Showing posts with label Kristen Wiig. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kristen Wiig. Show all posts

Saturday, 21 August 2021

Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)


 

Diana must contend with a work colleague and businessman, whose desire for extreme wealth sends the world down a path of destruction, after an ancient artifact that grants wishes goes missing. 

Although this sequel is a step down from the first film (with quite a silly plot), it still is enjoyable tongue-in-cheek entertainment with an accurate 80s feeling to it, lots of over-the-top action and some credible romance; and Gal Gadot once again proves that she is the absolutely best choice to impersonate this superhero.



Sunday, 10 March 2019

Ghostbusters (2016)



Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.

Recap of the 80s box office success with an all-female hero cast ist just as silly as the original, but likewise mildly entertaining.


Tuesday, 11 December 2018

Downsizing (2017)



A man realizes he would have a better life if he were to shrink himself to five inches tall, allowing him to live in wealth and splendor.

Although this movie tries to sell itself as a satire, it is very low on bite, but otherwise quite entertaining and endearing.


Saturday, 12 March 2016

All Good Things (2010)



Mr. David Marks was suspected but never tried for killing his wife Katie who disappeared in 1982, but the truth is eventually revealed.

A fascinating true story is muddled by indecisive direction and a incoherent plot, although the cast does try to give the movie some substance.

Maltin**. "Well made and well acted, but it's impossible to care much about the central character, an enigma from start to finish who perpetrates some truly nasty deeds."


Wednesday, 2 March 2016

The Martian (2015)



During a manned mission to Mars, a astronaut is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew, but he has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet.

Highly entertaining sci-fi yarn which successfuly offers, suspenseful action, humour and some great  landscape photography of the planet.