Jack Blogs About: Film in 2012

Hi guys,

 

Film this year has been frankly quite amazing. There have been some films that have been soooo good that I have seen them more than once, and there has been some that have let me down, but more about those later.

Now I really don’t want to turn this into a string of really boring film reviews because you can find them anywhere on the internet, instead I just want this to be some of my basic views on the films I have seen so far this year.

 So back in February I went to see the re-release of Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace  in its re-mastered 3D format. Yes, I know, it’s the Phantom Menace, but I like Star Wars, get over it.

Just after Star Wars, about an half after actually, I went to see Chronicle, now, there’s a good film, I didn’t like the ending though, that was my only little quibble .

 Next came Wrath of the Titans. OH MY GOD… CRAP. I saw this film at the IMAX in London, I fell asleep, in the IMAX, nuff said.

 Then came American Reunion, now this film really let me down, I really don’t know why, it just didn’t feel American Pie-ish enough. Hmmmmmm?

Now it starts getting good! THE AVENGERS! That film was just pure magic. If you didn’t see it, you missed out big time. Iron man, Thor, Cap, Hulk, Hawkeye, Black Widow, what more do you need?

 Went a bit quiet for a while after that because of exams and stuff but I returned with a bang, a big, spidery bang. THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN.  That film blew me away, on par with The Avengers.

 Next up was the big one. THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, I was very excited about this film, and it didn’t disappoint, my only problem was that Mr Wayne didn’t spend enough bat-time in his bat-suit.

 The latest film I have seen was Ted, I can sum this film up in one word, disappointing.

 That’s it for now but in the next couple of weeks I plan to see Total Recall, The Watch and Keith Lemon: The Film.

 

Let me know what you think of these films. Tweet me at @TheJackForrest

 

Thanks guys!

DFTBA

 

Jack :D

Jack Blogs About: The Olympics

About this time 4 years ago in 2008, I was a 12 year old sat in a barbers waiting to have my hair cut. While I was waiting, the Beijing 2008 Olympics were on the TV in the shop, and I really couldn't care less, I was more interested in playing Mario on my DS. I probably felt this way until about twenty to ten on the 27th July 2012. I was watching the London 2012 opening ceremony, The epic production that Danny Boyle had put together was truly awe inspiring, especially for a performer such as myself.

As I watched that ceremony, I began to realize that the Games in London is actually a HUGE honor for my country. I must admit though, watching the athletes walk out during the opening ceremony for two and a half hours was one of the most tedious experiences of my life, but it's these athletes that I have a massive deal of respect for, so you've got to endure the boring stuff haven't you?

Now I've never really been a huge sports fan, I'll watch the England World Cup football games, but I would never really go out of my way to actually attend a sporting event. However, after watching some of the events at the game,  it's gone about changing my mind! The talent that those possess is some thing that they should be immensely proud of, and there's no doubt in my mind that they're not. They've given up so much of their lives for this event, and now that they're Olympians, they must feel so thrilled and proud to have accomplished their life goals at such a young age for some of them.

But anyway, it almost over, an event that has been more than 4 years in the making, over in just over two weeks. I think I will probably get quite emotional watching the closing ceremony as these are the games that have changed my opinion of the games and sport all together. I look forward to Rio in 2016.

GO TEAM GB

DFTBA

Jack :) 

Jack Blogs About Himself

Ello!

After almost a year on Twitter I've decided to take my rambles above 140 characters. This is good because 140 characters just isn't enough. So, about me. My Name is Jack and I am a 16 year old British Performing Arts student from a place called Bury in North Manchester. I enjoy British television, anything by Steven Moffat, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and I enjoy Take That (Oi, guilty pleasures an' all that jazz).

This is just a short introduction but here I'll be blogging about things that matter to me, Important stuff, some not so important stuff and a bucket load of nerdy stuff!

So thanks first of all if you are reading this. I hope you stick with me!

Taa loads and DFTBA (it means Dont Forget To Be Awesome. You'll be reading that a lot!)

Jack!