What have I just watched? I love all the actors and characters (hence the 4* rating) but it was total cringe from start to finish. I kept hoping it would improve, maybe I was missing something but it was basically just an embarrassing spoof. Proof that a stellar cast does not guarantee a good movie.
Reviews
18 Reviews
Seaside Hotel
(2013– )
What an absolute joy
22 December 2021
A series has to be fantastic for me to watch with subtitles. This is a wonderful example. Fabulous scenery, wardrobe, characters and acting and story all come together to make this a feast for the eyes and ears. Brilliant.
The Balloon Goes Up
(1942)
Silly and utterly gorgeous
17 October 2020
Happening upon an oldie like this, thanks to Talking Pictures TV channel, is just fabulous. Funny, silly and endearing, these films are as much a history lesson as a comedy. Nostalgic, entertaining and fun. I loved it.
We'll Take Manhattan
(2012 TV Movie)
Could've been so much better
31 August 2020
I enjoyed the movie despite it's foibles hence the rating, but apart from Karen Gillan as Jean Shrimpton who was fabulous, the acting was pretty poor. Bailey's over the top Cockney accent was excruciating and Francis Barber seemed to keep forgetting her posh accent. Putting that aside the story (true in part), scenery and costumes were lovely. The best bit was seeing shots of the original photographs at the end. Although it didn't exactly pay homage to him, David Bailey certainly was an amazing talent.
Dreamgirls
(2006)
Not for me
18 July 2020
You've got to like this kind of music to enjoy this film and I don't. I watched it because I love musicals and it has a fine cast. Fabulous wardrobe and a decent story albeit predictable but Jennifer Hudson is a better actress than a singer. All that waling is torture. Eddie Murphy excelled.
Hamilton
(2020)
Outstanding performances, a real surprise
11 July 2020
I didn't know anything about this musical other than I'd seen billboards in London's West End and wondered what it was all about. Now I know! It is an amazing production so very cleverly done. It brings history to life and makes it interesting and appealing to a younger audience which I greatly applaud. However, I can't help but think this is the American attempt at their version of Les Mis. I'll forgive them for that, nothing comes close to Les Mis but it's certainly a story to behold told in the most fabulous way. I couldn't get it out of my head and that speaks volumes so I set to researching Hamilton and his family afterwards. What a remarkable man he was. I would have given 10/10 had it not tried, in vain, to trump Les Mis. Don't even try.
What a pleasant surprise
2 July 2020
I can't stand Eurovision so watched based on reviews. McAdams is exceptional in her role and the whole film and story are such fun, entertaining and endearing. Brosnan is so bad he's good but boy does he age well. Definitely worth a watch when you need a good chuckle.
Never really gets going
27 June 2020
Unorthodox
(2020)
One of the finest pieces of film I've ever seen
28 March 2020
You know when something is really special when you think about it a lot afterwards. The acting, cinematography and costume were nothing short of incredible. Such an eye opener and breathtaking. Definitely watch the 'making of' follow up. This will win awards.
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