What else can one say about Star Wars: The Last Jedi, that hasn’t already been said? Naysayers and enthusiasts abound, but I, personally, enjoyed it. I especially liked the scenes in the red room and[…]
Category: Movies
Going in Style (2017)
I often wonder why movies like these often get mediocre ratings. I mean, Going in Style was pretty funny and gives the typical crime caper a twist by featuring three really old guys taking on[…]
Wonder Woman (2017)
Wonder Woman was cool, and so much better than the over abundance of superhero movies that have been coming out in recent years. There was just something about it – an innocence amidst all the[…]
Baywatch (2017)
Let’s face it, you don’t watch Baywatch expecting it to be brilliant. In fact, you don’t even watch it for the action-packed storyline. You watch Baywatch for the barely there swimsuits, boobs and hot bods.[…]
Pirates of the Caribbean: Revenge of Salazar (2017)
So it seems there are two titles for this movie – Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and Revenge of Salazar. I don’t know whether it’s a regional distribution type thing or[…]
Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016)
Bridget is back in Bridget Jones’s Baby as a 43-year old successful tv producer who has finally reached her ideal weight. She bumps into Mr Darcy at the funeral for the missing-assumed-dead Daniel, and things[…]
The Fate of the Furious (2017)
I’m not a follower of the Fast and the Furious franchise, but I have to say that eight movies is pretty impressive for a series mostly focused around cars, crashing cars, cars driven fast, etc, but[…]
Hidden Figures (2016)
Hidden Figures is a pretty good movie, but what makes it truly incredible is the true story behind it. Heartwarming and simply inspiring, there’s not much I can say but to just go and watch it.
Trolls (2016)
Trolls is a pretty cute flick with, I have to admit, quite a fun and funky soundtrack. It’s a simple tale, but one that is still engaging and funny enough for the kid in all[…]
The Accountant (2016)
So The Accountant turned out to be really good. It was clever with all the right reveals at just the right time, giving you answers to questions you never really thought to ask. If anything,[…]
Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016)
Sometimes, all you want to do is watch a funny movie, and Keeping Up with the Joneses fits the bill nicely. Plus, it was nice to see Zach Galifianakis act like a (slightly offbeat) normal guy[…]
Blue Jasmine (2013)
Because sometimes things don’t change, no matter how hard (or how little) you try. I quite enjoyed Blue Jasmine with its Woody Allen quirks. It just proves not all movies need to have that big Hollywood[…]
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
The battle between good and evil continues… or rather… takes a sidetrack in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. While I did think the movie was cool and had some lovely CGI scenery, I must[…]
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
I am no Potterhead, but I wanted to watch Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them just for the sheer magic of, well, the fantastic beasts. Having some knowledge of Potterdom probably helps, but having[…]
Today’s Special (2009)
Today’s Special is so underrated. While it doesn’t break new boundaries, it is still warm, light hearted, funny, and makes you crave some good Indian food after. The characters are all likeable, and I have[…]
Deepwater Horizon (2016)
Hollywood has adapted many true stories with embellishments and dramatisation to give it more impact. Deepwater Horizon, however, sticks to the story and I think that made it all the more powerful. There’s no hero,[…]
The Huntsman: Winter’s War (2016)
The Huntsmen: Winter’s War is not the best fairytale-esque movie out there, but it still is fairly entertaining. My favourite part though has got to be the CGI of the liquid gold coming out of mirror mirror.[…]
Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016)
It had its moments, but overall I felt Barbershop: The Next Cut was trying a little too hard, especially at the serious stuff. It had the right idea, but the execution didn’t flow as well[…]
The Dressmaker (2015)
I really enjoyed this quirky period-piece movie of fashion and revenge taking place in a tiny town in the Outback. The cast was great especially Hugo Weaving, who plays the sequin-loving Sergeant Farrat perfectly. The[…]
Joy (2015)
Joy is my third biography in a row – not bad for someone who prefers things fictional most of the time. That said, this movie is a good example of Hollywood dramatising real life stories[…]
Spotlight (2015)
Watching Spotlight, there’s no denying why this movie won the Academy Award for Best Motion Picture. Brilliant, raw, and a good look at what journalism and reporting really should be about – not just sensationalism,[…]