Film

Drama
Reviews
The boy in the striped pyjamas
*****

This film has provoked a great deal of
interest among all teenagers. The film is
based on the book written by John Boyne.
The plot takes place in Auschwitz, Poland.
A period of history when Hitler was
exterminating all german jews. Jews were
sent to concentration camps where they
were killed. The main character moves
next to one of those camps and meets a
very interesting boy.
The boy in the striped pyjama is a mixture
between drama and war genre. It is a
fascinating film because it shows how the
jewish extermination happens from the
child's point of view. It's only possible
drawback is that you may not like the way
it ends.
With a PG rating it is a marvelous film that
both teenagers and adults will enjoy.
Starring Asa Butterfield
Directed by Mark Herman
94 minutes
Rating PG-13
Now available in DVD
Alex González

Seven Pounds
*****
common theme, the points the description of
This is a film made by the desperate need of help. the circumstances are
director of “The Pursuit Of Seven Pounds is a dramatic developed to an extent
Apiñes” and placed by the film which expresses that they hardly allow you
same starring actor, Will different kinds of fears, to imagine thee story as
Smith, who has been such as death, love and you would like it to be, as
nominated twice for an relationships with it becomes too straight-
oscar. The story focuses strangers. It is a plot- forward.
on an unhappy man who driven film and has a Rated PG-13, this is a
has made several mistakes marvellous development perfect film for teenagers
throughout his life and has and description of the or adults to watch alone or
an odd secret. Due to this, main characters. with their partner, due to
he sees himself obliged to Furthermore, the part of its sensitivity.
carry out a plan in order to the film related to Emily
try to change the lives of (the woman Ben (Will Starring Will Smith
seven strangers. However, Smith) falls in love with) is Directed by Gabriele
life gets tougher when he extremely realistic and Muccino
falls in love with one of enjoyable. However, there 123 minutes
them and he pays less might be one clear Rating PG-13
attention to the other drawback. Despite being a USA
ones, who are united by a dramatic film, at some
Loren Arteche

Gran Torino
*****
This is a film in which racism is very closed hand due to the main
character. The story is based on the life of an ex-soldier, (Clint
Eastwood) a veteran that has battled in a war in Korea and because
of that he has racist thoughts towards his new neighbours, a
group of Koreans that have just moved into the neighbourhood.
Gran Torino is a drama in which the veteran is very well
characterised by a great performance by Clint Eastwood. Despite
being a dramatic film, the comedy plays an important role since
the language used by Clint Eastwood is very funny,
However, this film is not recommended for people under eighteen
due to some violent scenes.
Starring Clint Eastwood
Directed by Clint Eastwood
140 minutes
rating over 18.
Marcos Areizaga

The curious case of Benjamin Button

*****
This film has made a very big
impression on those who have seen it;
it has definitely brought light into the
film industry, because it is a very
original film, based on something
never really taken to the big screen,
“The different ways of understanding
life”. The story is set in New Orleans in
the south of the U.S.A, where people
try to survive without breaking the
laws, a dream, almost never achieved.
Everything begins when, Benjamin
Button is born, but instead of being
young and healthy he is an old and
weak baby whose life is back to
front.The curious case of Benjamin
Button is a dramatic and unusual
film, in which it is difficult to find
negative aspects. We can say; this
film is the best one Brad Pitt has ever
made, also Cate Blanchett gives a
very good performance, in this David
Fincher film.
Starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett
Directed by David Fincher
166 minutes
Rating P.G.
Pablo Martínez

The Dead Poets Society

**
This is a film which has made me think about life and the future. The story is based in
the lives of a group of boys in a private and expensive school. It is a very realistic film
because it talks about realistic elements of life.
The Dead Poets Society is a dramatic film. Neil wanted to be an actor but his father, who
could not do what he wanted to when he was young, wants Neil to be a doctor. Mr.
Keating, Neil’s teacher, told him to decide his future and do what he really likes and
loves. But his father insists on him studying medicine so he committed suicide. The only
drawback of the film is the sad end that has.
With a Pg rating this dramatic film is a perfect film for teenagers life is.
Starring: Robert Sean Leonard, Robin Williams and Kurtwood Smith.
Directed by Peter Weir
128 minutes
Rating Pg
Now available on DVD Mikel Bravo

