I had to settle into this one before I could start enjoying it. At first, the performances felt a little awkward, notably from Mrs. Brown, and with this being my first Paddington film I couldn't drop in and take the world for granted like seasoned Paddington veterans could. But once accepted the movie and world and let it transport me, I was having a good time.
The character actions are kind of absurd, but that's the point when your world…
Finally got to rewatch this film recently, so I'll update my review with a review!
Easily my favorite of Greta Gertwig's works so far. Her direction drives the film so seamlessly and gives the characters so much depth and life that you can't help but feel like you too have known them for your whole life.
The playing with the past and present does not feel jarring at all, and it is one of my favorite aspects of the film.…
"Then why do you draw, Fujino?"
This line, the final spoken line in the whole film, resonates throughout the entire theater. Why does she strive endlessly to keep creating in a field that strains her own limits and her relationships?
The answer doesn't have to be spoken. The answer doesn't have to be big. Winning a competition. Getting published. These are well and good. But it's the weight of the little things that carry the most impact. A chance to…
I wouldn't say I was a hater, but leading up to release I was not convinced on this one. I just didn't think it could justify its existence compared to the stage musical. But after seeing the response and seeing it myself, I am glad that Wicked doesn't just justify its existence. It does so while being a ton of fun.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are a power couple and perfectly cast. The sets, costumes, and effects are great…
