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Spectre (2015)
Simplistic storyline, great gadgets and some edge of your seat stunts.
Overall, I found the film very entertaining, but felt the storyline was weak and the love scenes lacking in chemistry between Bond and the Ladies. I would have just just left them out entirely, they added nothing to the film. I also found the obvious age difference between Bond and Dr. Madeleine Swan (Lea Seydoux) somewhat creepy. Lea was as lovely as a mannequin -- she recited all of her lines with complete emotionless stoicism.
On the other hand, I LOVED the opening scene in Mexico City; the backdrop of the Day of The Dead celebration against the excitement of the helicopter stunts was AWESOME. I agree with another viewer on this, it was indeed reminiscent of the 1960's James Bond era.
The other chase scene involving a little Fiat that gets in Bond's way as he's being chased was also an adrenaline rush with some comic relief. So the film definitely had its moments.
The dialogue was simplistic (I'd venture to guess that Daniel Craig had less than 100 lines to memorize; his scenes are mostly action, little dialogue), but the outstanding cast carried it all off pretty well. Christophe Waltz can carry off ANY role -- the man is superb in whatever he does; he's at the top of my list of great actors of our time.
So if you enjoy beautiful location shots, lots of explosions and action scenes, gorgeous cars and great gadgetry -- the film has them. Just not much else.
Suffragette (2015)
Makes me want to learn more about this historical movement.
I really enjoyed this film. And after reading some of the viewers critiques, it makes me want to read about this historical movement to get a better idea of what really happened because, naturally, the film industry often takes liberties with historical accounts.
Although I'm not a big fan of Carey Mulligan, I thought she did an exceptional job of playing a woman who is at first conflicted and caught between what she knows is the right thing to do, with the consequences it will have on her life. In fact all of the actors in this film were exceptional.
I walked out of the movie theater feeling immensely grateful to be a woman brought up in the 21st century. Rather than lament the things I don't have, I will now be thankful to have the many blessings and privileges that women in previous centuries (and even in some parts of the world today) could only dream about.
Gloria (2013)
Thoughtful and touching portrayal of a middle-aged divorced woman trying to find where she fits in life.
I saw this film on a fluke last night and found it surprisingly enjoyable. I thought Paulina Garcia was excellent in her portrayal of the middle- aged, divorced "Gloria" attempting to find herself now that her kids are grown and have lives of their own. Her "romantic" encounter is pretty heartbreaking and realistically portrayed. I thought the film was a great character analysis of the challenges that the new "golden aged" generation in many Western countries deal with; a bit of isolation (as kids grow and start their own families), conflicting loyalties to lovers versus family (for those that are divorced), commitment to work, finding how to fit in as older adults, in a youthful and rapidly changing society.