Returning to the world of Paddington is like returning to a reliable, comforting old friend. From the opening which is dramatic, sincere, sweet but funny, you understand exactly what this film is going to be: a development of the first and … Continue reading Review Bonanza: Paddington 2 (2017) Review
I love trailers. I think there is a special skill to putting together a good trailer. It must capture the attention and entice an audience but give very little away so that the viewer doesn’t feel like they’ve already seen … Continue reading Trailer of the Day: Paddington 2
How much you enjoy Florence Foster Jenkins will depend on how you view the movie. If you consider it a comedy, then apart from one specific scene, you will be disappointed. If you view it as a poignant drama, there … Continue reading Oscars Month: Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) Review
Sequels to any movies come with a host of problems to overcome but these are particularly tricky and unique when the first film was a romantic-comedy. Most romantic comedies end in “happy-ever-after” and the idea of finding out what happens next … Continue reading Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) Review
Bridget Jones’ Diary is how you make a romantic-comedy. It has all the key elements mixed-together perfectly. A likable lead character, appealing and believable situations, a romantic story you can get invested in and some very funny moments. The funny moments … Continue reading Bridget Jones’ Diary (2001) Review
John McClane is the greatest action hero. He is the everyman, the best person to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. He has taken on terrorists in buildings, an airport, around a city, through the internet and recently … Continue reading 5 Action Movies made better by adding John McClane
With as many stars and stories that are packed into Love Actually, there is always going to be an element of “hit-and-miss” with some of the tales. Fortunately, a lot of what Love Actually offers works very well. There is some … Continue reading Love Actually (2003) Review
Career Peak – The point in an actor, actress or director’s career when they have given their best performance, reaching a point they will probably never match again! This is my attempt to launch a new weekly feature to accompany … Continue reading When was their Career Peak? – Hugh Grant
Love Actually is my favourite romantic comedy (what? You don’t have one?). This is because its got a great mix of soppy, funny, absurd and sad which means there is literally something for everyone. It’s also got a fantastic cast … Continue reading A surprising look at Love Actually’s cast today…
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