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Andy K (10823 KP) rated Saving Mr. Banks (2013) in Movies

Jan 6, 2019

Saving Mr. Banks (2013)

2013 | Comedy, Drama

8.1

(22 Ratings)

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A charming compendium to Mary Poppins

Having just watched the original Mary Poppins a few weeks ago I was anxious to also watch this film which I had remembered when it was released. I am so glad I did as it was a glorious supplement to understand the history f the film, the reluctance of the original author to sell the rights to Disney and how they eventually convinced her to do it.

The bonus subplot of the author as a young child and the tumultuous relationship she had with her own father so also interesting in the parallels drawn or she must have written about which end up in the final Poppins story and film.

Strong performances by Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson and even the normally annoying Colin Farrell added to the rich story. Watching this film actually makes you want to watch Poppins again because of all the timeless songs.

I just might do that!

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Sarah (7800 KP) Jan 6, 2019

You really can’t go wrong with Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson

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Andy K (10823 KP) Jan 6, 2019

True dat

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Dean (6927 KP) rated Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) in Movies

Dec 23, 2019

Better than Last Jedi (1 more)

Some very good action scenes

May the force be with you

Well first of all the good news is that this is better than the last Jedi! Thankfully more in line with the Force awakens. It manages to clear up some things from the Last Jedi that many people were not happy about. There are plenty of good actions scenes. Which often feel like they took what people enjoyed from the original films and made sure they included in this sign off film. There are some nice elements that ground the film with things that happened in the original films as well. Also a big plot development out of no where. So why it might not be the ending everyone will be happy with, it does improve on the last film. Most will enjoy the retro aspects along with the new characters and developments. A decent send off.

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Charlotte Ozanne (108 KP) rated A Bad Moms Christmas (2017) in Movies

Dec 5, 2019

Very funny (0 more)

Before watching this film, I thought it was a spin-off to the Bad Mom's film series, I did not realise it is actually the sequel to the original film. I was a bit dubious as to how this movie would entertain, as most sequels tend to be worse than the original. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the Christmas version as it bested the first film. In my opinion, the comedy was top-notch (no surprise considering the immense cast). I would definitely recommend this film, though please take note of the age certification - it is 15 for a reason! I don't think you need to have seen the first film in order to watch this sequel. I couldn't remember the content first film despite remembering watching it at the cinema with my mum. There's only one small scene which ties the first film into it but you get the gist of what happened.

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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Cube Zero (2004) in Movies

Apr 5, 2020

Cube Zero (2004)

2004 | Horror, Sci-Fi

6.4

(9 Ratings)

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An interesting prequel

After the very lacklustre and ridiculous sequel Cube 2: Hypercube, Cube Zero is a breath of fresh air. I’m usually very much against prequels as they tend to over explain and try too hard, erasing any mystery. Fortunately I found that for the most part Cube Zero doesn’t go down the route that most prequels do. Yes it explains a few things and elaborates more on the reasons and origins behind the cube, but not to the point that it erases all intrigue. The ending too and how it relates back to the original i found rather satisfying.

I’m grateful that they’ve gone back to basics with this too. Gone is the over the top CGI and instead the wonderfully gory traps and physical effects are back, and some of the gore in this is rather impressive. Whilst I don’t think it’s as good as the original, it’s definitely very close.