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Top Films of 2014

It’s a fine old tradition among us film critics that at the end of the year we look back at the films from the past twelve months and pick our favourites.  Not be left out, that’s exactly what I’m going to do now, but with a slight twist. I’m only choosing from the films I’ve reviewed here on London Mums during 2014. Rather than give you a long list of ten, I’ve narrowed the best of…
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All Hail King Julien! The world's biggest party animal now has his own Madagascar spin-off series

The world’s biggest party animal King Julien was in town last Sunday for the screening party of Netflix Original Series All Hail King Julien at Prince Harry’s favourite Bar Mahiki, London, where guests were treated to dance lessons from Got to Dance winners Duplica8 and King Julien, jungle inspired mocktails, cocktails and food. What a laugh! Celebrities including Pixie Lott, Jamie…
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Film review: Testament of Youth

TESTAMENT OF YOUTH is a searing story of love, war and remembrance. Based on Vera Brittain’s classic First World War memoir, this is the powerful true story of one young woman’s struggle to survive the horrors of war – a war which robbed her of everything and everyone she held dear, but was ultimately unable to break her spirit. TESTAMENT OF YOUTH will be released in cinemas across the…
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Film review (a child's perspective): Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb

Here is my latest review about the Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb film. It comes out at a cinema near you on the 19th December! This is a comedy and some of the cast are: Ben Stiller, Robin Williams and Ben Kingsley. The film is directed by Shawn Levy. I hope that you enjoy it!  My rating for this film is: 7/10 If you want to read a review for this film from an adult’s…
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Film review (an adult's perspective): Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb

London seems to be the current location of choice for film makers.  First there was Get Santa, then Paddington arrived and brought his special tour with him. Both British movies, they were great for the domestic audience, but now it’s the turn of something more international, taking icons like Big Ben and the London Eye all around the world.  It’s the third in the Night At The Museum series…
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Future films heads up: Disney Pixar's Inside Out

Disney Pixar have just released a new trailer for their upcoming movie INSIDE OUT which will hit UK cinemas on 24 July 2015. At a first look it seems quirky and humorous appealing both to children and parents alike.  Just the type of movie that will lit up our Summer. From an adventurous balloon ride above the clouds to a monster-filled metropolis, Academy Award®-winning director Pete Docter…
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Film review: Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast

There’s a new Christmas movies in town. Disney’s latest heart-warming adventure – Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast – is out in UK cinemas from Friday 12th December 2014. The Tinkerbell series inevitably appeals more to girls than boys but the addition of the never beast in Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast certainly makes it watchable to the young male…
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Film review: The Hobbit - The Battle Of The Five Armies

Director Peter Jackson’s 13 year trek through Middle Earth has come to an end.  After the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, the third and final Hobbit film arrives this week.  And that’s it.  Bilbo’s banished, Elrond’s escaped and Legolas is long gone – so to speak. It’s been an epic journey, to say the least.  Six long films, a massive cast and an eye watering budget for The…
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Netflix Marco Polo will keep us glued to the screen

This Friday 12th December 2014 two great masterpieces of world cinematography are out to be enjoyed by millions of people across the globe, The Hobbit – The Battle Of The Five Armies and Netflix mini series Marco Polo based on the famous Italian explorer’s real adventures. Apologies to all Lord of the Rings’ fans, but with all due respect I’ll be watching Netflix Marco Polo…
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Christmas School Holidays fun activities: Get lost in London with Paddington Bear in the Paddington Trail

Christmas School Holidays are almost upon us. They are very long for exhausted parents at the end of the year who still need to entertain kids with fun activities. Here are some ideas on how to keep children busy this Christmas without spending any money at all! Hurray! Get lost in London with Paddington Bear, well literally, read here how…. The  Trail There are 50 colourful…
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