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Comedy

TRYING (2020): New Trailer For UK Adoption Mini Series Starring Rafe Spall, Esther Smith, Imelda Staunton…

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Trying (2020), Esther Smith, Rafe Spall
Trying (2020), Esther Smith, Rafe Spall, Apple TV+

Read my spoiler-free movie review of  Trying (2020).

Trying is a new comedy starring Rafe Spall, Imelda Staunton and Esther Smith.

Set in the UK, Smith and Spall play a young couple as they navigate the adoption process in their journey to becoming parents.

My thoughts as this trailer played include:

‘I wonder how similar this will be compared to Instant Family (2018)?’

Either way, I’m hoping for some refreshing comedy and a happy ending for two seemingly decent people.

Robyn Cara, Sarah Niles, Jonathan Rhodes, Simon Bubb, Diana Pozharskaya, Amber Aga and Darren Boyd also star.

Trying Release Dates: May 1st, 2020 (US & UK), Apple TV+

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Action, Adventure, No Spoiler Reviews, Sci-Fi

JURASSIC WORLD – FALLEN KINGDOM (2018): The Things I Liked…

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Jurassic World - Fallen Kingdom (2018), Chris Pratt
Jurassic World – Fallen Kingdom (2018), Chris Pratt

As was the case with Jurassic World (2015), I enjoyed Chris Pratt’s brand of charm in this  J.A. Bayona directed sequel Jurassic World – Fallen Kingdom. Yet surprisingly even more than that, I really liked the screen time dedicated to the dinosaurs. In particular the way Bayona’s movie not only told us about the intelligence of the dinosaurs, but we got to see a well executed display of said intelligence.

Another key highlight is the final and unfortunate scenes on ‘the island’ towards the end. Particularly the way it reminded me of how the movie Kong – Skull Island (2017) made me feel. By this I mean both films are fun and thrilling but they also made me sad because the creatures in both movies were either existing / resting peacefully until human interference.

Just like in Jurassic World, in Fallen Kingdom Pratt and Howard’s character’s romantic connection was a plot device that I found myself unenthused by.  Particularly because it felt even more unnecessary this time round.

Definitely watch Jurassic World – Fallen Kingdom, especially if you liked the first movie. It’s still quite fun overall and even more so if you like dinosaurs.

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Horror

THE RITUAL (2017): New Trailer From Rafe Spall, Robert James-Collier, Arsher Ali…

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The Ritual (2017), Rafe Spall
The Ritual (2017), Rafe Spall

In The Ritual, a group of college friends reunite for a trip to the forest, where they’re stalked by a dark, menacing presence. Directed by David Bruckner; Rafe Spall, Robert James-Collier and Arsher Ali star…

I’m curious about this because I want to know if the dead friend is haunting the one who survived. I also want to find out how everything went down in the convenience store. This is clearly supposed to be a scary movie in the traditional sense but I also wouldn’t mind seeing  a version of the film where it’s actually not scary and the focus instead is on the survivor, his late friend, the criminals and so on.

The Ritual Release Dates: October 13th, 2017 (UK)…

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Drama, Romance

ONE DAY (2011): Good Story & A Beautiful Musical Score

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One Day (2011), Anne Hathaway, Jim Burgess
One Day (2011), Anne Hathaway, Jim Burgess

Starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, One Day is the story of Dexter and Em, a pair we first meet on the day they spend a night together on the last day of college. We then get to see them many times more on the very same day in the years that follow.

Directed by Lone Sherfig and based on the best selling novel by David Nicholls, I liked One Day because it’s a charming, well told and universal story. One of male/ female friendships, unrequited love and incredibly bad timing at its core. Anne Hathaway’s British accent is very impressive and you’ll definitely notice the film’s well chosen soundtrack and musical score.

Watch One Day because it’s good and the themes featured are really worth being exposed to. Patricia Clarkson, Rafe Spall,Tom Mison and David Ajala make up more of the talented cast. There’s also a well cast little girl we see later in the movie that looks suspiciously like a young Cara Delevigne.

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Adventure, Family, Fantasy

THE BFG (2016): New Trailer From Steven Spielberg & Mark Rylance

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The BFG (2016), Ruby Barnhill, Mark Rylance as The Big Friendly Giant
The BFG (2016), Ruby Barnhill, Mark Rylance as The Big Friendly Giant

Today’s trailer is for The BFG (The Big Friendly Giant), the latest film from Mark Rylance and director Steven Spielberg.

Based on the classic children’s book of the same name by Roald Dahl, The BFG is the story of a young girl called Sophie (Ruby Barnhill), and her encounter with a giant (Rylance).

Sophie’s big new friend is different because unlike his giant peers, The BFG is kind and completely uninterested in eating little boys and girls…

I wasn’t a fan of the original edit of The BFG trailer released a few weeks ago, but this new version has me very intrigued.

Rylance and Spielberg last worked together on Bridge Of Spies (2015); the film that lead to a Best Supporting Actor Oscar win for Rylance.

I’m almost certain I’ll enjoy this movie because it’s Spielberg and because I remember loving the book.

The BFG Release Dates: July 1st, 2016 (US & CAN); July 21st, 2016 (GER); July 22nd, 2016 (UK)…

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Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews, Romance

WHAT IF (2013): For The Comedy & Relatable Love & Life Challenges

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What If (2013), Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan
What If (2013), Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan

Thanks to good writing and a very talented cast, What If is funny, kind of kooky, possesses an uncommon realness and features a well chosen musical score.

Daniel Radcliffe, Adam Driver, Zoe Kazan, Rafe Spall, Meghan Park and Mackenzie Davis are the stars of this Michael Dowse directed comedy / romance.

Kazan, an actress I’ve loved since the beautiful Ruby Sparks (2012) is as adorable as ever and the chemistry between her character and that played by Radcliffe is certainly convincing. What If is a movie you watch for the comedy, the relatable predicaments faced by the characters and the useful wisdom about life and love.

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