10.Togo (2019)
The story of Togo, the sled dog who led the 1925 serum run despite being considered too small and weak to lead such an intense race. One of those film that will draw you in and the flashback element never gets too overcomplicated, it also based on a true story which I didn’t know about and this is a magnificent film, it got a likeable lead and the acting is convincing and totally believable and overall, this is perfectly paced and it certainly hold your interest.
9.Pinocchio (2022 Disney Plus)
A puppet is brought to life by a fairy, who assigns him to lead a virtuous life in order to become a real boy. Some people will like this and some don’t but this actually a watchable film and the characters are great, it is colourful and vibrant plus this is suitable for a family viewing and this is enjoyable, it also a nice film with amazing CGI/SFX that is eye catching and it is cute and heartfelt.
8.Jungle Cruise
Based on Disneyland’s theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travellers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles but with supernatural element. The chemistry between Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson is spot on, it also didn’t take itself too seriously and this is generally exciting, it is pure escapism and this is eye catching plus this is enjoyable.
7.Strange World
The legendary Clades are a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission. Personally I don’t really get the hate for this film as this is generally heartfelt and it is a cute film, the ending is superb and quietly powerful and the story is easy to follow and the vocal in this film is superb, it is engrossing and this is definitely suitable for all ages.
6.The Finest Hours
The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952. Quietly powerful and this is totally memorable as the acting is absolutely amazing, it also based on a true story and it is unpredictable and the film in general is superbly made, it is intriguing and for me personally this is so underrated as this is a good film.
5.Raya And The Last Dragon
In a realm known as Kumandra, a re – imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, a warrior named Raya is determined to find the last dragon. Majestic looking animation film that is full of magic, it got a multi-layered story that work really well and this is totally memorable from start to finish, it is action packed but it never loses the story and it can be laugh out loud funny, this is entertaining and this is eye catching and overall this is heartfelt and enjoyable.
4.Unstoppable
With an unmanned, half – mile long freight train barrelling toward a city, a veteran engineer and a young conductor race against the clock to prevent a catastrophe. Underneath the action in this film there is a story and it is character driven, there are amazing set pieces and it is generally exciting and it certainly entertaining, the two-lead got superb chemistry together and this is a superbly made film.
3.Black Beauty (2020)
A wild horse and a teenage girl forge an unbreakable bond which keeps them connected for a lifetime. Realistic and simply beautiful film that will touch people heart, it might be too predictable and too sentimental for some people, the acting is absolutely amazing and the pacing is brilliant and it does hold your interest, you actually care with these characters and this is a slow burner.
2.Mulan (2020)
A girl disguises as a male warrior and joins the imperial army in order to prevent her sick father from being forced to enlist as he has no male heir. Not your average Hollywood film as this is a feminism type of film, it also diversity and it dealing with the culture aspect and that does work, it also funny as well and the set pieces is spectacular, it has got stunning scenery and this is definitely watchable.
1.The Art Of Racing In The Rain
Through his bond with his owner, aspiring Formula One race car driver Denny, golden retriever Enzo learns that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journey of life. My personal favourite film as this touch my heart so much, the moral is appreciated your families and cherished your life, I’m sure people will connect and being relatable to this film and it not suitable for cynical type of person, the ending is superb and it will leave you a lasting impression on you.
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