Goosegirl14

This is tough to review, because it is a good example of a film that (IMHO) succeeds in what it sets out to do, and is exactly what I expected. So it's due credit for this. I also know msny will find it very entertaining and even love it.

This is NOT a film I'd typically go see at the cinema, but being summer, and therefore such a shortage of enticing films at the cinemas (please can you give horrors and marvel/superhero based films a break and invest in properly good juicy dramas!?!?!?!), i was intrigued(&desperate?!?!?!) enough for a cinema trip, that i thought I'd go to see how this typically 80s/90s film would be made and interpreted for a 21st century lens.

I also love Pamela Anderson/Liam Neeson rumours (i know, I'm embarrassed to admit this!), and heard decent reviews, so thought I'd give it a go.

I knew it would be the ridiculous ott humour, and so bad it's funny kind of jokes throughout. I can appreciate it for what it is, but personally I wouldn't bother see it ever again, nor any sequels if they are made. I can't criticise it because I think it is what it intends to be. The leads are well cast and do great jobs fulfilling their roles- totally adopting the style and tone of the NG franchise.

However. I will say that it definitely felt longer than the svelte 89mins it was. If a film feels longer than it is I can't ignore that I wasn't enjoying it. Sorry. This is a very muddled review. My personal enjoyment:5, The film's success at updating and putting together the right ingredients for a modern Naked gun film: 8.

I was enticed to see this film because I saw the cast and read the synopsis, and i knew it was based upon the book with the same title. I should note that I've not read said book, but others by the author, and greatly appreciate her style, and her ability to create vivid characters and explore complex relationships/human emotions.

The reviews I glanced at prior to going in were pretty negative, and most seemed unimpressed. This made me a bit worried (I had invited a friend and I so hate feeling like I'm putting someone else through a bad film!), and prepared me, perhaps, to be disappointed by a film I had been positively anticipating.

However, Hot Milk oozes atmosphere, and the performances were excellent. I don't understand how a film with this level of acting and cinematography (even if the story itself isn't to someone's taste) can be given a score below 5/10?!?!? Fiona Shaw is outstanding at embodying a deeply damaged, infuriating, and toxic mother/woman. Whilst Emma Mackey nails her role as the pent up, understandably resentful, manipulated young women, who is stiffled by her mother's unresolved trauma.

This is a film that made me feel a lot. It had themes that resonated, and I felt the intensity that Lenkiewicz's directing and writing conjured up.

I understand that this is not going to appeal to those who like a film that has a story with a clear trajectory set out. This film does require patience and concentration and openness. But it rewards those who emotionally invest and commit (I think, anyway!?). I hope more people give this a chance and ignore the critics. I think it will be elevated in estimation when it's audience find it. I hope so.

I heard about this film when it was released in 2003 and it had great reviews at the time. I have been wanting and meaning to watch it since, but until yesterday when taking care of my 13yrs niece and 11yrs nephew, it had eluded me.

In a way, I am so glad I had my first experience watching it with children/younger people. It was so wonderful to see my (often very hard to please) niece and nephew, be so completely invested and delighted by a film. Afterwards they were exclaiming how "all the pieces perfectly fitted together", and "what a brilliant ending ", "such a great film"!

I watch more 'children's' films than I would if I had the choice, because I sometimes find they are increasingly lacking in story and real characters that evoke much emotional connection.

However, amongst the chaff, I've been enamoured by some really fine film making, that has heart and is truly entertaining without a side eye(or full focus!) On commercial paraphernalia sales etc.

Holes is a perfect example of a film aimed mostly at younger people, that can sit happily alongside some of the most brilliant films for a more mature audience. It took me on a emotional journey, provided entertainment, provoked questions and a fabulous array of mysteries to follow. The characters were not 1 dimensional clichés. And everyone of the cast were not only fully invested and committed to their role and the film, but also excellent actors.

It has aged really well and feels fresh but classic/familiar. I'm already looking forward to either watching it with my other nieces and God daughter, or hearing what they thought about it once I've tried my best to encourage them to see it .