FILM REVIEWS
DRAMA
This film has provoked a
great deal of interest
because it has won 8 Oscars
including for the best film
Oscar. The story is based on
the life of a poor illiterate
Indian named Jamal, who
grew up in the slums of India,
he becames a contestant on
a quiz – show and reaches
the last question for the
jackpot. He is interrogated by
the police acused of cheating
The boy in the striped pyjamas
This film has provoked a
great deal of interest among
all teenagers. The film is
based on the book written by
John Boyne. The plot takes
place in Auschwiz, Germany.
A period of history when
Hitler was exterminating all
german jews. Jews were sent
to concentration camps
where they were killed. The
Slumdog Millionaire
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in the quiz – show. Jamal
start explains his life to the
police, which was related
with the answers to the
question.
Slumdog Millionaire is a
drama, romantic and crime.
This film shows the real face
of the India and the
corruption that is the streets
of it, the only possible
drawback of this film could be
Starring Dev Patel and Anil Kapoor.
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main character moves next to
one of those camps and
meets a very interesting boy.
The boy in the striped pyjama
is a mixture between drama
and war genre. It is a
fascinating film because it
shows how the jewish
extermination happens from
the child's point of view. It's
the starring actors wich are
not very well known actors.
With a PG rating because of
the many corruptions and
partial nudity, it is a
captivating film from the
beginning, formidable for a
rainy day when you got
nothing to do.
Directed by Danny Boyle
120 minutes.
Rating PG
Daniel Dong
only possible drawback is
that you may not like the way
it ends.
With a PG rating it is a
marvelous film that both
teenagers and adults will
enjoy.
Starring Asa Butterfield
Directed by Mark Herman
94 minutes
Rating PG-13
Now available in DVD
Alex Gonzalez

This is a film made by the
director of “The Pursuit Of
Apiñes” and placed by the
same starring actor, Will
Smith, who has been
nominated twice for an oscar.
The story focuses on an
unhappy man who has made
several mistakes throughout
his life and has an odd
secret. Due to this, he sees
himself obliged to carry out a
plan in order to try to change
the lives of seven strangers.
However, life gets tougher
when he falls in love with one
of them and he pays less
This is a film in which racism
is very closed hand due to
the main character. The story
is based on the life of an ex-
soldier, (Clint Eastwood) a
veteran that has battled in a
war in Korea and because of
that he has racist thoughts
towards his new neighbours,
a group of Koreans that have
Seven Pounds
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attention to the other ones,
who are united by a common
theme, the desperate need of
help.
Seven Pounds is a dramatic
film which expresses different
kinds of fears, such as death,
love and relationships with
strangers. It is a plot-driven
film and has a marvellous
development and description
of the main characters.
Furthermore, the part of the
film related to Emily (the
woman Ben (Will Smith) falls
in love with) is extremely
Gran Torino
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just moved into the
neighbourhood.
Gran Torino is a drama in
which the veteran is very well
characterised by a great
performance by Clint
Eastwood. Despite being a
dramatic film, the comedy
plays an important role since
realistic and enjoyable.
However, there might be one
clear drawback. Despite
being a dramatic film, at
some points the description
of the circumstances are
developed to an extent that
they hardly allow you to
imagine thee story as you
would like it to be, as it
becomes too straight-
forward.
Rated PG-13, this is a perfect
film for teenagers or adults to
watch alone or with their
partner, due to its sensitivity.
Starring Will Smith
Directed by Gabriele Muccino
123 minutes
Rating PG-13
USA
Loren Arteche
the language used by Clint
Eastwood is very funny,
However, this film is not
recommended for people
under eighteen due to some
violent scenes.
Starring Clint Eastwood
Directed by Clint Eastwood
140 minutes
rating over 18.
Marcos Areizaga
 The curious case of Benjamin Button
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This film has made a very big south of the U.S.A, where
impression on those who people try to survive without
have seen it; it has definitely breaking the laws, a dream,
brought light into the film almost never achieved.
industry, because it is a very Everything begins when,
original film, based on Benjamin Button is born, but
something never really taken instead of being young and
to the big screen, “The healthy he is an old and
different ways of weak baby whose life is back
understanding life”. The story to front.
is set in New Orleans in the
The curious case of
Benjamin Button is a
dramatic and unusual film, in
which it is difficult to find
negative aspects. We can
say; this film is the best one
Brad Pitt has ever made, also
Cate Blanchette gives a very
good performance, in this
David Fincher film.

Starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchette

Directed by David Fincher
166 minutes
Rating P.G.

Pablo Martinez

The Dead Poets Society

This is a film which has made
me think about life and the
future. The story is based in
the lives of a group of boys in
a private and expensive
school. It is a very realistic
film because it talks about
realistic elements of life.
With a Pg rating this dramatic film is a perfect film for teenagers life is.
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The Dead Poets
Society is a dramatic film.
Neil wanted to be an actor
but his father, who could not
do what he wanted to when
he was young, wants Neil to
be a doctor. Mr. Keating,
Neil’s teacher, told him to
decide his future and do what
he really likes and loves. But
his father insists on him
studying medicine so he
committed suicide. The only
drawback of the film is the
sad end that has.

Starring: Robert Sean Leonard, Robin Williams and Kurtwood Smith.

Directed by Peter Weir
128 minutes
Rating Pg
Now available on DVD

Mikel Bravo

The Wave is a recent film, it
is special because it reflects
in a very clear way problems
of society that we can
appreciate nowadays. The
story is based on a group of
students who start by forming
an excellent group dynamic,
start having problems
because of the obsession
With a PG rating it is a perfect film to watch with your family or friends.
The lord of the Flies:
This is a film which has
provoked a great deal of
interest, not only because of
its staring actors, not only for
its big budget but because f
the two models of society
that we can see in the film. A
plane crashes into a desert
island. Since the arrival on
The Wave
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they have with this dynamic,
which turns to be far from
positive. The film turns into a
drama.
The Wave is a realistic film
with lots of important points
shown in an outstanding way.
Despite having little known
actors, it is still an interesting
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the island there are a clear
division of the two groups.
The Lord of the Flies is a
dramatic film due to the
realistic performances
characters and situations.
Ralph and Jack, the main
characters provoke two
divisions. Ralph is on the
dramatic film. The only
possible drawback to this film
are some of the strong points
the spectator has to recover
from. At the end of the film,
there are some unexpected
surprises.
Directed by Dennis Gansel
110 Minutes
Rating PG
Available on DVD
Yassir Ahaoual
good side and Jack is on the
bad side of the society. They
lead two different models of
society, two different gangs.
This is the perfect film to
study ethics due to the moral
content that it has.
Rating PG
Directed by: Harry Hook
90 minutes
Bruno Santiago
ACTION
The film that provoked a lot
of controversy in the late
90’s, has now returned with
different actors and
atmosphere. Anna, George
and their son have gone out
to their summer country
house on holiday. Paul and
Peter show up in their house
Quantum of Solace 007
This is a great film which has
provoked a great deal of
interest because the new
starring actor, Daniel Craig, is
playing the part of the new
agent. The story, like the
other Bond films, is about a
secret agent that has to fight
against a criminal
organization. The criminal
organization called Quantum
wants to make a
Funny Games
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just waiting to play with them
a very peculiar game…
Funny games it’s a suspense
thriller film that captivates the
audience from the very first
moment and makes you feel
intrigues as there are some
key scenes which you can
not miss. f you’re looking for
Starring Naomi Watts and Michael Pitt
Both of the versions directed by Michael Haneke
*****
subterranean tunnel to take
all the worlds water.
Quantum of Solace is a
dramatic action film with lots
of chases and non-stop
action all designed for pure
audience escapism. Daniel
Craig plays a great role in
this films interpretating the
starring actor. Maybe, the
only possible drawback is
that there is too much action,
a physically violent film, don’t
watch this one, but do expect
shocking moments.
This remake is very
appropriate if you want to be
shocked or if you like films
unusual psycho-killers.
111 mins.
Rocio Chillida
with lots of explosions and
disasters.
This films can only be
seen it people that are older
than 13 years because there
are several violence
sequences and also they will
not understand the
conversations with the
vocabulary they use.
Starring Actor Daniel Craig
Directed by Marc Forster
150 minutes
Rating 13+
Eric Polvorosa

