Reviews

Why did she do it - is the question one ponders after seeing this film. Sophie Cookson very good as the younger Joan and as always Judy Dench is excellent as the older woman finally forced to face her past. Focusing on the new age of nuclear weapons I felt was worthwhile as these terrible acts are now forgotten or unknown to young people.

I was looking forward to seeing this movie. On the plus side the casting was excellent as was the acting. Casting Mark Strong as the villain was a great choice. A good storyline but too violent for me.

Great casting here especially the young Lucas Hedges as the tormented young man trying to stay off drugs but finds he is still tempted to go back to that world. His mother, well played by Julia Roberts, tries desperately to keep him safe over his Christmas holiday visit. A well written tight script and excellent casting produces a solid storyline which keeps you guessing how it will end.

Hugh Jackman was a good choice to play Gary Hart with similar looks and charisma. In spite of the good casting the film lacks the real story of the man himself. Hart never admitted to having affairs outside his marriage and the incident depicted in this film (although highly suspicious) didn't actually prove any wrongdoing by the senator. Its a pity the film didn't show more of Hart's intelligence, vision and eloquence, not to mention his ability to appear as a "squeaky clean" family man to his public and get away with it.

I loved this movie. Rami Malek was just right in the title role as were the whole cast of the film. The magnetism of Freddie Mercury was shown brilliantly from his amazing voice to his sensitivity. The film tells his story and his rise to worldwide fame as well as differences between the band members and their bad times before they became world feamous. Highly recommended. P.S. I have now seen this movie 6 times, its just wonderful. I noted that at the end of each showing the cinema audience didnt move from their seats until the credits were over, says it all!! S

Rowan Atkinson is a clever actor in serious or comedic roles. This film was funnier than I expected with good special effects which were not overdone. A plus was Emma Thompson playing a Theresa May lookalike or (dressalike) prime minister. I felt that Emma really enjoyed the role. A good storyline with genuinely funny lines. Recommended.

I wasn't sure what to expect of this film but I was pleasantly surprised. A good storyline of a missing daughter enhanced by the way the movie was written, directed and in particular, filmed. It really caught my interest. Recomended.

This is a masterpiece. Great casting especially Glenn Close as the more than loyal wife who finally finds her own voice. This is a statement of a marriage with true affection between the couple that implodes when he, after many years, receives public adulation and recognition and she remains "the wife". Script, direction and soundtrack exceptional. Highly recommended.

I did not see the trailer before seeing this film which is unusual, so I had no expectations of the storyline at all. I was surprised and interested in the context of the story of these two lovers in the early 1960s. Their difficulties with their families - his mother and her father - added substance to their story. Great cast and well acted.

I must first say that this film is worth a look for the music of course, and the well known cast. A poor storyline, sometimes difficult to figure out which generation of the main character was on screen, however performances all very good. Frankly for me Cher's solo stole the movie, fabulous!

I remember the day in 1969 that this terrible incident occurred causing the untimely death of a young woman. I believe this film to give an accurate account of what occurred that sad day. For younger generations this movie will be eye-opening or uninteresting depending on their knowledge of the Kennedy family who were so prominant in America at that time. Very impressive.

As a long time reader of Agatha Christie mysteries I am always interested in how they are transmitted to the big screen. Crooked House is beautifully filmed with the usual array of slightly disfunctional characters captured in a British country house typical of Christie's books. One character dies, who did it? This is for Christie fans who will forgive the repetitive storyline and slightly annoying upper class antics as the ending is worth the wait.