The story ofRapunzelis one that Disney first looked at for an animated feature back when Walt Disney was alive. Walt Disney couldnt crack it, and over the years, others came and had a go. And thats roughly where we started our conversation… Ad content continues below You know how to set yourselves up on this one. You came to the film after production had started. John Lasseter was quoted as saying Disney would never release a film that wasnt good enough....

And I like Adam Sandler movies. Im thinkingBig Daddy,I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry, andThe Longest Yard. So, where doesGrown Upsfit in? Well, its arguably one of Sandlers laziest comedies to date. ButGrown Ups, as it stands, will do. Nothing more than that. The presentation is good, with really quite fine picture and sound quality. But its the bitty collection of extras that are of most interest. Its all very promotion-centric, as you might expect, and you dont learn a great deal of interest....

Disney 50th animated feature, Tangled, finally arrives in UK cinemas. For where does it fit in? Yet, its withTangledwhere Disney might just have found its way forward. Ad content continues below In the past, for instance, Disney had macho princes and passive princesses. On top of that,Tangledbrings in a collection of supporting characters that cant help but impress. Shes utterly believable, and again, demonstrates that Disney is finding its place in the world once more....

If you havent, you might want to steer clear until youve seen the film. Whatever the reason, the script is pitch perfect. Her initial reluctance, their subsequent marriage, and inevitable separation span the majority of the story. Beautifully handled, believable and often saddening, Pikes portrayal is an outstanding piece of work. This, however, is a movie full of fantastic performances. Robert De Niro, take note. Barney ends up unconscious and Boogie is never heard from again....

Ignored at the box office, 80s comedy horror The Monster Squad has since gained a devoted following. It featured classic monsters and the protagonists were in the same age range as me. In the yearThe Monster Squadwas released, he won his first Oscar for his work onAliens. I have mixed feelings about the proposed remake. For UK fans of the film, I can highly recommend getting a copy of the import Blu-ray....

Returning to my semi-regular feature, we arrive in Central Asia. But it has become one of the more consistently challenging things to write about! There are just too many damn films. Which is definitely a good problem. It would be terrible if there was a dearth of quality cinema out there. Armenia Cinema has played an important part in Armenian culture since close to the invention of the technology. In fact, Armenia established a state committee on cinema way back in 1924....

Paul Rudd and Steve Carell star in the comedy Dinner For Schmucks. Heres Ryans review of the films DVD release… There are two striking things aboutDinner For Schmucks: eyes and teeth. The cast, in comedy terms, is stellar. Rudd plays Tim Conrad, an ambitious financial executive whose chance of a promotion comes in an unusual form. The exec judged to have brought along the most bizarre guest is crowned the winner....

Ad content continues below [Laughs] Yeah! I have a fisting movie coming up next. I dont mean to. Youd think I was some kind of pervert. But Im branching out. I have a film in development with Ray Davies of the Kinks. Therell be no bestiality in that. Well, hes one of my old friends, so he asked to read the script. Like, he was going to find a small role and attach himself....

The other track of his that features isMistakefrom his albumWait For Me. Its a solid enough release and is available through Silva Screen. Phipps score features choral work heavily and sounds as if it would more appropriately accompany a religious epic. However, I cant help but feel that overall it could have been handled with a little more subtlety. The score forBrighton Rockis available through Silva Screen from February 7th....

Ad content continues below I like him a lot. I mean recognising that hes a bastard in a lot of ways, but I definitely liked the character. Certainly, playing him was a lot of fun! I just think hes not terribly tolerant of bullshit. So, its not me bringing it out necessarily. Subjectively, hes a dick, but thats fun to do! Thats a tricky question! He misremembers things and it angers him....

Here’s our review… Ever get the feeling a films been made just for you? Thats the way I felt aboutShaun Of The Deadwhen I first saw it. It hit me at exactly the right time. One weekend would be the Scorseses, the next would be the Kubricks. Yeah, theres probably a better way of saying that. Is it because the trailers and advance clips have all been decidedly underwhelming? Is it because Edgar Wright wasnt involved?...

Cast your mind back to Thursday December 2nd. The UK is gripped by two momentous events. But, more importantly, its the day of the World Cup bid announcement. Its 3:30 in the afternoon, and Im sat in the Charlotte Street Hotel. Its a nice place, but the staff dont seem with it. Its then that the news comes trickling in. The dream is over. Englands bid has failed. He wroteThe Last King Of Scotland,The QueenandFrost/Nixon, dont you know?...

Adam McKays buddy cop comedy The Other Guys arrives on Blu-Ray. But is it worth a purchase? Theres a genuine chemistry between Ferrell and Wahlberg, the latter displaying a surprising aptitude for comedy. How much youll enjoyThe Other Guysas a whole is, of course, down to personal taste. This is amusing for approximately five minutes at the most. Nevertheless, theres plenty of other stuff on here to round out the disc....