Film 362/365, Day 365/365 – Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

Easily the best of the three newer Star Wars films and finally something to rival the original trilogy.  This is a dark and sinister tale which ultimately sets up things for the start of the original film, so without spoiling too much a lot of people are not going to make it.  Brilliant.

Synopsis:  The Clone Wars is heading towards a conclusion, however Anakin Skywalker is troubled by visions of Padme dying.  Desperate to stop it he seeks guidance from Senator Palpatine who claims to be able to help him but it will mean using the dark side of the Force.

Film 361/365, Day 364/365 – Star Wars: Attack of the Clones

Much better than the Phantom Menace but still not to the standard of the original three.  There is some excellent action and fantastic fight scenes throughout especially when Yoda steps up which both incredible and oddly funny.

Synopsis:  Many years after the Phantom Menace Anakin Skywalker is now grown up and continuing his training to become a Jedi Knight, he is also having a secret relation with Queen Amidala who is now the senator for Naboo.  The Empire is under considerable strain as the mysterious Count Dooku is leading a group of separatists.

Film 360/365, Day 364/365 – Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

Not the best addition to the Star Wars franchise but it's not nearly as bad as some people would make out.  Sure, there are some rubbish characters, Jar Jar Binks, and the better ones were not used nearly enough, Darth Maul.  It has everything you would expect from a Star Wars film, great music and fantastic special effects.

Synopsis:  When the Trade Federation creates a blockade stopping any craft from leaving or going to the peaceful planet of Naboo the Galactic Empire sends two Jedi to resolve the conflict unaware that the Sith, their ancient enemy, has reappeared and are orchestrating things.

Film 309/365, Day 331/365 – Thor

Good action, plenty of humour and the best super hero, Thor.  It was a great taster of things to come, bring on Thor 2 and The Avengers, which ultimately that is what it is.  Here’s Thor, here’s how he got to where he is and this is what he can do.  Admittedly it’s not the best story but should give them plenty to build on going forward.

Synopsis:  Thor, the god of thunder, is cast out of Asgard for starting a war with the ice realm and sent to Earth to live as a mortal.  Whilst he is gone Loki sets about taking control of Asgard and is determined to make sure that Thor doesn’t come back.

Film 259/365, Day 284/365 – Mars Attacks

This is a particularly weird film from Tim Burton and is clearly a homage to the b-movie films of yesteryear.  There are some very funny moments in it however it does seem to flick back and forth between too many different characters.  Although the Martians are very entertaining with giant heads, tiny bodies and standard issue red underpants!

Synopsis:  Martians attack Earth without mercy and seem to be having lots of fun doing it in their own twisted way!  Can the powers of Earth band together to stop the Martians?  It’s not likely when you realise how naive and stupid they really are!

Film 192/365, Day 205/365 – Black Swan

It's a well made film, but now that I’ve seen it I can forget about it.  You can’t fault any of the film making skills in Black Swan, but it’s not going to be one that I watch again, it’s not going to be a film that I talk about with my friends, in short it’s not really going to leave any lasting impression on me whatsoever.

Synopsis:  A ballet dancer wins the lead role in Swan Lake but seems to be struggling with the pressure from the director, her mother and herself.

Film 158/365, Day 166/365 – V for Vendetta

A fantastically dark and intense film and a very real warning about voter apathy, if you don’t vote someone like this could very well sneak into a position of power.  There are some excellent action scenes throughout, some incredibly unbelievable but all the better for it.  The story itself is excellent and very well directed and acted.  Also Patrick from Coupling can be found here!

Synopsis:  Great Britain is now ruled by a fascist totalitarian government, everyone must follow the rules or face extermination.  One freedom fighter who wears a Guy Fawkes mask and is known only as V.  Using terrorist tactics against the government he seeks to inspire the repressed inhabitants to rise up against the government.