This is corny and cliched but yet surprisingly sweet. At first the main story didn't really interest me but the way the plot develops left me interested enough to see what happened. It came across as more of a long TV show type of a watch, rather than a big Hollywood type film but that's not always a bad thing. This isn't an exciting, mindblowing type film but its got some nice moments and its worth a watch if it sounds of interest to you, I suppose. There is a poignancy to it but it is a bit clunky.
This is a solid Italian crime drama film, with some mildly comedic elements. Its set at a dog groomers, with the groomer himself depicted as someone dabbling in drug dealing (supplying) to, I assume, help top up his living. The main character is a reasonably likeable guy - a father and a somewhat introverted man, who tries to lay low and who clearly loves the dogs he cares for in his legit business. Listening to him baby talk the dogs is amusing. I wouldn't quite go so far as to say the supposed 'dogman' is like a 'dogfather' type (aka the Godfather character/films) but there again, I kind of respect the fact its all set in a rather run down urban setting - its probably more realistic of life in some parts of Italy, I'd guess. It is certainly somewhat bleak and a bit, I suppose, bizarre/random/quirky but its a good film with some perhaps reasonably thoughtful moments, so I'd recommend it, yes.
This is quite an evocative film, depicting the titular characters somewhat turbulent love life and the situations she had to deal with, or found herself in.
There are a lot of brightly coloured settings and fashions depicted - its a bit of a colourful watch overall I suppose. An interesting biopic, showing how politics affected her life at different times. Yes, I'd say for Salma Hayek's performance, this is worth watching, though the ending did seem a little abrupt.
This film is about hope in dark times - about making the most and standing up to your fears (characterised as an Iron Man type figure), determined for a better outlook to come. It features some surprisingly stirring instrumental music, which is quite emotive, heightening the overall feel of scenes. It's got a certain charm to it, this film in general and while its not an animated film likely to fully entertain youngish kids like Pixar films do (this film features no spoken dialogue), its pretty good - quirky, sobering, maybe even thought provoking, so yes, I'd recommend this.
This film is a bit cliched and not as good as 'Kong: Skull Island' but it certainly has decent visual effects/CGI and some thrilling moments. If your a fan of fast paced monster films, or high octane disaster films, I reckon it's still worth seeing. It's pretty entertaining but not entirely great. I noticed the use of neon lights - there's a lot of neon lights in this film, which is, of course, primarily set in Asia and I guess they have a lot of those there. Yes, I'd recommend this as a way to pass the time if your looking for a watchable film of this type but don't expect too much. It somewhat reminded me of Colossal, only that film was a bit better I think.
I can see why this is regarded as a classic. It's sadly still quite relevant today, the main themes being greed, power and manipulation (in this case of a newspaper readership), plus fame or notoriety, I suppose. The person it made me think of, from more contemporary times, is Rupert Murdoch. I imagine I'm not the only one to think that. It's a somewhat thought provoking watch, I just wish it wasn't as relevant as it still is, frankly. I'd like to point out that most of the film doesn't entirely focus on the crime aspect, i.e. in depth analysis of who may have done what, its more biographical in nature but its certainly a good watch. Here are a couple of memorable quotes - 'He's got old age. It's the only disease people don't look forward to being cured of.' 'You never should have married a newspapaer men - their worse than sailors!' (the mind boggles) Yes, I'd recommend it.
This is, understandably, an urban, gritty, often tense and claustrophobic, dark and somewhat unsettling watch, continuing the tone and themes of previous Batman films (think the Dark Knight films). While it is bleak, the cast give good performances (particularly Robert Pattinson in the titular role and Andy Serkis as his butler, Alfred) and I thought the plot certainly intriguing enough to keep me watching through the close to 3 hour runtime, which certainly isn't bad. I imagine fans of the previous Batman films will likely really enjoy this, so yes, I'd recommend it, though it's fair to say that if softly spoken whispery type talk isn't your thing, then you may not enjoy this. There are some pretty thrilling car chases though!.
This is a very entertaining and enjoyable film that's quite family friendly and features a decent cast including Jim Broadbent, Maggie Smith, Toby Jones and Sally Hawkins. It features some decent visual effects and good cinematography of a snow covered landscape. I remember reading the book its based on (I like the authors work, though if the film was no good, I was (honest, guv!) say so) and I enjoyed this film version of it. It does well at portraying childlike fascination with myths/folk tales and the power of magic, that sort of seasonal stuff and I wouldn't say it talks down to any kids watching, in a patronising kind of a way, which is always refreshing. A nice festive film, I would recommend this, yes.
