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Twisters (2024)
Enjoyable
The story is cliché, but none the less still enjoyable. The lead female character is good, the lead male not so (he changes character).
Some poor storylines like parking vehicle facing tornado as it comes towards them, they have to struggle to get the equipment out of the back of the vehicle to bring it to the front, just so you can have the exciting reverse at speed scene. These are supposed to be clever people!
There's also the corporate greed versus the common man and how the common man can overcome the norm and be one of the best (and a youtube channel)
Still I watched it all the way through and it wasn't a waste of time.
Wicked Little Letters (2023)
Thoroughly enjoyable
I can only pick one fault with this and that is there is no racism - which existed quite happily in this period. However, I suspect that was deliberate on behalf of the film maker and its much the better without it.
Jessica Buckley and Olivia Colemans acting was great and so was Timothy Spalls (boo hiss). In fact all the cast were good. The people involved where larger than life, but this is a comedy after all not a docudrama.
Lots of laughs to be had, even if it's the shock of Olivia politely swearing or the guest appearance of Jessica's bottom, in the chase scene (on foot of course, its the 1920's).
Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
Not too taxing but enjoyable all the same
There's a few low scores on this film, but overall I enjoyed it.
Yes I agree the story line isn't the best in the world, but what do you expect, it's going to be about dinosaurs, people being bad, and people being nibbled a bit... it's what all the other films where about!
Perhaps 7 is a little high, but I'll stick with it - I enjoyed the film. If you liked the other ones, the chances are you'll like this one.
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
Beware the Bagal!
I thoroughly enjoyed the film but it might not be everyone's cup of tea. If you come in from a night out that included alcohol, leave this film until another time!
Seeing a Jamie Lee Curtis as the Tax Inspector, plus others, was shock. Well the whole film was a shock.
I summed up the film at the end, with that was weird - but I liked it!
Some funny bits in it, and some touching scenes too.
The Lost City (2022)
You get what you expect
Wonderful silliness and Sandra Bullock does it so well. Brad Pitts small part was hillarious, and Mr Tattums small part is a discussion on it's own. It was just fun and full of clichés.
Astérix & Obélix : Au service de sa Majesté (2012)
It's Asterix and he's in Britain
Loved every minute of it, but then again I have loved the comic books since a young boy. Those sneaky Romans only fighting after 5 o clock.
I loved the ribbing the Gauls and British give each other and the tongue in cheek jokes highlighting the differences (well before Allo Allo did them).
This is live action and not a cartoon. The only downside is that there is only English subtitles, which vexes me sorely ! The first few Asterix live action ones were dubbed in English, so why not the one about England for us English fans?
Songbird (2020)
4 star and being generous
The only character that I found mildly interested was the war vet - but his part lasted about 8 minutes in all. How come all houses are air tight in 4 years time to stop this airborne virus.
Obligatory Hollywood baddy.
Obligatory oh she's immune ending ....
Cant see why people think the low ratings as wrong.....the film storyline was poor.
Ted Lasso (2020)
Heart warming, funny & sad!
I would have given 9.9 because of some of the football scenes but I'm prepared to overlook it.
This is a nice, comic, and at times sad of the times of Ted Lasso at the club. Ted an American football coach, comes to the premier league to take manage the club who is struggling. Ted try's to get the best out of everyone he meets whilst struggling with his own personal problems.
By the third episode I was fully engaged and by the last (10th) I'm annoyed there isn't another series yet.
You don't need to know anything about football to enjoy this programme! Just sit back and enjoy the chanting from the terraces!
Cursed (2020)
Promised much, failed to deliver
Seemed to have borrowed ideas from several places plus a few cliches. Some nice things, but I ended up disappointed. Cinematography is good. The flawed Merlin was the best character
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
Watch it!
If you understand what Eurovision is all about, whether you like it or not, this comedy has something for you.
Laughed all the way through.
Jojo Rabbit (2019)
Give me a Heil
Sensitive area in which to make jokes about, but the film does it well.
A couple of flaws in the film regarding the death of his mother, doesn't add up, but overall we can overlook it.
Two actors to mention Sam Rockwell as the drunk officer and to a lesser part Archie Yates as Jojo's friend were both excellent and comic!
The film covers all bases and one everyone can enjoy
Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
Why?
The film is strange to say the least. Plenty of material but no reason for it and no relation to anything else.
A car has an accident - no reason why - doesn't hit anything and roles down the road...has no relevance ever again in the film.
A taxi drops off a harmonium in the street - no reason. He runs off with it after a while and plays with it a bit and fixes it...no link to anything else.
Finally when something starts to happen, the film finishes!
Ode to Joy (2019)
Enjoyable
Storyline isn't the greatest, but it is funny in places and has a nice premise, if a bit unbelievable. Letting your brother go out with the girl you love so you can be sadand not go to sleep - is a little much. However, that said I didn't regret watching the film hence 6/10
Last Christmas (2019)
Worth a watch
If you want a film with a few laughs and not over complicated plot, this is for you.
Saw reports saying it was rather cliché and poor;ly written. Yes and No. Yes it is cliché but its a romantic comedy (sort of). Yes I spotted the twist early on. Yes the ending is a little sugar coated. Did I feel cheated out of the petrol money, car parking money, snacks money and ticket price....No!
Throughly enjoyed it and would happily add it to the video cllection when it comes out.