Reviews

I haven't seen all of Saoirse Ronan's movies but she was impressive spoiled brat in the Atonement and since How I live now I really count her amongst the most promising actresses. So I watched Brooklyn to see her and she delivered once more. The scene at the end with Nettles Kelly was a powerful performance. Very graceful without any over the top reaching for dramatic effect. This what I loved over all about the film-the intimacy of the story. Just regular people dealing with regular problems, seeking a better future. Even death is not a dramatic exaggeration but a family matter that naturally stirs the fate of the family in a new direction. Also all the supporting cast performed magnificently, especially my favorite Mrs. Weasley, Julie Walters and co-star in HP, Jim Broadbent. But just as another part of the cast, the cinematography made the story look almost magical at moment with great shots of the Irish coast and the lovely choice of colours overall.

But there's a thing that I didn't quite like and this is how things unfolded in the love triangle. First of all I didn't find Tony sympathetic at all. But my problem was that the performance of Emory Cohen just didn't make the cut. At times I felt he was trying so hard "to be Italian" that I just didn't buy it. Also he was sweet and nice and respectful and all that, but besides he didn't feel to be a great match for the brave young girl that traveled across the world to find her fortune and goes to night classes so she can be an accountant one day. And forcing her to marry him so he can control her to come back, not nice dude, not nice. Especially as I felt she was a bit hesitant about her feelings for him. I know that's a way too modern outtake on a 50' lifestyle, but still I couldn't not notice it. And then comes my biggest issue with the plot- Domhnall Gleeson. I love the guy, he is very interesting and promising actor. So for me he did a great job here as well. I read somewhere that the movie made great work making you hate his character which left me in disbelief. His character was intelligent, well spoken young man who knows there is much more to life than his small town. So pairing him the newly bloomed into women power Eilis was very logical. I recognize that being married and having consummated it, there was not a lot of choice for Eilis but going back, but somehow I felt the story should be- a girl is young and inexperienced as well as homesick, meets a guy who makes her feel better, but then she blooms, she changes and maybe wants something different from life than being attached to an illiterate though good natured man. Instead the plot made an easier choice gossipy little backwards town vs the land of opportunities where the old simply didn't stand a chance. The same small town that was kind enough to offer her job immediately after she came back and everyone were so sweet after the loss of her sister, kind of flat, I should say. So ultimately it was a choice of where she will live and whom she will live to be and we got answer to the easier one.

But all that rant out of the way it was exquisite film that I enjoyed and recommend.

I love this line from the youtube series "honest trailer" - "they had the romance of a lifetime, expressed entirely in stares" in honor of the epic Twilight love flop. And this is what I was hoping not to see again in the Divergent series. There was too much supernatural soap opera going on the last couple of years, it's the time for something much less smooching and much more plot than chasing shirtless hotties. And here it comes - yes undeniably the romance is still on, but so far much more clean and painless. Beside that, the story offers some the food for thought, the point being how you build your character when you are young and how the choices make us who we are. It is to be argued if Tris is more or less or the same level of complexity as Katniss but definitely there is much less darkness to her than to the Hunger games' heroine and I must say this is very likable. So the story is quite real to keep you invested throughout the whole 2h of it. The end is nice though not much of a cliffhanger for the next movie. But the cast delivers quite engaging performance so you would love to see them again. I really enjoyed the progress of Shailene Woodley after "The spectacular now" and I believe there are more great performances from her to come. The rest of the cast was charming as well - very hateble villains, very reliable boyfriend, dedicated friends and above all - marvelous bad, bad, bad Kate Winslet. Enjoy this new series and don't forget - the easy way tends not be the right one.

Somehow right from the start, when I saw the UK National Lottery logo, I knew I was going to like this movie. And it was one of most intimately heartfelt movies I have seen in months. The plot in itself is neither a big bang discovery nor it ends with an unexpected twist. The events follow the inevitable logic of a fairytale, leavening everyone happy and where they have to be in life. But make no mistake, it doesn't cause the story to be ant less interesting because what you want in this movie is to soak into the atmosphere of the music festivals, the great music in itself( if you are into this indie kind of stuff) and of course the boy-meet-girl-than-both-get-handcuffed love story. It was so imaginary and so real at the same time that I completely fell head over heals for it. I always liked Natalia and Luke, being two of the most peculiar, unforgettable faces in cinema today. They delivered great performances with very believable chemistry.That topped with Luke's singing in the beginning made all this music fairy land so organic and tangible, pretty impossible to look away. Also I very much appreciated how the romance was sprinkled with few good laughs that totally kept the presumed mushiness aside. Great film to enjoy, excellent hangover antidote.