This is a really poignant, touching film. A film about a hidden love and about a really strong bond and friendship between two older ladies. I respected the two main characters and felt for them, in their respectively new situations. It's sad and thought provoking. A good watch. I'd recommend this film, yes.
This is very much an arty film - it comes across as primarily a musical, with an almost operatic sense or setting to **** may well be viewed as pretentious to some, though I did enjoy the musical numbers, the operatic singing and the rousing feel of it every so often. It's a bit hard to fully interpret, storywise, at times but the cast give good performances and its certainly entertaining - surprisingly engrossing at times. It won't appeal to all by any means, if you know what it is and it appeals then I'd say its worth a watch but if your not keen on reasonably big scale, somewhat operatic type musical films (with a fair amount of quirk), then stay clear of this would be my advice, otherwise I recommend it.
This is a very atmospheric, gripping adventure film. Its quite bleak and sombre in tone and is mostly darkly lit but it does do a good job of really 'pulling you in' to the world its set in - a medieval world with dangers all around. The musical score is also quite sombre and sinister, adding to the overall sense of malevolence and impending doom. This has the feel of a longer epic about it, though at barely two hours and 10 minutes long, its little more than the average length of films with a theatrical release these days. I thought it was quite engrossing and I'd certainly recommend it, yes. I should perhaps point out that there are subtitles present, so if you don't particularly enjoy reading subtitles, then this may be off-putting and it goes without saying that this is quite a gritty film (featuring a fair bit of bloody violence), so again that may not appeal to all but otherwise I thought its a very solid watch.
This is quite an amusing true story. I thought it was, while certainly cheesy, somewhat uplifting and charming. Its got the feel of a Sunday evening film, or Sunday evening viewing about it but not in a bad way. I liked that there were some surprising plot twists and I liked that the rest of the story, what happened, was explained on screen via library/archive footage and text on screen, shortly before the credits - I always appreciate that. The cast do a good job - Sally Hawkins is as good as ever and I enjoyed seeing Maurice's sons go for their dream as disco dancers. I would recommend this film, yes - its a nice, easy, relaxing watch. If I had to compare it to another similar film, I'd probably compare it to 'Eddie the Eagle' - also an amusing and heartwarming yet true story thats sports related and British!.
This is a pretty silly, far fetched yet very entertaining and daft action parody crime film. I don't think its especially memorable in a clever way but it sort of is in a 'its so random' sort of a way. Its definitely amusing and if you enjoy your action films, car chase scenes, explosions etc. then this is definitely one to watch. I suppose its pretty superficial but its certainly a fun film with plenty to distract and amuse, so I'd recommend it on that basis, yes (particularly if your familiar with the real Nicolas Cage's films).
I enjoyed this film. Its subtle and understated yet certainly somewhat sinister/spooky. It has quite a good atmosphere about it and is a bit unsettling after a while. The plot is a little slow but its worth waiting for the situation to come to a head, as it were. There is quite a surreal element or aspect to this film - its quirky and not too over the top in a tacky way. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to others, yes.
This film is quite touching and poignant but only really towards the end - I wasn't overly bothered about it for the most part before then. It depicts a day in the life of a family on a road trip, with their domestic issues and arguments. The young boy was relatively amusing (his energetic enthusiasm at times is certainly somewhat infectious), with some witty dialogue, drawing on the car windows and such like. The scene I really liked showed him cuddling up to his father in a warm jacket/top on the ground, with hail stones landing nearby.
This is very much a Ray Liotta film and what I mean by this is that his character, Henry Hill, is the most memorable (indeed he is the main character) - his and Robert DeNiros (James Conway). I thought the soundtrack was very good, it was pretty memorable and indeed there's the irony of such upbeat tracks from the time its set in, , played while we watch some grim sights indeed - hence its very much a gangster film. It has a good style about it and its certainly a decent example of its type, so yes, I'd recommend it.
This is another pretty decent CGI filled Star Wars films, with some impressive landscapes, quirky characters/creatures (including Babu Frik( and some good dialogue. It didn't grip me quite as much as other films but its by no means a bad film. The plot is interesting. I thought it was surprising that Richard E Grant appeared in this film... certainly an entertaining film, this is still worth seeing if your a fan of the franchise, certainly.
