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Adventure, Comedy, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews

HECTOR & THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS (2014): When Physical Distance Equals Clarity

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Hector & The Search For Happiness (2014), Simon Pegg
Hector & The Search For Happiness (2014), Simon Pegg

Directed by Peter Chelsom and starring Simon Pegg, Hector & The Search For Happiness is about a man who realises that change must happen in his life.

Following this realisation, he checks out of his current situation and sets off in search of adventure and an answer to one big question.

During his search for happiness and what it means, he meets several interesting characters, gets into a few scrapes and learns plenty, especially about himself.

Chelsom’s movie has a few similarities to Eat Pray Love (2010) and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013). Hector & The Search For Happiness isn’t a terrible movie, but I do prefer the other two.

Whether you need convincing that travel is a good idea or not, this movie does a good job of reminding you of travel’s great ability to help you see things with renewed clarity; whether it’s because of the people you meet whilst away, or the physical distance from your daily routine.

Watch it and get some clarity, thanks to distance.

Happy Film Loving, 

G

Source: JustWatch
Drama, Mystery, No Spoiler Reviews, Thriller

GONE GIRL (2014): It’s Long But Definitely Worth It

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Gone Girl (2014), Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike
Gone Girl (2014), Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike

1) I’d heard a lot of good things about Gone Girl.

2) I want to keep up with this Ben Affleck renaissance that’s been plenty discussed since Argo (2012).

3) Gone Girl is based on a successful book.

All the above are reasons I knew I’d watch David Fincher’s latest. Mr. Fincher himself is of course another reason.

Written by Gillian Flynn and very well acted by its stars, Rosamund Pike especially, and Ben Affleck. You’ll be left impressed and probably more than a little scared if not more careful.

Having seen this rather memorable film, I count myself amongst the wowed. I certainly don’t share the same disappointment some have expressed at the ending. For me, it felt just right somehow.

Gone Girl  is a brilliant mystery/drama/thriller of a movie. Regardless of the inherent darkness of the story, you’ll have no regrets. Just don’t make the same mistakes as the characters. In otherwords, be sure to communicate with your partner when things are bothering you.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Source: JustWatch