AT THE MOVIES Me Before You What's it about? Me Before You is the story of the unexpected relationship that blossoms between a contented small town Englishwoman and the wealthy, paralysed Londoner who hires her as his caretaker for a few months while he plans his assisted suicide. What did we think? The presence of Emilia Clarke (Game Of Thrones) will no doubt appeal to many but perhaps she should have brought her dragons along to liven up this by-the-numbers movie. The only real point of difference is the fact that the male is a recent quadriplegic, but even this is clumsily handled with the idea that death is preferable to being paralysed. It's questionable whether it even offers a good exploration of the euthanasia debate, which is a shame given the potential of the discussion. Some of the PC values just leave you feeling director Thea Sharrock is just playing safe. There's noticeable tenderness and chemistry between the characters, but it's predictable - though entertaining. 2.5/5 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Out Of The Shadows What's it about? Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael are back! And they're battling bad guys! With April O'Niell! With the addition of Casey Jones and mutated villains from the 80s! What did we think? On a positive note it is much better than its predecessor, but let's face it, the 2014 reboot was pretty abysmal to start with. The introduction of beloved characters from the 80s (Casey Jones, Bebop, Rocksteady and Krang) adds an extra element but still fails to provide any real meat on the bone despite the efforts of the talented Stephen Amell. It features more fan-love this time around but while young boys will love it, the average adult is going to be crying "cowabungle"! If you're a male under 14 it's a 3/5 movie. For everyone else it's a 1. Eye In The Sky What’s it about? A drone-led terrorist capture mission in Kenya takes an unexpected turn, throwing up an intriguing ethical dilemma for all those involved. As an American pilot is about to engage a live remote-controlled missile, a nine-year-old girl enters the kill zone triggering an international dispute exploring morality and goals. What did we think? Forcing you to abandon a black-and-white mindset, Eye In The Sky masterfully examines the ethical intricacies that occur on a macro scale during war. The added techno layer of remotely controlled drones just adds intricate layers as emotions and human nature battle with cold technology and the rigours of the goals of war. In one of his last roles, Alan Rickman is brilliant as a typically cynical general, with Captain Phillips’ Barked Abdi in a pivotal on-the-ground role. Helen Mirren and Aaron Paul are also wonderful in a movie that will linger in the mind long after the credits. One of the best movies of the year. Incredibly tense but with a real energy, it's one you shouldn't miss. 4/5 2016 pindaramagazine.com.au Pindara Magazine 103
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