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United 93 (2006)
United 93/Film Review
The Impossible Film Review
Hi!
A Brief Summary:
The General plot of this true story revolves around a white British family, whom live in Japan due the father's (Ewan McGregor)job. They are on Holiday in Thailand, at a beach front hotel, for Christmas and bear the brunt of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. The Family are separated and of course attempt to find each other and help out others along the way.
I can honestly say this was a great film.
It was gripping throughout. Just a continuous stream of "what's next" or "what are they gonna do now".
The Acting is 100% Believable, and although all performances were good, there were a select few that were absolutely superb. Ewan McGregor performed well, while Naomi Watts also had a very good performance. Despite these two playing key roles, and acting in a properly "raw" and believable fashion, Tom Holland(Lucas)was absolutely astounding. He was the center point of the movie really, and even though it was such a big ask for an actor of his age, he smashed it. It was him that made the film what it was, and his character really helped the flow of the film. Seeing the Emotional roller-coaster he went through, and the way he had to quickly mature, somehow made it very relatable.Certainly not stupid or unrealistic like some have said.Samuel Joslin and Oaklee Pendergast's performance as the two, cute, innocent younger brothers was effective, and at times really added a different sort of element to the film.
I agree with certain users who have said things along the lines of "there wasn't a single Asian casualty in a film about a Asian tragedy". That is the only thing I can fault about this film. But to be honest, unless you're a particularly observant person like me, it's hard to notice it in the midst of what's going on!
It was well scripted, and it wasn't over the top. This has shown Hollywood how to make a decent true story film. It wasn't ALL action, and it didn't particularly try and force you to feel anything. It was more of an "open" movie which you could interpret in your own way. The Cat and Mouse like chase scene where your thinking "will they spot each other" is effective yet also unobtrusive.
The Fact that it is a True Story, which is mentioned several times, makes it even more real and touching. To think that what happened there was real (not just the story but many places, such as the hospital, were where these events actually took place,)is heart breaking and truly moving. Especially the Re-Union Scene towards the end. Even most of the people in McGregors Scene who were telling their stories about them and their families were real survivors. This is actually based on the story of the Almarez Family, who were portrayed by the cast of this film!
And it's a good portrayal at that, with no over the top dramatizations.
It's just real. That the best way to describe it...Just Real!
All in all this is an eye opening and must see movie!
An absolute must-watch!
Lo imposible (2012)
The Impossible-Film Review
The Impossible Film Review
Hi!
A Brief Summary:
The General plot of this true story revolves around a white British family, whom live in Japan due the father's (Ewan McGregor)job. They are on Holiday in Thailand, at a beach front hotel, for Christmas and bear the brunt of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. The Family are separated and of course attempt to find each other and help out others along the way.
I can honestly say this was a great film.
It was gripping throughout. Just a continuous stream of "what's next" or "what are they gonna do now".
The Acting is 100% Believable, and although all performances were good, there were a select few that were absolutely superb. Ewan McGregor performed well, while Naomi Watts also had a very good performance. Despite these two playing key roles, and acting in a properly "raw" and believable fashion, Tom Holland(Lucas)was absolutely astounding. He was the center point of the movie really, and even though it was such a big ask for an actor of his age, he smashed it. It was him that made the film what it was, and his character really helped the flow of the film. Seeing the Emotional roller-coaster he went through, and the way he had to quickly mature, somehow made it very relatable.Certainly not stupid or unrealistic like some have said.Samuel Joslin and Oaklee Pendergast's performance as the two, cute, innocent younger brothers was effective, and at times really added a different sort of element to the film.
I agree with certain users who have said things along the lines of "there wasn't a single Asian casualty in a film about a Asian tragedy". That is the only thing I can fault about this film. But to be honest, unless you're a particularly observant person like me, it's hard to notice it in the midst of what's going on!
It was well scripted, and it wasn't over the top. This has shown Hollywood how to make a decent true story film. It wasn't ALL action, and it didn't particularly try and force you to feel anything. It was more of an "open" movie which you could interpret in your own way. The Cat and Mouse like chase scene where your thinking "will they spot each other" is effective yet also unobtrusive.
The Fact that it is a True Story, which is mentioned several times, makes it even more real and touching. To think that what happened there was real (not just the story but many places, such as the hospital, were where these events actually took place,)is heart breaking and truly moving. Especially the Re-Union Scene towards the end. Even most of the people in McGregors Scene who were telling their stories about them and their families were real survivors. This is actually based on the story of the Almarez Family, who were portrayed by the cast of this film!
And it's a good portrayal at that, with no over the top dramatizations.
It's just real. That the best way to describe it...Just Real!
All in all this is an eye opening and must see movie!
An absolute must-watch!
Family Guy: Stewie Is Enceinte (2015)
A breath of fresh air-Like the good 'ol episodes
Hi!
I certainly agree with some of the people above me!
How can you say this episode is disturbing or revolting?
If you don't like this type of thing then Family Guy just simply isn't for you. The Weirdness is simply just a part of the show. It always has been.
But this definitely is a breath of fresh air! Just like the peculiar episodes you would find in earlier seasons that made them great. This is the type of episode I like. Just simple, weird and hilarious.
I enjoyed this thoroughly, just like I do whenever the main plot of an episode revolves around Brian and Stewie!
Bien! :) ;)
Family Guy: The Simpsons Guy (2014)
I thought I'd never see the day!
Finally!
This has been needed for so long it's unbelievable!
The Simpsons and Family Guy are great in such similar yet so different ways.
And this Episode was a great combination of them both! They have just injected some extra life into each-other! Absolutely Brilliant!
This type of thing should happen way more often!
I would love to see something like this again in the future!
Good yet Simple Plot! Hilarious in many parts, and a pleasure to watch!
Great Work!