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Adventure, Animation, Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews

FINDING DORY (2016): The Things I Liked…

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Finding Dory (2016), Nemo (Centre)
Finding Dory (2016), Nemo (Centre)

Finding Dory is a movie you watch because you love the characters in Finding Nemo (2003), and want to spend more time with them. You will certainly have a good time. Nevertheless, the original will likely remain number one in your heart, and very little about Finding Dory is going to feel fresh and new.

One of the things about Finding Dory that does feel quite different comes in the shape of Frank the octopus, a smart and fun, red/orange creature. I also particularly enjoyed the ‘Where’s Frank’ game at the very end.

Another highlight involves a truck and the sea. It’s a beautiful, moving scene that feels reminiscent of a memorable moment in Inception (2010).

Watch Finding Dory for the nostalgia and because it’s not a bad sequel as sequels go.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Drama, TV

THE YOUNG POPE (2016): New Trailer Starring Jude Law, Diane Keaton, Silvio Orlando…

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The Young Pope (2016), Jude Law
The Young Pope (2016), Jude Law

Paolo Sorrentino, the rightfully celebrated writer/director is the man behind the brand new HBO/Sky series The Young Pope.

Starring Jude Law, Diane Keaton and Silvio Orlando, Law is Lenny Belardo, aka Pius XIII and history’s very first American Pope.

First trailer

Full trailer

My levels of excitement about this show were first high because the trailer looks fantastic, with great music and editing. But, unexpectedly, my joy reached even greater heights when I learned of Sorrentino’s involvement. After all, he did write and direct Youth (2015), one of the most visually stunning movies I’ve seen in a while. There’s also The Great Beauty (2013),  2014’s Best Foreign Language Film Oscar winner, which he co-wrote/directed. 

I say bring on the stunning cinematography and storytelling. I can’t wait to find out what really drives Pius XIII – because based on this beautiful trailer, it’s not just love and holy duty.

The Young Pope Release Dates: October 21st, 2016 (GER); 2016 (US)…

Happy Film Loving 🙂

G

Christmas Movie, Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews

LOVE THE COOPERS (2015): The Things I Liked…

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Christmas With The Coopers (2015), Olivia Wilde, Jake Lacy
Christmas With The Coopers (2015), Olivia Wilde, Jake Lacy

I would describe Love The Coopers as less like Elf (2003) and more like ABC TV series, Brothers & Sisters.

Directed by Jessie Nelson and starring John Goodman, Diane Keaton, Ed Helms, Olivia Wilde and Steve Martin,  Love the Coopers is one of those holiday films that reminds you that every family has unpleasant tensions and challenging relationships. Nevertheless, the good news is, in this film, the tense moments are wisely interspersed with humour and cheer.

The character Wilde plays is my favourite, partly because I find Wilde rather likeable in real life. Also, I relate most to aspects of her character, above all the others.

I wanted to watch something that didn’t demand too much from me, and that’s exactly what I got. Love the Coopers is unlikely to make my list of top 10 favourite Christmas movies, but it is easy, relaxing viewing with a side of romance – and surely, one can always make a little time for something like that.

Anthony Mackie, Jake Lacy, Amanda Seyfried and Marisa Tomei also star.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

FINDING DORY (2016): New Trailer For Finding Nemo Sequel…

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Finding Dory (2016), Dory (Ellen DeGeneres)
Finding Dory (2016), Dory (Ellen DeGeneres)

Directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane; Ellen DeGeneres and Albert Brooks return in Finding Dory, the sequel to Disney Pixar’s big hit animated film,  Finding Nemo (2003). 

Teaser trailer

Trailer 1

Along with Nemo, Marlin and Dory, I’d also really like to be reunited with the family of turtles met by Dory and Marlin, en route to Sydney Harbour. That would make me very happy indeed.

Release Date (s): June 17th 2016 (US), July 29th 2016 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy

LOVE THE COOPERS (2015): New Christmas Trailer Starring Ed Helms & Olivia Wilde

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Love The Coopers (2015), Ed Helms, Olivia Wilde, Amanda Seyfried,
Love The Coopers (2015), Ed Helms, Olivia Wilde, Amanda Seyfried,

Read my spoiler-free movie review of Love the Coopers (2015).

Summer isn’t over yet but if you didn’t already know, it’s time for the Christmas movie trailer. And Love The Coopers is the first one I’ve seen for 2015.

Does it look refreshingly different? No, but it does look like this Jessie Nelson-directed seasonal film will provide precisely the mildly amusing, yet heartwarming entertainment one can enjoy after stuffing one’s face on the Lord’s special day.

The cast list includes familiar names like Olivia Wilde, Diane Keaton, John Goodman, Amanda Seyfried, Marisa Tomei and Anthony Mackie.

Out November 2015 (U.S.) and December 2015 (U.K.)

Happy Film Loving,

G