Mac's Movies

UK Release Date: 18 January 2008 Certification: 15 Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Cast: Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Garret Dillahunt, Woody Harrelson, Tommy Lee Jones, Kelly Macdonald Rating: 94% Thoroughly deserving of all its recognition. Review: No Country for Old Men is a visceral movie experience created by the Coen brothers. The modern western centres around Llewelyn Moss’ attempted getaway with $2 million from serial killer, Anton Chigurh. The visual storytelling, stunning shots and unique characters combine for one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. The three central performances are pivotal to the success of No Country for Old Men .  Josh Brolin delivers the best performance of his career. Llewelyn Moss shows that anybody can get mixed up with the wrong people due to Brolin's intimate portrayal.  Javier Bardem really shines as psychopath Anton Chigurh. He's almost on a par with Heath Ledger's Joker in terms of how great of a villain he is. He just epit...

UK Release Date:  29 July 2011 Certification:  12A Director:  Joe Johnston Cast:  Haley Atwell, Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Sebastian Stan, Stanley Tucci, Hugo Weaving Rating: 80 %   Captain America is and always will be my favourite superhero. Review: Based during World War II, Captain America: The First Avenger is the fifth venture into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie explores Steve Rogers, a skinny kid from Brooklyn, who becomes Captain America to help win the war.  The best thing going for the movie is it's hero, not Captain America but instead Steve Rogers. He was already a hero before he 'became' one, all Steve wants to do is stop bullies. His personality doesn't change even when his body does.  Chris Evans obviously plays a huge role in making the character feel grounded, getting even better as the MCU progresses. Cementing himself, alongside Robert Downey Jr (as Iron Man), as irreplaceable actors in their roles. Sebastian Stan's Buc...