Results tagged “THE MIST” from Birmingham Mail - Mega Movies

IN TONIGHT'S Birmingham Mail I've given four stars to Hancock, Kung Fu Panda and The Mist.

That's probably more stars, across the board, than most critics who, from what I've seen of today's nationals, are only likely to give the first two films three stars.

But in my definitive explanation of star ratings, four stars means enjoyable and three watchable - a significant difference.

Having gone to press, I'm comfortable with my initial thoughts.

Apart from anything else, Hancock has a use of sound that's well above average.

Kung Fu Panda, though perhaps cliched for older viewers, is a useful introduction to youngsters of all things Chinese. And it looks really fabulous.

As for The Mist, going to your local supermarket won't be the same experience ever again.

So, they're all enjoyable in their own way.

And, in any case, I'm still getting a buzz from having seen Mamma Mia! earlier this week.

It's such a feelgood movie that maybe I'll be feeling generous enough to give every fllm four stars until the end of the year.

Or maybe not. There's bound to be another dud soon!

Enjoy the good stuff while you can.

ANYONE who enjoyed the Stephen King / Frank Darabont combination in The Shawshank Redemption will be excited by news of our competition in today's Birmingham Mail.

We have 150 free tickets to give away from 6pm tonight for an exclusive preview screening of The Mist (15) on Monday evening next week.

This will give you the chance to see the film before anyone else as it doesn't go on general release till Friday, July 4.

Read all about the competition in today's paper, follow the instructions on line... and good luck!

It's also going to be one of the busiest weekends of the year in cinemas with Prince Caspian (PG) and Wanted (18) both opening.

Two diverse movies, but both well worth catching as you'll see if you read my reviews in today's paper.

And don't forget Female Agents (15) which will be showing only at Cineworld Broad Street.