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Irish Wish (2024)
Biased but Sincere
Will Lindsay Lohan fans and G rated Rom-Com fans enjoy it? Yes.
Listen, everyone will start saying how predictable this film was but its charm does not fall short with the little accidents it has in its happenings. It's like a warm bowl of soup you didn't think could leave you joyous, or craving fast-paced Romance that's too good to be true.
The main course of the film is the use of location, no doubt. The score delightfully fills the scenes, especially the ones with Lindsay and Ed in them. Loved Jane Seymour as Lohan's mother; she's immediate and bright.
If you are looking for a Rom-Com that has a late 90's nostalgic feel to it and does not shy away from being what it is, which is a silly light watch (one finds themselves revisiting) then do give it a go.
Madame Web (2024)
I mean come on now people
This was one of the much better spin-offs Sony Has made off of spider-man. Thanks to the cast (besides the villain and 'pregnant' Emma Roberts) and the director's coherent work this destined-to-be-stoned vehicle was actually charmingly kitsch and held its own. I found myself caring for Cassy throughout. The other three girls had really good chemistry. This could've been what all this negativity-it's-getting wanted it to be but it managed surpassing it all. Go see it if you're looking for a fast fun flick that does not take itself seriously. It's a KFC sort of film, sure. But it was made fresh so you'll enjoy the bucket.
May December (2023)
Something happened to Natalie Post-Oscar win
I am a huge fan of Hayne's work. I love his depth in character study in his films. Specifically the female.
Upon watching this film I found myself being distracted by Portman's work. It has not been as good since Black Swan. It was not clear to me what her motives were because it felt like Natalie was judging Elizabeth. It felt at one point she was too visibly very sure of what she was doing and at some very vague. Ultimately playing a judgmental narcissist. At least that is how I perceived her Elizabeth.
I have to say though that Moore's work on the other hand was her best in years. It was devastatingly raw and remarkably in the moment.
The Estate (2022)
Watch it for the ensemble
This was a pleasant surprise to tell you the truth. With all the not-so-favourable feedback, I thought I could be setting myself up. But I was grateful it proved me wrong.
The ensemble felt like they had ridiculous fun working together that was infectious. The comedy is kitschy but works because most of these actors are serious actors, apart from the very funny Anna Faris, and Kathleen Turner. And the ball almost never was dropped (in dialogue) so it was engaging given that recent ensemble films have been tediously boring.
The film asks you not to take it seriously because it almost completely relies on the sense of play that the ensemble have with each other and it was worthwhile, no doubt!