The Gate (1987)

The Gate (1987) is a horror film directed by Tibor Takácks and written by Michael Nankin. Two young boys accidently open up a gateway to hell.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was fabulous and fantastic.

DADDY: It is still a favourite of mine too.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: It would be Glen's sister Al (Christa Denton) because I thought it was funny that she didn't believe the boys but got a shock when she realized it was all true.

DADDY:I like Glen (Stephen Dorf) because he doesn't give up.

LILLY: He doesn't cry when his sister and friend are taken by demons.

DADDY: Because he is a tough kid.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: That would be when Glen gets an extra eye because it was creepy!

DADDY: I like that too and those evil little imps.

LILLY: Yeah they are awesome.

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: Yes.

DADDY: Not too scary?

LILLY: Definitly not, anyone 7 or over could watch it.

DADDY: How many stars?

LILLY: Twenty

DADDY: Me too.

DADDY: I thought it was funny that you hopped straight onto the computer to see if there was a sequel.

LILLY: Yes there is.

DADDY: I didn't know that, lets try to find it.

LILLY: Yeah!

Look out for our new blog coming soon called Lilly and Daddy's Unpositive Blog.

Twilight (2008)

Twilight (2008) is a  romantic fantasy film based upon the best selling novel by Stephenie Meyer. It was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and written by Melissa Rosenburg. A high school student moves to the remote town of Forks, Washington where she meets and falls in love with a vampire.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was brilliant and I love the story.

DADDY: I thought it was boring and I couldn't believe that Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) fell in love.

LILLY: You hate my favourite film?

DADDY: Hate is a strong word.

LILLY: But it's true?

DADDY: Yes.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: Bella because she is nice and does things for others unlike you dad.

DADDY: I didn't like anyone but I thought the vampire who was new to giving up human blood was mildly amusing.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment.

LILLY: When the vampires play baseball.

DADDY: Yes that was almost good.

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: Of course I do but one of my friends hated it.

DADDY: As do I.

DADDY: How many stars would you give it?

LILLY: Love hearts Daddy! I would give it forty love hearts.

DADDY: None for me. . 

DADDY: Would you like to watch the next one with me?

LILLY: Yes because I know you wouldn't enjoy it.

DADDY: Not happening.

LILLY: Oh!

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) is a comedy fantasy adventure film directed by Terry Gilliam and written by him and Charles McKeown. It is based upon the unlikely adventures told by the real Baron Münchhausen about his experiences fighting the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was one of the most awesome films I have seen.

DADDY: It is rather wonderful.

LILLY: Yes it is.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: Baron Munchausen (John Neville) because no one thought he was real but he is and a great hero.

DADDY: He is amazing.

LILLY: Yes!

DADDY: What was your favourite moment.

LILLY: The bit when he threw Sally (Sally Polly) out of the balloon but saves her. I love that balloon

DADDY: It would have taken a lot of knickers to make it

LILLY: Yes it would.

DADDY: I liked when he keeps cheating death.

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: Yes because it is a great film and everyone should see it.

DADDY: How many stars would you give it?

LILLY: I would give it 10 stars

DADDY: I will give it 15 then, our rating system is all over the place.

LILLY: Lol.

DADDY: You hated the other film we saw that day Jabberwocky (1977) 

 

LILLY: Yes I would give that zero stars.

DADDY: You can't win them all.Special thanks to GoMA here in Brisbane for screening a fabulous season of FREE films.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) is a fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson and is the second of a three part adaptation of the book by J. R. R. Tolkien. The screenplay was written by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Guillermo Del Toro. Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and the party of Dwarves continue onwards towards the Lonely Mountain. 

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was exciting and at the end it left you hanging.

DADDY: It was great and the end left me really wanting to see the next film.

LILLY: Same.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: The hobbit (Martin Freeman) because he has a lot of courage and he never gives up.

DADDY: Martin Freeman is great as the character.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment.

LILLY: It would have to be the bit with the barrels, they should make that into a theme park ride.

DADDY: I thought that too when I was watching it.

LILLY: It should be in Seaworld!