Transporter 3 is the
last film of the Transporter
Trilogy. The film has
provoked a great deal of
interest as much of who the
starring actor is (Jason
Statham) as far for the film
itself. Frank Martin, the ex-
transporter, is forced to take
up his old job again. He has
to go to Odessa and take a
The second part of the new
Batman films directed bu
Christopher Nolan includes
the spectacular performance
by Heath Ledger in his role
as the Joker. The film begins
with Batman associated with
Jim Gordon, the chief of the
police of Gotham, and also
with Harvey Dent, who is
played by Aaron Eckhart,
together they for a
Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Maggie
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace.
Transporter 3
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mysterious girl with his
package.
Transporter three is a
non-stop motion film with
many stunts, escapes
explosions and overall, car-
chases. One more, Jason
Statham plays his role very
well as Frank Martin. The
best feature of this film is
undoubtedly its car stunts
and car-chases. Its director,
Starring Actor: Jason Statham.
The Dark Knight
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triiumvirate in order to stop
the Mafia lead by the Joker.
The Dark Knight is a
dramatic action film with
plenty of action and a very
good plot supported by a ver
good script. Heath Ledger,
who died in February of
2008, recently won an Oscar
for his role as this shadowy
villain. It is also genuinely
interesting seeing the
Gyllenhaal and Michael Caine.
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Olivier Megaton, made a very
good film designed for pure
audience escapism. The
possible drawback is you
don’t like the films with a
spectacular rhythm. But if
you are an action fan, this is
the one for you!
This is a perfect film
to watch on a rainy Saturday
as long as you are over
thirteen as it is PG-13 rated.
Director: Olivier Megaton.
Time: 100 minutes.
Rating: PG-13.
Eric Laqueche
interpretation of excellent
actors like Christian Bale,
Morgan Freeman and
Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel
Daws.
It is a marvellous and
adult film that can be
consiedered as one of the
best films of the decade
because of its magic and
because of the charisma of
Batman series.
152 minutes
Jon Ander Mendizabal

Based on a popular comic
from the 80s, watchmen has
provoked a great deal of
interest in comic fans.
Watchmen is a big budget
film like 300, both directed by
the same director (Zack
Snyder). Watchmen is set in
1985 when a retired member
of the watchmen is
Rated R for full frontal nudity, sexuality, profanity and graphic violence its not recommended for
COMEDY
Burn After Reading
This film has been highly
rated because of its great
cast and its funny plot. The
story begins with two FBI
businessmen talking about a
crime case, which is
completely incoherent and is
as weird as some of the
characters themselves.
Watchmen
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mysteriously murdered and
his body is discovered by a
vigilante named Rorschach
who tries to solve the crime.
This will involve him saving
the planet from extinction.
Watchmen is an action,
crime, sci-fi film which will
captivate you until it ends
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Burn After Reading is an
unpredictable comedy, full of
typical visual gags that
belong to the ever-loved
American comedy film
industry. The cast includes
such stars as George
Clooney and Brad Pitt, who
give extremely good
performances. However, the
only downside is the end as it
Starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt and George Malkovich
Directed by the Coen Brothers
and it will bring you to a
fantastic world which could
end in nuclear havoc. The
only possible drawback is the
duration of the film (163
minutes) which can make the
film a bit too long and also
will be difficult for the director
to make a trilogy.
children.
Directed by Zack Snyder
163 minutes
R rated
Luis Benito.
is not very clear because of
the film’s quick pace
This film is suitable for
everybody as there is not too
much action or violence in
the plot itself, and it is
recommendable for the
characters’ excellent
performance and the curious
storyline.
Rated: R
Now available on DVD
Iñigo Oñate

