Film Reviews by Rob S

Excellent cast and interesting story playing a bit like a 17th Century Princess Diana. Georgiana courted the press even back then and was quite well known and followed by the public. The Duke (her husband) is portrayed as a real pig and makes some very tough and hypercritical decisons. The film follows their lives through thick and thin and even the introduction of a 2nd woman into the marriage (very Camilla like).

The Blu Ray itself has a very good transfer with terrific level of detail in the intricate costumes and fabulous interiors. Sound wise it' s quite dull as dialogue driven plus I found the score rather repetitive and annoying.

Recommended if you like period dramas.

Overall Movie 4/5, Image 4.5/5, Sound 3/5

This is like an intelligent take on Mr & Mrs Smith with Roberts and Owen playing a couple who are (allegedly) working together to pull a an industrial espionage stunt and make a few million. The details of their relationship are not known initially although we know that they know each other. The film is told in a number of flashbacks inbetween present day scenes and slowly we begin to understand the relationship. This is qiute a complicated film and to be honest probably needs two viewings just to check that all of the plot lines tie together. So, it requires concentration to follow all of the nuances but I found this highly enjoyable and with a few decent laughs. The chemistry between Owen and Roberts is also very good (a doubt that I had prior to viewing) and if you're looking for a intelligent thriller with a few laughs and a great many twists and turns then this is for you.

In regard to the BR Disc, the picture is 3.5/5 (it's not stunning, but perfectly passable with some nice detailed shots especially in some of the opulent hotel scenes). Audio wise I score a 3/5 as mainly front dialogue and music orientated but what there is sounds good.

Overall score 4/5 - recommended.

Didn't know what to expect from this and I would say that this was a well crafted film and very well acted especially Jason Segel (very cool initially but then a bit of a sad chap). It's kind of a male romcom but is equally appealing to gals (my wife enjoyed it) but ultimately there aren't too many laugh out loud moments. Having said that it's amusing and a bit different to normal romcom stuff so if you're looking for a comedy with a difference (i.e. relating to male bonding) then give this a try. The disc itself has good (but not excellent) picture quality and good sound (especially the music). Extras are quite thorough and there is a longish gag reel with some funny moments with a bar stool. Overall 3.5/5