BIGDOG Goes to the Cinema: The Expendables 2, The Bourne Legacy and Keith Lemon: The Film

With the weather being so dreary around BIGDOG HQ, there’s not much else we can do than go the cinema and eat our weight in popcorn. We’ve reviewed three more of this summer’s latest movies, so check them out below!

The Expendables 2 (Simon West, 103 mins, 15 – out now)

The biggest action film of all time is finally here! Featuring a star-studded cast of your favourite action heroes, including Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis and Jason Statham, and packed with explosions, roundhouse kicks and testosterone, The Expendable 2 is a must-see for any adrenaline junkie.

4/5 – off-the-scale action to satisfy any action fan

The Bourne Legacy (Tony Gilroy, 135 mins, 12A – out now)

It’s easy to be put off by the fact that Matt Damon isn’t returning as Jason Bourne, but The Bourne Legacy, the fourth film based on the Robert Ludlum spy fiction series of novels, is definitely worth a watch. Despite a relatively slow start and a bloated running time, Bourne is back with a bang!

3/5 – much better than expected, but be sure to have watched the first three before viewing

Keith Lemon: The Film (Paul Angunawela, 85 mins, 15 – out now)

Telly’s rudest ginger (sorry, ‘strawberry blond’) is finally on the big screen after managing to get himself a feature-length film based on his rise to celebrity stardom, all thanks to the Lemon Phone. Fans of Celebrity Juice and Lemon La Vida Loca will laugh, though you can’t expect a film to hold up on catchphrases alone. Bang tidy, this is not.

2/5 – even the biggest Keith Lemon fans should expect to be disappointed        

BIGDOG Goes to the Cinema: The Dark Knight Rises and Ted

The past couple of weeks have been fantastic for film-lovers, with some of the greatest movies of recent memory being released in quick succession. Unless you've got extra cash to spend, seeing them all can be quite expensive, so we're here to help make sure that you see only the best of the big screen.

The Dark Knight Rises (Christopher Nolan, 165 mins, 12A - out now)

The final chapter to legendary director Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy is packed full of explosive action, sultry chemistry and some of the most amazing effects to grace the silver screen. Christian Bale reprises his role as the Caped Crusader, with Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Liam Neeson all returning from the previous films. Anne Hathaway puts in a cool performance as Catwoman and Tom Hardy is terrifying as the masked madman, Bane.
5/5 - do not miss, guaranteed to be film of the year

Ted (Seth MacFarlane, 106 mins, 15 - out now)

From the creator of Family Guy, American Dad and The Cleveland Show, comes Ted - the story of how a child's wish can turn a stuffed teddy bear into a foul-mouthed, marijuana-smoking, borderline-alcoholic celebrity has-been. Mark Wahlberg plays Ted's owner and best friend, John, who must choose between his long-time girlfriend (Mila Kunis) and career, or his 'thunder buddy for life'. Ted is bursting with raunchy humour and very near-to-the-knuckle comedy so be prepared before you view!
4/5 - hilarious and original, though non-Family Guy viewers may be less than impressed

Next time: The Expendables 2, Keith Lemon: The Film and The Bourne Legacy