I loved this movie. It's based on a true story and I loved learning about an underrated pioneer in both the jazz and big band styles of music. It was interesting to see how greats like Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman got their start in the music world. I also loved the dynamic between Louis Armstrong, Red Nichols, and his daughter Dorothy Nichols. The middle part of the film was really sad, but there were some really cute scenes featuring the trio and some with just Red and Dorothy. While this wasn't necessarily a musical, I really liked the music numbers in the film. I really liked all of the sets in this film and I thought the house in particular was pretty. I'd definitely recommend this film for anyone who enjoys big band and/or jazz music and wants to learn about where some of the greats first started.
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While I didn't love this movie, I did enjoy it. I liked the story, I just didn't really like the personalities of either of the main characters. I did enjoy watching the dynamic between them and seeing how it changed throughout the film. There were some pretty cute moments in the movie, but for some reason, as a whole it just wasn't quite what I expected. I don't necessarily think that I would recommend it or watch it again, but it was nice to have seen it at least once. I wasn't a fan of her father or her husband either. I don't think there was any character which I particularly liked, which was part of why I didn't love the film as much as I thought. At times it just got a bit boring and I feel like the story could have been condensed a little bit. However overall, the movie wasn't bad, it just wasn't excellent in my opinion.
While this film was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster for me, I really loved it. I liked that it started in the "present day" and then recounted the important parts of the past that resulted in the events of the present day. At first, I kind of liked Wyn as a character, but by the end of the movie I couldn't stand him. However I really loved Mark's character. It was interesting to see Kitty's character development as the events in her life taught her important lessons. The only part I was confused about was the very beginning, where it depicts the woman on the bus and the suffragettes, as I didn't see how it related to Kitty's character except for her role in the working world. I also liked how the snow globe served as a motif. It was also cool how Kitty's reflection was sort of a character of her own who tried talking some sense into Kitty. I loved the unpredictable aspects of the film, and I was happy with the ending. To go into heavy detail would require spoilers, and this movie is definitely one I do not want to spoil. I would highly recommend this film, and I am very glad I stumbled upon it.
I loved this movie, and I'd say it's one of my top 10 favorite musicals. While the story is pretty similar to On the Town and Anchors Aweigh, there are also some original aspects to it. I absolutely loved Debbie Reynolds and Russ Tamblyn together, and I think the dynamic between their two characters was one of my favorite parts of the entire film. I also really liked the costumes, songs, and over the top sets. The story has some interesting twists and turns and I liked how the stories of each character became intertwined. In general, the movie has good characters, as well as good casting. Ann Miller gives a great performance in this film. Her dancing talent is very well showcased in the end scene of the film. One of my favorite scenes in the entire film was where Danny and Carol are in the funhouse. The crazy sets as well as their characters made it a very fun scene to watch. While similar to other musicals of the decade, this film is underrated and I would definitely recommend it.
Two pen pals end up being co-workers, unbeknownst to them. While they quarrel in person, they fall in love on paper, and finally figure out the mystery.
I enjoyed watching this movie. It was a good movie, but I didn't love it as much as I thought I would. I think the biggest issue I had was Klara's character. While she explains why she treated Kralik so rudely at the end, I didn't like her personality or the way she approached the situation. I liked the ending, but at the same time I kind of felt like she didn't deserve it. I really liked Kralik (Jimmy Stewart's character), as well as the other characters in the film. I liked the concept and the story was fairly well told. It was frustrating but entertaining waiting for them to figure out they were each others' pen pals, and I liked that it kind of built suspense. I also liked the twist in the middle. While this movie was not my favorite, I did enjoy it and would recommend it. The film is based on a true story and follows Abby Johnson as she comes face-to-face with the hidden and unhidden horrors of her job at a Planned Parenthood clinic.
This movie was one of the most heartbreaking, horrifying things I have ever watched. However I would completely recommend it to everyone, no matter if you are pro-life, pro-choice, or on the fence. This film dives deep into the truths of abortion and how awful it is, it shows the truths that many people try to ignore or hide. I don't think there was a minute that I was not crying during this movie. There is no way you can watch it and not leave a changed person. It inspired me to become even more involved in the pro-life movement, and I hope that many people from both ends of the spectrum see this film. People need to know what they are actually supporting. The still above (on the left) is one of the most moving scenes in the film. It shows a couple, joined by many others, praying over 2 containers filled with the various parts of aborted babies. If that does not move you, I don't know what will. This film shows the struggles of mothers with unplanned pregnancies, but it encourages that there are other, better solutions that abortion. It is important to educate people about these solutions. The film also shows the side of the Planned Parenthood agency and how the mother's wellbeing is not always the main focus. This film seeks to spread awareness as well as provide women with a sense of hope and show them the alternatives. It portrays the pro-life movement in an honest way, a way that many people do not want it to be seen.. This film is not just meant for one group of people. It really opens your eyes and while it is pretty graphic, there is no other way to depict such horrific actions. I truly hope that you watch this movie at some point in your life. I thought this was a pretty good film overall. The plot was interesting and the characters were decent. However it is also really long and I found it a bit difficult to sit through. There were definitely some scenes that I felt didn't add much to the story and could have been removed in order to shorten the length of the movie. The story moved fairly slow and it was hard for to stay focused. I did like how the 3 main character's stories came together and they had also crossed paths before. It was interesting how the protagonist wasn't even that great of a person either. He was more so just the best out of the three. He wasn't the cowboy savior type, and had they not told me he was the good one, I don't know that I would have figured that out until near the end. The end sequence between the three guys was overdramatic though, and I found myself rolling my eyes at how long it lasted. Most of the westerns I've seen have some sort of comedy aspect, which holds my attention for longer, whereas this film was all serious all the time. The one part that made me laugh was when Tuco was riding through the desert with a pink umbrella sine he's supposed to be a tough criminal. While this movie didn't really change my mind about westerns and I definitely didn't love it, I do think it was well made. The story was pretty well developed and it had a good ending. Not to mention the music throughout the movie is really cool. It's not my favorite, but I didn't hate it and I can see why so many people like it so much.
