Mac's Movies

UK Release Date: 3 March 1989 Certification: 15 Director: Barry Levinson Cast: Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Dustin Hoffman Rating: 74% Despite the title there was no rain throughout the runtime. Review:  Rain Man released in 1988 - in America - a time where there weren't many, if any, films that showcased autism on a big scale. As a result of this the movie ended up grossing $354 million worldwide and won several academy awards including best actor, best picture and best director.  The plot is quite thin in Rain Man , not a lot actually happens during two hour runtime. It's essentially a road trip. But what makes the movie entertaining and captivating are the central performances from  Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino and Dustin Hoffman. Similarly, to early roles in Cruise's career - before he became the action star that he is today - he plays a fairly unlikeable character in Charlie Babbitt who when we first meet him is only concerned about inheriting $3 million...

UK Release Date: 25 June 2014 Certification: 15 Director: Jon Favreau Cast: Emjay Anthony, Bobby Cannavale, Jon Favreau, Dustin Hoffman, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr, John Leguizamo, Sofia Vergara Rating: 73% "I may not do everything great in my life, but I'm good at this." Review: The ensemble cast assembled for  Chef is excellent. Jon Favreau shines as struggling chef, Carl Casper, trying to restore his passion. His relationship with his estranged son, Percy - played by Emjay Anthony - is the beating heart of the movie. The bond the two form is both engrossing and sweet. John Leguizamo is entertaining as Carl's sous-chef, Martin. He adds a distinctive, spice to the movie that's fresh to see on screen.  However, I didn't enjoy Scarlett Johansson or Robert Downey Jr. in this movie. I'm not slating their performances in fact RDJ's quick cameo was my favourite aspect of the movie but that's all it was.  If they were given a bigger role, ...