Film 355/365, Day 363/365 – Shrek

It's like an onion... it has layers.  On the top Shrek is a very funny film which attempts to break ever rule that has been established through centuries of fairy tales.  The story does actually have some sound moral guidance, but then it also very funny.  If you like animated films then you've probably already seen it, otherwise... go see it.

Synopsis:  An ogre discovers that a king has banished all mystical creatures to his swamp.  Desperate to return his home back to what it was he goes to see the king and agrees to complete a mission so that he will get his swamp back.  So, accompanied by a talking donkey, Shrek sets out to rescue princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a dragon.

Film 261/365, Day 287/365 – Beverly Hills Cop

Excellent fun and vintage Eddie Murphy.  This is without a doubt a classic.  It does of course however highlight some film making oddities that occurred through the eighties.  Why would the villain take the kidnapped girl back to his house?  Why can’t bad guys hit a slow walking man when firing a gun?  It is still great fun regardless!

Synopsis:  Detroit City cop Axel Foley goes to Beverly Hills in search of his friend’s murderer.  There he must try and convince the Beverly Hills police department that a renowned art dealer is actually a smuggler and murderer!

Film 208/365, Day 223/365 – Coming to America

Let me talk you on a journey, a journey back in time, back when Eddie Murphy was funny!  This is definitely one of Eddie Murphy’s best films, admittedly it’s not as good as Trading Places and Beverly Hills Cop but it is in the next group of films.  There are lots of funny gags and rather amusing hairdos and clothing styles from the ‘80s (but that wasn’t intentional at the time but is still funny).

Synopsis:  An African prince goes to America to find the woman of his dreams, but whilst there he decides to hide his heritage and try to find a woman that will love him for him and not his wealth.