Jersey Boys is a biopic that tells the story of the Four Seasons. It is based on the musical of the same name, of which both are based on the true story of the formation and downfall of the Four Seasons.
I really liked this movie. I went into the film only knowing the music and a general outline of the story and I found the film to be very interesting. As I was watching the movie I wasn't sure how accurate the story was, just because it seemed kind of dramatized. However, once I did some research I discovered it was actually pretty accurate. I was happy to learn that the writers stuck to the true storyline because I don't enjoy biopics where the story ventures far from the truth. I was surprised at how sad and tragic each band member's story was, especially Frankie Valli's. I loved watching the scenes where the band performed live, and the end scene was one of my favorite parts of the whole film. I also was pleased with the casting. I liked that they casted guys in their 30's which was the age of the actual band members when they rose to fame, but said guys were able to also look like teenagers and 5o year olds for other parts of the film. I also liked that it showed the darker sides of the band's story, since some films only show the happier parts of someone's career. As a lover of music from past decades I really loved learning about the band and I would recommend this biopic. A biopic about the 1960's band The Monkees, the movie summarizes the story of how the group was created and rose to fame.
I wanted this movie to be great, but I was disappointed. The Monkees are my favorite band of all time, and I was really hoping this movie would acknowledge the difficulties they faced in the 60's and would give them the recognition they deserve. However this movie failed to accurately tell their story in almost every aspect. It over-exaggerated certain aspects of each member of the group and made them seem one-dimensional. It was a prime example of poor writing. It made Davy seem like he hated his job and his fellow band members, which was not the case by any means. It portrayed Michael as an incredibly self-centered jerk who had a one track mind and never let loose, which again was not the case. It got Peter's personality almost completely wrong, and the case was similar for Micky. Not to mention the lack of attention to many other smaller details. For every part of the story they got right, there were 3 wrong things that followed. In addition, there was a lot of added fictional drama that made it worse. They got the dynamic of the group all wrong. This film has so many flaws, and as a fan of the band who picked up on each and every one of them, I was not pleased. At times it even seemed as if the movie was meant to mock the band. It seemed really low budget and appeared as if little to no research was done on some things. I didn't completely hate it, but I definitely didn't love it either. There were also some more noticeable flaws in terms of details. I found myself very frustrated while watching this movie. The one thing I liked was that they included some side stories that weren't exclusively about the show or music but were true and were reasonably enjoyable. I definitely would not recommend it for someone who wants to learn more about the Monkees, because they would either get the wrong impression or be very misinformed. I'd give it a 4/10 at best. I wish they would have paid better tribute to my favorite band, and I'm very disappointed in the way the portrayed them. I only hope that this movie does not turn people away from the Monkees since they are a great group and this film was just poorly made. I really loved this movie. The character and relationship development throughout the film. I felt so much sympathy for Cal (James Dean) and I loved him as a character. I thought it was really interesting how in the beginning Cal seems like the "bad" one, but in the end we learn that his brother Aron isn't as perfect as he seems at first. Even though his father did not accept Cal's birthday gift, I thought it was kind of Cal to work to earn the money back and I was sad when his gesture was rejected and overshadowed by his brother yet again. It was also interesting that even though their mother Cathy played a decently large role in the story, we don't see her very often in the film. I liked the twist in the beginning when we find out she is Cal's mother, and I liked how they introduced the twist first then elaborated on it rather than building up to it first. I also thought that the acting in this movie was really good and once again James Dean's performance made me emotional, especially in the final scene. Overall, I absolutely loved this film for many reasons and I would highly recommend it even if you haven't read the book first.
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AuthorHello fellow film lovers! Just a little bit about me: I love movies from the Old Hollywood era, especially musicals. In general, my movie taste is a bit all over the place. I don't really stick to one genre, as I just watch whatever looks interesting! I look forward to broadening my horizons in terms of film and reviewing them to the best of my ability in an honest way. Reading another passion of mine, and I'm frequently told I have an old soul, so expect to see a lot of older films being reviewed. I hope you can find what you need here! Archives
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