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Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
History huh? Let's make some.... and they did!!!!!
Where, oh where, shall I begin this review? I heard all the buzz about this film. I'm a fan of both Nicholas and Taylor as actors in their other projects and I'm a self proclaimed, well known, unashamed romantic who would give Christian from Moulin Rouge a run for his money when it comes to my feelings on love.... so it is no surprise I was excited to see this movie as a new rom-com. Also, as a very proud ally, to see a film dedicated to the love between two men, I was even more excited to see how it was presented.
And let tell you, 10/10, in my mind does not do this film justice!!! The two male leads were phenomenal. Portraying very authentic, relatable, and engaging performances that draw you in and do not let go.
The story of Alex & Henry is a dynamic you've seen in many many works....2 people from different worlds who "cant" be together but their love is too strong and they fight against everything to be together.
This film is funny, uplifting, lighthearted, relevant, heartbreaking, squeezes your heart and brings tears to your eyes for every reason you can imagine. It is a beautiful representation of what love between two men can be and really, very tastefully done to where you never feel they went overboard overly sexualized the characters. The dynamic and passion between these two men is what we see in every film depicting heterosexual love and it plays out just as beautifully and naturally as anything else, which is at it should always be.
I am utterly bewitched by this story and am reading the novel now. I recommend this to any and all. 10/10 wholeheartedly forever recommend.
Until We Meet Again (2022)
91 Minutes I'll Never Get Back
This movie was horrible. Jackson Rathbone seems to have forgotten that he is no longer playing Jasper Cullen and the look of constantly trying not to commit flatulence permeates the entire movie along with his horribly forced attempt at being a posh piano player.... he doesn't pull it off.
The female lead was an overwhelming bore. She provided no spark, no believability nor any semblance of humanity. She was better in the To All the Boys movies... not sure what happened to her.
The story could've been good, but this movie failed miserably. It had no fluidity and jumped quickly and ended abruptly... not to mention ghost sex?? Seriously??? This movie was just awful from start to finish. The ONLY good element was Leslie Jordan.
LOL (2012)
No.... just No
It's just not good. Boring. Flat acting. Just don't do it. Can't believe Thomas Jane acted in this.... he's way too good for a movie this awful.
Just don't waste your time.
Elvis (2022)
Austin Butler better win an Oscar... WOW
This movie absolutely threw me back. I left the Theatre feeling the same way that I did after watching Bohemian Rhapsody. Completely blown away and ready to go right back in and watch it again
Being a longtime fan of Baz's stuff, I knew that this was not going to be the most conventional ride. I knew it wasn't going to be like most biopic pieces. There would be over dramatized moments, crazy camera angles, trippy scene shifts and loud detail. And this movie did not disappoint.
But I also knew that if anyone stepped into Elvis's shoes, they'd be in for a boatload of skepticism and criticism. Will they pull it off? Will they over do it? Will they get his moves right? His wiggle? Will they embody the Elvis that we all THINK we know from what we've seen on TV and read about in books? Will they be any good at all? Will I actually believe it?
The answer to Every. Single. One. Of those questions is YES! Austin Butler absolutely exploded on screen as Elvis. From the flick of his hair, to the inflection when he speaks, to the "ready for a gun slinging showdown" walk that Elvis was known for, he embodied Elvis to a T.
Not to mention.... he sings.... and if I didn't know Elvis' voice as well as I do, I'd have bet you my entire life that it was an Elvis voice-over but it's not... it's Austin. *Trouble* *Play House*
The movie was wild, dramatic, bright, flashy, unconventional and fun! Tom Hanks plays a great Colonel Parker and the music is a blend of now and then that will get your toe tapping more times than 10.
If you go into this knowing that this is not going to be conventional, it's going to be crazy, and it's about Colonel Parker's relationship with Elvis not a true DEVOTED TO ELVIS biopic, then I guarantee you will enjoy this ride.
This movie was AWESOME. I've seen it twice in theaters so far and.... I wouldn't be surprised if I go back for round 3... maybe tonight?
INCREDIBLE.
Burlesque (2010)
FANTASTIC, SEXY AND FUN!!!
If you don't like this movie, then I truly don't understand you as a human.
This movie has it all!!! INCREDIBLE singing, colors, grandeur, sequins, sexiness, humor, fun and energy. How could you pass this up!?
The story and characters are relatable, Christina Aguilera is outstanding, Cher is divine, and thank the LORD ABOVE for Cam Gigandet's abs and Stanley Tucci's EVERYTHING.
Absolute favorite of mine for all time!!!!!
Emerson Heights (2020)
Predictable & TERRIBLY Cringey
I am a die-hard chick flick fan... but this!? I barely got through it!!!
The fact that the leads are married in real life shocks me because the chemistry was awkward and the actors on their own were just as strange.
Not to mention the supporting cast being just as bad.... the female antagonist was BEYOND atrocious.
The feel of this movie reminded me of those terrible life insurance commercials where the actors are overly dramatic and OVER-act everything.... seriously, it's that bad.
The characters had no depth and a flat affect. The actors leave much to be desired. The storyline has been done to many times by to many people thus making it boring and predictable.
This one just doesn't measure up. I will not watch it again.
Tristan + Isolde (2006)
Breaks your heart
I absolutely loved this movie. The storyline was believable and genius. The actors were perfectly chosen and acted so well, there was no cheese factor whatsoever in this movie. The scenery was brilliant and gorgeous as were the sets and costumes. The battle scenes were well planned and orchestrated perfectly. This movie was heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. The story sucks you in and holds onto you with an iron fist and then at the end you just can not pull yourself out. This is a beautiful story and a great movie. The actors gave great performances. James Franco was poised as the lead actor and was a convincing Tristan, heartbroken, yet strong at the same time. The two lead actors played well together and were undeniably convincing!!! This movie is a must see for anyone who loves a good love story and wont mind crying a bit at the end.
Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Love is true in this movie!
I went in to see Brokeback Mountain with an air of skepticism because I was very uncomfortable with seeing two men on screen in a romantic movie. But I went in to this movie not realizing how profound and amazing this movie truly is. After the first half hour you feel completely at ease about this movie and you are successfully sucked in to the storyline and the love between these two men. Ang Lee really made this movie a picture of accuracy and real world situations that documents how being a gay man, especially a cowboy, is not socially acceptable and how this effected the two main characters of this movie. The story is touching, moving, upsetting, and exciting all at the same time and the movie was beautifully shot, put together, soundtrack is amazing, actors took my breath away with their amazing abilities. This movie is well worth anything you have to pay to see it, it will move you as it did me.