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Adventure, Animation, Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews

WRECK IT RALPH (2012), The Things I Liked…

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Wreck It Ralph (2012), John C. Reilly
Wreck It Ralph (2012), John C. Reilly

Wreck-It Ralph, the animated comedy about a video game villain who wants to be a hero but inadvertently brings havoc to the place he lives, as he tries to do the opposite, is a movie I’m glad to have finally watched.

What I like most about writer/director Rich Moore’s film is the general cleverness of the story and its execution. There’s a particular twist that I didn’t see coming that stands out as a favourite moment.

Another element to enjoy about Wreck-It Ralph is the animated cuteness. It’s not quite the baby Jack Jack from Incredibles 2 (2018), or the Minions (2015) kind of extreme cuteness, but it’s cuteness all the same. 

Even though Wreck-It Ralph is a good movie overall, it isn’t quite in my top ten list of favourite animated films. I blame my non-gamer status for this. Especially since I’m sure that those who’ve played all or most of the arcade games featured are very likely going to enjoy this film that much more. Of all the games featured, I’ve only ever really played Pac-Man and Sonic the Hedgehog.

I know that by this point you’ve probably already seen this film and its sequel, but if not, tune in to appreciate the smart execution and especially if you’re a fan of arcade games.

Wreck It Ralph stars John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch and Sarah Silverman.

Happy Film Loving,

G

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Biography, Comedy, Drama

STAN & OLLIE (2019): New Trailer From John C. Reilley, Steve Coogan…

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Stan & Olie (2018), John C Reilly
Stan & Olie (2018), John C Reilly

Stan & Ollie is the Jon S. Baird-directed biography of Laurel and Hardy, the world’s most famous comedy duo.

Starring John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan, the film follows the pair as they embark on a gruelling theatre tour of post-war Britain.

I recently watched a Wired interview on their YouTube channel where the question of whether John C. Reilly had won any awards came up. The answer was no. Fingers crossed that this movie is good enough to change that.

I’m in for the story of a great friendship and because I’ve been a Reilly fan ever since his great work in Magnolia (1999).

Stephanie Hyam, Shirley Henderson, Danny Huston, Nina Arianda and Rufus Jones also star.

Stan & Ollie Release Dates: December 28th, 2018 (US), January 11th, 2019 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Adventure, Comedy, Crime

HOLMES & WATSON (2018): New Trailer From Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Rebecca Hall, Ralph Fiennes…

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Holmes & Watson (2018), John C. Reilly, Will Ferrell
Holmes & Watson (2018), John C. Reilly, Will Ferrell

Holmes & Watson is a Humorous version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mysteries featuring Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson.

Directed by Etan Cohen; Holmes & Watson stars Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Ralph Fiennes and Rebecca Hall.

Looks like fun ridiculousness to me. Just the kind of thing I’ll be in the mood for at some point, I know it!

As this trailer played, I found myself rather happy for Ferrell and Reilly because of how much fun it undoubtedly is to speak on those specific British accents.

Steve Coogan, Hugh Laurie, Kelly Macdonald, Lauren Lapkus and Noah Jupe also star.

Holmes & Watson Release Dates: November 9th, 2018 (US); December 26th, 2018 (UK)

Happy Film Loving,

G

Western

THE SISTERS BROTHERS (2018): New Trailer From Jake Gyllenhaal, Joaquin Phoenix, Riz Ahmed, Rutger Hauer, John C. Reilly…

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The Sisters Brothers (2018), Joaquin Phoenix
The Sisters Brothers (2018), Joaquin Phoenix

Director Jacques Audiard’s latest film is set in 1850s Oregon and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Joaquin Phoenix, Riz Ahmed Rutger Hauer and John C. Reilly.

The story of Audiard’s western centres around an infamous duo of assassins known as the Sisters brothers who are chasing a gold prospector.

I wasn’t very sure about this one the first time I watched the trailer. Today though, I’m into the awkwardness of of the humour and trailer edit.

Funny how things change in a day. Furthermore, the cast is so very good that surely it can’t, won’t and shouldn’t be so bad, right?

The Sisters Brothers Release Dates: September 21st, 2018 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

 

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET – WRECK-IT RALPH 2 (2018): New Trailer From John C. Reilly, Kristen Bell, Mandy Moore, Sarah Silverman…

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Ralph Breaks the Internet - Wreck-It Ralph 2 (2018) Sarah Silverman, John C. Reilly
Ralph Breaks the Internet – Wreck-It Ralph 2 (2018) Sarah Silverman, John C. Reilly

In Ralph Breaks the Internet – Wreck-It Ralph 2, Ralph and Vanellope discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a brand  new adventure.

Directed by Phil Johnston and Rich Moore, the film’s stars include John C. Reilly, Kristen Bell, Mandy Moore and Sarah Silverman.

Random thoughts that entered my mind as I watched this trailer include:

‘Wow, that’s a lot of colour in one shot.’ ‘There’s plenty going on in each shot.’ ‘I want to use the Internet, not see its colourful, super crazy-busy inner workings.’ Am I feeling dizzy? I’m pretty sure the visuals are making me dizzy.’ ‘That little girl in the car looks so much like baby Moana; I love baby Moana because I AM baby Moana!’ ‘So good is the animation, I nearly threw up when the bunny ate its last pile of pancakes.’

There you have it. I’m both ready and not ready to watch Wreck-It Ralph 2. You?

Kelly Macdonald, Auli’i Cravalho, Alan Tudyk and Taraji P. Henson also star.

Ralph Breaks the Internet – Wreck-It Ralph 2 Release Dates: November 21st, 2018 (US); November 30th, 2018 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

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