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A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
Being an orphan needn't be the worst thing that can happen to you
Two fifty somethings and a twenty something watched this last night and all three were riveted to the screen, and delighted by this movie. None of us has read Lemony Snicket's books (and after watching the movie, and reading other people's posts, I wouldn't in case I was disappointed by either book or movie). From the opening credits to the closing ones, this movie presented a cleverly cohesive, yet impossible, story with wit, humour, strong acting from everyone and a virtuoso performance from Jim Carrey. Even the minor roles were played with verve and commitment. I would recommend this movie to anyone over the age of about ten who has a sense of humour (preferably black), a good imagination and the ability to appreciate an intelligent script. Incidentally, the costumes and make up were particularly good, some actors being almost unrecognisable at times. Special effects were also good, though not used too obviously. Bravo! I haven't enjoyed a movie so much in a long time.
Plots with a View (2002)
dead funny
Wales seems to be turning out some quirky movies recently. Actually, Wales seems to be developing its own little film industry. I recently saw Very Annie Mary, which I thought was very good. But Plots with a View is not only quirky, it's laugh out loud funny, has a cast of wonderfully talented actors (Brenda Blethyn is amazing), and a plot that, while not entirely original, is so cleverly written that one is always gleefully picking up what might almost be throwaway lines. It was the kind of movie that I wanted to watch again immediately it was over, and one of very few that I would actually like to own. Even though many of the characters are caricatures, and you have to have been to a Welsh village to appreciate that, they are also very human, and the rapport between Blethyn and Molina is a joy to behold.