From my favorite movies..

A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

I had always thought the host of Mock the Week was a little upstaged by the brilliant one-liners of regulars Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons, so I was looking forward to seeing him on his own. Dara O'Briain plays at the Hammersmith Apollo theatre in London as part of his sell out tour, and I was actually quite impressed, as I had hardly seen him cracking so many good jokes. He mixes his own written material with improvisation for and with the audience, this includes some very funny interaction and maybe a little comeback for hecklers. I am sure he will do another live stand up show, and if he does, I am sure I will be watching it, a good debut from a good comedian. Very good!