The Conjuring 3 - Devil made me do it. - Film Review

 Hi folks

Went to see the third Conjuring film the other day, and they should have stuck with just 2 films or used a different file from Ed and Lorraine Warren's case files.

The film follows the Warren's as they help with an exorcism which goes wrong. Ed is attacked and has an heart attack and the demon escapes into another body.

The person possessed, kills his boss and is put on trial. The Warren's, with a weakened Ed, have to prove the devil exists and a demon made him do it.

The film isn't directed by usual director James Wan, as Michael Chaves takes over, and is less of an horror and more a mystery and court room drama.

I didn't jump at all during the film, unlike the last few films and even the last Annabel film had more scares. The only part I would have jumped was shown in the trailer.

Overall - Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are still great as Ed and Lorraine Warren and the dynamic changes as Ed is ill and can't protect his wife as he used to. But the film is weak and has less scares than previous films and follows them tracking a Satanist.  A sequel not wanted.

Score   -  6/10

New Book Haul

Hi Folks

Just a quick book haul.  A new book I got for Father's Day.

I've been wanting to read Terry Pratchett's "Nightwatch" novel for years, as I've had it since it came out.  Although thought I would read some earlier City Watch novels first as they are meant to be the best Discworld books.  Now I have the first one.

Thanks for the cards as well. X 

Neil

Anniversary Book Haul - Joe Abercrombie!

 

Hi Folks!

Just a quick mini book haul to show.  The first two books in Joe Abercrombies newest trilogy. As I loved his First Law Trilogy books - see past posts for reviews.

For our anniversary the GF gave me a Waterstones book voucher so as soon as shopping became more normal, I jumped at the chance.  Although I've still to read the standalone books first.

Well happy reading x  Neil.  

Two Film Reviews - Peter Rabbit 2/Godzilla Vs Kong

 Hi Peeps

Now the cinemas are opening up after Covid, I'm now catching up on the film's I thought I would only see on streaming services but were meant for the big screen because of their special effects.  The first being Mortal Kombat which I reviewed a few posts back.  The second being Godzilla Vs Kong.

Now I've seen both plus one my daughter insisted on seeing - Peter Rabbit 2 - The Runaway.

Peter Rabbit 2 - the sequel to 2018 hit, which I saw at the cinema with my daughter and enjoyed but can't find a review of it.  I would have given it a 7/10.

Peter Rabbit 2 has Peter again voiced by James Cordon taking his friends from the farm they now share with the McGregor's, played by Rose Byrne and Domhnall Gleeson to Gloucester. Here he meets a bad rabbit who says he knows his father and ends up stealing food with him and his misfit gang. But does Peter want to be this type of rabbit and put his family in danger? And does Bea McGregor want to change her books based on Peter so much that they don't resemble him.

Overall - not as good as the first film. The plot is thin and there aren't as many jokes although I did chuckle at some scenes. The animal CGI was ok but it had some awful action CGI of Mr McGregor.  There was a running gag about Peter having an annoying voice which he does as he's voiced by the annoying James Cordon. The best thing for the Dad's was Rose Byrne as eye candy.

Bels Score -  5/10

My Score   -  6/10

Godzilla Vs Kong is both a sequel to Godzilla: King of Monsters and Kong: Skull Island.  Both films for me were great.

This takes place five years after Godzilla: King of Monsters and sees Godzilla attacking Apex Industries locations. It seems random at first but he is hunting down the heads of King Gidorah.

Not knowing this Monarch thinks Godzilla has turned on humanity.  Apex CEO Walter Simmons convinces Nathan Lind (Alexander Scarsgard) to get Monarch to use Kong to get them to Hollow Earth and the Titans power source. This is so he can power MechaGodzilla fully which is built from the heads of King Gidorah, killing Godzilla and other titans.

Problems arise when transporting Kong thanks to the help of a girl called Jia who communicates with Kong via sign language. Godzilla can also sense Kong and there should only be one Apex Titan so keeps attacking Kong.

Overall - this is a great action CGI monster fight film, and one best seen on a cinema screen.  The humans take a back seat as we mainly see through Kong's eyes. Although some characters return from Godzilla: King of the Monsters. The action is great and the film is shorter than previous films in the Monsterverse series so tightening the story.

Score  -   9/10

June Update and Judy Woods Photos

 

Hi Folks

How are you all, on this bright and sunny June day?

The last few days has seen great weather and myself being burnt going for walks and for a quick pint.

I will keep the update short - my plans in June include :-

Looking for a job and applying for more. Preferably office/publishing work.

More writing, including finishing The Cubby Hole. Plus more blog posts. This will include more Cinema Film Reviews and posts on author events and writing.

Finishing reading Ravenheart by David Gemmell and its sequel Stormrider. Finishing Gemmell's Rigante series.  So far so good.

More exercise and better diet - fingers crossed.

Hope you all have a great June.  Here's some photos from a recent walk to Judy Woods with my daughter.