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.
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.
Film student Julie: trying to prove her directorial vision will fit.
There’s insufferable Anthony: a wanker, user and ultimate git.
The pacing: perfection.
Impeccable direction.
Swinton Byrne shines. And every moment is exquisitely lit.
A gentle love, and the bigotry hits them like a mallet.
Violence, gossip and politics (upcoming ballot).
Though at times the story’s slight,
The film excels visually (use of light,
Plus a gorgeously joyous colour palette).
Ronit’s back to London to mourn. There’s new info to digest:
Community scorn; an unexpected marriage; a love repressed.
Then up it all bubbles,
And here come more troubles.
Gripping - as each of the trio each face a profound test.
Though he has supportive friends, and his family’s loving and warm,
Simon’s afraid that living his truth would cause a storm.
An excessively charming cast.
Rothwell’s Albright: what a blast!
Refreshing change (popular genre, with bonus: added reform).
As this 'based on a true' story is told,
It's a big-hearted joy to behold.
Family pressure to wed,
An existential health dread,
And an abundance of comedy gold.
Time, loss and grief (with its profound feeling of sinking).
Watching, there were fluctuations in my thinking:
From 'I'm gonna cry. Where's my hankie?'
To 'Ugh, now this feels wanky.'
To me, a misstep: sheeted neighbour, with memory shrinking.
A perfect film. Unforgettable, in ways most profound.
Beautiful story of two who are inexorably bound.
Gut-wrenchingly divine.
'they're ridiculous?': the best line.
Exquisite framing. Superb use of music and sound.
Gorgeous locations and French food porn aside, This road trip's an exceedingly dull ride. Any agency for Anne? No. She's passive. Jacques runs the show. He's a one-note bore of an overbearing tour guide.
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Hana: a life of servitude - selfish sons squeezing
Too much help out of her. So, the freezing
Water's a relief.
We see her turn a new leaf
In this black comedy with some elements quite pleasing.
Such a fun, novel way for a film to be devised: There's no set script; the story entirely improvised. Laughs re: Josh's three-choice pain. Gotta love the hip hop Dane! A comedic meditation on relationships (new and demised).
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A glorious film (both funny and dark). During the Blitz: The MOI's making morale-boosting films for the Brits ...
Due to local marriage laws (with racism ingrained), The Lovings are cruelly arrested and detained. Two great leads play subtle and stoic, Rather than brow-beating heroic ...
Despite two usually charismatic leads at the fore, Sadly the direction and some script elements equal snore. And engagement wanes fast Because it's impossible to get past The morally repugnant, unconscionable act at its core.
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Here's infamous Hughes (idiosyncratic to excess), And Marla and Frank (each under their own type of stress). Despite charismatic leads, I wouldn't say the film succeeds, As it feels unfocused, and a bit of a mess.
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Though this film has some flaws (clearly), There were elements I enjoyed dearly: Nods to Curtiz et al; Gorgeous wardrobe; locale. It's old-fashioned, in a good way (sincerely).
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Here's the historic story of an initially hidden Love that when eventually outed is forbidden. Some terrific rousing speeches, And a central couple that teaches Determination (their treatment: discrimination-ridden).
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There's a strong cast here (and it's beautifully shot), But this three-hankie weepie suffers from a plot That's relentlessly overwrought. Will karma have them caught? Much to ponder about repercussions beyond the cot.
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While glamping in the mud (that feels so rough), Jones meets American Jack (a billionaire; buff). Or is old flame Mark her cup of tea? Highlight: Thompson (as her OB). Fun screwball farce re: Bridge being up the duff.
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