Usually love anything by director Guy Ritchie, and loved the movie of the same name but didn’t love this TV series. Frustrating and bumbling characters I had zero care for, who were immersed in constant chaos. An absolute annoying cluster feck the whole time. Couldn’t even get to the end of it.
This film is a genuinely gritty and grim glimpse (say that three times fast) into 1980’s life, set in a low socio economic suburb of Brisbane. It takes the viewer on a transcendental journey through the eyes of 13 year old Eli Bell (Felix Cameron) and his dysfunctional family. It’s filled with violence, drug use, and obscene language and is a constant emotional roller coaster which leaves you holding on for dear life until the end. The superb cast pull together the robust script and authentic sets. Excellent!
Solid UK police show following the trials and tribulations of Catherine Cawood, a fearlessand empathetic Sergeant played to perfection by Sarah Lancashire. Fast paced with realistic police banter, flawed (but mostly likeable) characters, and a relentless-feeling themed storyline which continues across all seasons, Happy Valley is anything but happy.
Kate Winslet convincingly plays the infantile, useless, deluded, ridiculous, out of touch (get the idea?) hypochondriac leader of an unnamed European country, manipulated by a basic and aggressive soldier with a murderous past. When they team up, it goes to 
. It’s meant to be satire but it’s just silly and fanciful and it feels like someone who had a life dream to make this series, paid to create it themselves when everyone else said no.
The bad guys were bad. The special effects were seamless. Costuming was masterful and the musical score set the foreboding tone throughout. Never a dull moment. Storyline left the door open for the third and final instalment. Truly epic!
Costing $190million USD to make, loved seeing it at Event Innaloo Gold Class for $45. See it on the big screen. Also helps to watch ‘Dune – Part One’ beforehand as a refresher.
A journey into what happens when your dreams impact your reality, and the pitfalls of social media, going viral, cancel culture and herd mentality. Nicholas Cage plays the unassuming professor to a tee as his life rises, then falls, around him. Will leave you thinking long after it has ended.
Hope you don’t see me in your dreams.
This whimsical semi-musical is about friendship, chocolate, and never giving up on your dreams. It’s consists of catchy songs, a strong visual aesthetic, CGI animals, and Olivia Coleman’s tobacco-stained false teeth. Overall it makes for simple but charming entertainment which will leave you with a feel-good glow and a smile on your face.
I had no expectations other than being entertained by something light and airy. It deliverered. The kids in the cinema enjoyed it.
Much mention has been made of the “stupefying performances, insane production and epic costume design” and this movie is all that, but I was not prepared for (or forewarned about) the frequent visceral dissection of bodies, nakey people and bountiful f*rnication scenes.
It. Was. A. Lot. But I don’t regret watching it. Definitely wasn’t bored.
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