Vicky Cristina Barcelona
*****
This is a film in which
drama and comedy join
together crating a very
attractive mixture. This
movie provoked a lot of
interest due to the cast;
the actors that star in it are
Javier Bardem, Penelope
Cruz and Scarlet
Johansson. The director is
woody Allen. Penelope
Cruz and Javier Bardem
give great performances
and it’s genuinely
interesting seeing their
off screen chemistry on
the big screen.
Due to the language used
in the film and some sex
scenes people fewer than
18 can’t see it.
Starring Penelope Cruz,
Javier Bardem, Scarlet
Johansson, directed by
Woody Allen.
96 minutes
Not Available yet on DVD.
Daniel Goiria

The Wave
****
The Wave is a recent film, it is special
because it reflects in a very clear way
problems of society that we can appreciate
nowadays. The story is based on a group
of students who start by forming an
excellent group dynamic, start having
problems because of the obsession they
have with this dynamic, which turns to be
far from positive. The film turns into a
drama.
The Wave is a realistic film with lots of
important points shown in an outstanding
way. Despite having little known actors, it
is still an interesting dramatic film. The
only possible drawback to this film are
some of the strong points the spectator
has to recover from. At the end of the film,
there are some unexpected surprises.
With a PG rating it is a perfect film to
watch with your family or friends.
Directed by Dennis Gansel
110 Minutes
Rating PG
Available on DVD
Yassir Ahaoual

The children of Huang Shi

*****
This film has caused a lot of impact both because of the story it
tells and because of the great performance of the actors. The
story represents the life of George Hogg (Rhys Meyers), who is a
war journalist and ends up in charge of an orphanage among the
heartbreak of the war between China and Japan, in the 30s.
"The children of Huang Shi" is a dramatic war film in which
characters, mostly George Hogg demonstrate a great deal of
kind-heartedness, bravery and humility. The hard-hitting
development of the film way be a drawback for some spectators.
With a MPAA rating and full of drama and war, this is a very
enjoyable film that will open our eyes to the dark side of life.
Starring Rhys Meyers
Directed by Roger Spottiswoode
MPAA rating
125 minutes
Laura Arrieta

Action
Transporter 3
***
Transporter 3 is the last film of the
Transporter Trilogy. The film has provoked
a great deal of interest as much of who the
starring actor is (Jason Statham) as far for
the film itself. Frank Martin, the ex-
transporter, is forced to take up his old job
again. He has to go to Odessa and take a
mysterious girl with his package.
Transporter three is a non-stop motion
film with many stunts, escapes explosions
and overall, car-chases. One more, Jason
Statham plays his role very well as Frank
Martin. The best feature of this film is
undoubtedly its car stunts and car-chases.
Its director, Olivier Megaton, made a very
good film designed for pure audience
escapism. The possible drawback is if you
don’t like the films with a spectacular
rhythm. But if you are an action fan, this is
the one for you!
This is a perfect film to watch on a rainy
Saturday as long as you are over thirteen
as it is PG-13 rated.
Starring Actor: Jason Statham.
Director: Olivier Megaton.
Time: 100 minutes.
Rating: PG-13.
Eric Laqueche

