hannah's Recent Reviews
Pirate Radio (The Boat That Rocked)
R
Its all bout a pirate radio staion known as Radio Rock during 1966, as 8 DJ's play some brilliant music to the young generationa dn filled a void missing from other stations. The DJ'd are also joined by the bosses godson 'Young'
Carl wanting to have some fun.
All the characters are full of energy and have a love for music and having a good time; and with an exceptional cast of Nighly, Frost, Seymour Hoffman, Ifans, Darby, O'Dowd and up and coming Sturridge theres nothing to complain about as each give unique performances but seem to all be having a blast; it feels like a natural cast and set up. its a very different backdrop for a film which makes it work even more.
The film flows really well as each scene is important and is helped along by some great slapstick, one liners or just cock ups making it laugh ut loud funny. From the creator of Love Actually, Blackadder and Notting hill; and now this can be added to the hall of fame as a victorious British film which we should be proud of.
This has a great soundtrack of brilliant sixties songs from the Who, Seekers, Hendrix, Cat Stevens, The beach Boys, Bowie, The stones, Dusty Springfield, The Box Tops and many more which get you foot tapping and happy.
Vantage Point
PG-13
An interesting thriller which lived up to expectations, and even though it kept skipping back showing each persons story it flowed really well. At the heart its about the attempted assasination of the American president whilst at a summit in Spain.
A political thriller with a good cast to keep you interested, Quaid performs really well. a smart film which keeps you on your toes.
hannah's Favorite Movies
When Harry Met Sally
R
awww these two keep meeting up. first they hated each other, then they became friends and then they fell in love...
which is quite true for most people.
its a great story about a relationship between two people and the trouble that happens along the way.
Some "chick flicks" that are full of cheese and put on a pedastool. However Rob Reiner makes it simple and sweet and that relationships need work. but in the end it can be perffect,
this idea has been copied a few times but nothing can beat this.
billy crystal is so funny, sweet and makes a good role of this. and meg ryan plays her role great. these two have great chemistry and timing with one another. billy crystal is charming and hilarious in this, i mean you would'nt normally see him in a rom-com but thats the good thing its a suprise which works and he keeps it together, meg ryan has done her fair shair of rom-coms; however this comes out top for her. amazing characters and also the other supporting actors such as 'kirby' and 'fisher' keep it flowing.
To me it feels like your living it with them (sounds weird) but you can relate to the issues that romance is hard and "the sex part allways gets in the way of a man and woman being friends". its true, men and women cant be friends, one allways ends up liking the other.
its an incredible film to me for some reason.
Also the song 'it had to be you is lovely and fits well with the ending scene of the film'
i suppose people remember the famous cafe scene with meg ryan which is really funny.
i can watch this movie over and over again, which i think a film should be like.
its a real romance with thought and heartfelt emotion, it shows the truth about realtionships. its also good with all the other couples talking about how they met,it ties in well.
The whole film is of course all about love and finding 'that right person to spend the rest of your life with'
it really works. and its my favourite film ever. i wish i could give it a million stars because it deserves it. anyone would and should like this movie.
Singin' in the Rain
G
this is such a lovely 'feel good' film and i always enjoy watching it. if you're upset this ill cheer you up. its all about how mgm went from silent movies to 'talkies'. its good how everything comes about, you see how movies are made behind the scenes and they make it into a spoof about hollwood. it has some amazing songs in it which really flow with the scenes. also the unforgetable singin in the rain scene is truly great, gene kelly was very talented. a brilliant musical, full of humour, amazingly choreographed and filmed dance numbers, brilliant vocals from every cast member, a beautiful story, talented and charasmatic cast and moments to surely put a great big smile on your face and make you feel happy to be here and want to go singin in the rain yourself. the three main stars are full of talent, debbie renoylds at such a tender age of 18 i think stood on her own next teh gene kelly. kelly always stays on teh beat, keeps you hooked with his charismatic looks and humour and works well with his friend donald o connor who is does the iconic make em laugh routine flipping all over the place and full of energy all the time. the rest of the cast are great too such as jean hagen playing the screachinig voiced actress who causes the trouble. the ending is also so predictable but beautiful and does the film just. i cant find a fault in this film, it willl never age with such good songs and a nice plot to it. everyone needs to see at least once in their life. i'd give it a milion stars if i could, its one of the best films ever. a real classic, a musical for anyone to see, hollywood and mgm at their best.
