Dracula (1958)

Dracula (1958) is a Hammer horror film inspired by Bram Stoker's classic novel Dracula. It was directed by Terence Fisher and written by Jimmy Sangster.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was OK.

DADDY: Just OK? I love this movie. Weren't you frightened?

LILLY: No it wasn't scary a tiny bit. It was just people dying, turning into vampires and then dying again.

DADDY: You are a cool one. I think you would make a great vampire hunter.

LILLY: Yeah.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: Dracula (Christopher Lee) because he never ever died, until the end.

DADDY: Me too I think he is magnificent and he comes back too!

LILLY: Really?

DADDY: Yes Dracula is hard to kill.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: When they crashed through the barrier.

DADDY: That was quite funny. I like the fight with Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) when Dracula crumbles into dust. Didn't you think that was icky?

LILLY: Oh yeah that was just gross.

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends?

LILLY: I think I would.

DADDY: Your friends might have nightmares...

LILLY: Yes they would.

DADDY: How many crucifixes would you give it? .

LILLY: Ten.

DADDY: Only ten? I'm giving it twenty.

LILLY: Really?

DADDY: I think I like this movie a lot more than you.

LILLY: Yeah.

DADDY: Would you like to see some more Hammer horror films though.

LILLY: Oh yes!

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) is an adventure sequel directed by Rob Cohen and written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. 

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: OK, I didn't like the actors who played Evelyn and their son but I did like the action.

DADDY: I don't think it worked setting it in China.

LILLY: Yes I have to agree.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: Rick (Brendan Fraser) again because he can't do anything without a gun.

DADDY: Yeah he is the best one in it. Jonathan (John Hannah) was hardly in the film.

LILLY: Yes they should have had more of him.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: It's really hard to say because nothing was really that good.

DADDY: I agree, I think my favourite moment was when the credits rolled at the end.

LILLY: Lol!

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends?

LILLY: No because it really isn't very good.

DADDY: Sadly you are correct.

LILLY: Yes.

DADDY: How many scarabs would you give it? .

LILLY: You mean yetis?

DADDY: OK, how many of them?

LILLY: Two.

DADDY: Two for me too.

LILLY: It wasn't even a proper mummy movie.

DADDY: I know and it sucked.

LILLY: Yes.

The Mummy Returns (2001)

The Mummy Returns (2001) is an adventure horror comedy sequel written and directed by Stephen Sommers. 

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was formidable.

DADDY: I liked it because it is more fun than the first one.

LILLY: I agree

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: Rick (Brendan Fraser) because he is a hero

DADDY: I liked the big henchman Lock-Nah (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) because I thought he was a really cool bad guy.

LILLY: Really?

DADDY: Yeah.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: That would be when Jonathan (John Hannah) blamed the kid for everything.

DADDY: During the car chase?

LILLY: Yes.

DADDY: That's my favourite moment too. I like a good chase scene.

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends?

LILLY: They would have to see the first one.

DADDY: And then?

LILLY: Yes.

DADDY: I think I actually enjoy this a little more than the first one.

LILLY: Me too.

DADDY: How many scarabs would you give it? .

LILLY: I'm going to give it thirteen.

DADDY: I will give it eleven.

DADDY: I used to work around the corner from the British Museum.

LILLY: Really?

DADDY: Yes, I used to go there to eat my sandwiches with the mummies. It was nice and quiet.

LILLY: Lol!

Oz The Great And The Powerful (2013)

Oz The Great And The Powerful (2013) is an adventure fantasy prequel to the classic The Wizard Of Oz (1939), directed by Sam Raimi and written by David Lindsay-Abaire and Mitchell Kapner. A struggling sideshow illusionist and conman is transported to the magical land of Oz.

This week we have a guest reviewer Mummy who saw the movie with us.

MUMMY: Hello! 

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

MUMMY: I thought it was fantastic.

LILLY: I thought it was brilliant.

DADDY: It was wonderful to return to Oz. Did you hold Mummy's hand because you were afraid Lilly?

LILLY: No, I held it because she was afraid.

MUMMY: It was very scary when the wicked witch changed.

DADDY: I thought I saw you hiding behind your fingers Mummy.

MUMMY: No I wasn't!

DADDY and LILLY: Lol.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

MUMMY: I liked the monkey Finley (Zach Braff) because he was so cute and a loyal companion.

LILLY: It would be the good witch Glinda (Michelle Williams) because she was beautiful.

DADDY: I liked the China Girl (Joey King) because she was so brave and pretty.

MUMMY: She did have spunk Daddy.