This is an entertaining enough watch. Its pretty much what you might expect - family friendly, mildly spooky on ocassion and with some amusing modern references and decent dialogue at times. I wasn't convinced the plot was entirely original but it's still relatively watchable and I imagine youngish kids would enjoy it for the most part. It's not exactly a scary film or a Harry Potter type watch but its got its moments I guess. I wouldn't exactly recommend it over many other films as such though, no. An ok film that will be enjoyed by some but not all.
This is a quite gripping and certainly tense crime thriller film. The fact its based on a true story appealed, as is ever the case. Daniel Radcliffe does well in showing a range of emotions undoubtedly felt by the protagonist, Tim Jenkin - anger, determination, fear. He isn't someone others may feel especially easy to feel sorry for, given what happened but even so, you may be surprised by the sheer brutality prisoners faced on a daily basis at the depicted prison. Its an interesting tale pretty well told, with some edge of your seat type moments, so yes, I'd recommend it.
This is another visual feast, with top quality CGI and some pretty impressive battle/action scenes. It's quite an engrossing watch, even though I can't claim I followed all the plot intricacies (I'll leave that to others). It did feel like it covers quite a bit of ground, as it were. There are some thought provoking pieces of dialogue present and even some amusing comedic moments, as well as, of course, the numerous fast paced battle scenes. I thought the different landscapes were intriguing. Nearly everywhere seems to have big sweeping vistas. There's one scene in particular towards the end which was quite a gripping watch - two big characters facing off against one another but I'll say no more, so as not to provide 'full blown' spoilers. Yes I'd recommend this to fans of action sci-fi films and anyone looking for a CGI filled bit of entertainment for the 2 hour and 25 minute run time it lasts (if you stop just as the credits start).
This is a sobering, somewhat bleak in tone film about a number of couples affected by one event - their background and so on, Sean Penn gives a good performance I thought, as does Benecio Del Toro. I found the grainy look of the film visually, there's a sort **** look to the film in the way its shot/filmed, a bit distracting and not entirely appealing, although I can sort of see what the filmmaker is getting at. It's not as gritty a film as you might expect overall - there are bleak moments but there's not a massive amount of bloody violence overall, although there are some sex scenes present. It's quite an emotionally raw film in some ways but its certainly not full of sentimentality or overly sugary sweet. The characters are fairly well developed and I was interested to see what happened, though I wouldn't say it all made sense to me. I think if your a fan of Sean Penn then it's worth seeing in terms of his performance though. I feel the film is really, at its heart, about desperation and the lengths people will go to, to do what's right for them. The chronology is a little confusing on ocassion. It becomes quite powerful in the last half an hour or so though. Yes I'd recommend this film, although it won't appeal to all but its a somewhat thoughtful film with a good cast, so it's worth looking at if it sounds of interest.
I enjoyed this, as somewhat of a Star Wars newbie. I saw 'Rogue One' a while back and thought it was ok but I haven't seen other Star Wars films (that I can remember). I'm glad I gave this a go - I wasn't sure I could necessarily follow the main gist of the story but I did actually. The CGI is very good/impressive, as you'd expect. Its pretty engrossing and of course I enjoyed watching BB-8 - gotta love a cute miniature robot type being!. I think you could enjoy this if your not a massive fan of the franchise - its an enjoyable, entertaining sci-fi fantasy film with some decent CGI and a good cast, so it's worth a watcg, yeah. I would recommend this film, yes.
This film tells an interesting story and indeed its based on a true story I believe but I felt like it didn't really go into too many details about things, instead giving a brief overview of the titular characters life. This is a film that will likely make you want to look up the protagonist's story and learn more about them from a historical perspective. The cast do a relatively good job and the effects are ok but it didn't really stand out. Obviously it covers a pretty dark time in history and it makes for a somewhat thoughtful watch but I'm not sure I'd say its as powerful as '12 Years a Slave'. I did feel sorry for Harriet, it would be difficult not to and no doubt she wouldn't want that (you can only imagine how bad things were for non-white females) but overall I felt this film lacked something. Its a shame as it depicts such an interesting person. No, I wouldn't recommend this film overall.
