Lego Batman

It's just for kids isnt it? Well, no, it has a childish look courtesy of the Lego but there is a lot for adults to enjoy and a few adult jokes that, I hope, the kids wont understand (look at the vehicle numberplates).

The plot revolves around the relationship between Batman and, well, everyone else. He sees himself as a lone crime fighter but learns that it might not be so simple.

The animation is brilliant and the gags come at you like bullets from a machine gun plus there are many wonderfully geeky moments for us to enjoy.

You really need to go see this film, you dont need to take the kids.

John Wick Chapter 2

With this character you know that this is not a family friendly film. The violence is graphic and prolonged and the language is colourful. However the fight scenes are well choreographed and highly thrilling as well as bloody.

The basic premise is that the titular John Wick is the worlds best assassin who wants to retire from his violent profession but circumstances mean he has to go back to carry out one more killing.

Reeves is perfectly suited to this part and he does look right handling the weapons and is a handsome clothes horse for the sharp suits that his character wears.

The film's pace is high and leads you through Wick's increasingly dangerous story and sets up for a rather rip roaring Chapter 3.

Waiting in

Today I have the unenviable task of waiting for a buyer to call to see and, hopefully, buy my Daughters old car. I thought I would have a go at updating my blog's and websites as all are crying out for work to be done.

Today is my rest day, one of 2 I get every week. I did try to get some overtime but none was available which is unusual to say the least. It does mean I get to do what I want and, as the wife is at work till about 1pm, I get to watch Wheeler Dealers on TV :-)

Thoughts are now turning to what we are going to be doing this year, mostly split up between railways and watching touring car racing.

Next weekend sees us going to watch our eldest daughter graduate after completing her nursing degree. March will see a visit to the Birmingham Comic Con at the NEC then April I will be at the Association of 16mm Railway Modellers AGM in Peterborough. May sees 2 more comic cons, one in Harlow and the other at Londons Excel plus the Brambelton Model Railway Club have their annual open day and I will be running my trains there.

We aim to go to BTCC rounds at all the locations except for a couple. We will be going to Scotland for the Knockhill round for the first time, a nice long weekend will enable us to visit Edinburgh and the Falkirk Wheel and well as other places.

Time to get some hotels booked.

La La Land

My Unlimited card has been used once more this time to see the award winning musical La La Land.

It is basically about 2 people inspiring each other on their respective journeys to their dreams. Along the way we are treated to lots of music, songs and jazz plus some wonderful landscapes.

The songs are good if not classics but the film scores highly for the wonderful cinematics and the orchestration with music going from a simple piano tune through jazz to a full orchestra and then back again without jarring or sounding silly. Lots of bright colours and beautiful people dont often make for a good film but this is an exception.

I would recommend this film to anyone who likes musicals.