Enjoyed this film. Keaton and Gleeson have a great awkward chemistry that is essentially the purpose of the film. So much so that all other players are really only props to the main stars. Despite this one-dimensionality the film made me feel good. It is encouraging to see real people struggling with both emotional fragility and the complexities of modern life which affects most of us not concerned with keeping up with the Joneses. It was refreshing to recognise that they are a lot of us out there that are equally adrift in a uncaring and confusing world, and whats more sometimes the little guy wins.
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Manchester by the Sea 2016
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I liked this film despite it being very depressing. Casey Affleck gives a great performance as a tortured soul who simply can't forgive himself. He is both withdrawn and angry, the latter erupting into fight when he has been drinking in a bar. Whilst he may feel terrible about himself he won't accept this from others. Michelle Williams is stunning as always, no wonder why I am such a devoted stand; but the film is all Casey Affleck( I like…
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The Lifeguard 2013
Terrific film. Kristen Bell sexy and alluring as a childish adult. She leaves the city and a career to return to the security of Mum and Dads, much to her mother's annoyance and father' s delight, to drink, smoke pot and hang out with a bunch of underage misfits. While they are desperate to leave the small town she is content to become a lifeguard at a private pool and while away the days oblivious to the disruptions she causes…
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Into the Woods 2014
Great Movie the whole cast was superb. Particularly liked Emily Blunt and Anna Kendrick though I thought James Corden stole the show. Must say that little Red Riding Hood was most annoying too bad she didn't stay eaten. Chris Pine was conspicuously superficial though to be fair as he sad he was brought up to be charming not sincere. One to take the whole family to.
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