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Films 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 Auschwiz, Germany. 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.

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

Drama

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.

Alex Gonzalez

Seven Pounds This is a film made by the director of “The Pursuit Of Apiñes” and placed by the same starring actor, Will Smith, who has been nominated twice for an oscar. The story focuses on an unhappy man who has made several mistakes throughout his life and has an odd secret. Due to this, he sees himself obliged to carry out a plan in order to try to change the lives of seven strangers. However, life gets tougher when he falls in love with one of them and he pays less attention to the other ones, who are united by a common theme, the desperate need of help.

Emily (the woman Ben (Will Smith) falls in love with) is extremely realistic and enjoyable. However, there might be one clear drawback. Despite being a dramatic film, at some points the description of the circumstances are developed to an extent that they hardly allow you to imagine thee story as you would like it to be, as it becomes too straightforward.

Seven Pounds is a dramatic film which expresses different kinds of fears, such as death, love and relationships with strangers. It is a plot-driven film and

Starring Will Smith Directed by Gabriele Muccino 123 minutes Rating PG-13 USA

has a marvellous development and description of the main characters. Furthermore, the part of the film related to

Rated PG-13, this is a perfect film for teenagers or adults to watch alone or with their partner, due to its sensitivity.

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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 impor

tant 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 Blanchette gives a very good performance, in this David Fincher film. Starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchette Directed by David Fincher 166 minutes Rating P.G. Pablo Martinez

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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

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.

Starring: Robert Sean Leonard, Robin Williams and Kurtwood Smith. Directed by Peter Weir 128 minutes Rating Pg Now available on DVD Mikel bravo

With a Pg rating this dramatic film is a perfect film for teenagers life is.

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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.

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 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.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona Daniel Goiria 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.

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Funny games

Horror

The film that provoked a lot of controversy in the late 90’s, has now returned with different actors and atmosphere. Anna, George and their son have gone out to their summer country house on holiday. Paul and Peter show up in their house just waiting to play with them a very peculiar game… Funny games it’s a suspense thriller film that captivates the audience from the very first moment and makes you feel intrigues as there are some key

scenes which you can not miss. If you’re looking for a physically violent film, don’t watch this one, but do expect shocking moments. This remake is very appropriate if you want to be shocked or if you like films with unusual psychokillers. Starring Nomi Watts and Michael Pitt Both of the versions directed by Michael Haneke 111 mins. Rocio Chillida

Animation

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: (2008) Oscar for the Best Animated Feature Film of the Year - Release Date: 6th August 2008 (Spain) - Now available on DVD

Ignacio Iturrarte

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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 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 Kirstin Davis Based on the book by Candance Bushnell 130 minutes Rating 13 Now available on DVD

Comedy

Ines Gaviria

Burn After Reading This film has been highly rated because of its great cast and its funny plot. The story begins with two FBI businessmen talking about a crime case, which is completely incoherent and is as weird as some of the characters themselves.

Starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt and George Malkovich Directed by the Coen Brothers Rated: R Now available on DVD Iñigo oñate

Burn After Reading is an unpredictable comedy, full of typical visual gags that belong to the ever-loved American comedy film industry. The cast includes such stars as George Clooney and Brad Pitt, who give extremely good performances. However, the only downside is the end as it is not very clear because of the film’s quick pace This film is suitable for everybody as there is not too much action or violence in the plot itself, and it is recommendable for the characters’ excellent performance and the curious storyline

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The pink panther 2 This is the perfect film for those who enjoy laughing. This film was obviously succeeding those who like comedies, is based on a detective who is very clumsy. The detective (Steve Martin) is constantly doing silly things and making funny mistakes and his assistant is always trying to help him not making so many mistakes and solving successfully his cases.

Staring: Steve Martin 92 minutes Director by Harald Zwart Macarena olivan

The pink panther is a comedy with lost of opportunites for one-liners and visual gags. It has got funny dia logue. Steve Martin gives the film a fresh humor and it’s genuinely interesting seeing its ability to make really funny jokes. I think he acts really well in this film. It suits him a lot.

Action

The Dark Knight The second part of the new Batman films directed by 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 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 ver good script. Heath Ledger, who died in February of 2008, recently won an Oscar for his role as this shadowy villain. It is also genuinely interesting seeing the interpretation of excellent actors like Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman and Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Daws. It is a marvellous and adult film that can be considered as one of the best films of the decade because of its magic and because of the charisma of Batman series.

Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Michael Caine. Directed by: Christopher Nolan 152 minutes Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace. Jon ander mendizabal

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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, carchases. 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 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

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.

Directed by Zack Snyder 163 minutes R rated Luis Benito

Watchmen is an action, crime, sci-fi film which will captivate you until it ends and it will bring you to a fantastic world which could end in nuclear havoc. The only possible drawback is the duration of the film (163 minutes) which can make the film a bit too long and also will be difficult for the director to make a trilogy. Rated R for full frontal nudity, sexuality, profanity and graphic violence its not recommended for children.

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Twilight 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.

Starring Kirsten Steward and Robert Pattinson Directed by Catherine Hardwicke 122 minutes Rated PG- 13 Maria Tomovska

Romantic

The movie is based on the book “Twilight” which is world bestseller. The unexpected ac tion is what 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.

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 tolds 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 familyar 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

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CHE, a revolutionary life

War

This is a film which has provoked a great deal of interest obviously because of the starring actor (Benicio del Toro) who is identical to Che in real life. There are two parts in the film. Part one is called Che, the argentinian, who helps Fidel Castro to start a cuban revolution, which succeeds. But the second part, called Che guerrilla focuses on starting a revolution in Bolivia, without having many people to support them and without having enough resources to survive in the jungle and fighting against the bolivian soldiers. Che, a revolutionary life is an historic war film which really demonstrates the politic tensions and conflicts present in those times between a country and rebellions of the people. It is also very interesting seeing the main actor so identical to the figure of the Che. The only possible drawback to the film are some parts which concern the United States that are no t very clear in demonstrating their function in what may be an international conflict.

With a PG rating this film is a perfect movie for people who study political history and want t know about the way of life these people had. Starring Benicio del Toro Directed by Steven Soderbergh 125 minutes Rating PG 13 Soon available on DVD.

Sofia Tiano

ALATRISTE This is a film which has had a great relevante in the $th 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.

With a PG rating and both action and history this is the perfect film for every body, young or old , that wants to have fun. Starring Vigo Mortensen, Javier Cámara, Eduardo Noriega. Directed by Agustín Díaz Yanes. 140 minutes. Now available on DVD.

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