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10.My Octopus Teacher A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world. This is majestic and it is one of those documentary that will drawn you in from start to finish, it has got stunning scenery and theContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Five Star Films”

10.Home Alone (1990 – 1992) One year after Kevin McCallister was left home alone and had to defeat a pair of bumbling burglars, he accidentally finds himself stranded in New York City and the same criminals are not far behind. With a likeable lead and the villain is totally memorable in this joyous and funContinue reading “Article: Top 10 1990s Film Volume 1”

10.True History Of The Kelly Gang An exploration of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang as they attempt to evade authorities during the 1870s. A well-made film with a brilliant soundtrack and the ending is superb in this gorgeous looking film, it might be brutal and if you get past that there is aContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Recent Movies 2016-2021”

10.Lizzie In 1892, after the Borden family welcomes a new Irish maid called Bridget Sullivan, she and Lizzie become friends. The friendship between these women becomes something more, even as Lizzie’s relationship with her own parents unravels at a frightening level. If you want something different that based on a true story this is idealContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Recent Movies 2016-21 Volume 1”

5.Shark Tale When a son of a gangster shark boss is accidentally killed while on the hunt, his would be prey and his vegetarian brother decide to use the incident to their own advantage. The reason why I like this animation film, is the message of don’t let fame get to your head and ruinedContinue reading “Article: Top 5 Robert De Niro Films”

5.How The Grinch Stole Christmas On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge – seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all the citizens of the town. Gorgeous looking film, which is so engrossing and with an unrecognizable Jim Carrey, it is colourful with an anti-bullying message to this film and that isContinue reading “Article: Top 5 Jim Carrey Films”

The Star A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas. I really wanted to like this animation film as I like the idea from the perspective of the animals which is a clever idea on paper, unfortunately it doesn’t really work as the vocal talent isContinue reading “Mini Film Reviews Volume 36”

10.The Addams Family 2 (8/10/21) Morticia and Gomez distraught that their children are growing up, skipping family dinners, and totally consumed with “scream time”. To reclaim their bond, they decide to go on a road trip across America. Some sequels can be really awful but this is surprisingly really good as it is harmless andContinue reading “Article: Top 10 2021 Movies”

10.The Water Diviner An Australian man travel to Turkey after the Battle of Gallipoli to try and locate his three missing sons. First major breakout film for Russell Crowe and he did a fabulous job on this film and the way he find the balance of a western, love story and a war aspect thatContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Films To Watch On Sky Movies”

10.Goodbye Lenin! In 1990, to protect his fragile mother from a fatal shock after a long come, a young man must keep her from learning that her beloved nation of East Germany as she knew it has disappeared. It might not be groundbreaking but it can be really funny, it has got a good storyContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Foreign Movies”