Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2

The finale to the Twlight saga has finally arrived!

Bella is now a vampire and enjoying her new life as a mom to daughter, Renesmee. The Volturi, sensing a threat in the immortal child, rally together to destroy her. So Bella and Edward assemble all the allies they can to help fight one last epic battle to protect their family and future.

But does Breaking Dawn deliver to all the hype?

Surprising yes, most agree the this final chapter “sparkles a little brighter than the rest” having put aside the nauseating excess of love moping and focusing on a what really makes this a sensational saga, plunging us into the fantastical lives of mythical creatures of the night.

Source: tvnz.co.nz

Sammy’s Adventures 2

Although when it comes to animation Sammy’s Adventures 2 in 3D is nothing new, it is an inspiring story. Two granddad turtles escape a bird attack but end up in a fishing trawler on the way to make a contribution to a sea world in Dubai. It is here that the two turtles befriend a myriad of fish species all with quirky characters of their own and set in motion a plot to escape. Like any great escape, it does not come without challenging ordeals of confronting adversaries and obstacles all along the way. This is where the adventure begins. Described as, “a 'soft' copy of prison breakout movies”, Sammy’s Adventures 2 is easy-watch, light hearted tale carrying the timeless moral of ‘never give up.’

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Release Date: 16 November

ParaNorman: Frightfully Sensational

From the makers of ‘Coraline’ comes the latest Halloween themed cinematic treat, ‘ParaNorman’ 3D.

Hailed as one of the most visually ambitious and impressive stop-motion features, ‘ParaNorman’ is a creepy tale of a boy with an eerie ability to speak to the dead. No one besides his eccentric new friend, Neil seems to believe him though. Norman gets caught up in his town's annual paranormal protection ritual which spirals out of control into a magic storm threatening the town as the accursed dead rise. Together with unexpected new companions, Norman must struggle to save his town, only to discover the horrific truth of the curse.

Source: screenrant.com

Release Date: 9 November

Frankenweenie: Delightfully Sentimental With A Sinister Seasoning

From creative genius, Tim Burton comes “Frankenweenie”.

And in true Burton style, “Frakenweenie” is a sentimental story served with a sinister-like flavour about a boy and his dog.

Victor, a young boy heartbroken by the sudden loss of his canine pal, decides use his aptitude for science to resurrect Sparky making a few minor home-sewn adjustments. Initially trying to hide his creation, it’s only a matter of time before the undead escapes and Sparky becomes a real nightmare for Victor.

Though “Frankenweenie” may not live up to previous Halloween-themed Burton classics like “The Nightmare before Christmas”, “Frankenweenie” is getting all around thumbs up as a real Halloween treat.

Release date: 26 October 2012

Streetdance 2 (3D): Just Got Some Latin Flavour

This week South African cinemas stage the sequel to the 2010 silver-screen smash hit ‘Streetdance 3D’!

After suffering a humiliating defeat in London to the reigning street dance crew Invincible, Ash teams with fast-talking manager Eddie (George Sampson, returning from the original StreetDance) and set out to gather Europe's premier freestylers and have a shot at winning the ultimate tournament in Paris. They’ll need an edge though, and Ash discovers it in an underground salsa club.

Sure, when it comes to plot and character depth Streetdance 2 is predictable and somewhat superficial but hey, in the end, it gives the people what we want; A high-voltage dose of spectacular street dance-offs now with whole lotta Latin flavour!

Taken 2 – Espionage Escapism at its Best

It may seem a surprise that creators have managed to squeeze a sequel, but they have!

Liam Neeson is back in his role as the nervy ex-CIA agent Bryan Mills with a nasty streak for vengeance. He is posted to Istanbul on a straight forward protection job, unaware that the family and friends of the gangsters he slaughtered in his first outing plan to take their bloody revenge (and I think we all know what happens to criminals that cross Bryan Mills).

Although most critics were not taken by the sequel it's had unprecedented box-office success, having tripled the takings of the first film in Britain - a true testament to the film's cult status and our incessant addiction for an escape into the world of over-the-top espionage.

Sources: www.thesun.co.uk; www.purplerevolver.com

Hotel Transylvania – Trick or Treat?

With Halloween in sight, Hotel Transylvania is latest animated film to hit the cinema circuit, but the question is trick or treat?

A human named Johnny stumbles upon Dracula’s high-end holiday resort and safe house for mythical monsters, and then proceeds to fall in love with the his daughter. Dracula, voiced by Adam Sandler, is an overprotective father who goes to great lengths not to alarm his guests and daughter to the presence of an “evil” human in the hotel.

Although criticised for lacking creativity with humour and characterisation, this ghoulish twist on the traditional love story is generally being well received.