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Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019)
Oh, dear dear
Oh dear dear, what a disappointment, I watched this thinking and hoping to see another great performance by Cate Blanchett but instead got treated to a what can only be described as a "Whitehall Farce" and an attempt to recreate slap stick comedy. All out of date and Cate trying out her "American" accent and failing badly does not help. I can't help wondering why she ever degraded her career bu accepting this. Perhaps towards the end it gets a little better but that is only thanks to the scenery.
Destination Wedding (2018)
Wow what a great film
You often wonder what would happen if you met a person with an attitude and uncompromising view of life and it's up's and downs, but imagine what would happen if 2 of this kind of person met each other...
An hilarious romp of saying's, beliefs and attitudes that concoct and collide and make this into a superbly watchable film.
How some people can project their feelings and beliefs into a verbal projection to another person is easy to believe .. but when it is directed at another with equal talents can only lead to fun!
Two superb performances, a laugh a minute.. keep this film, you will want to watch it multiple times..
Tau (2018)
Tau a good film
I really enjoyed this, being a A I and Sci Fi fan it ticked all my boxes. Interesting and well thought out. Kept me watching to see which way it would go.
Twists and turns and the very real prospect these days that machines are not as programed as some would like to think.
Good sets and lighting, well acted a pleasure to watch.
Porcupine Lake (2017)
Porcupine Lake.. where when why
I will leave my first review beneath this review as it seems to take a couple of viewings. After all the hype one (me) expected too much.
Considering the girls ages they both put on a class performances almost on par with more mature actors. We will see more of them.
The story line is good, could have been better in places, some things not needed to be included.
Stunning scenery.
I have had several conversations with Ingrid Veninger and she was eager to promote her film well. Much appreciated and helped understand things.
Yes we all know what its about and that a few privileged people have seen it... and those on Air Canada flights.
Its been released now 9 months and still not freely available to buy, rent pay or to view.
When I tried to pay to view, I was told my credit card is not registered in UK so go away.
When asked they said it will make more money being released little at a time...
This I find had to work out as instead of being a Block Buster movie it will be relegated to the ranks of "has been" short movies on Youtube ...
Questions must be asked.
Well I finally got to see it, very disappointing, the trailer contained all that was relevant in the movie. If you want to see a movie about this subject "The First Girl I Loved" and "The Truth About Jane" are 100 times better and more informative, plus they "flow" and easy to watch.
Sorry but my score is still 1.
Girl on Girl (2016)
Great new Lesbian Series
Fresh from her success in LA Web, Emma Maddock pens this new series.
A comedic look into what female same-sex couples go through. Plus a look at what males think they know about, or what they think Lesbians do or like and how on earth the Girls/women manage to live in a world (sexual) without them.
Truly going to be a great series not to be missed so put it on your "to watch" lists, you will not be disappointed. Emma is turning out to be be a great actress as well as a writer.
What We Did on Our Holiday (2014)
Oh.. a superb British production
Great British Television, superb acting especially from the 3 kids, normally in films kids are little shits and overpowering but these 3 you could watch all night, interesting when the nominations come out, these 3 put up truly great natural performances. Billy Connolly plays the part worthy of an Oscar. He plays a believable and predictable part, one you can expect of him in real life. The plot and the way it plays out will keep you in your seats. The Scottish Highlands play a magnificent part in the whole thing. Oh dear but that David Tennant don't you think he could have shaved first? I know male actors like to be "with it" but this unshaven appearance will soon go out of fashion and date a great film into this silly period of "fashion". I could go on more, but why bother, just watch it and you will be enthralled too.
Mr. Turner (2014)
Superb
First, this is a biography not a Hollywood story created solely to make dollars, it is a Great British Classic. It is a glimpse into 70 odd years of a man's life. One at times could believe it had been shot way back in the early 1800's, the colours are amazing, the props used look vintage, the textures of the materials look authentic,, even the old steam train is 1830's vintage. It has a cast of great British actors and it is a joy to watch how they all fit their characters perfectly. I enjoyed figuring out who was who, they played their parts too well. It has a long running time over 2 hours but I felt that when the end titles came up I could have watched more, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
Great Expectations (2012)
No, No, No
What is the fascination of film makers who get enough funds to make a decent classical movie, then go and make a great cast perform as if they were in a Christmas Pantomime. Everything is great, costumes, scenes, locations until the actors open their mouths and out comes this over exaggerated speech, the Book is a great work by Charles Dickens and needs NO repeat NO fancying around with... good actors sound bad actors when forced into this. Once again we catch only a fleeting glimpse of Sally Hawkins but as in many of her other films she is forced to overact. Only need to watch her in "The Phone Call" and "Persuasion" to know how great she can be. Robbie Coltrane because he was allowed to act his normal self shone..
August: Osage County (2013)
Superb acting and plot. No need to say more.
Well if there is proof of one thing that emerges from this fantastic film is that if you had ever wondered what Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep and the rest of the cast had learned to do well over their long and illustrious careers is that certainly can put on a great acting performance. This was acting taken to another level, superb. The whole thing may revolve around a short space of time in limited locations, but you get totally involved in the plot and acting. How this film failed to win any major awards makes you wonder what some panels see through their eyes. Constellation is that all who watch it will know it and it's cast was the best for a long time.
The Heat (2013)
Sandra 8/10, Melisa 1/10
Good performance by Sandra Bullock but oh dear Melissa McCarthy, too full on and too much of it. The character is overdone, pity, was going to be a great film, it distracted from the plot and story, after watching I came away needing a calm me down drink. Sandra Bullock gave her usual predictive performance but that's why I watch all her movies, the quality will be good you expect it and get it. Rest of the cast gave great performances too. Thomas F. Wilson as Captain Woods played the part well, but then he did not have to share most of the film in the company of Mullins. A lot of hard work must have gone into this film. Were they working so hard to make it great that Mullins character escaped their scrutiny.