petsalv Reviews

Aloha (I) (2015)

Quirky, romantic, heartwarming

[8/10 · 20 January 2023]

One of my all time favourite movies. The bad reviews are just from those who need everything spelled out for them like a Disney movie. Yes there are parts that might not make sense at first, yes you might need to watch it twice to understand, but I love that about it. It's like you've stepped into their lives and are figuring it all out along with them. The character development in this film is beautifully done. This is my comfort movie.

Love the entire cast, Rachel McAdams is radiant as ever, obviously Bradley Cooper is incredibly endearing and Emma Stone's character is a little pocket rocket. Such a loveable cast. If you watched it once and are not sure how you feel, try watching it again!

I Feel Pretty (2018)

This movie deserves a higher rating

[21 April 2018]

I don't generally watch movies that rate under 6 stars just to save wasting time. I don't think I'll do that anymore.

I went to see I Feel Pretty with a friend as the trailer had me hooked. I literally just created a IMDB account to leave a review because I just honestly can't believe how many awful reviews there are about this movie! Amy Schumer is every woman and I LOVED her in this. I laughed and nearly cried and above all felt empowered and walked out of the cinema feeling great about myself. Not many movies can do that.

The character development and screenwriting are both very sound, and although nothing we haven't seen before, this film is fun, loveable and simply one of the best 'feel good' movies I've seen in a long time.

Please don't let the ratings turn you off... It's hilarious. I can't wait to take my sister and mum and anyone else who will see it with me.