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Distant Voices, Still Lives
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Set in "a world before Elvis, in a Liverpool before the Beatles", Terence Davies' film "Distant...
Ducklady (1174 KP) rated Virunga (2014) in Movies
Jan 15, 2020
Heart breaking
A powerful documentary detailing the protection of Congos national park, Virunga. A film that exposes the corruption of the British oil company SOCO and the state of the country's political system. The dedication of the park rangers in protecting the wildlife is inspiring. This is a definite tear jerker, but a must see
David McK (3425 KP) rated Paddington 2 (2017) in Movies
Sep 19, 2022 (Updated Dec 31, 2023)
2017 sequel to the family friendly 2015 original, this was at one point the #1 ranked film on Rotten Tomatoes and sees Paddington Bear framed for robbery and sent to prison whilst the Browns seek to clear his name.
A veritable who's who of British acting talent show up in this one.
A veritable who's who of British acting talent show up in this one.
Jack Reynor recommended Peeping Tom (1960) in Movies (curated)
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated Funny Cow (2017) in Movies
Nov 6, 2019
Another bleak British belter
British cinema tends to be a)about working class people and b) be very miserable. I had a group of American friends staying over and shared with then a selection of British films. They all admitted to feeling suicidal at the end of it.
Some people will watch Funny Cow and expect a rip roaring comedy about a female stand up comedian. That it is not. This is the story of a working class rebel fighting domestic violence and oppression by seeing the funny side. It is brave and probably be very misunderstood by most. For me it was a poignant reminder of the fight some people have to be heard. A brave and strong film.
Some people will watch Funny Cow and expect a rip roaring comedy about a female stand up comedian. That it is not. This is the story of a working class rebel fighting domestic violence and oppression by seeing the funny side. It is brave and probably be very misunderstood by most. For me it was a poignant reminder of the fight some people have to be heard. A brave and strong film.
MissCagey (2652 KP) rated Finding your feet (2018) in Movies
Feb 27, 2018
Follows the safe formula that has been used for many British films starring an "older" cast. You know that someone is going to endure a life changing event, someone is going to die and someone is going to find romance. That being said, it is a formula that works and that people enjoy. and this film is no different.
Kate (355 KP) rated Fighting with My Family (2019) in Movies
Apr 11, 2020
Good British made film
Have now seen it several time and it is still just as good. Look up the real story afterwards and yes movies being movies they have omitted a lot from the story. Funny, sad, and thought provoking and brilliantly cast, there are some laugh out loud moments. Go watch it, you will not be disappointed.
Kinky Boots
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Kinky Boots is a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey...
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Allied (2016) in Movies
Aug 26, 2017
Tense, gripping, rather quite sad
I was a bit initially sceptical about this film, which I am with any film including Brad Pitt, however, it was much better than expected. First of all hats off to Marion Cottilard once again, for giving a powerful performance, and well done to Brad Pitt and his great efforts in speaking quite a considerable amount of French in the film. It is tense, and harrowing, as Brad Pitt, a Canadian high-ranking officer working in the British Army is put in the worst position possible - causing him to doubt his own wife. I admit, I sobbed a bit at the end. Not bad at all.