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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Nowhere Boy (2010) in Movies
Sep 11, 2020
Aaron Taylor-Johnson excels in this as John and he's what makes this film so good to watch. I always forget that he's actually English until I see him in a film with an English accent, but even still his scouse accent in this is pretty impressive. And the rest of the cast too from Anne-Marie Duff to Kristin Scott-Thomas (there's a load of double barrelled names in this!) all perform admirably in this. The story in this is probably what lets it down. Yes it's interesting to see what happened in John Lennon's early life and how The Beatles first came to be, but there are some aspects with his mum and aunt that get a little too soap opera-esque at times. Personally I wouldve preferred a little more concentration on the music side. And i know the era this film is set in, but I got sick of every scene featuring cigarettes and someone smoking. It was just so noticeable all the time that it became irritating.
Overall this is a pretty decent film about John Lennon's early life made better by some brilliant performances.
LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated The Walking Dead - Season 5 in TV
Oct 10, 2019
The season opens with a hell of a bang - the season premiere 'No Sanctuary' is easily one of the best TWD episodes ever aired.
It's a big pay off moment for a certain character that has been a fan favourite for a while.
After that, season 5 is a bit of a slog. We're introduced to new characters who fail to make much of an impact - with exceptions here and there (Aaron).
In terms of plot, the Terminus cannibals plot line feels over and done with far too quickly, where as a side plot involving Beth, and group of new survivors seems to drag on way past it's welcome. That plotline comes to head in the mid season finale "Coda" which has some truly chilling moment, and is a season highlight.
We're also introduced to the town of Alexandria in this season, which is a slow start, but becomes a hugely important locale going forward.
The cast are all pretty great, the main problem with TWD at this point is some of the writing and pacing.
It becomes quite trying at times, which is a shame as it still definitely has flashes of brilliance.
Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated London Has Fallen (2016) in Movies
Aug 19, 2019 (Updated Aug 19, 2019)
The plot: After the death of the British prime minister, the world's most powerful leaders gather in London to pay their respects. Without warning, terrorists unleash a devastating attack that leaves the city in chaos and ruins. Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) springs into action to bring U.S. President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) to safety. When Asher falls into the hands of the sinister organization, it's up to Banning to save his commander in chief from a horrible fate.
What was the last Gerard Butler movie that was good and you can watch from beginning to end and think its not stupid. Oh 300, right. That came out in 2007, so ever movie since has been bad and cant watch watch the whole film without thinking its stupid and dumb.
Wait a 3rd movie is coming out this coming week, why? Were the first 2 movies succesful, i guess so because "Angel Has Fallen" is coming out this friday.
Girlfriends Guide to Breakup 2
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How to lead a substantial life after a jerk ex-boyfriend? In Girlfriends’ Guide to Breakup 1,...