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Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (2022)
What did they do with Badger?
Having just finished the book I was looking forward to seeing this adaptation. What a disappointment - it should be called 'What happened to Badger?' Political correctness has taken over and 1930's Britain reduced to an irritating farce. The 3 stars are awarded as - apart from Badger - the 1930's was beautifully presented and the scenery stunning. Emma Thompson should be ashamed of herself - her ridiculous rendition of Frances' mother was completely unnecessary and not at all funny. Lucy Boynton's performance was average and why did they extend the role of the doctor so much, quite unnecessary! And, to try to kill off characters that were untouched in the book! Why? It didn't add to the suspense - just provided a lot of unnecessary violence to a story which in its original form in the book, was gentle and charming with added wit.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
Entertaining
The only reason I watched this is because Dan Stevens was in it. I had low expectations as the Eurovision Song Contest is not something I enjoy. I really enjoyed it, it was lighthearted and, in times where the news channels are full of reports of hate and disease, a good escape into the fantasies of the Icelandic couple who - despite being naive no-hopers - aspired to win the contest. Dan Stevens did not disappoint as the 'eye candy' and Graham Norton lived up to his reputation as the acerbic commentator.
The Report (2019)
Intense
This film does not compare favourably with 'Spotlight. Not to say it is not well made with good performances from Driver and Dening but, to sustain interest and entertainment, the cinema goer needs to see the human side of the characters the film portrays. Dan Jones is obsessed with his report which runs to 7000 pages and forgets that not everyone around him feel that it can take over their lives, as it does his. Being English I found the relationship between Government departments was a tad confusing but I put that down to my ignorance.
The Good Liar (2019)
Twist
I was enjoying this film until the last part where the 'twist' kicked in. A twist was expected but, unfortunately, too far fetched.
Rocketman (2019)
Poor EJ?
Despite my dislike of EJ I went to see this film and - as I didn't have to see the man himself - I enjoyed it more than I expected. I found the portrayal of John Reid puzzling as, in Rocketman, he is a very unpleasant character which, in BoRhap, he is not. As another reviewer rightly points out, this is a film blaming all and sundry for anything bad that happened in EJ's life - a 'poor me' element which tainted the film. No reference to Long John Baldry - why was that?
Gloria Bell (2018)
A waste of time
One reviewer wrote that younger people will not 'get' this film. I am an older lady who, like Gloria, is a divorcee and lives alone. I could NOT relate to this dreadful woman in any way whatsoever. I did not want to see her singing in her car multiple times. I did not want to see her many nude scenes. She was not a likeable character - she could not understand why her new man-friend was annoyed when she flirted with her ex-husband. The whole film was dull and best forgotten.