21 Jump Street (2012)

Phil Lord and Chris Miller's '21 Jump Street' is an action comedy that tells the story of two underachieving police officers who are sent back to high school, disguised as students, to infiltrate and bust a developing drug ring.

Now, what can I say about a film that has pretty much everything covered?

Written by Michael Bacall, the script features unforgettable quotes that you will be repeating with friends for days.

Following an exciting and creative story line, '21 Jump Street' features non stop gags. Just as you stop laughing and the film gets vaguely serious, another pun will send you right back into an uncontrollable fit of laughter.

This opinion is coming solely from a teenage point of view, but looking at the amount of smiling faces in the cinema when I saw this film, I would say that it is thoroughly entertaining for all ages.

Putting Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum opposite one another as the film's leading characters, Schmidt and Jenko, proved to be a highly successful pairing as the two complimented each other perfectly. Tatum, famous for his usual mix of both 'bad boy' and romantic roles in movies such as 'Step Up' (2006) and 'Dear John' (2010) has revealed yet another side of himself as a surprisingly good comedic actor, proving to be just as humorous as Hill, who found sudden fame in recent comedy greats including 'Superbad' (2007) and 'Get him to the Greek' (2010).

Watch out for some unexpected cameos as two cast members from the original 1987 series, of the same name, appear to aid in the action near the end of the film.

Starring Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Dave Franco, Brie Larson, Rob Riggle and Ice Cube.

The Woman In Black

Susan Hill's horror fiction novel entitled 'The Woman In Black' has proven itself timeless as, since its release in 1983, it has been adapted to both a television series and a highly successful theatre production, currently ranking as the second longest-running play in the history of the West End. Now James Watkins' film adaptation has reached the big screen, featuring an all star cast, including Daniel Radcliffe, Ciaran Hinds and Liz White.

The story centers on young lawyer, Arthur Kipps, who is summoned to a remote English village to settle the estate of a recently deceased woman, while staying in her isolated manor house. Most of the villagers are reluctant to reveal any information about the woman, concealing a dark and deadly secret. Kipps soon discovers that the house of his client is haunted by the vengeful ghost of a woman dressed in black, who seems to be foreshadowing the death of children.

While watching 'The Woman In Black' the viewer is transported down the nostalgic route of 'Hammer House of Horror' at its best, reminiscent of films gone by which made you jump out of your seat and fear all things that go bump in the night.

Of course what makes you jump, and how often, depends on the age of the viewer. As a teenager I felt the need to hide behind my coat for the majority of the film, therefore unable to enjoy the wonderful story line as I was to afraid to uncover my eyes; and judging by the almost constant screams coming from the gaggles of teenagers dotted around the cinema I am certain I was not the only one. Yet hearing the opinion of some older viewers made it apparent that 'The Woman In Black' did not have the power to terrify everyone.

In all honesty the only frightening moments are the 'jumpy bits', which are heightened incredibly by the volume in the cinema. Perhaps it would be a more enjoyable experience to watch it after DVD release, rather than on the big screen. Horror aside this film features a great cast, incluing a stunning performance from Liz White as the woman in black herself, and follows a fantastic story line, supported by picturesque gothic scenery from the British counties of Hillsborough and Essex.

If you do not enjoy horror that relies heavily on making the audience jump then I do not recommend that you see this film. However if thrillers are more your style, then 'The Woman In Black' will no doubt satisfy your craving for a dark and suspenceful story line and would be a worthwhile experience.

Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Ciaran Hinds, Liz White and Shaun Dooley.