ALATRISTE
****
This is a film which has
had a great relevance in
the 4th year, as much
because we have read the
book as for its cultural
content in language. The
story is based on the live
of a veteran spanish
soldier called Diego
Alatriste. During the film,
we are shown the different
problems that Alatriste,
with his page, Iñigo de
Balboa have to deal with.
This film is set in the 17th
century.
Alatriste is a historic action
film which is very attractive
for people who like history
and epic titles. It clearly
portrays the 17th century
and it is very interesting
for people who want to
know what the way of life
was like at that time. The
only possible drawback is
that perhaps the film is
very long and that
sometimes it is difficult to
follow. Starring Viggo Mortensen,
With a PG rating and both Javier Cámara, Eduardo
action and history this is Noriega.
the perfect film for every Directed by Agustín Díaz
body, Yanes.
140 minutes.
young or old , that wants
Now available on DVD.
to have fun.
Pablo Santos

Quantum of Solace 007
*****
This is a great film which has provoked a Maybe, the only possible drawback is that
great deal of interest because the new there is too much action, with lots of
starring actor, Daniel Craig, is playing the explosions and disasters.
part of the new agent. The story, like the This films can only be seen it people that
other Bond films, is about a secret agent are older than 13 years because there are
that has to fight against a criminal several violence sequences and also they
organization. The criminal organization will not understand the conversations with
called Quantum wants to make a the vocabulary they use.
subterranean tunnel to take all the world’s
water. Starring Actor Daniel Craig
Quantum of Solace is a dramatic action Directed by Marc Forster
film with lots of chases and non-stop 150 minutes
action all designed for pure audience Rating 13+
escapism. Daniel Craig plays a great role in
this films interpretating the starring actor. Eric Polvorosa

The Dark Knight

*****
The second part of the
new Batman films directed
but Christopher Nolan
includes the spectacular
performance by Heath
Ledger in his role as the
Joker. The film begins with
Batman associated with Jim
Gordon, the chief of the
police of Gotham, and also
with Harvey Dent, who is
played by Aaron Eckhart,
together they for a Dawes.
triumvirate in order to stop
the Mafia lead by the Joker.
The Dark Knight is a
dramatic action film with
plenty of action and a very
good plot supported by a charisma of Batman series.
very good script. Heath
Ledger, who died in Starring: Christian Bale,
February of 2008, recently Heath Ledger, Aaron
won an Oscar for his role Eckhart, Morgan Freeman,
as this shadowy villain. It is Gary Oldman, Maggie
also genuinely interesting Gyllenhaal and Michael
seeing the interpretation Caine.
of excellent actors like Directed by: Christopher
Christian Bale, Morgan Nolan
Freeman and Maggie 152 minutes
Gyllenhaal as Rachel Rated PG-13 for intense
sequences of violence and
It is a marvelous and adult some menace.
film that can be considered
as one of the best films of Jon Ander Mendizabal
the decade because of its
magic and because of the

Watchmen
****
Based on a popular comic from the
80s, watchmen has provoked a great
deal of interest in comic fans.
Watchmen is a big budget film like
300, both directed by the same
director (Zack Snyder). Watchmen is
set in 1985 when a retired member
of the watchmen is mysteriously
murdered and his body is discovered
by a vigilante named Rorschach who
tries to solve the crime. This will
involve him saving the planet from
extinction.
Watchmen is an action, crime, sci-fi children.
film which will captivate you until it
ends and it will bring you to a Directed by
fantastic world which could end in Zack Snyder
nuclear havoc. The only possible 163 minutes
drawback is the duration of the film R rated
(163 minutes) which can make the
film a bit too long and also will be Luis Benito.
difficult for the director to make a
trilogy.
Rated R for full frontal nudity,
sexuality, profanity and graphic
violence its not recommended for

