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Morgan Freeman is 75-years-old. When we’re that age we’re just going to refuse to ever wake up. So we don’t blame him for nodding off during a TV interview about his new film Now You See Me. And anyway, Michael Caine was answering the question. Why not use the time to rest? Seems very sensible. Film junkets must be the most boring part of any actor’s job. With the inanity of questions they get asked it’s a wonder more of them don’t curl up on the floor with a sign saying “Wake me when you’re done asking me how I learn my lines, you perma-grinning imbecile.”

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Wade Robson WILL have his day in court in his attempt to prove he was molested by Michael Jackson … even if he’s shut down by the Michael Jackson Estate.TMZ has learned … Robson has filed a civil lawsuit in L.A. County Superior Court … and it has…

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In news that will surprise and depress in equal measure, Macaulay Culkin and Pete Doherty have moved in together in Paris. Presumably because they have a lot of hobbies in common, such as the purchase and ingestion of class A drugs. What japes they’ll get into, we can hardly imagine, though the aforementioned purchase and ingestion of class A drugs is likely to figure heavily.

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We’re just gonna bung this straight up and think about it later. But there are some beasts in this video. Frightening beasts just dancing about like there’s no tomorrow. Are those beasts Neil and Chris or did they hire them in from some kind of special agency for beasts? We don’t know.

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After a pretty solid first outing, Marvel produced a sequel that was as confused and as hokey as a Bieber in Holland (now there’s a film plot). Despite a strong cast, spectacular special effects and a snappy script, it fell apart at the seams and turned into an episode of ReBoot that no one cared about. 

I’m pleased to say that the new director Shane Black of Lethal Weapon (who graced us with his jetlagged presence at the screening) took note of these fatal shortfalls and has revitalised the saga with a much needed shot in the arm. Rather than dusting the pile of shit with glitter and setting it alight, it feels like the franchise has dumped its unemployed ex, got a new job and started going to the gym again to feel better about life.

Once again we see Tony Stark return in all his greasy waiter glory – the one liners and sarcastic quips are genuinely funny and the script is tight enough to sustain the length of the movie, which is rare for a film of its guns blazing, robot frolicking nature. It really makes all the difference, with some truly hilarious retorts and some more than ridiculous dialogue. There’s an especially nice relationship Tony builds with a little boy on his travels that could have been a car crash kid performance, but  they both handle it masterfully.  He also has a brand new suit made up of free-flying parts, each of which haphazardly chase him around until he becomes Iron Man (cue slapstick scenes and confused henchman galore). 

His counterpart Pepper Potts, played by Gwyneth “I’m a shoe” Paltrow, is her usual floaty, wide-eyed complainer, but even she has a couple of really awesome moments. Clue – she suits up. Despite her having the emotional spectrum of a horse, there are some touching scenes where their chemistry finally shines through, even though I’d rather go for a drink with the computer “Jarvis”, who is less socially devoid. 

The majority of the cast make good comic relief to what would have other wise been a standard explosion ridden idiot-ride; the jokes are plentiful but never detract from the admirable momentum of the film. 

Guy Pearce also appears in splendid bad Guy form, wrangling for centre stage half way through the movie. Ben Kingsley however really steals the show as the elusive, merciless “terrorist” that also acts as an astute social commentary on warfare and terrorism (I’ll say no more on that, as its an excellent plot mechanic that received a well deserved applause from the audience). 

Black’s writing from the Lethal Weapon days combined with some super snappy editing really makes the dialogue pop.  Smarmy swearing and backhanded comments never seem aggressive or unnessesary – Robert Downey Jr has honed this skill to a laser-guided missile. There are cute references to Downton Abbey and Croydon in an attempt to appeal to a wider (more normal) audience, which work like a charm. Gone are the weird references to obscure Avengers story lines, banished are the lingering shots of Tony Stark seemingly hitting rock bottom in a giant donut, teetering on the precipice of meth addiction in downtown LA. 

Of course the story makes no sense whatsoever, but that’s absolutely fine. When you have skydiving robots and Ben Kingsley drinking special brew in his pants, who needs scientific backup. I barely questioned the fire-breathing or time defying travelling all over the world. There are a couple of misfires and unexplained references – some “Avengers” mentions simply don’t work in a world populated by shooty robots and flashy cars as opposed to colossal aliens and Nordic gods. I know I know, its the same “universe”, and unofficially a sequel, but we had enough of that last summer. Give us a bi-polar tipsy Tony in an overly product-placed Audi and any day. 

It really is an unexpected gem of a super hero film the isn’t afraid to let its stars do what they do best, whilst maintaining its credibility and not leaning on its excellent stylistic special effects the main crutch. It sparks, grinds and fizzes itself into a climactic crescendo of bonkersness, and is re-watchable purely for its performances. This is certainly the pinnacle of the franchise after an almost unforgivable second instalment. Just remember to switch your brain to autopilot first.

This movie officially summons the start of summer. That and the massive wasp that got stuck in my Brie earlier. 

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The mystery blonde who’s been accused of destroying Chris Brown’s relationship with Rihanna isn’t exactly a threat … because she says she prefers vanilla over chocolate.22-year-old Keisha Kimball – a waitress at L.A.’s Playhouse nightclub –…

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5 Things You Don't Know About Amanda Bynes Entertainment Tonight News This former Nickelodeon star is in the headlines again – this time for posting a series of uncensored, bizarre tweets! Here are five things you may not know about Amanda Bynes. 1. Born Amanda Laura Bynes on April 3, 1986 in Thousands Oaks, CA.

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