Film 318/365, Day 338/365 – Mimic

Lots of suspense and terror from Guillermo del Toro.  This is a very good thriller that will have you on the edge of your seats.  The pace of the film is fairly steady until the second half where it just seems to get faster and faster as the insects are frantically hunting Mira Sorvino.

Synopsis:  Three years ago a scientist released a genetically enhanced insect to kill off a variety of cockroach that was carrying a virulent disease.  The insect was so successful that is quickly ran out of its prey and in a bid to survive they adapted to hunt a new prey... man!

Film 289/365, Day 320/365 – Quantum of Solace

Another excellent Bond film packed with non-stop heart stopping action, the scene where they are falling out of the plane is one in particular... what a rush.  The story is not quite as good as Casino Royale but is a great way to continue things.  Daniel Craig is quickly becoming my favourite Bond.  Bring on Skyfall!

Synopsis:  Following on from the end of Casino Royale Bond is determined to get revenge for the death of his girlfriend.  Then when a sinister organisation attempts to assassinate M the paths begin to cross and lead him to Dominic Greene, a world renowned developer of green-technologies.   

Film 288/365, Day 319/365 – Casino Royale

Bond is back with a blast.  This is absolutely my favourite Bond film, it works well as a film on its own and as part of the franchise.  It is gritty, tough and beautifully filmed.  Daniel Craig was fantastic as Bond, giving him depth whilst maintaining a steely exterior.  Fantastic action which gets better as the film goes on.  Puts the shame of Die Another Day firmly in the past, it’s almost like it didn’t happen... almost!

Synopsis:  James Bond has just been given double 0 status and a license to kill and he’s already going after the banker for all of the world’s terrorists and dictators.  To succeed Bond will have to better Le Chiffre in a high stakes poker match whilst making sure he stays alive.