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Challengers (2024)
Entertaining Tennis film.
Entertaining tennis film about friendship and love between two guys and the woman they love. The tennis scenes are reasonably well done. Some of the words used by the umpire are not usually stated. One scene with a linesperson could result in disqualification but only a trivial thing.
The romance between the three people are excellently acted. The 'friendship' between the two young men is very well acted. You do believe the guys are best friends. The two actors really do give the impression of being best friends. When they see Zendaya for the first time they are mesmerised by her playing and sex appeal. The main theme is playing tennis well is fine but you need to know how to win. Zendaya spots Donaldson's serve ball toss is too high. The coach in tennis is vital.
Entertaining film with an ambiguous ending.
I will say no more about the ending.
The three main actors are excellent and as a tennis fan the game scenes are fine.
Recommend this film especially if you are a tennis fan!
Civil War (2024)
Thought Provoking
'Civil War' is a thought provoking film. Was this a dig at the life of an exPresident. Who is currently up for re-election. Maybe I am drawing too many comparisons, if USA implodes. The film is viewed from the point of the Press photographers. Another road journey film with four main characters who only live for the next iconic photo. The battles scenes are well done. The four main actors are excellent. Kirsten Dunst is excellent as the ageing Press photographer. How many scenes of violence before you crack up. The final scene and tragic death of one of the main protagonists is a bit staged. Which in my opinion spoils an excellent film.
Scarey film in that we see the USA imploding. Which was possible after the election of Biden and the invasion of Capitol Hill. The evil that men do on each other for the sake of a flag and ideology. If you are not USA/American then you are liable to be killed. Which is what a certain 2024 candidate plays on.
Excellent film spoiled by he ending in my opinion???
Worth seeing definitely!!!!
Back to Black (2024)
Excellent but sad
Excellent film but sad true story. Just enough music from this wonderful singer. Wether the love story between Amy and Blake actually went the way as portrayed in the film is difficult to know. Marisa deserves praise she carry's the film. The touching affection between Amy and her grandmother was very moving. The passing of her Grandmother was not good for Amy. The final downfall not helped by the paparazzi who were disgusting. As with Princess Diana the paparazzi should be ashamed that is if they have any shame. This film is a lot better than 'One Love' Bob Marley film. Drugs were also shown as the evil that are killing young people today. Drugs and drink were Amy's downfall and the want of a child. Really all Amy wanted was to be married and have kids.
Wonderful singer who I saw on Jools Holland years ago. Poignant film!!!!
God Bless.
Seize Them! (2024)
Lucky to get a 1
Lucky to get a 1.
Why?
Because this entire film is awful. The costumes are awful. The acting is awful. The graphics are awful. The Direction is awful. The scenery is awful. The script is awful. How did this film get released????? We spent money going to this film and we should have got a refund. Why did the actors in this film not demand that this film was pulled from being released. We wasted nearly 2 hours of the day at the cinema. Then I stayed to go to a decent film called Dune 2. This has to be the worst film I have ever seen. I cannot think of a worse film. The film's Producers should be ashamed of themselves in releasing this rubbish of a film. The film studio should be ashamed!
I even annoyed I have had to write this review!
Dune: Part Two (2024)
Mystical
This is a mystical movie nt Star Wars. The Messiah is in most civilisations. Very well acted and locations are excellent. The backdrop to the movie is water. Water in our World is becoming more precious and precarious. Not in Northern Ireland but further south along the Mediterranean and around the World. Timothee is excellent in the main role. Obviously there is going to be sequel. Really enjoy the film but remember Francesca Annis in the original. Francesca was more human as the Mother figure. But all the actors in this sequel were excellent. Will definitely go to see the Dune 3.
Very well directed by Villennue.
Highly recommend to anybody. Go see.
Priscilla (2023)
DUll
Well meaning film but dull. Showed the strange life Elvis lived. Nothing cheery about this film. The two main actors are excellent but in very uninspiring roles. This is not an uplifting film with a grooming aspect to this initial romance. I will never watch this film again as it is not enjoyable!!
The whole story is very dull and a bit creepy.
We all know the ending as they separated. There is no joy in this film. Unfortunately it is dull. No excitement and no laughs. I cannot recommend watching this film.
I found the whole film a bit boring. Not a film if you are an Elvis fan. A very Self centred person who got lost in his own fame. Not an enjoyable watch!!!
Anyone But You (2023)
TERRIBLE ACTING
DREADFUL ACTING. TERRIBLY CORNY AND A SHAME SINCE THE INITIAL SCENE IN THE COFFEE SHOP WAS VERY GOOD.
THE TWO MAIN STARS WERE VERY LIKEABLE BUT THE SCRIPT WAS SHOCKINGLY BAD.
SOME OF THE ACTORS IN THE FILM CANNOT ACT ALAS. NOT BRYAN BROWN AS THE GUY CAN ACT BUT NOT EVEN HIM WITH THIS SCRIPT! THE PRODUCERS AND THE DIRECTOR SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF TURNING NOT A BAD IDEA INTO A CORNY FILM.
IT PAINS ME TO WRITE ANYMORE AS THIS DREADFUL FILM IS NOT WORTHY OF ANY MORE CRITIQUE. I WOULD ADVISE THAT A WOMAN DID CHUCKLE THE ODD TIME BESIDE ME. SO SOME PEOPLE MIGHT ENJOY THIS GENTLE ROMCOM! ALAS NOT US.
The Count of Monte Cristo (1964)
Alan Badel
Alan Badel is excellent as the Count. The whole Series is magical. Each episode is so well put together. The story itself is a masterpiece. If I remember correctly it is black and white. I would recommend any of the versions of this epic book. This is one of the best.
Top Gun (1986)
Ending
Poor ending. Great action Movie. Tom flew his own personal plane. Tom Cruise and cast excellent. Would watch again and always enthralling! Aircraft scenes very well filmed. Not enough woman in it.
Father Stu (2022)
Unexpected twist in the story!
Excellent film and very moving.
Ignore the religious aspect, if you are not religious.
Just a very moving film about life and coping with life's knock backs.
It will touch anyone emotionally.