Imagine That

[Cortone]

This was a curious film. IMO - Bevvy is right in saying that the stock markets were too complex for children, and most of us have heard more than we ever want to about these over the economic crisis. I barely heard a laugh for the first 20 minutes or so of the film, and there were very few times that the children were laughing out loud.

I agree with andrews about the little girl being very cute and good in the part, but I kept wondering who would have done her hair (as clearly Eddie Murphy's character would not have done this). And Eddie Murphy was OK - but no more than OK. (I kept wondering about him and Scary Spice - and his relationship with their daughter.)

Being a West Wing fan, it was lovely to see Martin Sheen and the wonderful Richard Schiff, although it did appear that Martin Sheen was still President Bartlet in some scenes.

It wasn't great, but it was not atrocious. I wouldn't have liked to p*y for it. IMDB is currently showing this as 4.3 out of 10, but I'd give it more (maybe a 6?).

Steve - it may seem strange to go to films on a Sunday morning, but actually, once you have done this once, it no longer seems odd!

[opas]

Think that was the first time I've been ID checked at Odeon Greenwich, slightly surprised but I had ID so it wasn't a problem. Wonder what is going on - perhaps they are going to be enforcing the ID checks a bit more routinely from now on?

While the cinema was fairly busy with lots of families, the screening itself was quite empty. I was expecting that on a Sunday morning - starting at 10.30am! It is almost criminal . I do like a Sunday lie in but was keen to see what Eddie Murphy had to offer. The answer is not much.

Eddie just hasn't been fresh for a long time, while some of his 80s classics are unmissable (I always have time to watch Trading Places, BH Cop, etc) these new 'family fun' ones are just too similar and quite boring. I don't think this would have held the attention of children. I did find it funny in places (Johnny Whitefeather had his moments) but it was quite disappointing. I did however think the little girl was good - and like Cortone I also found myself wondering about the hair

I would have been disappointed to have pa*d to see this, but could imagine being fairly entertained watching it on TV, at home on a lazy afternoon as part of the 'channel five family movie' (wouldn't even be excited to see it as part of the Sky Movies Premieres!). A middle of the road 5/10 for me.

[Beate]

Well, as usual we were the first to whizz into the Odeon Greenwich when they opened so we caught the ushers off guard who spent 5 minutes trying to figure out which screen to send us to so hadn’t been briefed about ID yet – which we would have had.

The film – so very disappointing. Dull and predictable and only mildly funny. Not even the kids laughed very much but there was a baby that kept screaming. I really find it extremely selfish to take a small baby into the cinema. It serves no other purpose than to forego a babysitter as clearly the baby does not enjoy the film and it’s probably way too loud for tiny ears hence the screaming! I felt like screaming half way through too, though. There were so many irritations in this film, where do you start? Maybe with the fact that no friend of a little child, imaginary or not, princess or not, would ever be interested enough in the financial market to give predictions for it? And since when has it become acceptable to make fun of Native Americans? Or being promoted for the simple act of walking out of a meeting?

5/10

[bevvy]

Not even the kids laughed very much

I think it was even less funny for kids than it was for the adults - if that is possible.

At least that crying baby did not ruin a decent film - lets hope the parents have been put off enough not to bring it along to any future screenings until it is of an age to appreciate the film.

[moggers]

Beate, we took our baby to this film and he was fine. I would never let my baby scream through a film, I'd leave. I've taken my daughter to parent/baby screenings at the see age and she was also fine. Once they get to 5/6 months it's harder. I also don't understand why you'd let a wee one a scream for that long, we flew longhaul so many times and there was a baby who screamed for the entire 13 hour flight.

[platining]

I am surprsied everyone does not like it althought I do not particular like it. But this kind of Hollywood typical movie always has some supporters. Like Marley and Me and The proposal, they are so typical and predictable. But the comments on them are not so one sided.

I think if you have to take your child to cinema, your attention are distracted especially you have to keep them quiet when the film is not particular interesting to them. Even you dont have child with you, the nosie from other childen are disturbing.

There are not children in my row. But the children on the front row kept asking his dads taking them to toilet is a bit .........

[moggers]

I think if it's advertised and aimed at families and children then you have to expect some noise or disruption like toilet trips. I actually have found children's previews to have less noise and fewer disruptions than a lot of the adult screenings. At least a child has an excuse for thumping the back of your chair, asking questions and going to the loo LOL
Children can't learn how to behave if they never get the chance to go to the cinema. We used to sit at the front or back depending on the cinema layout when our daughter was younger so we could nip out for toilet trips or get her out if she was being noisy without harrasing other folk. She's great now and has been since she was about 4.

[platining]

I think if it's advertised and aimed at families and children then you have to expect some noise or disruption like toilet trips. I actually have found children's previews to have less noise and fewer disruptions than a lot of the adult screenings. At least a child has an excuse for thumping the back of your chair, asking questions and going to the loo LOL
Children can't learn how to behave if they never get the chance to go to the cinema. We used to sit at the front or back depending on the cinema layout when our daughter was younger so we could nip out for toilet trips or get her out if she was being noisy without harrasing other folk. She's great now and has been since she was about 4.

Agreed. This is a family movie. Some noise from children is expected.

What really annoying is when you are in a movie with a gp of teenagers talking and playing all the time!!!!

[Beate]

I never said anything against the kids. I don't mind well-behaved kids. I know that babies can't help screaming but I still resent them in a cinema. If it cries, take it outside!

[kittycoocat]

This was a curious film. IMO - Bevvy is right in saying that the stock markets were too complex for children, and most of us have heard more than we ever want to about these over the economic crisis. I barely heard a laugh for the first 20 minutes or so of the film, and there were very few times that the children were laughing out loud.

I agree with andrews about the little girl being very cute and good in the part, but I kept wondering who would have done her hair (as clearly Eddie Murphy's character would not have done this). And Eddie Murphy was OK - but no more than OK. (I kept wondering about him and Scary Spice - and his relationship with their daughter.)

Being a West Wing fan, it was lovely to see Martin Sheen and the wonderful Richard Schiff, although it did appear that Martin Sheen was still President Bartlet in some scenes.

It wasn't great, but it was not atrocious. I wouldn't have liked to p*y for it. IMDB is currently showing this as 4.3 out of 10, but I'd give it more (maybe a 6?).

Steve - it may seem strange to go to films on a Sunday morning, but actually, once you have done this once, it no longer seems odd!

I can't help but totally agree with evrything Cortone says.

In addition....I think that this film was better than expected after hearing about the mediocre reviews....but
I use to love Eddie Murphy and so gave it a go yesterday at Showcase Cardiff. The cinema was 20% full which
was a shame. What's the matter with people? If you can't go give your tix to someone else.

A 6.5/10.....my kids and I laughed a lot and the little girl staring as his daughter, is going to be a superstar.