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A Year in a Field (2023)
Spectacular filmmaking!
An unbelievable film to be truly honest. To think that all it took to make this during the most difficult 12 months, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was completely shot using both still photo-shots and actual recorded footage on an iPhone!
I have to say that the director did a terrific job with the time he had (270 days to be exact!), as in the narration, he mentions real-life goings-on as well; such as Greta Thunberg and COP26, to Russia's declaration of war on Ukraine. It was also interesting to hear that the stone the director was filming was a staggering 4000 years old - talk about ancient!
Barbie (2023)
Barbie is going to be one for the girls!
This is just one of the two films that are released on the same day (the other being Oppenheimer). Firstly, the movie itself was good; a few comic jokes here and there along with a few heartfelt moments at the end. But I'm not technically a Barbie fan; I just see something that I fancy on the big screen and watch it!
Anyway, after watching the movie, I thought to myself, "Gosh, I'm amazed at how the filmmakers got to create such a variety of cast members, as well as make such a great movie for the girls to enjoy."
For someone as me - who is somewhat of a film expert and a cinema employee - to see what might be just the most iconic blockbuster movie of the year so far, I have to say that it could (by a margin) be busy for the first couple of weeks of the summer holidays!
Overall, though it was good, it's not my favourite movie as I'm not a fan of the doll franchise.
Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Absolutely effing scary!
To be quite honest, when I saw this film with my dad, I was so freaked out - literally. We were both jumping and cringing in our seats as the jump scares kept on coming straight from the off.
As far as horror films, this is scary beyond imagination. Forget The Exorcist, forget Insidious, forget The Conjuring Saga; this is the new kid on the block! EVIL DEAD RISE is the bloodiest and most graphic 1h 35min nightmare of your life!
If you're going to watch it at the movies this Coronation Bank Holiday, I would bring an extra pair of undies - just in case you have an "accident". Remember, the demonic attack scenes in the film are not for the faint-hearted...
Matilda: The Musical (2022)
An absolutely amazing movie - perfect for the Christmas season!
The film was just unbelievable - the songs, the story and the acting performances from Alisha Weir and Emma Thompson, all magical. Even though it isn't available on Netflix in the USA until Christmas Day, followed by the UK and Ireland regions in Summer next year, it really is something that cinema goers, both young and old, will enjoy for two hours!
The makeup for Thompson's portrayal of Miss Trunchbull was also very similar to the character played by Pam Ferris in the 90s film. Using that much ageing material and a costume for making her look like a military general is just jaw-dropping - brilliant stuff!
There are some scenes which are a bit upsetting, which makes the film all the more worthwhile than the previous one in 1996.
Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
Totally awesome, yet not quite understandable storytelling.
The film is a bit of a mess really. The most part is the intense and scary action sequences involving the dinos, but besides that, it's not got a good villain nor a well put together storyline. I only enjoyed the action scenes of the movie, but other than that...nothing.
For the JW fans that will be seeing it on opening weekend, enjoy it while you can. Because this isn't the best sequel to round off the Jurassic era.
1917 (2019)
Most extraordinary film I've ever seen!!
This film is shown in the bestest format ever seen; a one continuous shooting. Sam Mendes ("Skyfall", winner for Best Director at the 2020 Golden Globes) made a great two-hour story about two officers in the British army tasked with a very important mission which could save over 1,600 men. I saw the film this Tuesday (14 Jan) and was crying on the inside. My thoughts and prayers are with Mendes' late grandfather LC Alfred H. Mendes; I salute you, sir!
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
A great way to end a great set of sequels.
An amazing job Disney and Lucasfilm have made. After 42 years since the first Star Wars film came out ("A New Hope", 1977), the saga has grown gigantically with the following additions; two sequels in the original series (1980, 1983), a trio of prequels (1999-2005), a trio of sequels after a decade's hiatus (2015-19), a spin-off film (2005), two anthology films (2016, 2018) with an upcoming third film in the next year or so.
In other related marketing, various toys have been sold, a set of video games based on the trilogies have been released in the past 10-20 years, and a Lego videogame featuring all nine episodes is due for release in early next year. A themed land entitled "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" was opened in Disneyland California in May 31, 2019, and a similar and identical version in Orlando, Florida was opened three months later on August 29, 2019.
That aside, the plot, storytelling and background of the film was brill. Though I have to be a little safety-concerned for anyone who suffers from epilepsy; try to avoid any scenes of the film that contain flashing lights, cuz this movie has a few prolonged periods of strobe lighting. Overall, an enjoyable and fantastic film to round off 2019 and the 2010s era.
Hope you enjoy the film and have a very merry Christmas!
Frozen II (2019)
It's a great film for the whole family!
There are a lot of moments in this film that kids will enjoy. The songs are catchier, meaning that they can sing and dance to their heart's content. There are emotional scenes which might be a little upsetting, but apart from all that, at the end of the day, it's a ruddy good 1¾ hours of magical entertainment!
It Chapter Two (2019)
This is a film that will never let you sleep again!
The most horrifying parts of the 2¾-hour-long finale, are the Pennywise disguises (i.e. a naked elderly woman, a zombified corpse, and the giant statue monster). However, aside from the scariness, there are a few occasions, including the final battle scenes, that feature strobe lighting which might affect epileptic viewers. So if you have read the book/seen the first movie, watch this film at your own risk. SERIOUSLY: DON'T. GO. ALONE!!!