This is such a random, unbelievable true story, I loved it!. There are definitely funny moments although there are also, of course, very serious and thought provoking/insightful moments too. Its a good film at making you think about the consequences of war - it doesn't shy away from that but the basic story is so random, as I say, its pretty memorable and it features a good cast, including Russell Crowe, who plays a TV reporter/journalist and a short appearance from Bill Murray. I like that it features some information provided by text at the end of the film, shortly before the credits appear and also one or two real life photos. I'm surprised this hadn't been made into a film previously, if anything. Yes, I'd certainly recommend this film.
This is like a weird dystopian nightmare - less V for Vendetta and more 1984-ish, with a heavy emphasis on 'Big Brother' and government ministries. I knew it'd likely be a bit weird but it really is rather bonkers and there's not much context or information provided to the viewer as it goes on - we have to guess things as and when. I recognised a number of well known comedian/actors, including Bob Hoskins, Gorden Kaye, Michael Palin and of course Robert DeNiro. There is some witty dialogue present but its not what I'd call a particularly accessible film - its very quirky and surreal with a weighty feel to it, so you have to be in the right sort of mood for it I suppose. It's very much a film about corporate and indeed government based bureaucracy. It's quite dark in terms of the themes covered and the visual look of the film - most settings are in barely lit dark rooms. I suppose it does well at putting an oppresive feel across. I did laugh a bit at the scenes depicting a worker or manager being hounded by a gang of other workers asking him questions, as he rushed down a long, long hall, reminiscent of MPs being hounded by the press I suppose (not that I feel sorry for them most of the time), due to the upbeat music played during these sequences. There's an element of riddle present in some of whats said and given this film dates from the mid 1980s, its visually somewhat dated, a little like Blade Runner, only without the flying cars obviously. This is quite a niche sort of a film - not one that will likely appeal to too many people, certainly on first watch. I wouldn't really recommend this as such, as I don't think its the kind of film that will appeal to many unless your really in the mood for something off-centre.
This is a quite moving, poignant film about memories, loss and grief. I really liked it. It handles the topics well and its not tacky, its quite thought provoking. I thought Colin Farrell did well playing the father figure, Jake, as did Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja as Mika, the daughter. It is a bit dark (I mean that physically, in terms of lighting), so if your in a bright room, then this may be an issue. Ocassionally I struggled to entirely tell what was going on. This is a film I'd highly recommend.
This is quite a powerful film, even quietly devastating in a way, about the impact and implications of childhood bullying. Its hard not to feel for both Nora and her dad, as well as her brother Abel. Imagining myself in Nora's shoes, I'm not sure what I'd do differently. It seemed very realistic and its certainly insightful. A good film for starting a discussion about school bullying, I'd recommend this, yes.
This is quite a dark film - thematically speaking and comedically speaking of course - its certainly dialogue heavy. It's quite atmospheric at times and it leaves you wondering what's going to happen when. It reminded me a bit of 'Cruel Intentions'. It features a good cast, although it isn't a particularly thrilling film as such, it has a slow plot pace and won't suit all. If this is your sort of thing then yes, it is worth seeing.
I really enjoyed this film sequel. I like how it sends up Simon Cowell type talent show judges and heartthrob type singers. The animals are quite likeable - it's funny to see a gorilla learning to become nimble on his feet!. I enjoyed the songs and the storyline was amusing and likeable. This is a kids film I quite enjoyed and didn't feel talked down to the audience in a patronising way, so yes, I'd recommend it.
I quite enjoyed this. yes its cheesy and perhaps a bit predictable but its also entertaining, with some nice musical numbers and the accents did make me smirk a bit. There's a good young cast present - I suppose it made me think a little of the Bugsy Malone film featuring children in the cast, although there's no real violence depicted here, via whipped cream cakes or otherwise (If you've seen Bugsy Malone, you'll know what I mean). It's interesting to see Christian Bale as somewhat of a youngster in such a film - I can't say I ever thought I'd see him in a musical but there you go.
This film probably isn't meant for my demographic - I guess its more intended for adolescents and fair enough. I remember watching and enjoying virtual reality based kids TV shows and films like Tron as a young child. This film, however, didn't really bring anything new to the genre. It's full of visual effects/CGI and I remember thinking it's a little like a teen version of The Matrix type film **** as exciting or philosophically challenging though, certainly. I lost track of the supposed plot after not very long. I enjoyed the battle/chase scenes and its somewhat entertaining but it isn't really a film that grabbed me, or caught my interest at all really. I wouldn't recommend it, no.
