vanjacques Reviews

Man of Steel (2013)

Man of Steel,

[9 September 2021]

Lots of supportive viewer reviews. Not mine. I found this to be an endless ride and utterly unsatisfying. Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Tarzan even Sherlock Holmes; were all heros of my childhood. Hero's because they were virtuous, not because of a capacity for havoc. This film was epically boring, repetitive, and mono dimensional. Dialogue often seemed strained, like it was hard for the actors to stand behind. I kept watching, hoping for the moment when it would reveal greater depth, when it would move to another level which would reframe everything and win my empathy or support. Nope..

Santa Girl (2019)

Fair, fairly fair

[5/10 · 20 October 2020]

Yeah but watch out for McKayla Witt as "Pep". This one has real comedic chops. She's absolutely adorable and demonstrates natural instincts for comedic performance. Utterly charming.

Santa Girl (2019)

Fair, fairly fairy tale...

[5/10 · 20 October 2020]

Yeah but higher points for McKayla Witt who created an absolutely charming elf as "Pep". Watch for this one going forward, she has fully natural comedic talent. So endearing, so lovable and funny. This one has real instincts for humour. She makes the film for me.