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Gave and Joel are missing this week so Alex, Dave and Austin go a little off-piste when dealing with this star-studded 2011 movie. There's still a healthy dose of impressions and a quiz on quotes from films set at new years eve. www.filmsontrial.co.ukSupport Films on Trial

Noelle is in the hot seat this week. Will it get on the naughty or nice list? Dave and Ausy defend, pointing out the light-hearted high jinx and joyful performances sprinkled through this festive feature. Gav and Alex prosecute, highlighting the flavourless comedy that takes no risks and boring plot. All this with a heartwarming impression of Santa himself and a quiz of quotes from Christmas films.Support Films on Trial

In our continuing quest to become hip, relevant, and popular enough to leave our day jobs, the FoT team will be putting Elf (2003) on trial and judging once and for all whether this is an absolute cracker or a disappointing turkey. Dave and Joel will be defending, with Ausy and Alex on the prosecution. Gav will be both judge and MC, making sure our first foray into live streaming goes without a single hitch. Check out the full facebook Live video stream here: https://www.facebook.com/filmtrials/videos/1021534908356155 First Aired on Facebook Live at 7pm Monday 21st December www.filmsontrial.co.ukSupport Films on Trial

Mank is in the dock this week. A letter away from what it really is or a satisfying release? Ausy and Alex are on the defence, talking about the beautiful direction and relevant political themes that make this a shoe in at the Oscar's next year. Gav and Joel prosecute, pointing out the dense script that takes no prisoners and chaotic plot structure. All this with an impression of Orson Welles and a quiz all about how real life figures have felt about their on screen portrayals. www.filmsontrial.co.ukSupport Films on Trial

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The Secret Garden is on trial this week! Alex normally writes something witty here and he missed this week, so sorry :(Support Films on Trial

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan[b] is a 2020 American mockumentary comedy film directed by Jason Woliner in his feature directorial debut. The gang do some seriously bad Borat impressions, a quiz, and discuss if this is The King Of the Castle or like wizards sleeve.Support Films on Trial

Odd Thomas is in the hot seat this week. A dead cert or does it give up the ghost? Dave and Gav argue this is a cheesy but fun adaptation of a Dean Koontz novel that showcases Anton Yelchin and is fun for everyone. Joel and Alex very much disagree, pointing out the unbelievably bad script, awful performances and grating soundtrack. All this and an impression of Willem Dafoe and a quiz about Dean Koontz adaptations.Support Films on Trial

Hubie Halloween is on trial this week. The fright of your life or a yellow stain? Ausy and Gav defend this week, pointing out the fun, daft humour that we need in 2020, with an undercurrent of social commentary on America in the 21st Century. Dave and Alex could not disagree more, saying the lack of jokes and poor taste make this a shallow waste of space. All this and an impression of Hubie himself and a quiz all about Adam Sandler roles!Support Films on Trial

Under The Skin is in the hot seat this week. Out of this world or does it go up in flames? Alex defends this sci-fi horror, talking about the beautiful imagery, a career topping performance from Scarlett Johansson and an original approach to story telling. Gav and Ausy are on the attack, pointing out the boring extended shots that go nowhere and the absence of any meaningful dialogue. All of this with a Scottish impression and a quiz all about films set in the land of the brave.Support Films on Trial

Crimson Peak is on trial this week. Built to last or a house of cards? Joel has picked this for Halloween Horror Month and defends it with Dave. They point out the masterful direction by Guillermo Del Toro and excellent performances by a top flight cast. Ausy and Alex look at the predictable plot and uninteresting script that make this a boring dud. On top of this we have an impersonation of an English gentleman and a quiz all about horror films!Support Films on Trial

Constantine is being judged this week. On the righteous path or the highway to hell? Joel and Alex point out the interesting blend of noir with the battle between heaven and hell, as well as discussing the incredible supporting performances from Tilda Swinton and Peter Stormare. Gav and Dave prosecute, pointing out that this comic book adaptation bears little resemblance to the source material and is too sombre for it's own good. On top of this we have an impression of Peter Stormare and a quiz all about Keanu Reeves films!Support Films on Trial

Insidious is on trial this week. A haunting experience or one that will make you see red? Ausy and Dave argue that tired horror tropes, poor sound mixing and cheap jump scares are not James Wan's best efforts. Gav and Alex disagree, pointing out the innovative direction, superb cast of villains and terrifying use of violins. All this with a quiz about James Wan and an impression of Tiny Tim! www.filmsontrial.co.ukSupport Films on Trial

Tenet is in the dock this week. Does time fly or do you want to throw yourself overboard? Dave and Joel argue this is a mind bending and original classic, superbly directed by Christopher Nolan. Alex and Gav feel their minds were broken watching a confusing plot played out by uninteresting characters. All this and an impressive impression of Michael Caine turning Russian and a quiz all about Nolan and time travel films! www.filmsontrial.co.ukSupport Films on Trial

Project Power is in the hot seat this week. Hot like a shrimp or a tough pill to swallow? Joel defends this week, looking at the great action sequences, fun powers and strong performances by Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and newcomer Dominique Fishback. Ausy and Alex are on the attack saying that the premise and set up of the film writes a cheque that the second half doesn't cash. All this and a retro trailer voice impression and quiz all about drugs in movies! www.filmsontrial.co.ukSupport Films on Trial

Big Fish is on trial this week. Will the defence reel the judge in or does the prosecution have it hook, line and sinker? Ausy and Alex argue that this is Tim Burton's most mature film that deals with big issues around life and death whilst showing a fairytale version of 50s America. Dave and Gav point out this is overly sentimental and gets bogged down in a complicated and scattered series of short stories. All this and a classic southern belle impression and a quiz about Tim Burton's frequent collaborators. www.filmsontrial.co.ukSupport Films on Trial

Deep Blue Sea is in the hot seat this week. Is there more below the surface here or will it get chewed to pieces? Dave and Joel defend, calling this the poster child for 90s disaster movies that doesn't fail in it's aim to entertain. Gav and Ausy are on the attack, saying this is a film that constantly shifts genres and makes up the rules as it goes along. Besides this we have an impression of Stellan Skarsgård being eaten by a shark and an incredibly geeky quiz about smart monsters. www.filmsontrial.co.ukSupport Films on Trial

Eagle vs. Shark takes the hot seat this week. Does it fly high or plumb the depths? Ausy and Alex defend, pointing out the deep emotions that run below the surface of this awkward romcom and touching performances by the leads. Gav and Joel prosecute, saying that this romcom is light on both romance and comedy and tries so hard to be unconventional it ends up being boring. On top of this we have a pretty good kiwi impression and a quiz all about sharks! www.filmsontrial.co.ukSupport Films on Trial

Batman and Robin is on trial this week. A beautiful blossom or the bane of the franchise? Gav and Alex defend, saying that this was groundbreaking in the genre, exploring the wacky roots of Batman before everything got dark and gritty. Joel and Dave prosecute, pointing out that this barely resembles a Batman film fans would recognise and any script with this many ice puns can't be acceptable. All this with a slightly french Schwarzenegger impression and a quiz about Batman villains! www.filmsontrial.co.ukSupport Films on Trial