This is a pretty frantic, colourful, somewhat madcap film, with some scenes featuring almost Matrix style choreography and the plot and pacing making me think of something like a constant neon coloured pinball machine, with the ball pinging about from one corner to the next. I liked that its set in such a domestic, dare I say particularly boring setting as an IRS office. The visual effects are great - I liked the cartoon strip feel to some effects in particular (I won't elaborate so as not to provide potential spoilers). I found it difficult to follow all the plot details but I certainly wouldn't say that affected my enjoyment of the film overall. Watching the fast paced fight scenes reminded me a little of kung fu or samurai films of the 1970s. At times Chinese songs are played in the background and it was nice to see the various family members speaking in their (I assume) mother tongue. As over the top as it undoubtedly is for the most part, there is a point in which things slow down significantly - that is somewhat poignant. I should perhaps note that a fair amount of the dialogue is in either Mandarin or Cantonese, hence subtitles are often present, which may or may not put you off it. Its a very engrossing and yet also somewhat baffling film, with a quirky, arty feel to it to an extent but enough mainstream CGI to entertain the audience well, I reckon. It's definitely a film to re-watch, as I was left thinking 'what did I just see?' by the end. Needless to say, I would definitely recommend this film, yes.
This is a really quite British film - it's quite touching and uplifting at different times. Spall gives a great performance and its relatively thought provoking too. Its based on a true story, which I liked. I would recommend this, yes.
This is a kids film but its a pretty enjoyable film for parents too I'd have thought, due to the music featured, including some classic pop tracks and some more contemporary ones too. I laughed at the pig dancing to Bamboleo in the supermarket. Its a good bit of fun. Nothing to take too seriously but a good bit of fun... yes I suppose I would recommend it.
This is a quite charming live action remake of the classic Disney film. I loved Tom Hanks as Gepetto - he's the perfect person to play that role, I feel. There's some pretty decent CGI featured in this film and it was nice to see the songs I remember from when I saw the original (film) as a child. I'd forgotten some details of the story but I enjoyed watching it again and I hope it finds a new audience of young fans. I know some people criticise it but for what it is, I thought it was pretty decent and so I would recommend it, yes.
I thought this was really quite dull overall. It's hardly an original story and I got quite bored mid way through. The characters are nice enough but it's pretty predictable and didn't really 'grab' me. I suppose the script is fairly decent, there are some fairly poignant pieces of dialogue, though there are other times when little is said at all and there's not much content there...I guess it could move some people, it is sad to see how things change but I didn't find it exactly surprising or anything. The performances are good but it's pretty slow, plot pace wise. If anything appealed to me about it, I'd say its the technology aspect - relying on the internet, Google street view, photos etc. for her to convey what she's seeing and doing, is interesting. I suppose after the COVID19 lockdowns, people have been forced to rely on technology to stay in touch with others. I didn't mind that part of the story but I wouldn't say this film is primarily about the power or ability of technology to maintain a relationship alone. It's only a part of it, if that makes any sense. It's thoughtful but I think it's a bit too sparse for my liking really. I imagine some may regard it as quietly devastating but I'm not sure I really felt that, personally. I can see what they were getting at though. Overall I wouldn't recommend it as such, no.
This is a film that's very much nostalgia based - a coming of age tale with a good soundtrack and some good cinematography/camerawork - it features a fair bit of soft focus. It does have a bit of a seedy feel at times, due to the plot - there's not too much graphic content but it may make some feel a bit uncomfortable, due to the age difference between characters. The cast do a decent job with their performances and while its categorised as a drama, it has quite a laidback feel generally speaking. It's a bit like a summer holiday romance depicted on screen. I enjoyed it for the most part - the scenes with Sean Penn were quite good and yes, I'd recommend it.
This is a typical tongue in cheek Thor/superhero film. I enjoyed it - any film that isn't too serious about superhero types tends to amuse me. As ever, this film features some great CGI and there are some funny pop culture references etc. (Guns 'n' Roses!). I can't say I was too keen on the shrieking goats/llamas though. The way Thor talks to his hammer is still pretty amusing (this is not meant as a euphemism). It is partly a romantic story this film, though not exclusively I suppose. A pretty good watch - nothing spectacular but its certainly good. though it does try to be a serious film, while also a madcap, borderline parody type superhero film and that does clash somewhat. I'd still recommend it overall as I did enjoy it for the most part and I'd say the acting and CGI makes it worth seeing, even if it is a little random and perhaps not as sharp as it could be.
