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Adventure, Animation, Comedy

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 (2019): New Trailer From Kevin Hart, Patton Oswalt, Eric Stonestreet…

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The Secret Life Of Pets 2 (2019)
The Secret Life Of Pets 2 (2019)

Read my spoiler-free movie review of The Secret Life Of Pets 2 (2019).

The Secret Life Of Pets 2, the sequel to the fun animated comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day is here.

Directed by Chris Renaud, Kevin Hart, Patton Oswalt and Eric Stonestreet are among the key cast.

I’m in for all the cuteness and hoping that my favourite character from the first movie (Gidget) still shows up in this sequel.

Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress, Albert Brooks, Jenny Slate and Nick Kroll also star.

The Secret Life Of Pets 2 Release Dates: May 31st, 2019 (UK); June 7th, 2019 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

SORRY TO BOTHER YOU (2018): New Trailer From Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Armie Hammer…

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Sorry to Bother You (2018), Lakeith Stanfield
Sorry to Bother You (2018), Lakeith Stanfield

Tessa Thompson, Armie Hammer and Lakeith Stanfield are the stars of Sorry To Bother You, a comedy/fantasy film set in an alternate present-day version of Oakland, USA.

Written/directed by Boots Riley, Stanfield plays a telemarketer who discovers a magical key to professional success; a key that propels him into…

I’ve been waiting for something crazy and fun; I think this is it! Having seen Get Out (2017), I do rather hope that Stanfield’s character gets out ‘alive’ this time.

This movie really looks as though it was plenty of fun to be part of; I’m smiling just thinking about the onset giggles.

Patton Oswalt, Terry Crews, David Cross, Omari Hardwick and Danny Glover also star.

Sorry To Bother You Release Dates: July 6th, 2018 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews

KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES (2016): The Thing I Liked…

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Keeping Up With The Joneses (2016), Zach Galifianakis, Isla Fisher
Keeping Up With The Joneses (2016), Zach Galifianakis, Isla Fisher

I sat down to watch Keeping Up With The Joneses without any grand expectations, and that’s probably the best way to go into it, should you choose to do so.

Starring John Hamm, Gal Gadot, Zach Galifianakis and Isla Fisher, I must say that I found this Greg Mottola-directed action/comedy only mildly funny.

There are indeed a couple of moments that made the experience less regrettable. The first being the nicely executed snake scene in the Chinese restaurant. The second is when Galifianakis’s character makes a joke at the expense of the British. It could be that I found it particularly hilarious because the United Kingdom is home. It’s more likely though, that it’s Galifianakis’s excellent comic timing and delivery. Beyond these two scenes, everything else about Keeping Up With The Joneses just felt like cheap filler because it wasn’t that good.

Keeping Up With The Joneses (2016), Gal Gadot, John Hamm
Keeping Up With The Joneses (2016), Gal Gadot, John Hamm

One last good thing Mottola’s movie did is remind me that Wonder Woman (2017), my most highly anticipated movie of 2017 will be here in not too many months. I for one cannot wait to see its star Gal Gadot do her thing.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

THE CIRCLE (2017): New Trailer From Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega…

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The Circle (2017), Emma Watson
The Circle (2017), Emma Watson

In director James Ponsoldt’s The Circle, Emma Watson is Mae, a young woman excelling in her job at the world’s largest tech and social media company, The Circle.

Things take quite a turn when she’s encouraged by Circle’s founder Eamon Bailey (Tom Hanks) to live her life completely transparently.

The Circle is based on the best-selling book by Dave Eggers, and I really, really want it to be good. Yet, I’m not sure that it will be.

John Boyega, Patton Oswalt, Bill Paxton Karen Gillan and Ellar Coltrane also star.

The Circle Release Dates: April 28th, 2017 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Animation, Fantasy, No Spoiler Reviews

RATATOUILLE (2007) Perfect Words For All With Big Dreams…

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Ratatouille (2007, Peter Sohn, Emile
Ratatouille (2007, Peter Sohn, Emile

I’m not even particularly passionate about cooking but Ratatouille is very much ‘up there’ as one of the best animated movies ever made. Considering that it comes from the same family that created the Toy Story films, this should be no surprise.

Who can resist the beautiful tale of a rat with an all-consuming passion for cooking?

Now, I’m not suddenly saying that I like rats. I find the real life furry, long tailed beasts absolutely terrifying. But the magic of animation means that the most seemingly hideous beasts can be made to look more beautiful than anyone could’ve ever imagined. In other words, the rat characters of Ratatouille (Emile and Remi) are the closest I’ll ever willingly and knowingly be close to rat kind.

Ratatouille (2007, Patton Oswalt, Remi
Ratatouille (2007, Patton Oswalt, Remi

As you can see from these pictures, there’s cuteness, definitely plenty of cuteness. Cuteness mixed in with comedy and the occasional action sequence, making for a super animated fantasy adventure.

Ratatouille is  an inspirational tale. The sort with the types of positive, encouraging and lifting messages I’m sure I’ll never tire of hearing. Treat yourself and watch it immediately! Or, when you’re next in the mood for great animation.

Happy Film Loving,

G