I really did enjoy the first “Men In Black” movie as it was original. The film was a buddy cop movie made intergalactic with some great special effects and some decent writing but this is nothing more than a rehash and quite frankly, not a good one.

Agent J (Will Smith “Bad Boys”) is now MIB’s top agent and so far everything is going well but then an unauthorized landing occurs and a new threat has come to Earth. Now Agent J must restore his old partner Agent K’s (Tommy Lee Jones “Batman Forever”) memory in order to combat this new threat, save humanity and stop it from stealing the ‘Light’.

Will Smith’s character Agent J is not as amusing as he was in the first “Men In Black” film. Tommy Lee Jones who I normally like isn’t that exciting either as Agent K, which is a real shame because I did enjoy his portrayal of the character the first time around. The two unfortunately lack the chemistry they had in the first movie too. Rosario Dawson (“Sin City”) is awfully weak as Agent J’s new girlfriend. None of the villains in this movie are memorable in the absolute slightest as none are shown in an interesting light.

“Men In Black II” is a real shame. Instead of getting a decent continuation, it feels very forced and just generally very poor. The action is over the top and doesn’t work very well as it does come off as rather silly. None of the characters are that interesting and the chemistry between those characters is just poor. The jokes aren’t great either. Although “Men In Black II” isn’t a horrible movie or even a horrible sequel nothing about it is that great so I don’t recommend this one unless you are an absolute diehard fan of the original.

Christopher Nolan (“Batman Begins”, “Inception”) directs “Memento”, a film so narratively strange that you come to the conclusion that the director must be really crazy or really brave. This is an excellent film that reinvents the way you think about how a story can unfold.

Guy Pearce (“Iron Man 3”, “The Hurt Locker”) is Leonard and he suffers from short-term memory loss so has photographs, notes and tattoos to help him. He’s searching for the man that killed his wife but rather interestingly, the film goes in a reverse order where we start with the last scene and work our way back to uncover the truth to find the man responsible.

Guy Pearce does a good job as Leonard. You come to really sympathise with his condition as he can be in the middle of any situation when his mind suddenly resets without any knowledge of how he got where he was. Do not mistake Leonard problem for a normal form of amnesia because he can remember his name, his wife and everything prior to the accident. Carrie-Anne Moss (“Disturbia”) plays Natalie and the characters becomes increasingly interesting as the film goes on. Joe Pantoliano (“The Fugitive”) plays Teddy, who is also an intriguing character.

“Memento” is sort-of like watching “The Fugitive” with the memory loss aspect altering the whole shape of the film. The movie is unique in the way that approaches the story and that’s what made me fall in love with it; we see scenes where Leonard interacts with people and then we rewind to find out how these interactions came about and they are often very surprising. “Memento” is a truly wonderful movie, especially those that really love the art of film and want to see something bold, something that will show them a new trick or two.

“Mega Shark vs. Mecha Shark” is not a good movie but I cannot deny the fact that it put a smile on my face. It’s got some cheesy charm that cannot be denied even though many aspects of it are bad. With a title such as this, you know you’re not going to be getting “Citizen Kane”.

A colossal shark is terrorising the oceans and coastal communities around the globe. Scientists and the military have create a robot shark to help destroy the shark before its reign of aquatic terror takes more lives and does more damage to the global economy. However, this shark won’t go down without a fight.

The acting in “Mega Shark vs. Mecha Shark” is easily the worst aspect of this movie. While nobody is outrightly terrible, most of the characters are really bland. You won’t care about them and you will just be sat there in anticipation of the next time the goofy shark shows up. The giant shark does not actually look too bad considering this is a movie from production company The Asylum, known for their low-budget mockbusters (such as “Transmorphers”) and shoddy shark flicks (such as “Sharknado”). The robot shark looks okay.

“Mega Shark vs. Mecha Shark” is apparently a sequel. In fact, there is a whole series of “Mega Shark” movies that I will have to check out at some point. Some of the scenes with the shark causing carnage are moderately enjoyable and the film offers some comedic value. I particularly liked the scene where the shark wrecks the Sphinx. However, I don’t think I can even come close to recommending this picture to the general audience. If you have a soft spot for stupid shark films then this movie will provide you with some level of enjoyment. Otherwise, I’d give this one a miss.

“Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus” is the first in the “Mega Shark” series. I previously saw “Mega Shark vs. Mecha Shark” and while it wasn’t exactly good, I found it a lot more tolerable than this one. This movie should be a lot more exciting an interesting than it is. As it stands, it’s really unremarkable.

A huge shark and a large octopus are awoken from their prehistoric slumber in ice. They are now terrorising the Pacific Ocean. Conventional weapons seem to be no match for these vicious beasts. Scientists realise that the only way to stop them is to get them to battle each other. Get ready for the ultimate showdown between shark and octopus.