I thought this was a lovely film - I liked the traditional music played, the silly (almost slightly farcical) storyline and the characters. There's plenty of heart and a nice feel of a close knitted community portrayed, quirky characters et al. I should say that, as the title may hint at, there are some somewhat saucy moments in this film but nothing overly raunchy I guess...still, it deserves the 12 rating I suppose. It is a little cheesy maybe but that isn't always a purely bad thing. I enjoyed this film and I'd recommend it to others, yes.
As an unsentimental romantic drama film, I enjoyed this, probably more than I may initially have thought I might. I liked the reasonably sharp, witty dialogue (dry wit) and the way the two main characters riff off each other - their 'barbed retorts'. Keanu Reeves was particularly good, I thought. However, it may well be a little bland and boring for some people - there are some nice settings, some nice cinematography/panoramic shots, ocassionally but mostly its a film about the two main characters arguing and agreeing about different things. I should warn people that there's more than one scene featuring both of the main characters hawking (bringing up phlegm - I'm not sure how else to word it?), which is, its fair to less, less than pleasing to the ear(!) but otherwise I thought this was a surprisingly mildly amusing and easy watch. I noticed in a lot of (if not all?) scenes, there wasn't anyone else about, making it seem as if they were stranded with each other - a little unrealistic perhaps. It has the feel of a play about it but it wasn't utterly boring, so I'd recommend it - for the performances if nothing else.
This is a decidedly cheesy, sentimental film, however I quite enjoyed it for the performances and the main plot concept is relatively intriguing. Sometimes there's nothing wrong with a little cheesy sentimentality. It's not overly excessive and as a drama it's ok, borderline gripping on ocassion and with just enough back story to keep me watching. The scientific context provided does give it a somewhat believable feel, though I still can't say it isn't a bit cheesy at times. I wouldn't say its a greatly memorable film in general but its certainly worth watching if it sounds of interest, so yes I'd recommend it on that basis I guess.
This film has a Jordan Peele/Black Mirror feel to it. The main plot concept is decidedly unsettling and spooky - its a futuristic sci-fi film set on earth, with a moderate use of CGI. It's quite emotive and somewhat thought provoking. I suppose it reminded me a little of Ex Machina. It's partly a film about memories - questioning their validity, somewhat, I suppose. Authenticity vs artificiality. Suffice to say, it's very much a 'what if?' film. I thought Glenn Close gave a particularly good performance in this too
This is understandably a sad and sobering watch but I felt it was well made - informative, respectful and it features numerous clips of Robin's comic routines and clips of him in films. It features people who knew him well, including his widow, speaking about their memories of him. It also features healthcare professionals talking about lewy body dementia, which is what Robin had (without knowing at the time). It's an insightful documentary film which I would recommend, yes.
This film features the quote 'if only I could not worry' - this is something I can very, very much relate to, being quite an anxious person. It's about an elderly lady who decides to up sticks and travel back to a place that holds many old memories for her, after she tires of her sons partner somewhat nipping at her heels. It's certainly a bit cheesy at times and a little slow for the story to build pace. It has the feel of a TV film about it, a Hallmark channel film (perhaps it was one? not sure). We watch as the lady opens up about her past, her mistakes etc. It's somewhat poignant at times. Not an overly appealing watch overall maybe, as in it isn't a big Hollywood blockbuster type film, the main character is someone it'd be hard not to empathise with and feel sorry for at times certainly - it mainly works well thanks to the decent performance given by Geraldine Page. The film focusses very much on her vulnerability in a social context. For the first half an hour or so of the film I wasn't sure what I thought about it but I was quite keen on it by the end. Yes, I reckon this is worth looking at if it sounds of interest. It may make you think about how we treat and regard older people perhaps.
I found this a surprisingly moving and mysterious film. While it does sound like and kind of is a bit of a Lolita type tale, it's not entirely sexually provocative or explicitly graphic.tacky. I thought the young child actor, Oona Laurence, gave a very good performance, she's certainly very emotive and there's some good dialogue present definitely. There's also some pretty good cinematography present, with nice sweeping landscapes depicted. The context of what happens isn't clear for quite a while and it's all a bit strange but slowly we start to get an idea of why he's doing what he does. This is a quirky, intriguing watch - a somewhat random but a good watch certainly, yes, so I'd recommend it, yes, for Oona's performance if not for anything else. It may stay with you for a while.
