The problem is I don't like to give away too much of a movie. I also feel that the fact that a film is made deserves to be seen no matter what someone else things. Each individual has the right to say what they like and don't like. We all have different tastes so we can't please everyone.
The Monuments Men (DDDDd) - It’s funny how I select films to watch. In my regular collection there are films that I watch once a year and then there are those that I watch every two years or a greater span just so I can enjoy the film again.
Of course I had never seen The Monuments Men before, but with the recent attack on a museum I thought it was interesting that I would watch this film at that moment.
The film is based on a true story of a group of soldiers selected to protect the great works of art during World War II. The film stars Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman, Cate Blanchett, Jean Dujardin, Bob Balaban, Hugh Bonneville, Dimitri Leonidas and George Clooney who also directed the film.
Savages (d)- I like films by Oliver Stone and since Blake Lively was in this film along with some other big names I thought I would really enjoy it. Perhaps I should watch it again, but on the first viewing I was not impressed.
The Kid With The Bike (DDDd)- My foreign film collection continues to grow. This is really a good film about a kid that is abandoned by his father because he can no longer take care of his son. The son searches for his father and when he sees his father has a job he thinks his dad will come back for him. His new guardian does her best to care for him, but he gets involved with the wrong crowd. It’s a touching film that makes you wonder why some people have kids when in reality they really don’t want them. The film stars Thomas Doret, Ce’cile France, Jeremie Rennier.
The Book Thief (DDDDd)- Another foreign film. This film deals with a young girl during wartime in Germany as Jews are sent to concentration camps. A young girl is taken in by a family and her love of books takes her on a journey. The family takes in a border who is Jewish and they must keep him hidden or face the consequences. The film is filled with young love, adventure and heartache. The film stars Geoffrey Rush, Ben Sellnetzer, Emily Watson, Sophie Ne’lisse and Nico Lierscll.
The story is based on the novel by Markus Zusak. It’s directed by Brian Percival and the beautiful cinematography is done by Florian Bellhaus.
Lore (DDDD) This is the story of a young girl that must take on the responsibility of caring for her siblings when her parents are taken to a concentration camp. There are many surprises in this film. When you think you know what is going to happen, then something else happens out of the blue. Although tragic, this is one of the reasons why I like foreign films. They are true to real life. The film is written and directed by Cate Shortland and stars Saskia Rosendahl and Kai Malina.
Coming soon: Lincoln, Silver Lining Playbook, Django Unchained, ARGO, August: Osage County,
The rating system - (d) it’s okay, if you like the stars (D) worth a look, especially if you are a fan of the stars (DD) Great cinematography and costumes (DDD) good script, cinematography, (DDDD) Not to be missed (DDDDD) I highly recommend this film
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