Bend in the Weather

Don't you love a good family movie? One that you can sit down with those under 10 and enjoy. We don't always have to see a movie of violence and colourful language to enjoy a movie!

Herbie: Fully Loaded is just that.. it's a family movie.

Many of us grew up watching Herbie gathered together around the TV to catch another episode of Herby on The Wonderful World of Disney.

This is a Disney movie, and as such is geared to the kids. Having said that it's still enjoyable for adults, as they are transported back to simpler times and warm memories as a child watching Herbie!

It's corny, sure. Full of items that define gravity and reality; certainly. But Herbie was always this... and it's what we come to love.

You'll best enjoy Herbie watching it in this vein. Trying to make sense of the movie will result in you not enjoy it. Watch the movie in the eyes of a child and you'll be laughing right through.




Whilst a kids movie, and an enjoyable one at that; it still packs a number of high quality and recognisable actors.

Lindsay Lohan plays Maggie Peyton, Herbie's new owner. Lindsay is an up and coming actress, who'll be bound to get many more roles. The 20 year old star who also featured in "Mean Girls" brings a warmth and innocence to the movie. She's supported by Michael Keaton (Batman, Batman Returns, Desperate Measures and Multiplicity), Matt Dillon (of There's Something about Mary, and Wild Things fame), and Breckin Meyer (known for classics like Garfield, Go, Road Trip and Rat Race).

It's a silly but fun movie. Kids will love it. Adults will fondly remember their childhoods. It's worth seeing for the 'feel good' marks.

It won't be a movie you remember in 10 years, but to fill in a few hours and disappear from reality; it hits the spot.

Rating: 5/10

I am one of the few that enjoys boxing. Not for the brutality of the sport, but more to do with the fact of the amount of training and commitment a boxer has to go through prior to a fight.

It's a wonderful true story of Jim Braddock, a man during the depression in the 30's who rose above, against all odds.



It is a defining role for Russell Crowe, who immerses himself into the role of Braddock. He is well supported with both Renée Zellweger (playing Braddock's wife) and Paul Giamatti (probably best known for his role in Duets) as his ever faithful manager.

This would definitely be Crowe's best role to date and makes Gladiator look all too Hollywood by comparison. I won't be surprised if he goes on to win awards for his portrayal of Braddock. It's a convincing and well played role.

It's a touching movie that shows the 'human side' to a fighter, often entering a ring to fight to support his family.

Even if you're not a boxing fan (or even a boxing hater) you'll appreciate the movie.

Well worth seeing. It's one you'll not be disappointed when leaving the cinema.

Rating: 8.5/10