Let's get serious for a bit, shall we? This is a great show so far. A really, really good one. I had the chance to see the first 8 episodes all at once and to be honest, I devoured them urgently, one after the other. Didn't I notice the not-quite-16th century dresses? Sure! Was I bothered by the heavy English accent of prince Francis? Well , I was slightly amused by the irony of it. And how about the easy going and booming with street smarts kitchen staff easily bonding with the ladies in waiting? Hm, yes, that one was really on the other side of believable, to be sure. But put your hand over your hart and tell me which Romeo and Juliette movie you liked best – the one from 68' or the modernized, glamorously delicious yet still heart breaking one of Buz Lurmann? So does it matter that the soundtrack actually has nothing to do with whatever you might call 16th century or that the hair do's would have been somewhat unthinkable back then? Nope, not really. Much of the rest was true, to the very core of the series - Nostradamus, making a horoscope for Catherina Medici's sons . And to be honest even little knowledge about the Renaissance is better than none. So let's put aside the boy, oh,boy! historical accuracy and see what the series really has to offer. For one, both lead character and actress are very appealing by looks and behavior and I really appreciate a bit more depth to a story than just the young-love-in-peril thing. I love this level headed heroine, who despite all, understands the meaning of responsibility and tries hard to respond to the call of being a leader the best she can. The portrayal of her groom-to-be also doesn't fall short of intricate layers. Streaks of ardor opposed to youngster's insecurities, struggle to be the man who he should be, despite the fact that he doesn't know how to yet, brings some freshness to his nostalgic knight- in-shining armor pattern. Well, Francis being some sort of a stud was a bit over the top, really detached from the overall mood of this character, but still you know how this things work in the show business. An unexpected plus is the character of the queen who somehow you easily hate, but cannot deny her the guts to do whatever it takes to save her son. Then finally to put it in fewer words – I wholeheartedly recommend this non supernatural, non entirely sex/lust centered and yet magical drama, because it is great entertainment and if you accidentally learn something about history, don't be scared, I won't tell.

It's been a long time since a pilot made me want to watch ep.2 right after. Though the storyline is note completely unexpected and the theme of unlikely friendship / partnership is not a first timer on the screen it is so perfectly elaborated that you forget all the 1356 time you have seen it before. All leads are so believable and with such a remarkable chemistry between them that this show looks like a comfy glove your mind has been retiring to season after season , though you have only watching ep.1! Karl Urban is downright killing it - not too lost in his macho performance neither too softy to possibility of friendship. I couldn't picture any other actor in this role. Plus the effects and the Sci-fi polish i is impeccable without being way to obvious and carrying out the show, it gives the sweet taste of glam the science always ware so well. Can't wait for ep.2 and totally recommend it to Sci-fi fans.

There is some extraordinary sensitivity in Saoirse Ronan that made me watch the trailer that eventually led me to the movie. It is beautifully shot drama. Its dynamics created by the sequence of light and darkness, nature and civilization is so captivating that you are up in it right till the end.The portrayal of a nuclear war is not too light so it is believable, but not too dark so it leaves you hope. The film deals with the great theme of significant vs petty in life which makes you once again to think about what you really care about in this raw nerved life. There is some reaffirming conclusions about the one's will power that can do much greater deal that helping restrain the desire for chocolate,which could've been brought a bit further. But overall it is an interesting movie that asks the right questions, the only right answers being within each and everyone of us.

I saw th adds when it cam out and i was crazy about Shane West back then, OMG!, only 10 years ago. but somehow I never saw it up until two weeks when it came on TV, but the again I couldn't see th whole of it because I was actually at a party. So today was the day and it was great! Although the Nicholas Sparks' touch can be felt here and there, the movie managed to escape the cheep cheesiness and leads you throughout the 101 min with feeling of freshness and reminder of what is good and pure when you are young. Although I'm not a teenager for quite some time now, the movie still speaks to me and reminds me things in life that we all so easily forget in the monotonous day to day - we can actually be good to each other and do a little effort to make each other happy every day, that being cool has nothing to do with being happy and especially that love is : "always patient and kind; it is never jealous, love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or selfish; it does not take offense, and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people's sins but delights in the truth; it is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes. Love does not come to an end" Great acting, great story, great thing to remember.

