Note to self: Choosing a movie solely because of Melanie Lynskey is a good bet
A very low-stakes indie dramedy about an interracial family moving to the suburbs. It's really nothing major, yet at no point did I check out of the movie. The family goes through difficulties as you would expect with any big move. At first, they're viewed as like the new attraction in the neighborhood. A whole host of other common problems soon follow. I enjoyed the…
Halle Bailey is a star in the making. Her beautiful voice gave me endless chills.
The first Disney live-action remake I saw in cinemas and while it’s not my favourite from the ones I’ve seen, it’s at least one of the better ones. I don’t have much affinity for the animated classic, but director Rob Marshall even as he pretty much stays the course, manages to give it some life. Like with the original, I thought the music was one…
"You promised me the drive. Not the win."
God damn. This was my most anticipated film of 2019 and it delivered on all fronts and then some. Christian Bale has always been my favourite actor and I'm not kidding you one bit in saying that this has become my favourite performance and perhaps movie with him. James Mangold has crafted such a well made movie that feels big, epic and yet, it didn't lose any intimacy or heart.
The racing…
Taika Waititi directed Jojo Rabbit and now he plays a rabbit. Very cute yet depressing in how it conveys its message. Good on the actors, especially Waititi, in lending their voices and names for this campaign.
