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Merlin (2008)
Sword. Sorcery and dragons, what else do you need
Creative well writtenand v enjoyable. The odd few cameos adding to.the freshness.
Characters develop well, obviously Merlin and his magical abilities. Which do vary depending on requirements of the story.
Amelua Fox as a sorceress was brilliant. Sexy and innocent looking and then.wham you're history, that's her character of course, but who knows upset her on a Friday night!
Her character an integral part to the ongoing change and development of Morgana, who starts as a fairly run of the mill 'daughter to the king, as the series progresses she becomes more bitter and angry with he royal family before finally staking her claim to.the throne with the help.of Morgose (Miss Fox) this change adds a new dimension to the stories.
The characters are well thought out and likeable, even the peripheral ones ie some of the knights.
Richard Wilson adds a touch.of class, as Merlins mentor and guardian.
Again one of these series that has all the right pieces. Well written, well.produced. Well edited and with characters you care about.
The genre is almost irrelevant but being game of thrones esque is no bad thing. John Hurt voicing hhe dragon gives an inanimate character a lot of depth and charisma.
I loved it. My.kind of series. The only.minor down side was in.my.opinion they could have kept it going a bit longer.
Gifted (2017)
Gifted certainly
You. So much want this to be based on a true story, and it definitely has that feel to.it, well written and a great cast. Mckenna is right.up there with Christine Ricci. Natalie Portman and Kirsten Dunst, fantastic. Its good to see Lindsay Duncan in a substantial role and main antagonist. Chris Evans great as the uncle of Mary fighting to keep her.
Even the peripheral roles add depth and character, and keep ghe story moving.
Even Fred the Cat puts in a good show
Well crafted. Nicely put together lovely story and well performed. The total package.
A true feel good movie, so go ahead make yourself feel good.
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
Doesn't matter if you.like football or not
Title perhaps a bit misleading as you tend to assume the film is something to do with man utd.
If uou can get past this delusion you have a very entertaining and well crafted film. The general story is not unique by any means but its a bit like a Steven.king book in that it's different enough staff out. The football background is a brilliant idea and gives a mass appeal. The performances are all excellent especially the two.leads, keira and Parminda. Their parts enhanced by some excellent writing.
It's a clash of cultures, east vs west but its done in a believeabkevand rather caring way. It recognises the beliefs of different backgrounds and doesn't lay claim to one being better than the other they just both are. It goes along at a nice pace, doesn't get too soppy or sentimental, and the romance aspect is used to create tension and interest, just to spice up the storyline and stops it getting boring. Very well crafted, performances. Writing, editing, it's the complete package. With a feel good ending
The football part is secondary it could easily be set in any location or industry but the football bit is a perfect fit for the story.
Cannot recommend emough.
Invasion Roswell (2013)
When I grow up I want to.be Imdependence Day
Looks like a school project, hhe whole going is xhocking, the dialogue, thee acting, the special effects and the guns they use, which are supposedly better than normal weapons look like they were designed and made by Matel.
The story is just a straight rip.off from Independence Day, the alien weapons are exactly the same and a roswell toy aircraft is supposedly from the same species only years ago. God that is so original. Just to give you an idea of the differences between ID and this in ID thevdoace ships sre city size and blow up the white House and the Empire state, here they're house size a blow up a wooden house.
How this didn't get clobbered for copywrite ill never know.
Peppermint (2018)
Can o woopass
OK the story is fairly formulaic, but have to say, it works. Jennifer Garner is right up there for kickassabilty with xcarlet Johnson. Mila Jovovich, and of course Chloe Grace Moritz. If you.like films like Columbizna, the long kiss good night, resident evil or Ghodt in the Shell you'll like this. The fight scenes are well choreographed and better executed, JG training certainly paid off. The story jogs along at a nice pace and goes from all hell breaking lose to reflective pauses.
Don't know what the magic ingredient is but this has it by the bucketful.
Thoroughly enjoyable, and the ending has a touch of salt added for flzvour.
There are a lot worse out there. Go see it.
The Fog (1980)
Get the beer out and order a curry
Not my favorite JC film but still entertaining.
As big fan of James Herbert I was hoping it was the film version of his book, but alas no.
As a JC fan not quite up there with Christine or Vampires or especially the Thing, but still.an entertaining romp with Scream queens Jamie Leigh and her mom Janet. Sorry but both have been.in better,
6 pack and curry fare.
The story is perhaps not unique but still well written, make up is excellent.
Generally performances are good, Adrenne Barbeau good as the town DJ, and Tom Atkins And Jamie Leigh at a smiliar level.
Definitely seen worse and for liw budget.a good job done by all.
The Holiday (2006)
It just works
One of those gentle films that rely on story and characters. OK trivia says it was made with thev4 main stars in mind, but still no guarantee it will work
The chemistry between Jude Law and Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet and Jack Black is what makes the film work. Even the peripheral characters ie the daughters (only below Kirsten Dunst, Christina Ricci, Nathalie Portman due to not being the main star) and mates from work just add a layer of interest.
Eli Wallach adds a touch of class as and aging film writer who befriends Kate Windlet
The script is good although a bit formulaic at times, but is in keeping with the characters and develops the story nicely.
This is 2nd in my list of sll time xmas movies but only because the other 2 tied for first.
Nicely put together feel good film with a nice touch of humour. All parts balanced well and avoids it getting too schmaltzy.
One of the better Xmas films although thus just happens to be set at xmas, not strictly a Xmas film, but this is basically a filmic version of mulled wine
If you like well balanced. Well acted and well produced films this is for you..