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LUPIN (2021): New Trailer Starrying omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, Clotilde Hesme, Nicole Garcia…

Lupin (2021), Omar Sy, Netflix
Lupin (2021), Omar Sy, Netflix

Based on the early 20th century French detective novels by Maurice Leblanc; Lupin is a new seven part Netflix series about Assane Diop (Omar Sy), whose life was turned upside down as a teenager, when his father died after being accused of a crime he didn’t commit.

Twenty five years pass and Assane decides to use ‘Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar’ as his inspiration to avenge his father.

I’m interested in what looks like a clever vengeance story. It’s just unfortunate that this dub job leaves much to be desired. For reasons including the voiceover guy being 1) American and 2) sounding nothing like Sy.

I generally don’t watch many dubbed movies. So I wonder, are dub jobs usually this disappointing? Hopefully Netflix will let us watch it in the language it was filmed, but with subtitles.

Additional key cast includes Ludivine Sagnier, Clotilde Hesme, Nicole Garcia, Nicolas Wanczycki, Karim Lasmi, Pierre Rousselet and Cédric Meusburger.

Lupin Release Dates: January 21st, 2021 (US)…

Happy Film Loving

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JURASSIC WORLD (2015): The Things I Liked…

Jurassic World (2018), Chris Pratt
Jurassic World (2018), Chris Pratt

Besides reminding me to be grateful that humans no longer share planet earth with dinosaurs, Jurassic World has officially awakened me to Chris Pratt’s super charismatic magic. A gift, when combined with a good script, among other things, the result is a thoroughly entertaining movie. 

I’ve never been into dinosaurs myself. But director Colin Trevorrow’s film is a fun ride; one that features several wow moments. Impressive moments courtesy of the special effects and a beautiful visual style.

Also starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Nick Robinson, Jurassic World takes place on the original site of Jurassic Park (1993); where a genetically modified hybrid dinosaur now exists. It’s when said dinosaur escapes and goes on a very well-captured killing spree, that the film’s action properly begins.

My overall favourite thing about this movie is pretty much every scene featuring Pratt. You know, on account of his charisma, as well as the dialogue. There’s also all the scenes with talented and adorable young actor Ty Simpkins who plays Gray.

As for the things that spoilt this movie just a little for me, there’s the scene where Gray and his brother Zack (Robinson) are able to light a match, even though I could have sworn that matches are impossible to light when wet. Did I perhaps miss a part where it was revealed that the matches had been stored in a waterproof case? I think not! The second thing I didn’t quite buy into is the romantic love connection between Pratt and Dallas Howard’s characters. 

You’ve probably already seen this movie, but if not, make time because it’s fun and the shooting style is memorable. Also, do it for that Pratt on-screen magic, and especially if you love/or once loved dinosaurs.

Happy Film Loving

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BURNT (2015): Bradley Cooper Is A Troubled Chef In Dramatic New Trailer

Burnt (2015), Bradley Cooper
Burnt (2015), Bradley Cooper

A new chef movie is on the way for 2015…

Starring Bradley Copper, Omar Sy, Emma Thompson, Sienna Miller and Lilly James, to name just a few, the   story centres around Adam Jones (Cooper) who movies to London to to start afresh after some bad decisions.

The trailer looks good and dramatic. Peculiarly, IMDb has categorised the film as a comedy. Interesting…

Happy Burnt 🙂

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THE INTOUCHABLES (2011): A Beautiful Friendship & Laughter, Naturally

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I’ll start by saying I’m glad this is the first movie I’ve seen starring Omar Sy. A truly brilliant introduction and first impression. If you didn’t already know of him or his equally talented costar, Francois Cluzet, you won’t forget either of them after this.

The Intouchables (2011), Omar Sy, Francois Cluzet
The Intouchables (2011), Omar Sy, Francois Cluzet

The Intouchables is a true story about the friendship between two very different people, a wealthy quadriplegic and his far from wealthy caregiver.

Written and Directed by Olivier Nakache plus Eric Toledano and highlighting the pricelessness of true friendship, this well paced French drama / comedy will have you smiling and laughing more times than you can count.

If you thought all that was enough things to love in one movie… there’s also the music.

Happy The Intouchables 🙂

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