DADDY: Yeah.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

MUMMY: My favourite moment was when Oz (James Franco) arrived in the land of Oz and it was beautiful and colourful

LILLY: It would have to be when Glinda kissed Oz and the bit when he was going to run away at the end.

DADDY: I liked the attack of the flying baboons. I want one for a pet.

MUMMY: Lol, it would make too much mess.

DADDY: I would train it.

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends?

MUMMY: Yes because the graphics are awesome and it is a very well made and cute movie.

LILLY: Yes because I loved it.

DADDY: It was great fun and a lovely birthday treat.

DADDY: How many witches hats would you give it? 

MUMMY: I'm going to give it nine and a half.

LILLY: I will give it ten

DADDY: Me too. 

Lilly and Daddy love to see dwarfs and midgets in movies and would like to offer our support to Andrew "Stumpy" Leavold who is seeking funds to finish his documentary In Search Of Weng Weng about the Filipino midget superstar. You can help Andrew realize his dream here.

The Mummy (1999)

The Mummy (1999) is an adventure horror film directed by Stephen Sommers and written by him and John L. Balderston. It is a very loose remake of the 1932 film of the same name which starred Boris Karloff. Two groups of adventurers looking for the hidden wealth of Egypt accidentally awaken an ancient evil.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was magnificent.

DADDY: Was it too scary for you?

LILLY: No.

DADDY: I told you only a few people died in the movie.

LILLY: You were wrong.

DADDY: I think the film is very exciting and funny.

LILLY: I thought it was a bit gross.

DADDY: Imhotep is a bit icky.

LILLY: Yes.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: I would have to say Rick (Brendan Fraser) because he saves the day.

DADDY: I liked Evelyn's brother Jonathan (John Hannah) because he is British and funny.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: I liked the bit when Jonathan is hanging onto the planes wing and Rick asks him if he is OK?

DADDY: Do I bloody look like I'm OK?

LILLY: Lol!

DADDY: That's my favourite moment too.

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends?

LILLY: Yes because it is a bit scary but very funny.

DADDY: I love this film.

DADDY: How many scarabs would you give it? .

LILLY: I'm going to give it ten.

DADDY: Me too.

DADDY: Your mummy can look a bit scary in the morning.

DADDY and LILLY: Imhotep! Imhotep! Imhotep!

Back To The Future Part III (1990)

Back To The Future Part III (1990) is the second science fiction adventure comedy sequel directed by Robert Zermeckis who wrote the screenplay with Bob Gale. 

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was great.

DADDY: Yeah it's better than the second one. I liked that it is set in the old West.

LILLY: I liked that it was set in the past too.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: Old "Doc" Brown again.

DADDY: Yeah and I thought it was cool that he fell in love.

LILLY: Yeah.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: I liked the bit with the train at the end.

DADDY: Yes that was really exciting and I love steam trains.

LILLY: Me too!

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends?

LILLY: Yes but you would have to see the first two movies.

DADDY: Of course but I think this is a lot better than the second one.

LILLY: I have to agree.

DADDY: How many stars would you give it? .

LILLY: You mean gigawatts.

DADDY: Yes, how many of those?

LILLY: 5018 million billion gigawatts.

DADDY: Me too.

DADDY: Would you like to go on a steam train?

LILLY: Oh yes.

DADDY: We will do that then there is one that runs from Brisbane to Toowoomba.

LILLY: Cool!

Back To The Future Part II (1989)

Back To The Future Part II (1989) is a science fiction adventure comedy sequel again directed by Robert Zermeckis who wrote the screenplay with Bob Gale. Marty McFly must travel to the future to prevent his son's arrest. 

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was pretty good but I expected more.

DADDY: Yeah it is what I call a middle movie and it just sets up the third in the series which is way better.

LILLY: I have to agree and I expected a better plot.

DADDY: Yeah they got carried away showing the actors playing themselves at different stages in life and it is confusing.

LILLY: Yeah.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: This is tricky...I think it would be Marty. It is funny to see him as an old man and I like that he won't be called a chicken.

DADDY: I still like "Doc" Brown in this, he cracks me up.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: I like the future with flying cars.

DADDY: Me too but it is only two years until it is 2015 and I still don't have a flying car!

LILLY: I really want a hoverboard, self tying shoes and a jacket that resizes to fit.

DADDY: I still like my shoes they wore in the 50s.

LILLY: Lol.

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends?

LILLY: You have to see the first one but yes.

DADDY: The third one is a lot better.

DADDY: How many stars would you give it? I'm going to convert these into gigawatts.

LILLY: I'm giving it ten stars.

DADDY: OK ten stars is around 3860 billion million gigawatts! I'm giving it the same.

N.B. One lightening bolt represents 386 billion million gigawatts.