MTV Movie Awards: Round-Up

Very late, but better late than never right? Even if you already know who won the awards, which let's be honest, you probably do - there's still some pretty pictures to come.

On a side note, it now becomes clear why the general public are excluded from voting for the Academy Awards and the BAFTAs... Because if that was the case, all the loyal Twilight fans would have ensured that K Stew and R Patz won Best Actress and Actor for the past four years... And who wants that?

Anyway, here are the winners!

MOVIE OF THE YEAR: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE: Jennifer Lawrence - The Hunger Games

BEST MALE PERFORMANCE: Josh Hutcherson - The Hunger Games

BEST GUT-WRENCHING PERFORMANCE: Bridesmaids - Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper

BEST FIGHT: Jennifer Lawrence & Josh Hutcherson vs. Alexander Ludwig - The Hunger Games

BEST KISS: Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn

BEST ON-SCREEN DIRTBAG: Jennifer Aniston - Horrible Bosses
BEST HERO: Daniel Radcliffe - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

BEST MUSIC: Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO (21 Jump Street)

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE: Shailene Woodley - The Descendants

BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE: Melissa McCarthy - Bridesmaids

BEST CAST: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Warner Bros. Pictures) - Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton

BEST ON-SCREEN TRANSFORMATION: Elizabeth Banks - The Hunger Games

BEST TRUE TRAILBLAZER: Emma Stone

GENERATION AWARD: Johnny Depp

And on to the lovely pictures!

Kristen Stewart

Mila Kunis

Josh Hutcherson

Alexander Ludwig

Chris Hemsworth

Mark Wahlberg

Fun.

Emma Stone

New Spiderman Andrew Garfield, looking very Peter Parker-esque

Channing Tatum

Emma Watson

Leighton Meester

Emma Watson poses for photographers on the red carpet

Elizabeth Banks

The Hunger Games co-stars Elizabeth Banks and Josh Hutcherson

Gary Oldman and Christian Bale

Introducing a new clip from The Dark Knight Rises - Gary Oldman, Christian Bale and Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Prometheus co-stars Michael Fassbender and Charlize Theron

Snow White and The Huntsman - Review

SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN

2012

12A

Directed by Rupert Sanders

Starring Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth

We’re going to come right out and say it, for a summer blockbuster, Snow White and the Huntsman is an extremely well crafted and entertaining movie. In a twist to this classic fairy tale, a Huntsman (Hemsworth) is ordered to find Snow White (Stewart) and bring her back to the Evil Queen (Theron). Instead of this, the duo joins with the 7 dwarfs in a quest to vanquish the queen and regain the Kingdom to its rightful heir.

For starters, the cast is superb. Kristen Stewart has finally been cast a character with more backbone and substance than Bella Swan, and despite her critics, is perfect as Snow White. Though perhaps not as fair as Charlize Theron, it’s hard to imagine anyone else in her role, leading the knights to war and inspiring battle. Chris Hemsworth essentially plays Thor, only with an axe instead of a hammer! His comedic timing is en pointe and he just about conquered the Scottish accent. A high point of the movie is any of the scenes with the dwarfs. Nick Frost, Ray Winstone and Toby Jones (amongst others) are sadly underwritten but have a very funny British sense of humour. Charlize Theron majorly echoes Tilda Swinton in her icy performance as the powerful queen. Inhumanely beautiful and massively formidable: a lethal combination.

The art direction in this film is breathtakingly dark and strangely beautiful. Twisted forests, gothic castles and expansive beaches seem very Tim Burton-esque and this fairytale is of similar ilk to the remake of Alice in Wonderland. Many scenes seem strangely iconic and some parts feel borrowed from other films, such as The Lord of The Rings, but are heavily stylised. The scenery and tracking shots are absolutely stunning and the film deserves praise for the editing and effects alone. Colleen Atwood’s costume design is unbelievably intricate and beautiful and serves to make the experience even more immersive. This is definitely a movie to be seen in the theatres to full appreciate the outstanding cinematography.

Snow White and The Huntsman is an elegant and inventive take on a classic fairytale which will appeal to all the family – as far as family films go, Snow White is probably your best bet this jubilee holiday. Given the movie is a little over 2 hours it is incredibly well paced, rarely drags and is full of entertaining moments. Snow White and The Huntsman is a definite recommendation!

Rating: 8  

Avengers Assemble - Review

Avengers Assemble



12A

Directed by Joss Whedon

Starring: (basically everyone) Robert Downey-Jr, Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson



Unite fan boys and girls, Avengers Assemble has landed on our shores and will excite anyone who has shown even the smallest interest in a comic book. When the Asgardian villian Loki threatens earth with his army, it's up to Nick Fury and his Avengers to join together and use their super skills to fight back. We're working with the elites in this film and at first it's slightly surreal seeing these characters in the same film. But Whedon brings them together with ease and the massive personalities (who are used to their headlining films) gel and bounce of each other without fighting to be the main man.

However, if there was a main man, you're looking at Tony Stark. Downey Jr. is at his charming best and his comedic timing is en pointe. He is the heart of this Marvel Universe that has been interwoven into one massive movie brimming with action, laughs and emotion.

Chris Evans' Captain America is the traditional superhero in a world which he doesn't quite understand - which lends to some pretty funny jokes. Chris Hemsworth and his hammer have a fair share of the air time sorting out his sibling issues while Mark Ruffalo plays the complete opposite to his rage filled Hulk. It's nice seeing how improved computer graphics have made the green menace even more menacing. Jeremy Renner gets a taste of both sides of the battle field, and Hawkeye is joining the realms of hot men with a bow and arrow (alongside Legolas, of course.) Scarlett Johansson is the token female, but in our opinion Black Widow didn't have much to work with - where was her shield, bow or hammer!?

The villain of the peice is Loki, played by newcomer Tom Hiddleston. Any man who manages to look cool in that get-up and hair-do goes a long way in our books! Looks aside, his portrayal is refreshing as we all know the derranged and crazy baddies are the most fun. Agent (first name) Phil Coulson is incredible and is one of the coolest people. And that's saying something, because the whole film is cool. 

If you've been awaiting Avengers Assemble, you will not be disappointed! It's probably worth mentioning, you don't need to have be familiar with comic books, or even the previous films to enjoy this movie - there are a lot of references for the fans which may account for some of the enjoyment. But really, it's a solid action blockbuster regardless! A clever blend of heroes, jokes and sheer unadulterated action.

Rating: 8

Meet the Avengers:

Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye

Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow

Tom Hiddleston as Loki

Robert Downey-Jr as Iron Man

Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk

Chris Hemsworth as Thor

Chris Evans as Captain America

If you're still not convinced - how does the trailer look?