This will be a very short post, before the month of March is over! How quick it has gone!
Click on the film titles to be directed to their IMDB pages.
Here is the all important rating system:
* = Poor. Why did I even bother?!
** = OK. Could have done better.
*** = Good. Recommended though don’t feel bad you don’t get to see this one.
**** = Excellent. Not quite perfect but highly recommended.
***** = Masterpiece. You’d be a fool not to see this film.
Do you agree with my ratings? Let me know!
I think this is another case where, unfortunately, the book looks more appealing than the film. Particularly with the voice-over narration from 'Death' - I'd imagine this is more effective in the book than on screen. Despite this, Emily Watson's performance is great and I think the children do a fine job too. Although I did enjoy this film, it was too sentimental for my liking which meant I wasn't emotionally invested with the characters. With a harsh and dark historical context, the portrayal of the story was rather twee. Not to my taste but not a unpleasant film either.
Rating: **
This isn't a film I would normally choose to see but, with the Unlimited card, my friend and I thought we'd see something different. Non-Stop had some suspenseful moments and did keep us guessing. However, I found the dialogue - especially on one of Liam Neeson's big speeches - rather cringe-worthy. The ending is very far-fetched too and certainly disappointing. I was more excited about seeing Dowton Abbey's Lady Mary and the glorious Lupita Nyong'o star in the film than the actual movie itself. What they're doing here in this movie, I have no idea. An ok film, I guess, but not one to see anytime soon...or ever.
Rating: *
After seeing and loving the quirky take Wes Anderson took on Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr. Fox, I was certainly looking forward to seeing The Grand Budapest Hotel. Featured as a Trailer Tuesday back in January, I am very glad this lived up to and exceeded my expectations. The style of the film from the structure of chapters, the beautifully colourful cinematography and quick paced editing make the film a fabulous spectacle which lives up to the grandure of the hotel and character of Gustave H. (played by a wonderfully camp and witty Ralph Fiennes). It had me giggling throughout and the prison escape sequence is brilliantly executed. Lots of cameos from famous faces may distract, but I enjoyed every single one.
Rating: *****
Shocking as it may be, but this is the first ever film out of the Marvel Avengers series that I have ever seen. Shocking, I know! So although I am certain that there were many references for which I did not pick up on or understand, I really enjoyed this film. I could easily follow the plot, although I was rather distracted by Chris Evans' muscles (not a bad thing in the slightest. They deserve an extra star.) The effects were awesome and the action sequences were tense and thrilling to watch. I liked the plot's focus on technology paranoia. The film has pushed me to seek out all the other Avenger movies which can only be a good thing. A great film, I think would be even better for the Marvel fans out there.
Rating: ****
Some good, some bad, some ugly...
which will be my March Film of the Month?
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Do you agree or disagree?
Which films have you seen this month?
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