filmfan's diary

I saw The Bank Job and Be Kind Rewind. Here's what I thought. Oh and the Oscar results are in.

The Bank Job - Jason Statham and friends rob a bank and find themselves the targets of a conspiracy when they find that they've stolen some incrimating photos. Everyone's out to get them before the photos go public. This is a pretty entertaining, but ultimately forgettable, heist movie. Its funny and violent where it needs to be and the acting's all fine. A fair way to spend an evening if there's no footy on.

Be Kind Rewind -  Jack Black and Mos Def recreate some classic films when the stock of their video store is wiped. This is funny and feel good. Director Michel Gondry is the guy behind Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, another great film. Be Kind Rewind is about loving movies and hating being told to hate piracy.

For official sites and what's next on my list, check my last blog.

The Oscars happened yesterday, despite all that writers' strike stuff, which seems sorted now anyway. For the full list of winners click here. As you might have guessed I'm happy that Juno got an Oscar for Diablo Cody's script - hard to believe its her first. Watch out for more great stuff from her. Check my last blog for links.

I'm happy that the Coen brothers did so well with No Country For Old Men and well done to Javier Bardem for winning best supporting actor - that was a  really creepy character. 

Good to see Ratatouille and Sweeney Todd pick up an award each too. 

Do you think that the Oscars went to the right people? Comment this blog and tell me your thoughts.