El Orfanato*

Jimi thinks you should see Thomas' little house.

This film is a gem when it comes to creating atmosphere, what it lacks in the actual horror department it makes up for in suspence and intregue.  The look of the children is central to the films visual style and presents a new spin on the otherwise cliche "horror child".  The main protagonist draws you into the movie almost as if you are her and keeps you locked in the present.  The use of sound in this film is spectacular, heightening the tension to that of near heart failure.  Adopt El Orfanato, you won't regret it.

Jimi Likes: 

• When a 37 year old woman has dinner with dolls.

Jimi Weight:

• 7.0 grams

*The Orphanage

My Neighbour Toroto

Jimi thinks My Neighbour Toroto is buck*.

Overall this film is totally awesome.  The story is fun, charming and beautiful whilst the classic Miyazaki trippy-ness is eased in gently.  The wee group of ghostly chinchilla dudes with a Russian doll thing going on are lovable and charming in a way only Studio Ghlibli can do.  The main characters work well and although seemingly more childish than perhaps Princess Mononoke there is enough here to hold you and indeed pull you in to the story.  Just wait until you see a cat that is a bus, that's right, a cat that is also a bus.  A wonderful film that will surprise you.


Jimi Likes:

• Toroto getting his freak on with the large water droplets hitting his umbrella.

Jimi Weight:

• 7.5 grams

*buck wild - For somebody or something to go crazy in some way. Can be used to describe a person going crazy or can be used in a sexual sense as well.