Film #21: SAVING MR BANKS (2013)

Today was a beautiful trip to the cinema and I viewed the glorious Saving Mr Banks. It was amazing.
It was based around Walt Disney (Tom Hanks) trying to get the rights from P.L.Travers (Emma Thompson), but the film goes beyond just looking at the story of creating a masterpiece of a movie but also looks at the emotional side to the story of Mary Poppins and to what the book meant to Mrs Travers.
The film was completely stunning and has now given a more emtional dimension to the film that before was never seen.
The acting from Hanks and Thompson was second to none, both actors I fear have never been in a bad movie and so never disappoint, although that's their awesome ability to turn the most ordinary of films into a masterpiece worthy of royalty.
I was stunned by this film, truly and can't wait to watch it again!

Film #20: FORREST GUMP (1994)

Forrest Gump is a really good film, Tom Hanks was amazing, the film was good despite it being completely unbelievable. It's a film about love, pure and simple. A love that is formed through a friendships and an acceptance of every person, no matter of their race, age, disability, background or anything.
The film is based around a man called Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) and tells of his extraordinary life journey. Gump was born with a wonky back and so was forced to wear leg braces in order to straighten it, he also had a low IQ and so was picked on at school. Except one girl allowed him friendship, her name was Jenny (Robin Wright), she befriended and looked after him. Gump's story continues through war, protests, shrimp catching, home owning, cutting grass and running for 3 years straight. But life keeps bringing him back to his Jenny.
This is a beautiful story that had me in tears by the end. And with a giant plot twist that I did not see coming, it was definitely a good watch.

Film #19: TOP GUN (1986)

Sorry for not posting for a few days but have had a mental few days.
Top Gun was surprisingly good, I didn't think I would enjoy a film about men flying in planes throughout, however I was pleasantly surprised.
The film follows the life of the spontaneous Maverick (Tom Cruise) and his attempt to graduate from his training in order to become in the Top Guns (hence the name of the film). It follows his life of being in competition with everyone around him in order to get to the top and the love relationship he slowly builds with Charlie (Kelly McGillis).
The acting in this film was really good and it was very well shot making it a beautiful watch. Also who doesn't love the songs Danger Zone or Take My Breath Away by Giorgio Moroder & Tom Whitlock? Answer, no one!
I would recommend this for those how like action films with a little bit of angst.

Film #18: FLASHDANCE (1983)

Flashdance is a really good film. It is based around Jennifer Beals character, Alex, who is aspiring to become a professional dancer. However she is almost bottom of the food chain and works two jobs, one as a welder and the other a dancer at a club. The film follows her narrative as she starts a relationship with her boss Nick, Nick Hurley. And shows the art of determination to not give up on your dream as Alex is pulling her friends out of their funks and puts reassurance back into their lives about what they want. It shows her dream and her determination to get into a dance school and her auditioning for a place. The dance routine of which is truly awesome. The music as well for this film is amazing, particularly the classic song of Flashdance...What A Feeling by Irene Cara.
A good watch.

Film #17: MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL (1975)

Monty Python is the classic parody and comedy film that is full of visual and verbal puns, random jokes and awesomeness. The film was really well shot and executed and was extremely well acted by the classic stars of the films. I did love the film, especially as I am a fan of John Cleese's voice! This definitely is a classic and should be watched by all men and women at least once in there lives.
Sorry that this is short but sweet, but this is all I have to say on the film, it was comedy genius!

Film #16: ET (1982)

This film was a classic family film. It was sweet. It was funny. And it was easy to follow.
The film is based around a boy who see an alien in his garden. He then goes on a search for this creature leaving food for him as he does. One night he's sleeping outside waiting for this creature to show itself when an alien presents himself to the boy. He takes him to his room and hides him in there from his family. The next day he tells his brother Michael and sister Gertie about the alien and tells them that they have to keep it a secret. The alien soon learns to speak English and communicate with Elliot that he wants to "phone home". Michael then notices a decline in the aliens health and how Elliot starts calling himself "we". On Halloween Michael and Elliot dress the alien up as a ghost and take him to the forest so he can phone home. The next morning the Elliot and the alien both appear to be dying and as Elliot's mother Mary then becomes worried for her sons health and discovers the alien the government enter to quarantine off Elliot and the alien. The film continues to show the path of the lives of the alien and Elliot and the story of their friendship.
It was a good film and I would definitely watch it again.

Film #15: BAD BOYS 2 (2003)

Again I heard, Nick Frost's voice the entire time when watching this film but it was worth it.

The film was an ok film, I did enjoy it throughout but it was too laddish for me I think. There were many moments where I couldn't stop myself from laughing but at the same time there was a lot of joke about women and a lot of objectified women in the film and so I didn't find it amusing as a feminist. 

However I thought Will Smith's and Martin Lawrence's performances were extremely good and they both played their characters very well.

I probably would only watch this film again if I was with my friends and wanted a laugh of a film to watch. 

But overall not bad.