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5.Philomena A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman’s search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she become pregnant and was forced to live in a convent. For me personally it’s the chemistry between Steve Coogan and Judi Dench that made this film rather good, theContinue reading “Article: Top 5 Judi Dench Films”

5.Pinocchio (Netflix) A father’s wish magically brings a wooden boy to life in Italy, giving him a chance to care for the child. However, the two of them have to struggle to find a place for themselves as Italy becomes embroiled in fascism. Gorgeous looking film that will draw you in as this film gotContinue reading “Article: Top 5 Ewan McGregor Films”

Where Is Anne Frank Kitty, the imaginary girl who Anne Frank wrote to in her 1940s diary during WWII, seeks out the deceased diarist while also inspiring a wave of modern social justice for refugees. Firstly I really admire this film that try to be something different, the potential is there but unfortunately the conceptContinue reading “Mini Film Review Volume 60”

10.Our Friend After receiving life – altering news, a couple finds unexpected support from their best friend, who put his own life on hold and moves into their family home, bringing an impact much greater and more profound than anyone could have imagined. A likeable film which is well casted and this is watchable, theContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Best Films on Amazon Prime”

10.Greenland A family fights for survival as a planet – killing comet races to Earth. John Garrity and his estranged wife Alison and his young son Nathan make a perilous journey to their only hope for sanctuary. Normally I’m a massive fan of disasters films so I thought this would be amazing, but unfortunately theContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Worst Films on Amazon Prime”

10.Christmas With The Coopers The intertwined stories of four generations of Coopers unfold right before the annual family reunion on Christmas Eve. Can they survive the most beautiful time of the year? Some people will like this, and some don’t as this can be too predictable, it also got a fantastic cast and they areContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Best Films on Sky Movies”

5.The King’s Speech The story of King George VI, his impromptu ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer. For me personally it’s the chemistry between Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush that really work, all the acting is amazing and especiallyContinue reading “Article: Top 5 Timothy Spall Films”

When Puss In Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish. Everything about this film certainly ticked all the boxes as it got a memorable villain, the storyContinue reading “Article: Puss In Boots: The Last Wish Movie Review”

Corpse Bride When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her. This is my type of film and I thought this would be amazing, I really like the story to this film but for me personally itContinue reading “Mini Film Reviews Volume 59”

10.The Last Letter From Your Lover A pair of interwoven stories set in the past and present follow an ambitious journalist determined to solve the mystery of a forbidden love affair at the center of a trove of secret love letter from 1965. Personally I really like the story to this film and the intentionsContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Worst Films On Sky Movie Channels”