This film was obviously
succeeding those who like
comedies, is based on a
detective who is very clumsy.
The detective (Steve Martin)
is constantly doing silly things
and making funny mistakes
and his assistant is always
trying to help him not making
so many mistakes and
This animation has obviously
provoked a great deal of
interest as much because of
it being one of the latest Walt
Disney’s productions as for
the film itself. The story takes
place somewhere in the
future where the human race
has produced such an
amount of rubbish that
makes the Earth no longer
habitable and only one robot
is left in New York City. His
name is Wall-E and he is in
charge of cleaning the whole
city. So he spends all his time
Awards: (2009) Oscar for the Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
The pink panther 2
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solving successfully his
cases.
The pink panther is a comedy
with lost of opportunites for
one-liners and visual gags. It
has got funny dialogue.
Steve Martin gives the film a
fresh humor and it’s
genuinely interesting seeing
Wall-E
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doing his job without
hesitation until he fells in love
with another new robot. Her
name is Eva and she is sent
by the humans from a
spaceship with a mission:
find a sign of any vegetation.
Wall-E is an amusing
animation full of visuals gags
mixed with a really original
script. Wall-E, the main
character, will soon meet
your love not only for the
good person he is, but also
for his great sense of humour
Directed by Andrew Stanton
Release Date: 6th August 2008 (Spain)
its ability to make really funny
jokes. I think he acts really
well in this film. It suits him a
lot.
This is the perfect film for
those who enjoy laughing.
Staring: Steve Martin
92 minutes
Director by Harald Zwart
Macarena Olivan
brought to us by Disney and
Pixar studios. In addition, this
animation also mentions the
environmental problems we
have nowadays so that
children may learn how well
we have to treat our planet.
With a PG rating and both
amusing script and its great
variety of funny moments, it
is perfect to make the
youngest and oldest of the
home have a really good
time.
98 minutes
Rating PG
Now available on DVD
Ignacio Iturrarte
WAR
The children of Huang Shi
This film has caused a lot of
impact both because of the
story it tells and because of
the great performance of the
actors. The story represents
the life of George Hogg
(Rhys Meyers), who is a war
journalist and ends up in
charge of an orphanage
among the heartbreak of the
This is a film which has had a
great relevance in the 4th
year, as much because we
have read the book as for its
cultural content in language.
The story is based on the live
of a veteran spanish soldier
called Diego Alatriste. During
the film, we are shown the
different problems that
Alatriste, with his page, Iñigo
de Balboa have to deal with.
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war between China and
Japan, in the 30s.
"The children of Huang Shi"
is a dramatic war film in
which characters, mostly
George Hogg demonstrate a
great deal of kind-
heartedness, bravery and
humility. The hard-hitting
Directed by Roger Spottiswoode
Alatriste
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This film is set in the 17th
century.
Alatriste is a historic action
film which is very attractive
for people who like history
and epic titles. It clearly
portrays the 17th century and
it is very interesting for
people who want to know
what the way of life was like
at that time. The only
Starring Vigo Mortensen, Javier Cámara, Eduardo Noriega.
Directed by Agustín Díaz Yanes.
development of the film way
be a drawback for some
spectators.
With a MPAA rating and full
of drama and war, this is a
very enjoyable film that will
open our eyes to the dark
side of life.
Starring Rhys Meyers
MPAA rating
125 minutes
Laura Arrieta
possible drawback is that
perhaps the film is very long
and that sometimes it is
difficult to follow.
With a PG rating and both
action and history this is the
perfect film for every body,
young or old , that wants to
have fun.
140 minutes.
Now available on DVD.
Pablo Santos
 CHE, a revolutionary life.
This is a film which has
provoked a great deal of
interest obviously because of
the starring actor (Benicio del
Toro) who is identical to Che
in real life. There are two
parts in the film. Part one is
called Che, the argentinian,
who helps Fidel Castro to
start a cuban revolution,
which succeeds. But the
second part, called Che
guerrilla focuses on starting a
revolution in Bolivia, without
having many people to
ROMANTIC
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
This is a film in which drama
and comedy join together
crating a very attractive
mixture. This movie provoked
a lot of interest due to the
cast; the actors that star in it
are Javier Bardem, Penelope
Cruz and Scarlet Johansson.
The director is woody Allen.
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support them and without
having enough resources to
survive in the jungle and
fighting against the bolivian
soldiers.
Che, a revolutionary life is an
historic war film which really
demonstrates the politic
tensions and conflicts
present in those times
between a country and
rebellions of the people. It is
also very interesting seeing
the main actor so identical to
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
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Penelope Cruz and Javier
Bardem give great
performances and it’s
genuinely interesting seeing
their off screen chemistry on
the big screen.
Due to the language used in
the film and some sex
the figure of the Che. The
only possible drawback to the
film are some parts which
concern the United States
that are no t very clear in
demonstrating their function
in what may be an
international conflict.
With a PG rating this film is a
perfect movie for people who
study political history and
want t know about the way of
life these people had.
Starring Benicio del Toro
125 minutes
Rating PG 13
Soon available on DVD.
Sofia Tiano
scenes people fewer than 18
can’t see it.
Starring Penelope Cruz,
Javier Bardem, Scarlet
Johansson, directed by
Woody Allen.
96 minutes
Not Available yet on DVD.
Daniel Goiria

