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Submarine (2010)
Funny, believable, and a happy ending with no saccharine
The best movie I have seen this year. Whilst I'm sure more in depth reviews will find flaws I was completely won over by this film.
Great writing, genuinely funny. For me , very evocative of an English childhood. Super performances from the entire cast.
Hilarious turn from Paddy Considine (he is never in a duff movie!).
I think this small budget movie deserves to become a DVD cult hit.
Very entertaining.
As a rule I don't buy DVDs as they sit on the shelf for years before a second look.
I will be making an exception for Submarine.
Bravo!
Insidious (2010)
Intentionally funny? entertaining
There are a few moments when you will jump out of your seat. Equally some of it will make you laugh, not sure whether this is the intention. I think it best that horror films do not take themselves too seriously and this one appears not to.
The steady build up of tension in the opening half hour is handled pretty well. The film is determined to make you look the ghouls in the eye. Most films of this type tend to leave more to the imagination.
I think I prefer the my imagination to fill in the gaps but credit to the film for taking a different approach.
If your test of a good horror flick is that you cant sleep after watching it I'm afraid this one didn't do the trick.
Mildly entertaining.