The focus of a film titled “Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus” should be on the shark and the octopus. However, I felt like we barely got to see the creatures. We seem to spend so much time with a bunch of boring humans. The acting in here is so atrocious that I had a hard time enduring the human characters. The special effects on the giant monsters are not very impressive. They could not look much more synthetic. It’s a shame as they look okay on the poster.

There is one brilliant moment in here. Early on, Mega Shark leaps out of the ocean and destroys a plane. The rest of the film is a real chore to sit through. It’s not surprising this is a bad flick though because it’s from production company The Asylum. It’s not the worst film they have churned out but it’s still rather lousy. It’s also not the worst shark film out there. Basically, you can do worse but that’s about the best I can say about this movie aside from that one glorious scene with the plane being munched on by a shark.

From director Ivan Reitman (“Kindergarten Cop”) comes “Meatballs”. This comedy stars Bill Murray (“Groundhog Day”, “Lost In Translation”) and shares a great deal in common with “Animal House”, “Caddyshack” and “Stripes”. Fans of those movies will no doubt feel right at home with the humour in “Meatballs”.

In this movie, we follow the kids and staff at Camp North Star during the course of the summer. North Star is a cheap summer camp where the counsellors are just as immature as the kids. The camp prepares for battle against a rival summer camp. Camp North Star has never beaten Camp Mohawk at the annual Olympiad, will this year be any different?

Bill Murray is very funny as Tripper. Throughout the movie, he makes announcements via the speakers dotted across the camp and these announcements are often very amusing. There is also a brilliant moment when Tripper gives an interview about the summer camp because the answers he gives are absolutely ridiculous yet Murray delivers them with sincerity. Murray’s comedic performance is particularly impressive considering that this movie marked his first starring role. Some of the other characters are not as interesting and I really did not care for the young kid (Chris Makepeace) that befriends Tripper. It’s a shame that whenever Murray is not onscreen, the film seems to struggle to generate laughs.

If you have seen some of the movies I have mentioned earlier, you will have a good idea of what “Meatballs” is like. If you want a light-hearted comedy then “Meatballs” is a good choice. Fans of Bill Murray should also check this out. This movie contains one scene where Tripper tells a story about a serial killer lurking in the woods and it’s far more entertaining than all of those “Friday The 13th” movies. If you are looking for something serious then you will have to look elsewhere.

“Mean Machine” is a loose remake of a film called “The Longest Yard” with Burt Reynolds. I’ve never seen the original but this British adaptation (changing the sport from American football to the international version) is more entertaining than it should be.

In “Mean Machine”, ex-footballer Vinnie Jones (“X-Men: The Last Stand”, “Gone In Sixty Seconds”) plays ex-footballer Danny Meehan, who gets arrested for drunk driving and assault. In prison he’s asked to coach the inmates’ football team. He reluctantly accepts the job and challenges the guards for his team’s first match and that’s when the film gets really silly but also really good. It’s a prison movie and a sports movie and although the tone at times seems conflicting, it somehow manages to score.

Vinnie Jones is by no means a good actor but here he works because he’s really just playing himself: a tough football player. Most people can work in films when given the right role and this is an example of that. The other inmates are alright but nothing special, with the exception of Jason Statham (“The Transporter”, “Crank”) as a serial killer, who makes for arguably the funniest goalkeeper ever. Statham provides a lot of humour with just a few simple glances and steals every scene he’s in.

“Mena Machine” can get perhaps a little too serious as a prison movie for its own good but there is something about the way it’s constructed that makes it a funny movie. Of course like any sports movie, one of the highlights has got to be the final match and this movie doesn’t disappoint as it’s ‘prison rules’, literally. I highly doubt “Mean Machine” is anybody’s idea of high art; however it is my idea of a fun time with movies. It’s a movie that manages to use Vinnie Jones in a suitable part for him and gives us arguably the best performance of Jason Statham’s career.

“Dragon Ball: The Path To Power” is a retelling of some of the early arcs of the original “Dragon Ball” series but with an updated animation style. In many ways, this is one of the most accessible “Dragon Ball” films in that introduces a lot of the characters and concepts but it also crams an awful lot into just one movie.

Goku is a young boy that joins teen inventor Bulma on an exciting adventure with danger at every turn. They are on a mission to collect all the Dragon Balls. Along the way, they will meet many new friends as well as many new enemies. One thing is for sure, this will be an unforgettable quest.

The film does a great job of introducing Goku, Bulma, Master Roshi and so many other characters. However, it is arguably a little too ambitious. We end up seeing a few too many characters and some do not get enough time to shine. Like the original show, some of the comedic interactions between the characters are a little perverse and just odd by the standards of Western audiences. The animation looks great on all the characters. This film has the same animation style as “Dragon Ball GT”, which I still think has the best quality animation of any “Dragon Ball” series to date (yes, I think it’s even better than “Dragon Ball Super”).