This is a pretty decent film, about a teenager who realises the somewhat shady line of work her father is involved in. I did think the shaky camerawork was a little distracting, although it perhaps does give it a feel of realism - a bit of a documentary feel, or sense, to it perhaps. I thought the main character was well portrayed. It's sort of a film of two halves - there are scenes of her with her family, where things seem fine and scenes of her doggedly trying to find out what 'lies beneath' as it were. The nuisance, I felt, was at the end - I wasn't really sure quite where the main character stood - what the future held. I can't say its a bad film - its somewhat thoughtful and worth a watch overall I'd say but I was left feeling a little confused about what the ultimate outcome was.
This seems to me like an indie, somewhat niche film but its one I definitely enjoyed. It features very quirky characters (Shmuel and Albert) who are unlikely 'buddies', to put it one way! the unlikely situations they find themselves in, relating to Shmuel's late wife, are quite amusing. I liked the young jewish children too - how they investigate things they find out. Its very quirky, amusing and even somehow thought provoking, borderline poignant, as far as discussions about death is concerned. Yes I'd recommend this film.
The first half or so of this film put me off because it depicts such a chaotic and disastrous, out of control female punk rocker type character and there doesn't appear to be any coherent plotline. There's a fair amount of mumbled dialogue during the scenes shot backstage - it has a documentary film feel to it, perhaps a little like 'This Is Spinal Tap' or something, only this isn't comedic at all of course. Its somewhat painful viewing at times, how Becky reacts when she arrives, substantially late for the intended show. You can hear the booming music (I assume played on speakers by the stage) while trying to make out what's being said by whom - its a little exhausting(!). I can't say its not atmospheric I suppose but still, confusing and disorientating are also terms that come to mind. In the 2nd half, or latter half, of the film, its quieter and more interesting, with Becky trying to get herself sober and her life sorted. However, even then there's still quite quiet dialogue and the viewer is left guessing, to an extent, what's going through her head. Elisabeth Moss certainly gives a decent performance, portraying such a vulnerable character very well - I wouldn't criticise her of that. I thought it was poignant that one of the song lyrics she sings is 'I just want to be in control of it, control of it...' I imagine she feels like she has little control over many things in her life and situation (regardless of whether or not thats ultimately true or not). I thought the best scenes were of her and her daughter, trying to acknowledge, befriend and get along with each other better than has previously been the case. It's certainly not an easy watch in some ways and it felt too scatter gun (if thats the right term?) but its not an awful film as such, no. It's not a film I'd actively recommend and it's not a remarkable film but for a film about an out of control young female rocker type, this certainly isn't bad. It's nearly a very good film but not quite - to me, this was an ok film that I'm glad I stuck with during the over the top, chaotic and somewhat unclear plot direction-wise first hour, first half or so. For fans of Elisabeth Moss, yes I'd recommend this but otherwise? not so much. Make of that what you will.
This is a very quirky film, which struck me as a bit like a play only obviously a film version of it I suppose. It seemed somehow quite touching, being primarily about a father trying to re-connect with his son, spending time with him and sharing family tales - imparting his wisdom. In some scenes there's not much dialogue, thus it can be pretty quiet, which may bore some people but it does have a certain atmosphere to it. I like the fact most of the settings feature quite stylishly coloured surroundings. I thought symmetry played quite an important part in the cinematography somehow. It has quite a British feel to it too, unsurprisingly. If your a fan of the wordplay game Scrabble, then I reckon you would enjoy this film. Also, if your wondering about the title of the film, it is specifically explained (i.e. what it means) during the film. Bill Nighy, Sam Riley and Alice Lowe both give very decent performances, in my opinion (also present are Jenny Agutter and Tim McInnerny). There are some amusing lines of dialogue, though I'd say its more of a quirky drama than an 'out and out' comedy film as such. Yes, I'd recommend this film, I thought it was both quite nicely understated and surprisingly touching.
A depressing film about a guy who strangles women and frames someone else for it. I didn't really feel we got much of an explanation for why the culprit did what he ****'s not what I'd consider one of Hitchcock's better films. I think its one of his last ones, dating from the 1970s I believe. I wouldn't particularly recommend it, no.
