Cameron-Smith1996

As a fan of the anime series, in fact it's one of a very few anime series that I like, I was somewhat intrigued to see how a live action version would turn out. Well it seems it turned out to be utter s***. First of the soundtrack just feels weird, as if he doesn't fit what is happening on screen, bar a few actions scenes, also the um creative changes they made to the Titans was not necessary, sure they stick mostly true to the anime and manga in terms of looks, I even forgave the fact that some Titans look down right stupid given that there were Titans in the anime that had the same affect. But why on earth did they make the Titans wail and laugh, it was just unnecessary attempt to make them scary. In anime the fact the Titans barely made any sounds minus the occasional moan, snarl or roar made them absolutely terrifying. The addition of laughing just felt weird. But by far the films biggest f*** up is how it deals with its characters. Now the fact that the characters have been castes by Japanese actors even though in the anime the story is set in Europe and almost every oriental person is dead. I can look over, after all it is a Japanese productions and is westerners are guilty of the same sin. But how the hell were we meant to care about these characters, Armin in this film is the personification of a third wheel, Eren was about as relatable as the set props and Mikasa (whilst was still bad-ass) was pretty redundant. Oh yeah y'know those awesome members of the scout regiment, Cpt Levi, Erwin Smith? Not in this movie why ? Well they thought to replace the calm, cool, collective and all round bad-ass Levi with a smug and arrogant prick character who I can't even care to remember. The problem was is that they didn't include the character traits and stories that made these characters so memorable. Arwin didn't have his development from wimpy kid to tactical and brave leader, Mikasa and Erens story of how they met is thrown aside for a stupid love story. And they chuck Erens story of how he witnessed his mother get eaten by Titans for what reason, who knows. Add in horrific acting and bam, complete destruction of the characters you love. Also they chuck the cool and intriguing story for a complete bore fest of one. There are two good things. First the fight scenes are cool and the cgi is not that terrible at least not all the way through and the second is that the first initial Titan invasion of the wall was really well done and was quite chilling. But all in all this film is just a spit in the face for anyone who loves or likes the anime like I do. 3/10

I got a text from my friend on Sunday (23rd August 2015) asking if I wanted to join him and another friend to see Paper towns. And in all honesty I had no intention on seeing this film but I though what the heck. A quick synopsis is that Quentin (Natt Wolf) is in love with this Girl Margo (Cara Delevinge), and near the end of highs hook after no talking for what seems like at least 5 years they do a big hooray one night before Margo disappears, and Quentin with the help of his friends Ben (Austin Abrams) and radar (Justice Smith) along with Raders girlfriend Angela (Jaz Sinclair) and Margo's friend Lacey (Halston Sage) on a road trip to find Margo. Now for the first quarter maybe even half of the film I was very disinterested, I disliked Cara Delevinge's character Margo, I found her to be one of these overbearing preachy teens, inadvertently telling me to live my live freely and so on and so fourth. And when they where searching for clues to find out where Margo went, I honestly couldn't care less due to the fact I didn't like Margo. However when the road trip started I started to enjoy the movie a lot more, the three friends all had good chemistry with each other, as well as the girls tagging along and when they talk about the end of high school I got a bit sad, and could relate as I was with my two best friends from high school and know what it's like to feel as if this golden age is over. In fact I completely forgot about Margo and the whole reason why they went on a road trip and just enjoyed it. There are a few laughs as well (Radars families obsession with breaking a world record tickled my funny bone more than I expected). And also one moment right near the end that nearly made me cry. I will say despite my distaste if Margo and a few other things I did end up enjoying the movie even if it is forgettable. It was a nice teen drama about the end of high school and that's all that needs to be said and all it need to be 7/10)