I really am not a big Eddie Murphy's fan. Although I acknowledge he's one of the most talented comedians of our times. But I should say that he really nails this one. This is one of the best movies I've seen the last couple of months. Looking at the trailer you might sense a bit of cheesiness, but as familiar as it may look- the bachelor in family stereotype, the top salesman-with-issues poster boy, the whole spiritual journey crap this is a bloody good story, that reminds of a simple truth about life. We have this tendency of complicating our life, filling it with stuff - material and all sort of "viral" "on-line" eventing bullshit that we tend to think our problems can have only outrageously intricate and complex solutions which is mostly not the case. So I wholeheartedly recommend this nice, fresh and warm movie about the good and important things in life sprinkled with some very nice comedy touches and amazing role by Eddie the Murpfy and supporting actor's team. Enjoy!

At first I thought - they say it's a comedy, but I don't see this story about handicapped person finish in other way but in tears. And I was right...only they were tears of pure joy! Both actors Omar and Francois deserve great acclaim for their roles. The chemistry between them is so flawless that by the end they convince you that you are rather looking a documentary then a movie inspired by a true story. Special honors to Omar as his role is what makes the movie. Though he may appear having the happily ever after end of a Cinderella story he fails to fall in the cliché and makes the audience twist and turn till the very end, most of the times laughing out loud. I very much liked the humor - fresh, well pitched, never overboards. So if you are seeking to lighten your spirit yet entertain yourself - try the nice touch of Les Intouchables!

Do you like Scottish accent? Or you are just a fan of the lovely English humour? Then may be you are up for some stunningly peaceful landscapes and views of sun setting over bluish cliffs while harmonious tide splashes against them? But I guess you'd fancy some romance - something nice but not sugary, yet not overly dramatic? Well whatever it is, you will find it in this beautiful, funny movie, quite not cliché and honestly quite enchanting. It totally made me forget where I was for an amazing hour and a half and filled me up with salty dreams of a fresh start. Great work from Kelly ( she got my heart ever since "The girl in the café")- so sweet and honest, brilliant match with David, who makes a nice turn from "Fright night". Go ahead and watch it!

It made me cry... It made me cry in the most purifying way that I haven't cried in a long, long time. It set me free! It also made me laugh of course, and sent out some butterflies in my stomach, so you have it all. I loved it because of the great actor's play - Matt strikes as The Dad, nice to see Scarlett so laboring and down to earth with no drama involved and I should say that Thomas is my N1 grumpy uncle ever. Even better - the kids are great, especially little Maggie who at her soft age is already so truthful that takes hold of your heart right away. But of course behind all that we have great story. At first I anticipated some cheesiness, but, Oh deary, how wrong I was. In this hard times that we are leaving, getting more and more complicated and painstaking, everyone of us can relate to a story of getting over hardship and find something true in it. Especially when you get some animals and outdoors involved and show what is good and noble in people. So after a hard day or for a moment you want to make special and connect to the people dear to you, you should really go and BY A ZOO.

Fine work of all of the cast relating a story that has been told so many times, that you cannot expect to feel it fresh and deeply touching, but they do. The journey of young Pip from simple kindhearted boy to knowing, kindhearted man is so capturing that, although knowing the story, I couldn't stop asking myself "what will happen at the end". The richness of the human soul have always captured me and in the this beautiful story you can see it all in one go - betrayal so bitter that makes a heart full of pride so angry and mean as to destroy several lives in a cold, premeditated scheme vexing deeply two young hearts, but mostly its own designer. You will see avarice and ambition of twisted little souls. But mostly you will see kindness - perfect scene in ep1-you will see friendship, honest and lasting, and you will see love, above passion and simplicity. I love Dickens and his way of unfolding his characters, so I was very pleased to see the series keeping close to his book, but in a fresh way suited for the understanding of 21st century audience. I very much recommend!