Film news:
Turning games into films has always been a risky business. Although I thoroughly enjoyed Resident evil and Tomb Raider, they weren't box office hits. And we won't even mention Mario Bros (Not Bob Hoskins finest hour). But at least they were all human characters

And then I see the news that Pac-Man is being made into a film.

Thats Right

Pac-Man.

can you imagine the auditions?
Who will they get to play the lead? Someone large, orangey-yellow and with a big mouth.... hang on... can someone get me Jesse Wallace's agent?

The Producers
Plot: Broadway Producer (Nathan Lane) is down on his luck until an encounter with accountant and wannabe producer Leo Bloom (Matthew Broderick) gives him the idea that the best way to make $2million is to produce a Broadway flop. Together they work to find the worst script, worst director and actors to make their dreams come true.
My Thoughts: This is a funny and outrageously camp film. Will Ferrell, who plays writer Franz Liebkind was hysterical as the German Nazi nut. There were some string performances from most of the cast, including a surprise stage appearance from John Barrowman. However at times I thought that Matthew Broderick looked uncomfortable in the role as Bloom, although the routine in the accounting office was stunning. The worst part in the film for me was Uma Therman, who played Swedish Ulla. Somehow her playing that character didn’t work for me. Perhaps Nicole Kidman 9Who was originally offered the part) would have been better- or maybe even Helga from Allo Allo. But there was some great music, and some fantastic visual comedy (Except the pigeons were quite cheesy)- and the largest amount of Zimmer frames I have ever seen.
Best bits: Will Ferrell’s German Dance routines
Score: 8/10

Just Like Heaven
Plot: A lonely architect (Ruffalo) falls for the spirit of beautiful woman (Witherspoon) who used to live in his new apartment.
My Thoughts: For me this film had everything I want. It is a well-written romantic comedy with a supernatural theme (Think Ghost meets Bridget Jones). Reese Witherspoon continues to shine on screen and is perfect for the part. Mark Rufallo is going to be one of those actors that will pop up in everything over the next year, but he does a pretty good job as the lonely architect. There is enough comedy in it to keep you entertained but also you empathise with the characters. And yes- I was moved by the ending.
Best Bit: The Body Snatch scenes at the end. Oh, and I know they were only in it for a moment but, the Ghostbusters made me laugh out loud.
Score: 9/10