Chronicle

 When three boys gain the power of telekinesis they decide to play about with it as much as they can.  They play harmless pranks on people in car parks and supermarkets but slowly one of the guys, Andrew, becomes mad with power and ends up hurting people. I think it was taken a bit too far when he completely loses it and smashes up the whole city, but the ending had a nice, sentimental feel to it, even though it seemed a bit cliché. 

The character of Andrew is frustrating. These powers offer him an escape out of his loneliness but he seems intent of refusing to see this. His self-pity trips can be a little exhausting and the result of one of his tantrums makes it easier to dislike him.

The best thing about the film was how the characters didn't feel the need to become superheroes just because they gained super powers. I think this gave the film a realistic perspective on the supernatural and gives you reason to overlook the over-the-top ending and instead appreciate the comedy and representations of friendship.

The Rings of Saturn

Walking along the East Coast of England, W.G Sebald entwines the past and present in his novel The Rings of Saturn. A sense of melancholy haunts the pages as he visits decaying seaside resorts, noses at the homes of dead writers and allows his memories to keep him company as he walks alone. There's not fault in how well this novel is written and the structure itself appears to mirror that of a walk. Sebald perfectly portrays one persons exploration of towns and memories and brings to light his stream of conciousness that is provoked throughout his wanderings.

The Woman In Black.

Me and my friend decided to go and see The Woman In Black at The Electric in Birmingham. It was nice to settle down in my seat with a galaxy hot chocolate and a brownie in my hands but I wouldn't recommend holding a hot drink while you watch this film. Even though the story line is a little bit cheesy and it's hard to accept that Daniel Radcliffe is NOT Harry in this film, it is defiantly jumpy and knows how to catch you off guard. There are many moments where you expect something horrible to jump out so you brace yourself but it doesn't happen. Then just as you have relaxed BOOM! A raven flies out of a fireplace in Dan's face and you end up screaming like an idiot.
      The story isn't that freaky. I think it's a bit silly even though there are some disturbing moments like when the kids walk out an attic window at the start of the film.
     But as silly as I thought it was, it knew how to keep you in suspense and I think that is the only reason why the film was scary. When I was on my way home I ended up screaming in a mans' face because he jogged past me with his dog and I didn't know he was there. Thanks Harry!