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10.Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood A coming-of-age story set in the suburbs of Houston, Texas in the summer of 1969, centred around the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Might not be for everyone but this film tries to be something different which I admire, this is intriguing from start to finish and itContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Coming of Age Animation Films Volume 1”

10.Benji Two school kids strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy named Benji. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue. It might not be a five-star film but this is a well-made film, the storyContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Dogs Films Volume 2”

5.The Lost King An amateur historian defies the stodgy academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III’s remains, which were lost for over 500 years. One of those film that will silently draw you in from start to finish, this is well casted and they all convince in their roles, it might beContinue reading “Article: Top 5 Sally Hawkins Films”

Mack is an adventure loathing duck who does not intend to leave his New England pond anytime soon. However, he is convinced by his more adventurous wife, Pam, to head south for the winter. Firstly, the story is there and the idea behind this film is superb, the scenery looks amazing as this is eyeContinue reading “Migration Movie Review”

10.Fantastic Fungi Fantastic Fungi is a descriptive time lapse journey about the magical, mysterious, and medicinal world of fungi and their power to heal, sustain and contribute to the regeneration of life on Earth that began 3.5 billion years ago. Eye catching documentary and Brie Larson is stunning as the narrator, this documentary try toContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Favourite Documentaries”

The Water Horse: Legend Of The Deep A boy finds an interesting eggs. His curiosity leads him to protect it and want to figure out what will come out of it. He didn’t realize that it would turn into something magic. Firstly, the story and the idea behind this film is superb, but unfortunately itContinue reading “Mini Film Reviews Volume 77”

5.Avatar A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is home. Perfectly paced film which certainly hold your interest, the CGI/SFX look outstanding and the scenery look amazing, this film is entertaining and action packed, Zoe Saldana play NeytiriContinue reading “Article: Top 5 Zoe Saldana Films”

10.Uncle Frank In 1973, when Frank Bledsoe and his 18-year-old niece Beth take a road trip from Manhattan to Creekville, South Carolina, for the family patriarch’s funeral, they unexpectedly joined by Frank’s lover, Walid. It might falter just a little bit in the midsection of this film, but this is surprisingly real and honest plusContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Films That Moved Me Volume 3”

With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. Character driven fantasy musical film that will touch people heart, it got a multilayered story with great characters and it will move you, thisContinue reading “Wonka Movie Review”

10.Casper An afterlife therapist and his daughter meet a friendly young ghost when they move into a crumbling mansion in order to rid the premises of wicked spirits. Old fashioned type of film with a kid like story, it might not win any awards but the idea and the story is there, this film isContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Greatest Children Films Of All Time Volume 3”