“Dragon Ball: The Path To Power” has plenty of fun action sequences, an enjoyable plot and some good humour. Fans of the original may like seeing the story retold with a newer animation style while newcomers may find this is a nice introduction that takes up less time than watching dozens of episodes of the show. While it does not really add anything new to the “Dragon Ball” universe, I still think it’s fun and worth checking out.

“Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman” is easily one of the worst animated “Batman” movies. It’s perhaps not as bad as “Batman: The Killing Joke” but it’s still pretty awful. The film is set in the same continuity as the excellent “Batman: The Animated Series”, following its transition to “The New Batman Adventures”.

This movie has one of the dullest plots I’ve ever seen in a kids’ cartoon movie as we see Batman try to figure out the identity of the new ‘Batwoman’. She is a vigilante like him but her motives remain unclear as she targets a specific group of criminals. They will face off against Penguin, mobster Rupert Thorne and Bane.

By far the worst aspect of the whole film is the animation. I loved the animation of “Batman: The Animated Series” and “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm”. I was less impressed with the animation of “The New Batman Adventures” but the animation here looks so cheap. Characters are almost painful to look at and the animation during some of their movements makes them look more rigid than puppets. Batman has been fascinating before but he’s a total bore here. We’re introduced to three females, who are all potentially the Batwoman. They are all tedious and underdeveloped. Sadly, we barely get to see Penguin, Thorne or Bane. Robin has little more than a cameo appearance.

The animation is completely lifeless for both the characters and the environments, the music is awful, the characters are badly written, the plot is unengaging and the whole thing is just a big disappointment. I really hated this movie because I loved the original show so much and this is just a real slap in the face to fans. The only vaguely exciting thing is the final battle where Batman has a fight with Bane. The rest of the movie is just a total waste of time.

“3-Headed Shark Attack” is the sequel to the equally absurd “2-Headed Shark Attack”. These are totally ridiculous movies that aim low but deliver a few chuckles. The two movies are pretty much the same but this one has Danny Trejo (“Machete”, “Heat”) in it so that makes it a little better.

A three-headed shark starts attacking a research station. As the scientists escape, they try to figure out a way to defeat the monstrous shark. Also, a group of drunk youngsters having fun get caught in the shark’s path. It’s going to be one tough battle to beat this abomination.

Although Danny Trejo features prominently on the movie’s poster, he’s sadly not in that much of the picture. However, we do at least get to see him hack one of the shark’s heads off with a machete. That whole sequence is easily the highlight of the entire film. Rob Van Dam (“Sniper: Special Ops”) also appears in the movie. He’s pretty awful. The rest of the characters are really forgettable and none of the scientists are remotely convincing. The shark monster is hilarious. Something about having three heads makes it even more amusing than the creature in the first movie.

There is no getting away from the simple fact that this is a bad movie but it knows it’s a bad movie. The sequences with the shark are enjoyably goofy. Any film with Danny Trejo hacking up a shark cannot be completely without merit. It doesn’t matter whether or not you’ve seen “2-Headed Shark Attack”, if you want to see a film with a shark with multiple heads snacking on people then this movie delivers the goods. Just don’t expect to see any good acting, a clever plot or any of the normal things you would be looking for in a film.

“Dead Silence” is a supernatural horror flick involving a ventriloquist puppet. Ventriloquists puppets can be unsettling, just watch “Magic” from 1978 or some of the episodes of the original “Twilight Zone” series. “Dead Silence” ultimately fails to work because the plot and the killer’s choices make no real sense.

A young man (Ryan Kwanten) returns to his hometown after his wife is murdered shortly after a mysterious ventriloquist doll arrived at his door. His hometown is a place with a sinister urban legend involving a deceased ventriloquist. Is somebody playing a sick joke or is the spectre of the ventriloquist on the loose?

The main character, Jamie, is rather forgettable. He’s thankfully not as annoying as most protagonists in horror movies but he’s hardly entertaining to watch. The dolls in this movie are somewhat spooky at times. I cannot really explain too much without spoiling the movie but let me make it clear that the killer’s moves have no logic to them. The killer has way too much power for the story’s own good. Bob Gunton (“Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls”) is enjoyable as Jamie’s father. This movie was directed by James Wan (“Saw”) so watch out for the very brief appearance of the doll from the “Saw” franchise.

It’s a shame that this film is not very good because there are some disturbing moments here and there. The problem is that there are just way too many stupid ones. Had they opted for something less supernatural and more psychological, this could have been a great movie because Wan knows how to create tension. If you want a great film about a ventriloquist then watch “Magic” instead. As it is, “Dead Silence” is a mess of a movie and even the “Child’s Play” movies are more entertaining to watch than this.