Change Your Image
ciril-86041
Reviews
Upgraded (2024)
A refreshing rom com
It's got the age old deception to spin the story on, which I liked in this case because it wasn't done ridiculously. They allowed the characters to get to know each other, made a connection between the lead characters more believable.
While the script is missing some wit, the characters are a bit more nuanced and likeable than many basic rom com characters. Lena Olin and Anthony Head obviously had a fun time with their characters and they're enjoyable to watch.
My FAVOURITE part of this film involves a spoiler...
I love that the character of Clare doesn't get unfairly dismissed or have any 'revenge' against her. In her business role she behaved appropriately when learning of Ana's deception. That was well executed. Clare is a boss lady and demanding and she is not cruel towards Ana. I'm glad this wasn't 'punished' in this conclusion.
An enjoyable film with plenty going for it.
Say My Name (2023)
Subtle and full of soul
For a short, this really packs a punch. The subtlety of what the child endures is presented with such grace and evokes many emotions of fear and concern for that child.
The lack of dialogue engages the viewer to read much more into the actions which gives each viewer the opportunity to see many different aspects of this story.
Through Mel's eyes we get to see the fear that can drive a young person from home, while battling the different fear of living on the streets. Threats of violence are a way of life that exacerbates the initial issues.
Mel shared her personal story in the most beautiful way here. I hope it somehow helps to teach the impacts of childhood trauma on later life.
Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (2021)
Disappointed
I'm surprised Ron Howard put his name to this. It's such an embarrassing representation of the stupidity of people who are laptop detectives with a strong sense of entitlement.
As soon as I saw that poor girl's behaviour after the information she was diagnosed as bipolar, I could see she was in a heightened state of paranoia. It's incredible what the human body can do on adrenaline.
This documentary is interesting about the hotel and the history around the area however way too much time is given to the armchair detectives. Why should they have the autopsy report? Why are people harassing someone they have decided has murdered someone? It's like a badly written movie.
Bump (2021)
Great writing, plenty of personality
I really loved this show. It doesn't go over the top, the teens communicate and make mistakes like so many of us as teens and in many ways grow much more in a short amount of time due to the situations they find themselves in. They are grappling with having their own strong ideals and trying to remain respectful of the beliefs of others.
The characters are well written and the dialogue has a good balance of humour to give depth.
It's so great to see the Chilean community represented in a show! The Chileans I've known have not been as dismissive of 'Aussies' as some of the characters in this show, but perhaps that was the experience the writers needed to add to create more tension. I saw the pisco there amigos!
I definitely recommend you give this show a watch; I have encouraged my friends to watch it.