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ALWAYS SHINE (2016): For Mackenzie Davis’s Performance…

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Always Shine (2016), Mackenzie Davis
Always Shine (2016), Mackenzie Davis

Starring Mackenzie Davis and Caitlin Fitzgerald as so-called friends, Always Shine is an example of what can happen when jealousy between friends gets out of control.

Davis’s portrayal of a jealous friend is definitely my favourite thing about Always Shine. Neither of the two lead characters comes across as perfect. And I’m surprised to realise that up until this movie, I don’t think I’d ever seen a friendship up close that was so believably poisonous and shady. The talented cast and director Sophia Takal did a wonderful job of creating tension in key moments. 

Always Shine (2016), Mackenzie Davis, Caitlin FitzGerald
Always Shine (2016), Mackenzie Davis, Caitlin FitzGerald

Admittedly, towards the end, I did get lost when trying to figure out precisely what was going on in those key scenes, and all that it meant.

Still, I say watch Always Shine for Davis’s very memorable performance, and perhaps you’ll be able to kindly explain to me what the ending is all about.

Happy Film Loving,

G

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ALWAYS SHINE (2016): New Trailer From Mackenzie Davis, Caitlin FitzGerald, Lawrence Michael Levine…

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Always Shine (2016), Mackenzie Davis
Always Shine (2016), Mackenzie Davis

Always Shine stars Mackenzie Davis, Lawrence Michael Levine and Caitlin FitzGerald. Directed by Sophia Takal, it’s a thriller with competition and jealousy between best friends at its heart.

Interesting subject matter, jealousy. It’s part of the human condition but as is the case with most things, it’s really what you do with it that matters most.

Based on this trailer, it looks like at least one of the characters lets the emotion take over, and so comes the darkness.

Always Shine Release Dates: December 2nd, 2016 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews

ADULT BEGINNERS (2014): I watched For The Comedy & Adult Sibling Relationship Dynamic

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Adult Beginners (2014), Caleb/ Matthew Paddock, Nick Kroll, Rose Byrne
Adult Beginners (2014), Caleb/ Matthew Paddock, Nick Kroll, Rose Byrne

The Ross Katz directed and rather aptly named comedy/drama, Adult Beginners stars funny man Nick Kroll, Australian actor Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale.

If you’re open to a story about adult sibling relationships, starting again after losing everything, and getting your priorities in order, then Adult Beginners is interesting, though never too demanding.

The writing, the chemistry between the three leads and the way the camera captures the lives of the characters makes for very believable and real situations. As for how engaging it all is, the phrase ‘incredibly engrossing’ definitely doesn’t fit.

As for the comedy, most of it will make you smile and 2 or three times you may laugh out loud. 

My interest in seeing Kroll in a somewhat serious role is why I watched. It also  helped that the always reliable Byrne and Cannavale were involved.

Joel McHale, Jane Krakowski, Caitlin Fitzgerald and Jason Mantzoukas also star.

Watch it if you’re curious.

Happy Film Loving, 

G

Comedy, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews

IT’S COMPLICATED (2009): Good Lighthearted Fun Starring Meryl Streep & Alec Baldwin

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It's Complicated (2009), Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep
It’s Complicated (2009), Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep

It’s Complicated is a well cast comedy/romance starring Alec Baldwin and Meryl Streep.

Written/directed by Nancy Meyers, the film follows a divorced couple who reignite their relationship even though one of them has remarried.

The couple’s complicated situation which also includes three grown up children presents a great opportunity for both comedy and drama; something Meyers took great advantage of, evident in the way the subject matter is handled.

It's Complicated (2009), Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep
It’s Complicated (2009), Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep

For me, what makes It’s complicated work is Streep and Baldwin’s great chemistry. The supporting cast which includes Steve Martin, John Krasinski, Zoe Kazan, Lake Bell, Hunter Parrish and Caitlin FitzGerald certainly don’t hurt either.

I’m a big fan of Baldwin, thanks in large part to his great work as Jack Donaghy in 30 Rock. As for Streep, I almost feel like, to love film is to love her, so there really was no way I would not have watched the film.

Tune in for the subject matter and some good light-hearted fun, should you be wanting that sort of thing.

Happy Film Loving,

G