A vile, racist cop. Horrific incident (in self defence).
For the young pair, time on the run must commence …
With little time for stalling.
Performances: utterly enthralling.
Exquisite direction: a symphony of the gentle & the tense.
Ian’s nervous; lacks confidence; gets stressed.
He’s heard tell his late dad was the best.
Conjuring skills: a bit shoddy …
(Oops! Only half a body)
Brothers bond on an exciting adventure quest.
A terrifying, morally outrageous story expertly told:
Malignant corporate practice secrets unfold …
Perpetrated by DuPont (giant, global).
Ruffalo: riveting in this crusade (noble)
RE: toxic products (unconscionably seeping & sold).
Brilliant, moving direction from Heller (so much to be admiring)
Lloyd gets more than he expected from his inquiring.
It’s a beautiful heart-tug,
Feels like a warm hug
Spending time with Hanks' gentle Rogers (Mr Inspiring).
Young pacifist tech officer Walter gets fired by Lance,
But fate gives the former a convenient second chance
(Because his inventions stun).
This odd pair are quite fun,
Especially when their bosses are chasing (looking askance).
It all felt so fresh. From start to finish, my heart soared.
Ronan’s brilliant performance left me floored.
This classic’s revisit
Is truly exquisite.
Captivating direction from Gerwig, and beautifully scored.
Hitler Youth: training JoJo to be a recruited addition.
Terrific work from Waitiiti, in the great comic tradition
Of this technique: to lampoon
Hitler (playing a huge buffoon).
Davis/Yates scenes: touching (re: friendship’s recognition).
Strong performance from Deneuve as a film star long admired.
Fraught relationship with daughter (re: the past, and what transpired).
The locale and design are quite divine,
But all the parts don’t align -
As there's one letdown: a screenplay that’s uninspired.
So it’s the plastics v the ghouls:
Each thinks the other are fools.
Some fun here; good cast;
But could’ve used a blast
Of more darkness and kooky tools.
Thrombey patriarch carks it (on birthday night)
In this fun whodunnit that’s a sheer delight.
Ensemble cast: so terrific.
Great direction. Wit: prolific.
… And costume design that’s a gorgeous sight.
Here we have London, looking so gorgeous at night.
Kate meets a handsome stranger who often takes flight.
Her choices cause mum alarm.
Despite the leads’ great charm,
And some lovely moments, it all feels a bit slight.
Price Hal’s the reluctant inheritor of dad’s grand dominion.
There’s enemies everywhere, and advisors with many an opinion.
As a new King conflicted and pivoting
Chalamet’s work here is riveting.
Stunning cinematography (and costume design: be it ruler or minion).
Destiny, Ramona and co riding high (a money train) …
But the GFC puts that to a stop. Here comes pain.
Then creative chemistry skills
Restart the paying of bills.
Terrific performance from Lopez: a powerhouse hurricane.
Phenomenal performance by Zellweger: soul-bearing …
Captivating as an icon-on-hard times, despairing.
But sadly, within a film that’s mired
In a screenplay so uninspired.
Some flashbacks: so on-the-nose, they’re badly glaring.
The last time emotionally stunted astronaut Roy
Saw his dad, he was a teenage boy.
Then duty calls. Into the vast …
Pitt is so perfectly cast.
Witnessing his understated performance: a joy.
Cliff is insecure Rick’s buddy and stunt double:
Taking the actor’s hits, slams and falls into rubble …
In a period piece (riveting)
In its expert pivoting
Between nostalgia, comedy, and truly ugly dark trouble.
A searing, uncomfortable, potent reflection on Australia and race:
So much shocking systemic, venomous behaviour (a disgrace) …
That will leave you reeling.
Then a hopeful / urgent call for healing
And reconciliation: a challenge this country must embrace.
Spectacular, crisp footage as cameras follow
The eleventh mission of the program Apollo.
Spine-tingles as we feel
Those first steps with Neil …
And the universe doesn’t feel so vast or hollow.
Here’s struggling Brit singer-songwriter Jack.
Momentary drama, and his head cops a crack.
He steals those songs that send shivers.
The film never really film delivers
On the clever premise. The execution’s out of whack.
Javed’s hating his life, and feels completely at a loss,
Then a revelation: he discovers The Boss.
Now: a teen born to run.
Some moments of musical fun,
And a journey, after barriers to cross.
