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Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

READY PLAYER ONE (2018): New Trailer From Steven Spielberg Starring Tye Sheridan,  T.J. Miller, Ben Mendelsohn, Hannah John-Kamen… 

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Ready Player One (2018)
Ready Player One (2018)

In Steven Spielberg’s latest movie Ready Player One, gamers compete inside a massive video game universe to find an ‘Easter egg’ (item, trivia or surprise buried within the game) hidden by the network’s recently deceased creator.

The finder of the Easter egg is promised the creator’s fortune. Soon enough Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) becomes the first player to successfully navigate the first level of the test, leading to a high-stakes international race to crack the game’s code.

Based on the novel by Ernest Cline, Ready Player One also stars  Hannah John-Kamen, T.J. Miller, Ben Mendelsohn, Simon Pegg and Mark Rylance.

I haven’t read the book, so my mind is threatening to race with all the twists, turns and obstacles the story is likely to have, to keep things interesting. 

The promising special effects are another key reason to watch. I refuse to let Spielberg’s last disappointing movie (The BFG, 2016) prevent me from getting excited. As such, I declare that I’m officially looking forward to this story.

Ready Player One Release Dates: March 30th, 2018 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Biography, Documentary

FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK (2016): New Trailer For Documentary About Leonard Nimoy & Star Trek’s Spock…

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For The Love Of Spock (2016) Leonard Nimoy
For The Love Of Spock (2016) Leonard Nimoy

For The Love Of Spock is a new documentary about the impact left by late Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy, through his portrayal os Spock…

Directed by Nimoy’s son Adam, we get to hear from those who knew him personally, including  J. J. Abrams, William Shatner and Zachary Quinto.

I’m interested in this documentary because I’m aware that Nimoy and his famous character are much loved. I used to watch re-runs of Star Trek as a teenager so I’m curious to see what it is that’s special about Nimoy and his famous character.

Something  tells me  that my young teenage brain probably missed a few things.  I do however recall that most famous line ‘Live long and prosper,‘ and of course,  the Vulcan salute, which I cannot do. Can you?

For the Love Of Spock Release Dates: 2016 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

STAR TREK BEYOND (2016): New Trailer Starring Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Idris Elba…

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Star Trek Beyond (2016), Chris Pine
Star Trek Beyond (2016), Chris Pine

The new trailer for the latest Star Trek movie just arrived.

Trailer 1

Trailer 2

I didn’t find myself particularly enthused after trailer one, on account of the peculiar music choice and me generally not being a ‘trekkie’/massive Star Trek fan. However, trailer two is better and, no doubt that  trekkies will like it even more than I do.

Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Idris Elba, Zachary Quinto,  Sofia Boutella and Simon Pegg star whilst Justin Lin directs.

Release Date (s): July 22nd (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving, 

G

Action, No Spoiler Reviews, Thriller

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 5 – ROGUE NATION (2015): Thrilling, Well-Paced, Fun…

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Mission: Impossible 5 - Rogue Nation (2015), Tom Cruise
Mission: Impossible 5 – Rogue Nation (2015), Tom Cruise

The trailer for Mission: Impossible 5 – Rogue Nation is one of my favourites of 2015. The editing and promise of endless thrills are two of the reasons. Another is the rather reliable cast headed by Tom Cruise, and including Ving Rhames, Rebecca Ferguson, Jeremy Renner, Alec Baldwin and Simon Pegg.

Directed by Christopher McQuarrie; Rogue Nation opens the way many action movies ought to; precisely as it plans to go on – thrilling and fast-paced. The film succeeds on delivering engaging dialogue, good humour and fun along with the thrills.

There are several great scenes that Impossible Missions Force (IMF) Agent Ethan Hunt (Cruise) gets involved in. One of the best is the tense and well-executed ’impossible’ section of the mission.

Hunt’s relationship with Benji (Simon Pegg) and the dialogue between his team members are additional highlights.

I say, make time for Mission: Impossible 5 – Rogue Nation, because it’s good and fun.

Happy Film Loving, 

G

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