The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) - Ben Stiller

I am told this hasn't been finished being edited, so I wonder what else could be in store for viewers, when the release date is on Boxing Day over here in the UK. It looked finished to me, it was entertaining, and Ben and Kristen Wiig are perfectly matched as a bit of an odd couple, in a nice way.
The David Bowie references also shined out of the otherwise average film. It was entertaining, but not something I would watch again, even if it was properly edited.

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Four Lions (2010) - Chris Morris

Possibly one of the best films to come out of Britain and made by Film4 for years. Also, Riz Ahmed is one of the British actors to watch in the future. He owns the screen. You mark my words: the boys a star! A near-perfect comedy film, even if the subject matter is a little risqué.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) - Danny Leiner

Everyone's favourite stoner comedy, also known as Harold and Kumar Get the Munchies over here in Britain, where White Castle isn't even a thing. Very reminiscent of parts of Danny Leiner's other stoner comedy, Dude, Where's My Car? (2000), especially as I only realised it was one of his after googling to write the actual director in this review. The slapstick comedies of the noughties, when compared with things like Airplane! (1980) - Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, get much more of a looked down upon feel from filmgoers, although Harold and Kumar still manage to entertain me.

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Adventures in Babysitting (1987) - Chris Columbus

Chris Columbus' first ever directorial role. And what a brilliant film. You think it's just another kid's film, and at some points, it does stray into that area. However, there are so many adult jokes and references it had to be rated a 12 over here in Britain. A nice film to watch on a night when there's not much on, and you don't need to concentrate. And Elisabeth Shue is pretty hot as well.

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Labyrinth (1986) - Jim Henson

The creator of the Muppets directing a film? Who even knew? Not me, that's for sure. I can't believe it took me this long to watch it. From the first scene, I knew this was no Muppets movie. It incited fear and humour, without aiming at too young an age. David Bowie was cheesy, yes, but the cheesiness makes the film what it is. Well, that and the cast of different characters that don't ever seem to stale, no matter how many similarities (in looks) they have to the Muppets. A couple of the songs drag on a bit, but it worked as a tool for Bowie, even garnering him a number 1 spot in the album chart over here in Britain.

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