Romance
Sex and the city
****
This is a film which acts as
the final point to the TV
series which had the same
name. The story is about a
group of 35-40 year old
women who live in New
York who always meet to
talk about their affairs with
men. Sex and the City is a
romantic comedy with lots
of funny dialogue but also
sad scenes where women’s
affairs don’t go the way
****
Twilight is an extraordinary
love story about a girl who
falls in love with a vampire.
When Bella Swan moves to
rainy Forks and meets Edward
Cullen, her life takes a
terrifying turn. With his
irresistible good looks
Edward attracts Bella’s
attention, which leads to the
uncovering of his dark secret.
The movie is based on the
book “Twilight” which is
world bestseller. The
unexpected action is what
they hoped. In fact the film
and the TV series reflect
situations that every
woman can be related to
but with humor. It also
reflects the great
friendship that unites
these four women.
With a 13 rating and both
romance and comedy, this
light-hearted plot,
designed to amuse, will
leave the TV series
followers with a satisfied
sensation because of its
ending.
Starring Sarah Jessica
Parker, Kim Catrall,
Cynthia Nixon and Kristin
Davis
Based on the book by
Candance Bushnell
130 minutes
Rating 13
Now available on DVD
Ines Gaviria
Twilight
makes the movie unusual. It
contains special-effects with
vampires jumping and
fighting, high-lighting their
perfection. Teenagers love it
because it tells the story of
true love surviving in
impossible circumstances,
with unreal creatures.
Starring Kirsten Steward and
Robert Pattinson
Directed by Catherine
Hardwicke
122 minutes
Rated PG- 13
Maria Tomobska
P.S : I LOVE YOU
****
This is a film that has been enjoyed by a
lot of teenagers. The story is based on the
life of a couple, whose boy dies. But before
he dies he leaves some letters for his
girlfriend. She goes finding the letters,
where he tells her what to do, and at the
end he always says " P.S: I love you"
P.S: I love you is a romantic drama that at
some point makes you feel very sad, but
also makes you think about death. It
shows us that our life doesn't finish when
a friend or a familiar member dies.
This film is perfect for those who love
romantic films, but in an unusual way.
Starring Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler
Directed by Richard LaGravenese
126 minutes
Patricia Ascorreta

Comedy
Burn After Reading
****
This film has been performances. However,
highly rated because of the only downside is the
its great cast and its end as it is not very clear
funny plot. The story because of the film’s quick
begins with two FBI pace
businessmen talking This film is suitable for
about a crime case, everybody as there is not
which is completely too much action or
incoherent and is as violence in the plot itself,
weird as some of the and it is recommendable
characters themselves. for the characters’
Burn After Reading is excellent performance and
an unpredictable the curious storyline
comedy, full of typical
visual gags that belong Starring George Clooney,
to the ever-loved Brad Pitt and John
American comedy film Malkovich
industry. The cast Directed by the Coen
includes such stars as Brothers
George Clooney and Rated: R
Brad Pitt, who give Now available on DVD
extremely good
Iñigo Oñate

The pink panther 2

****
This film has obviously succeeded with those who fresh humor and it’s genuinely interesting seeing its
like comedies, as it is based on a detective who is ability to make really funny jokes. I think he acts
very clumsy. The detective (Steve Martin) is really well in this film. It suits him a lot.
constantly doing silly things and making funny This is the perfect film for those who enjoy
mistakes and his assistant is always trying to help laughing.
him not making so many mistakes and solving
successfully his cases. Staring: Steve Martin
The pink panther is a comedy with lost of 92 minutes
opportunities for one-liners and visual gags. It has Director by Harald Zwart
got funny dialogue. Steve Martin gives the film a Macarena Oliván

Wall-E
*****
This animation has obviously provoked a
great deal of interest as much because of
it being one of the latest Walt Disney’s
productions as for the film itself. The story
takes place somewhere in the future where
the human race has produced such an
amount of rubbish that makes the Earth no
longer habitable and only one robot is left
in New York City. His name is Wall-E and
he is in charge of cleaning the whole city.
So he spends all his time doing his job
without hesitation until he fells in love with
another new robot. Her name is Eva and
she is sent by the humans from a
spaceship with a mission: find a sign of
any vegetation.
Wall-E is an amusing animation full of
visuals gags mixed with a really original
script. Wall-E, the main character, will
soon meet your love not only for the good
person he is, but also for his great sense
of humour brought to us by Disney and
Pixar studios. In addition, this animation
also mentions the environmental problems
we have nowadays so that children may
learn how well we have to treat our planet.
With a PG rating and both amusing script
and its great variety of funny moments, it
is perfect to make the youngest and oldest
of the home have a really good time.
Directed by Andrew Stanton
98 minutes
Rating PG
Awards: (2009) Oscar for the Best
Animated Feature Film of the Year
Release Date: 6th August 2008 (Spain)
Now available on DVD
Ignacio Iturrarte

