Time for more flash film reviews. My viewing time has been slashed due to a hectic schedule, but I still managed to cram a mess of these babies in. Bless you on-demand services and discount nights…
Brooklyn
Beautiful, simple, straightforward. Ronan gorgeously portrays a young woman who navigates and matures within a overwhelming new world despite loneliness, tragedy, and familial expectations. A lovely story and a lovely film.
45 Ye
ars
Started very slow, but builds to a story conflicting and devastating as a long-married couple deals with an shocking piece of news the week before their 45th anniversary party. Enjoyed it more than I expected to, thanks to Rampling’s turn as a woman questioning everything she thought she knew about her relationship.
The Revenant
Strangely, the only film I’ve seen in a month that I was actually disappointed with. Full thoughts over here.
Far From the Madding Crowd
Not a nominee, but a beautiful film based on a classic novel. Mulligan does brilliant work as an independent woman ahead of her time. Though the movie has flaws, I’m surprised she (and the music, and costumes) neglected to score much recognition this awards season.
Bridge of Spies
Have you seen a Spielberg period piece before? Yes? Ok. Then you know exactly what to expect going in to this movie. Good performance by Hanks, good music, good script. Nothing over the top phenominal. It was no more and no less than what I assumed it to be. Rylance gave a great performance, but aside from that it was standard Spielberg.
Want more movies? Check out “50 Words” Part I and Part II
The Laurenest 
Will check out Far From the Maddening Crowd! And I’ve been hearing about Bridge of Spies and your review pretty much goes inline to what I’ve been hearing so far.
I was actually excited to seeing Revenant but it doesn’t seem as good as everyone implies. Hmmm
I love these short reviews of films. I look forward for more of these!
LikeLike
Yeah, opinions seem to be all over the place for The Revenant. I would still recommend seeing it for the visuals alone (and I know there are many who liked it much more than I did for other reasons too!)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nice list of movies, those were all so good. I liked the revenant though, it felt like a totally different experience. Which would you say was your favourite?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Revenant seems to be weirdly polarizing. I don’t want to say I disliked it, it just didn’t meet my expectations.
Of this latest group of films I’d say Brooklyn was my favorite, though this was one of my weaker groupings I think.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Favourite movie of the year? Yeah, it somehow just works for some and doesn’t work for others.
LikeLike
Call me a weirdo, but I think Mad Max : Fury Road is still my #1. It was just so well executed, on top of being fun as hell. It’s the only movie I’ve seen multiple times this year (aside from Star Wars, but that’s like another situation entirely…)
LikeLike
I’ve been wanting to see “Far From this Maddening Crowd” for like…ever? Yeah it seems that way. 😀
But you seemed to have enjoyed it?
LikeLike
It wasn’t a perfect film (story and motivation seemed rushed in some parts, but what can you do with a 1:50 adaption?) but I liked it quite a bit. I really want to read the book now when I can fit it in…
LikeLiked by 1 person
I see. Yeah makes sense. I want to read the book too! 🙂
LikeLike