Jennifer Lawrence, Jeremy Renner, Louis C.K

Directed by David O. Russell, staring Amy Adams, Christian Bale, Jeremy Renner, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Louis C.K. A con man and his partner are forced by the FBI to work for them, forcing them into the world of the mafia.
Continue reading →

The Place Beyond The Pines (2012)

14 Wednesday Aug 2013

Posted by Oliver Hackett-Watson in Crime & Gangster, Drama

≈ 5 Comments

Tags

bradley cooper, Dane DeHaan, Eva Mendes, Ryan Gosling

The-Place-Beyond-the-Pines-Poster-7384_650x400

Directed by Derek Cianfrance, starring Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes, Bradley Cooper and Dane Dehaan. A motorcycle stunt man discovers he has a child with a girl he was with one night, he decides to do something about it and events happen which seem almost fated. Continue reading →

Silver Linings Playbook

02 Tuesday Apr 2013

Posted by Oliver Hackett-Watson in Comedy, Drama

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bradley cooper, chris tucker, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro

Directed by David O. Russell and staring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro, the story follows to people mentally damaged by  previous events and their  integration back with their families, society and how they cope with getting to know each other.

Continue reading →

Translate

Follow Oliver Hackett-Watson on WordPress.com

Contact

olhwatson@gmail.com

Social Media

  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube

Categories

Tags

Amy Adams Benedict Cumberbatch bradley cooper Brad Pitt Chris Pine Daniel Craig Dwayne Johnson Emma Stone Film Gary Oldman Harrison Ford Hugh Jackman Idris Elba jake gyllenhaal Jennifer Lawrence Jeremy Renner Jessica Chastain John Hurt Jude Law Liam Neeson Michael Fassbender Morgan freeman Robert Downey Jr Ryan Gosling Samuel L. Jackson Scarlett Johansson Simon Pegg Tom Cruise Tom Hardy Vin Diesel

Goodreads

Website Powered by WordPress.com.

Cancel
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy