HJKNIGHT

Empire of Light is a perfect title for this movie. A film about cinema & connection. Filmed in Margate getting the best of Margate with the stunning view out of the cinema. I was a bit concerned at first being a romance movie but by the end I was convinced. Olivia Coleman is stellar as always and unfairly missed out on the best actress category in more awards this year. This is the first project of Michael Ward's I've had the pleasure of watching and his subtlety and tenderness in his acting is joyous to watch. Of course this film is beautiful being in the safe hands of Deakins & Mendes. Very enjoyable, ultimately happy movie about love :)

Best film I've seen this year (so far). As someone tremendously disappointed by the first film this one flew past ;) any expectation I had of the film. Great action, perfectly cliche story and amazing characters. One of Tom Cruises best performances from a character he's been with for 30 years. A great movie that offers enough new while still honouring its legacy. I am a fan and wish I'd been able to experience this on the big screen or IMAX.

The stunts and action make this movie the 10/10 that it is. Amazing behind the scenes footage of the training really sells this film a lot more than the original shaky cam!

Im still picking over the details of this film a while after watching. A very intentional film and understandably doing well in the awards season. An exploration of class dynamics and society through the lens of a luxury yacht, bad weather and castaway. A clever film but not really my cup of tea Harris Dickinson is extremely charismatic in this film which takes plenty of wild turns. This film peaks on the yacht but delivers some great moments in the third act. I'm a bit dissatisfied by the ending as it was just so abrupt but I have my theories! Good watch and leaves a slight sickening feeling at the bottom of your chest as it hits a little too close to home!