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Salvation (2017)
I need a season 3!!
Before I go into my rant let me start by saying, this is pretty bloody brilliant. You think it's a doomsday programme, then you think it's a Washington coup de Tat show... but it's not, it's so much better. Not once did I not need to know more, not once did I doubt watching this show and I'm so god damn glad I did.
The cast is excellent, this is seriously underrated and why it didn't get the viewing figures I'll never know, maybe because people didn't stumble across like I did till early 2020 ( January 7th to be precise)
They left this in such a cliff hanger, and ending that with all the other twists I once in awhile had a suspicion, but this ending? This ending knocked me sideways! Blew me over with a feather! I didn't see ur coming.
Please please please give us a season 3! Don't leave this hanging the way it is. Even if you just end it...
PLEASE
Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
Beautiful cinematography
Great film, great casting loved it all. However who ever provided the historical knowledge for this film must have been a little tipsy. It totally glorified Mart Queen of Scots Qi for most of her life tried to over throw Elizabeth, a queen who like our current reigning monarch by the same name, turned out to be one of the beat rulers our country ever had.
However for entertainment, it was good!
Loved the casting of Margot Robbie and saoirse Ronan. Didn't mind the nod to the pc brigade either although. Or factually correct, I suppose this was made for entertainment not education ( ironic I've said that after my mini rant above)
All in all not bad, Not outstanding, but not bad!
Mortal Engines (2018)
Absolutely thrilling film!
I stumbled upon this film accidentally. I'll start by saying that I love this kind of film genre anyway.
I think the story line is superb, one hundred times better than I anticipated. The script is brilliant and the cinematography is second to none.
The actress that plays Wind flower is a phenomenal actress who really adds even more finesse to an already superb film ( yes I'm running out of superlatives to describe this film)
There is some scope for a follow up and honestly, I'd be in the front row of an theatre to see it.
The reviews are mixed and I understand their reasoning but give this film a chance, it won't disappoint!
Good Omens (2019)
Genuinely superb! A must watch
Ive never written a review, but I'd had to for this. It's sublime, it's superb, it's artistic, it's exactly how one would imagine the players of heaven and hell to behave.
Brilliantly acted with a wonderful cast. The script is captivating and the whole production is beautiful. I felt totally satisfied with the ending but left hoping for more!
If you are a Neil Gaiman/Terry pratchett or even a fan of the history and stories of all mythology this really is a must. But if you are not a fan of those things, it's still a must see!
Annihilation (2018)
An acid trip of a movie, of the good kind!
I didn't know what to expect from this movie, I read the synopsis but really that gave nothing away.
The movie starts dark and really never comes to the light. A phenomenally strong femal cast that didn't disappoint. The plot itself is like nothing I've ever encountered, the ending is so open to interpretation that it leaves you questioning everything you just watched.
This is a good movie, but you will need to pay attention. This is by no means a 'background noise' movie. Personally I enjoyed it, and I would recommend it, but go in with open eyes and expect nothing and everything.
Superb film, very glad I saw this!
Bright (2017)
I was expecting alien nation. What I got was a whole lot better
I hesitated about watching this, I wanted to, but didn't want to be disapointed. Then.........What?! Wait?? Fairies? Orcs? Where's the Aliens??
For the love of all that is holy, you have to watch this film!! It's amazing. I LOVED IT. Why doesn't Will Smith age?
What's with all the negativity?!
Genuinely this was a very good film, really enjoyed it and it was not what I was expecting, it was so, so much better. I'm so pleased to hear that there is a second movie coming. I will be waiting and watching.
Give it a chance and ignore the 'fake review' revolution that seems to be upon us!
Battle: Los Angeles (2011)
I personally enjoyed this!
Box office smash this isn't. I'm not a professional review writer or filmmaker,
So I don't know anything about CGI or cinematography. What I do know is that I genuinely enjoyed watching this! It's not original, but what movie really is these days!
It had great complex characters that slowly developed through the movie. It was great to see a woman in the front line and of some intelligence rather than just a bimbo added for equality.
My 12 year old and I ( both female - shocking I know) really enjoyed this. You see some girls like a good action movie that isn't a comic series!
The Dark Tower (2017)
Ignore the haters
I can't believe all the hate for this movie! It's fabtastic. I was gripped from the very beginning. A brilliant adaptation of an awesome book. Matthews character was brilliant and he portrayed him superbly! Idris is as good as always. Phenomenal film.
Brilliant cgi with exceptional script. A great movie.
Mi chao (2018)
So bad, it's good!
Ok look, it's no Hollywood smash, but it is and hour and half of absolute hilarity. Of course if you don't like spiders then maybe this isn't for you. But I thought the plot was good, acting was ok and then ending, well, that's the bit I didn't get. Personally I laughed my way through this with some great one liners it's a good Sunday evening watch!