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Gran Turismo (2023)
Enjoyable ride
I was apprehensive about seeing this movie as I'm not a fan of the video game. I have a teenage son who plays the game and his colourful language whilst racing with friends, had hindered my enthusiasm but I love a true story.
The first 30 minutes was a bit slow but set the scene and then I surprisingly I started to enjoy the story and care about the characters. The last hour is really edge of your seat stuff.
Not sure about Geri Helliwell playing the mum tbh. Couldn't help thinking that it was bad casting and that Mr Horner had a say 😉
All in all a good movie - you don't need to know the game btw.
The Railway Children Return (2022)
A mediocre sequel.
Living in Haworth and being a massive fan of the original film, I had high expectations for this film.
Although the cast are great, the plot is thin and I struggled to be kept entertained.
I was disappointed that only a couple of the original characters made an appearance especially considering that several are still around today.
There's no mention of past characters nor whether Bobby married the boy stuck on the tunnel from the first film. In this film, her husband has passed - a casualty of the war. No mention of Perks either and there must have been plenty of opportunity to include him I the story.
I felt a little let down by the writers tbh, it could've been so much better and Unlike the original, I wouldn't rush to see it again.
It is though, beautifully shot and will be a massive tourism boom for the locals of the Yorkshire villages of Haworth and Oakworth.
Worzel Gummidge (2019)
Blooming marvellous!
I as a child loved the original with Jon Pertwee and was afraid that I wouldn't appreciate a remake. How wrong could I be! This was bang up to date and more true to the books. The whole family enjoyed it and it's what the BBC have been lacking recently...a good family series. Please commission this for a series ASAP.