Others
Funny Games
*****
The film that provoked a first moment and
lot of controversy in the makes you feel
late 90’s, has now intrigues as there are
returned with different some key scenes which
actors and atmosphere. you can not miss. f
Anna, George and their you’re looking for a
son have gone out to their physically violent film,
summer country house on don’t watch this one,
holiday. Paul and Peter but do expect shocking
show up in their house just moments.
waiting to play with them a This remake is very
very peculiar game… appropriate if you want
Funny games it a suspense to be shocked or if you
thriller film that captivates like films unusual
the audience from the very psycho-killers.

Starring Naomi Watts

and Michael Pitt
Both of the versions
directed by Michael
Haneke
111 mins.
Rocio Chillida

CHE, a revolutionary life.
***
This is a film which having enough the figure of the Che. The
has provoked a resources to only possible drawback to the
great deal of survive in the film are some parts which
interest obviously jungle and concern the United States
because of the fighting against that are no t very clear in
starring actor the bolivian demonstrating their function
(Benicio del Toro) soldiers. in what may be an
who is identical to Che, a international conflict.
Che in real life. revolutionary With a PG rating this film is a
There are two parts life is an perfect movie for people who
in the film. Part one historic war study political history and
is called Che, the film which want t know about the way of
argentinian, who r e a l l y life these people had.
helps Fidel Castro to demonstrates
start a cuban the politic Starring Benicio del Toro
revolution, which tensions and Directed by Steven
succeeds. But the c o n f l i c t s Soderbergh
second part, called Che present in those times 125 minutes
guerrilla focuses on starting a between a country and Rating PG 13
revolution in Bolivia, without rebellions of the people. It is Soon available on DVD.
having many people to also very interesting seeing
support them and without the main actor so identical to Sofía Tiano
∫
Slumdog Millionaire
****
This film has provoked a great deal of interest and the corruption that is the streets of it, the
because it has won 8 Oscars including for the only possible drawback of this film could be the
best film Oscar. The story is based on the life of starring actors which are not very well known
a poor illiterate Indian named Jamal, who grew actors.
up in the slums of India, he becomes a With a PG rating because of the many
contestant on a quiz – show and reaches the last corruptions and partial nudity, it is a captivating
question for the jackpot. He is interrogated by film from the beginning, formidable for a rainy
the police accused of cheating in the quiz – day when you got nothing to do.
show. Jamal start explains his life to the police, Starring Dev Patel and Anil Kapoor.
which was related with the answers to the Directed by Danny Boyle
120 minutes.
question. Rating PG
Slumdog Millionaire is a drama, romantic and Daniel Dong
crime. This film shows the real face of the India

The lord of the Flies
**
This is a film which has
provoked a great deal of
interest, not only because of
its staring actors, not only for
its big budget but because f
the two models of society that
we can see in the film. A
plane crashes into a desert
island. Since the arrival on the
island there is a clear division
of the two groups.
The Lord of the Flies is a
dramatic film due to the
realistic performances
characters and situations.
Ralph and Jack, the main
characters provoke two
divisions. Ralph is on the
good side and Jack is on the
bad side of the society. They
lead two different models of
society, two different gangs.
This is the perfect film to
study ethics due to the moral
content that it has.
Rating PG
Directed by: Harry Hook
90 minutes
Bruno santiago