MTV Review Video

The video we have created is how an MTV ISYS100 interviewer would conduct a professional interview with actors from one of the movies we have delightfully reviewed.

Each members contributions, Nill assisted with the directing and entire interview process as the interviewer, Erin was the main producer of the video with her exceptional camerawork skills as well as playing a cast member from the Avengers series, Mike assisted in the overall editing and finalisation of the film, as well as Erin, he played a cast member from the Avengers series.

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Jurassic World

Once again Steven Spielberg has returned to grace us with the seemingly long awaited instalment for the incredibly popular series Jurassic Park, this time being remade as Jurassic World. Once again humans think they can over power the dinosaurs and once again they fail and in this case it is against a genetically mutated dinosaur the “Indominus Rex”. Jurassic world sees 13 year olds become mechanical engineers, only one inexperienced pilot able to fly a helicopter and some awkward and blatantly obvious awkward love scenes between characters. The dinosaurs are possible the only cool thing about this movie, making the velociraptors the stars once again the stars of the film. 

 

IMDb review: 7.2/10

My review: 6/10

Archer

Archer is a comedy adult cartoon TV series, which highlights the lives of seret agents working for the U.S. Agency ISIS. The main character, Sterling Archer is said to be the best secret agent in the world, however throughout the series he is portrayed as the exact opposite, doing things such as exposing his affiliated undercover agents, and general constant unprofessionalism. This series is generally reccommended  to people aged 18-25 who have an open mind to course humour as there are countless sexual references and accounts of violence.

My Rating: 7/10

IMDb Rating: 8.8/10

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby is a adaptation of the 1925 novel by Scott Fitzgerald. It highlights the lives of eccentric millionaires of the time specifically Jay Gatsby, with the story told through the eyes of an outsider named Nick Carraway, who happened to be a small neighbour to the Gatsby mansion and becoming quite a dear companion due to a surprising connection, Nick is recounting upon his encounters with the millionaire. It is quite a beautiful story, aimed at all ages, providing a very knowledgable insight into millionaire lifestyles during the Roaring Twenties.

My Rating: 8.2/10

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

Never Back Down

Never Back Down is a martial arts film set in the United States starring Sean Farris as the main character Jake Tyler. The story begins as Jake moves to a new town for the reason of supporting his brothers pro tennis career. Jake, himself was an all star football player at his old high school, but in his new town he was gaining a rapid reputation of a fighter due to one video of him leaked sparring at one of his football games. Like anyone would to, he clings to the first friend he makes and attends a party she invites him to with an attempt to fit in. However the party was far from his expectations, the whole community he had moved into was based around martial arts and sparring, Jake wants to prove himself to the girl next door and to those around him, however this perspective doesn’t stick with his family.

 

This movie is truly inspirational and is definitely recommended for anyone (15+ Strong violence).

 

My Rating: 9/10

IMDB Rating 6.6/10

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 1 & 2

Splitting the final Harry Potter book into two separate movies was a stroke of genius from the production team. The final movie captures the final books intensity to the key leaving almost nothing out, which seemingly impressed the book lovers out there. The final battle with Voldemort and Harry left viewers sitting on the edge of their seats. With twists and turns at every point this movie made us fall in love with our favourite characters all over again. The final scene skipping forward to 19 years later leaves the audience with a proper closure from one of the most amazing series of all time. 

My review: 9.9/10 

IMDb: 8.1/10

Gogglebox Australia

This show just returned for its second season after mixed reactions to the first. In a nut shell, Gogglebox follows many different kinds of Australian families across the country as they watch popular television programmes of that particular week. Although this concept seems fairly idiotic, it can also be entertaining as you can see how different audiences across Australia view the same programmes that you do. You will find yourself either laughing with them, or laughing at them. Either way it is a nice bit of light entertainment the whole family can enjoy.
IMDb rating: 4/10
My rating: 7/10

Inside out

Inside out is the newest installation from Pixar animation creating a seemingly dark twist on what a children’s movie is supposed to be. Focusing the movie on a young girl ‘Riley’ the story follows her journey of moving from her home town Minnesota to the larger city of San Francisco. Although the story doesn’t follow Riley on the outside but focuses on her emotions Joy, Angry, Sadness, Fear, Disgust and how this transition to a new school, new friends and new family life affects her on the inside. Inside out is a movie that appeals to people of all ages with its cute animations and witty adult humour this is a must see movie of the year. 