This is a film which acts as
the final point to the TV
series which had the same
name. The story is about a
group of 35-40 year old
women who live in New York
who always meet to talk
about their affairs with men.
Sex and the City is a
romantic comedy with lots of
Sex and the city
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funny dialogue but also sad With a 13 rating and both
scenes where women’s romance and comedy, this
affairs don’t go the way they light-hearted plot, designed
hoped. In fact the film and to amuse, will leave the TV
the TV series reflect series followers with a
situations that every woman satisfied sensation because
can be related to but with of its ending.
humor. It also reflects the
great friendship that unites
these four women.

Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Catrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kirstin Davis
This is a film that has been
enjoyed by a lot of teenagers.
The story is based on the life
of a couple whose, boy dies.
But before he dies he leaves
some letters for his girlfriend.
She goes finding the letters,
where he tolds her what to
Based on the book by Candance Bushnell
P.S : I love you
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do, and at the end he always
says " P.S: I love you"
P.S: I love you is a romantic
drama that at some point
makes you feel very sad, but
also makes you think about
death. It shows us that our
130 minutes
Rating 13
Now available on DVD
Ines Gaviria
life doesn't finish when a
friend or a familyar member
dies.
This film is perfect for those
who love romantic films, but
in an unusual way.

Starring Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler

Directed by Richard LaGravenese
126 minutes

Twilight is an extraordinary
love story about a girl who
falls in love with a vampire.
When Bella Swan moves to
rainy Forks and meets
Edward Cullen, her life takes
a terrifying turn. With his
irresistible good looks
E d w a r d a t t r a c t s B e l l a ’s
Twilight
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attention, which leads to the
uncovering of his dark secret.
The movie is based on the
book “Twilight” which is world
bestseller. The unexpected
action is what makes the
movie unusual. It contains
special-effects with vampires
Patricia Ascorreta
jumping and fighting, high-
lighting their perfection.
Teenagers love it because it
tells the story of true love
surviving in impossible
circumstances, with unreal
creatures.

Starring Kirsten Steward and Robert Pattinson

Directed by Catherine Hardwicke
122 minutes
Rated PG- 13
Maria Tomovska