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Death on the Nile (2022) Review

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There is a feel of the “Golden Age of Hollywood” about Death on the Nile. The cast and talent used to present the story is impressive, while the scenery and cinematography of the film give it a “classic” feel. The film gives the impression of a big budget, on-location shoot with a high-profile cast, but never feels like its over-reaching or alienating. This is because Kenneth Branagh does a great job of balancing the amazing cast with a solid mystery. The story is the focal point but the cast play their parts perfectly and as he did with Murder on … Continue reading Death on the Nile (2022) Review

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Arthur (2011) Review

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It’s a risky move casting a stand-up comedian in a film role because ultimately, they will play themselves and that only appeals to some of the audience. These decisions are usually made because it’s a great way to cash in on the growing or already huge fan base of a particular comedian and the first few roles are just that comedian being himself in a specific story. Comedians can then become great comedic or even dramatic actors. The first few Eddie Murphy films were just Eddie Murphy being Eddie Murphy but soon he managed to make films that were less reflective … Continue reading Arthur (2011) Review