 

My Review: 9/10

IMDb Review: 8.5/10

Friday

Friday is comedy film centred in southern Los Angeles, staring actors Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. The entire movie is set in a single day where the main character Craig gets fired from his job and has nothing to do. Encouraged by his mischievous friend and partner in crime Smokey they have quite a memorable day around their neighbourhood.

This movie is reccomended for mature audiences as it portrays course language, violence  and many drug references. If you're looking for a movie quotes to say with you and your friends this movie will definitely give that to you.

My rating 7.5/10

IMDb rating 7.3/10

The Avengers: Age of Ultron

Avengers: Age of Ultron is the highly anticipated follow up movie to the first Avengers. When Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) and Bruce Brenner (Mark Ruffalo) begin messing around with the creation of a computerised intelligence thingswith the thought it will benefit society things take a turn for the worse leading to earths mightiest hero’s once again combining their forces to overcome a new computerised villain, “Ultron”. The team is pushed to their absolute limits and it takes certain hero’s to step up and take on the challenge to defeat evil and save the world once again. 

IMDb review: 7.7/10

My review: 8/10

The Maze Runner: Scorch Trials

The Maze Runner Scorch Trials is the second chapter in the thrilling “Maze Runner” saga. Although they have survived the maze Thomas (Dylan O’brien) and his fellow survivors must face an even greater challenge. Up against the evil organisation known as WCKD they are taken through an unimaginable journey through a deadly area known as the Scorch. They must all work together to overcome these obstacles that are put in front of them. Teaming up with unlikely allies as well, they  must figure out the plans WCKD has put in store for them all. 

IMDb rating: 7.1/10

My Rating: 8/10

 

 

Ocean's Eleven

Ocean's Eleven is a comedy heist movie based in the worlds hub of gambling, Las Vegas, Nevada. Ocean's Eleven starts the ladies man George Clooney playing Daniel Ocean, alongside his team of 10 others as they attempt to pull off a heist on three of Las Vegas' top grossing casinos. This infinitely difficult conquest will provide the highly skilled group with large amounts of struggle, laughs and finally cash once the job is complete. However the job does not end just there.

The Ocean's series is a three parter and is definitely recommended to give it a watch if you have some spare time on your hands.

IMDB rating: 7.8/10

My rating: 8/10

Weeds

I started watching this show out of boredom and it was available on Netflix. Rated at around 4/5 stars I thought it would be a quality drama. Upon finishing the first season, I discovered that as time went on the more I began to despise the main character, the show lost focus, and was a complete and utter failure in my eyes. However this did not stop me from making it up to season 8 of the series, the story goes completely off the rails and you begin to wonder why you've wasted countless hours of your life to such awfully tailored entertainment. To conclude, this show is definitely a waste of time but can easily become addictive purely because of it's stupidity.

IMDb rating: 8.1/10
My rating: 2/10

Bob's Burgers

Bob's Burgers is a hilarious adult cartoon full of broken stereotypes and free from discrimination. Unlike most adult cartoons, Bob's Burgers does not rely on cheap racist or sexist humour to get its laughs but rather alternates between witty, sexual and just plain silly jokes. It's centred around quite an average looking family who run their own fairly unsuccessful restaurant and go on all sorts of adventures which always end at one of the characters expense. About to premier its 6th season, Bob's Burgers has not let the quality of it's programme dimish in the slightest. I'd highly recommend this series as a light, bubbly way to relax on a quiet night.

IMDb rating: 8.1/10
My rating: 9/10

Skins

Skins is a teenage drama series set in South West England. The series is based around teenagers in their final years of high school concentrating on the struggles that they face and the mischief they get up to. Most of the themes that come into play with Skins are those such as drug use, teen sex, mental and physical disorder and bulling. This series is targeted at the group which it represents, due to its high use of course language, violence themes that are set to relate to those currently experiencing similar situations, or whom strike an interest in the type of personel. 

