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Emily in Paris: A Kiss Is Just a Kiss (2020)
A kiss is so much more
Ok, so where did Camille come from? Why did we not see her a single time when Emily bumps into Gabriel? How did Emily not see any indication of a woman living with him when she even used his shower?! When he cooks an omelet for her?
Was this supposed to be a big surprise reveal or did they come up with his plottwist all of a sudden?
Very strange.
Anyhow, she kissed him (finally) and it was magical!
Emily in Paris: Cancel Couture (2020)
I want more... omelets!
This was a lovely ending to a highly entertaining series, despite its obvious flaws like stereotypes and predictable plottwists. The ending had a little bit of too much let's-squeeze-another-twist-and-turn-in-to-keep-the-audience-hooked.
But, Emily and Gabriel finally got their night together and it was beautiful! *sighs dreamily*
I don't want to quite wake up yet!
Emily in Paris: Family Affair (2020)
Wonderfully funny
This was one of my favourite episodes. Between aubergine, coq au vin, and champere I nearly laughed off my non-existent balls. And of course, Gabriel was charming as ever *swoons*
Outlander: The Wedding (2014)
Beautiful and moving
This has to be my favourite episode from the first season so far. The wedding of Jamie and Claire was excellently handled, different from the book, but the flashback-style worked really well. The chemistry between Jamie and Claire was amazing and one could feel the sizzling in the air and Claire's blooming feeling for her new husband but also her feelings of guilt over her former-but-somehow-still husband Frank.
Outlander: The Garrison Commander (2014)
Absolutely amazing and chilling
This episode is the first one to really stand out from the others of the first season. Jack Randall begins to show his true face and it's an absolute pleasure to watch as Tobias Menzies pulls out all the stops and reveals all the twisted shades of darkness inside his soul. He knows how to make a truly hateful villain come to life. I literally got goosebumps during the scene between him and Claire.
Gabriel's Inferno: Part One (2020)
Not a passionate inferno, but just some lonely embers
I usually think twice before posting a critical review, but I believe that a review should be always honest and I honestly didn't enjoy this movie very much (or part 2, or 3, which had just more of the same). I know that Passionflix wanted to bring an adaption true to the book to the screen, but unfortunately this movie proves that it doesn't always work like that. Books and movies are different mediums, and what works on the page doesn't always work on the screen.
Even if the actors looked their parts, especially Giulio Berruti as Gabriel Emerson, it wasn't enough to convince me. I really tried not to allow myself to be distracted by his slight Italian accent, but it just kept disturbing me on top of his relatively wooden performance. I can't help it, but a voice and subsequently an actor's accent are a huge thing for me and can either win me over or make me dislike a character altogether. I know that he put a lot of effort into his performance and I value that, but it still didn't do the trick for me in the end.
The same goes for Julia, played by Melanie Zanetti. She might have the doe-like appearance required for the virginal leading lady, but her endless staring from her big brown eyes, then constantly lowering her gaze and biting her lip. It all just got old quickly.
I was also missing the internal monologues from the book, which added a lot of humour and additional insight to the story. So many scenes just had Gabriel and Julia staring meaningfully at each other, and while the readers knew what was going on inside the characters' heads, it still looked awkward, like they didn't really know what to do except stare and then stare a little bit more. Maybe a voice-over narrator could have added some extra flavour to those scenes.
The one I liked the most was actually Rachel, Julia Barrett-Mitchell. She was positively refreshing and came across really natural. I didn't particularly care much for Paul, played by James Fraser, but that's probably because he didn't have a likeable personality in the book to begin with. I mean, who calls a girl he's interested in 'rabbit'? That's really condescending and would be a personal turnoff for me.
Overall, the movie left me unsatisfied as it felt largely life- and bloodless, like an insipid meal missing the essential spices. I'm well aware that Passionflix is a small and relatively new company aiming to bring romance books to the TV-screen, so the budget is considerably smaller than other companies have at their disposal, but that doesn't mean that one cannot also bring something artistic to life even on a tight budget. Unfortunately, this movie was not a raging inferno of passion, but just a few meagerly flickering embers.
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Avengers assemble!
This is without doubt my favourite Avengers movie. I've enjoyed every moment of this highly anticipated final installment. It was the end of an era and we got goosebump moments and a heartbreaking death-scene. There's nothing more to say than you've got to watch it!
I love you 3000!
La La Land (2016)
Unimaginative and lame
I'm really sorry to have to say this, but this movie was terribly boring and cringy. It's the only time in my entire life I've ever left the movie theatre because I simply couldn't stand it any more. I just couldn't get into it and found it overall lacking anything somewhat compelling that would make me want to keep watching. So, nope, this movie was not for me.
Hauru no ugoku shiro (2004)
Wonderfully magical
This movie is a true gem. It's magical and heartwarming. The settings are beautiful, the plot itself is a timeless story about love, peace, and friendship and never to make a pact with a nasty fire demon, who might make your bacon burn.
Since the movie deviates quite a lot from the original novel by Diana Wynne Jones, it can basically be seen as a stand alone artwork. The score is as amazing as the animation and Howl and Sophie are my OTP!
Tangled (2010)
Mother knows best!
I've seen a lot of movies with Disney Princesses, but this one is by far my favourite. I love the characters, the pacing is spot on, and the humour is just wonderful. When Flynn Rider does the 'smolder' and Rapunzel smacks him with the pan, that's just hilarious.
Also the moment of the lanterns with the song 'I See the Light' is simply magical. I can only highly recommend this for kids and adults of all ages! Trust me, mother knows best.
The Fall (2006)
Are you with me, bandits?
The Fall is a truly magical movie, hence the 10 stars, which I don't freely give out. It features breathtaking cinematography alongside wonderful storytelling. The compelling way in which Tarsem Singh manages to weave the two storylines together, until the lines between fiction and reality blur more and more, is really amazing.
The settings, the colours, the score, it's all a feast for the eyes and ears. It's a pleasure to see Lee Pace interact so naturally with Cantinca Untaru, who delivers a superb performance as Alexandria. Everyone down to secondary and tertiary characters are well cast and the movie keeps its gripping pace until the end.
The heartbreaking scene between Roy Walker and Alexandria after her accident is one of the best moments of movie history and truly deserving of an Oscar.
Still, this may not be a movie for everyone, as it might appear strange at first and many scenes only reveal their hidden meaning upon a second or third viewing, but I can only highly recommend it to those who enjoy the magic of stories!