DADDY: I liked the spiders too, they were both favourite moments in the book too.

LILLY: Mum got scared and jumped.

DADDY: Yes that was funnny.

LILLY: Lol.

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: Yes because this is an awesome film and it's better than the first one.

DADDY: It has more action.

LILLY: Yes it has.

DADDY: How many stars would you give it?

LILLY: I would give it 25 stars.

DADDY: Me too. I can't wait for the next one and I think you are ready for The Lord of The Rings movies now.

LILLY: Hell yes!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) is a musical horror comedy based upon the legendary stage musical written by Richard O'Brian. It was directed by Jim Sharman with a screenplay by him and Richard O'Brian who also appears in the film. A young couple find themselves at the mercy of a sinister and mysterious scientist.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was awesome and magnificent.

DADDY: It is a favourite of mine. I've seen it on stage a few times and I helped build the set back in my theatre days.

LILLY: You had theatre days?

DADDY: Yes I was a stagehand for a while in a real theatre.

LILLY: Back when you were young?

DADDY: Yes many many years ago when dinosaurs ruled the earth.

LILLY: Lol.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character? 

LILLY: That Would be Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry) because he is such a great actor.

DADDY: Yes he ownes this role though I also have a soft spot for Charles Gray who plays the narrator.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: I don't really have a favourite moment because I liked it all.

DADDY: Me too, what about a favourite song?

LILLY: It would have to be The Time Warp because we learnt it at school and it is fun. Actually that is my favourite moment too.

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: Yes but it is a bit rude.

DADDY: How many stars would you give it?

LILLY: 15  it could have been better

DADDY:20 for me, it works better on stage.

LILLY: Can we watch it live?

DADDY: One day. I liked what you said when we first watched it.

LILLY: They are crazy like you daddy!

DADDY: Lol.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 2 (1997)

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 2 (1997) is the second season of the supernatural horror series which created by Joss Whedon. New vampires arrive in Sunnydale and Angel wreaks havoc.

DADDY: What did you think of this season? 

LILLY: I thought it was scarier than the first season but I thought that was better.

DADDY: Really?

LILLY: Yeah.

DADDY: I like this one more.

LILLY: Really?

DADDY: Who was your favourite character? 

LILLY: Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) because if it wasn't for her the monsters would take over Sunnydale.

DADDY: I like Spike (James Marsters), he's my favourite character in the entire series.

LILLY: Why do you always like the villains?

DADDY: I think they are more interesting.

LILLY: No they are not!

DADDY: What was your favourite episode?

LILLY: Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered when Xander (Nicholas Brendan) uses witchcraft and makes all the girls love him.

DADDY: Me too that one is hilarious and he can't handle it.

LILLY: No.

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: Yes if they have seen the first season..

DADDY: How many stars would you give it?

LILLY: Forty because it isn't as good as the first season..

DADDY: I like it more so I'll give it fifty-five. Mummy and me queued for hours to get James Marsters autograph once.

LILLY: I really want Buffy's autograph!

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) is a science fiction film and the second part of The Hunger Games trilogy based upon the novel by Suzanne Collins. Survivors of previous games are brought back to fight again as rebellion broods in the twelve districts. It was directed by Francis Lawrence with the screenplay written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael deBruyn.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: It wasn't as good as the first one.

DADDY: Yeah I liked that better too.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character? 

LILLY: Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) because she sacrifices herself for her family and the revolution.

DADDY: I like her too, another reluctant hero as most of them tend to be.

LILLY:Yes they do.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: Probably when Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) says they are having a baby.

DADDY: Me too but the plan doesn't work

LILLY: My least favourite moment is when the stylist (Lenny Kravitz) is hurt.

DADDY: Yes that was a bit grim. .

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: Yes but the first film is better and you need to watch that first.

DADDY: This is the middle film and it isn't as good as the first. Mum says the books are better.

LILLY: I would like to read the books.

DADDY: How many stars would you give it?

LILLY: 20 because it should have been longer and explain things better

DADDY: 15 for me because I agree, it ended very abruptly and I felt you needed to have read the book to fully understand the film.

LILLY: Yeah.