The cast of Skins changes every 2 seasons so it is constantly kept fresh with  new obstacles and ideas providing benefit to the viewer.

IMDb: 8.2

My rating: 8

Suits TV Review

Suits is a US drama TV series based in the city of New York. It is based around two main individuals, Mike and Harvey as they fight law suits together as a team. Harvey is one of the most respected lawyers in the city as he is coined "New Yorks best closer" and has never lost a case. Where as Mike has taken this job from a coincidental run in during a drug dealership and alongside the many battles he fights alongside Harvey, he struggles to keep his deepest secret buried. If you like a good mixture of intellect and banter then this series is definitely for you.

IMDb rating: 8.7/10

My rating: 9/10

Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty just began their long awaited second season after their great success with the first. The concept is essentially just a grandfather and his grandson going on weird and intergalactic adventures with an often vulgar twist. As an adult cartoon, Rick and Morty does not hold back on the casual swearing, crude references and harsh controversial statements however beyond that the humour is clever and never fails to entertain. I personally love this series since it is not only comedic but also involves intricate plots, a huge number of hilarious minor characters and wacky concepts relating to things like outer space, time travel, cloning etc.

IMDb rating: 9.2/10
My rating: 10/10

How I Met Your Mother: Review

How I Met Your Mother is a comedy TV series based in New York City. The series primarily based around one man, Ted, whom is narrating the story of how he met his mother to his children. Through this story, he tells his kids of all the many adventures he, and his four best friends, Barney, Marshall, Lilly and Robin had been through over the years of him falling in and out of love before he found the right girl. This TV show would be recommended to younger viewers aged 15-25 who love a good laugh, as it is subject to quite a large amount of  rowdy humour. This series has already come to an end as of 2014, however if you are looking for your next procrastination method and can get your friends to not spoil it for you it is most definitely worth the watch!

IMDb rating: 8.4/10

My rating: 10/10

Trainwrecked

Amy Schumer shines in her newest role in Trainwreck! Since she was a little girl Amy has been bought up to believe that monogamy isn’t realistic. Now a grown adult she still follows this way of thinking. Living it up in New York with a carefree way of thinking, Amy sleeps with who she wants, drinks what she wants and really does anything she wants. Her life is thrown upside down when she meets the incredibly cute doctor named Aaron Conners (Bill Hader). She begins to see life through a different light, finally beginning to understand that life isn’t all about partying and that finding a special someone can truly be a blessing in disguise. Trainwreck will leave you falling of off your seat in tears of laughter, whilst also bringing you to tears in some incredibly emotional scenes. It is a must see movie of 2015.

Rating: MA 15+

Genre: Comedy

Coach Carter, an Inspirational Story

Coach Carter, is a film released in 2005 by director Thomas Carter, staring Samuel L. Jackson. Coach Carter is based on a true story of how a basketball team known as the 'Oilers' representing the not so prestigious Richmond High, high school went from a team of young boys who were barely passing their grades, were engaged in and encouraging street violence and generally making poor life decisions, to a team which went undefeated until the state finals as well as over half the team attending college, when just before the season, none were expected to get past high school. It is a true success story of how young boys from the dangerous, underprivileged city of Richmond turned into grown men, gaining scholarships to some of the best college's in the country.

If you are in need of a motivational push, I highly recommend you give this movie a watch.

IMDb rating: 7.2/10
My rating: 9.5/10

Fear the Walking Dead

Fear the Walking Dead premiered a few weeks ago attracting over 10 million viewers in the US alone. As a prequel to the currently on hiatus hit TV drama The Walking Dead, it has been quite a success. The series takes place during the time in which Rick Grimes (one of the main protagonists in The Walking Dead) is in a coma. During this coma, the zombie apocalypse begins as disease and desperation takes over the world. Particularly, the introduction to the show is captivating and intriguing drawing in viewers from the first minute of air time. Fear the Walking Dead doesn't move too fast in terms of death and destruction but rather utilizes the time they've been given to realistically display the slow and steady ruination of society whilst simultaneously remaining dramatic and gruesome.

After airing 2 episodes, the show has left it's millions of viewers on a cliff hanger during a 1 week hiatus which is both frustrating as well as an effective method of keeping their audience hungry for more.