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Cats (2019)
2 Nice Tunes And Nothing Else
Expensive adaptation of a lousy show. "They move like cats," and once you get past that there's nothing left for you in this movie. Don't blame it on the big-name celebrities, they did their jobs. The creators did an awful job: bad book, poor lyrics, boring music (except for two tunes). It was true on Broadway/West End and it's true on film.
Andrew Lloyd Webber enjoyed a phase during which he could do no wrong. Every piece of crap he tossed out was received like a gift from heaven, Cats included.
The sets were lush and Cats was beautifully filmed. And I would watch Judi Dench take trash out to her bins because I think she's so wonderful.
Ronaldinho: The Happiest Man in the World (2020)
Skills! Smile! Ginga! Soundtrack! MAGIC!
Ronaldinho is/was a gift to football! Beautifully constructed biopic. Great footage, great new interviews/commentary. Still only on FIFA site, but worth seeing if you love football.
He was amazing, played with skill, played with heart. I got to see him and he was hypnotizing, energetic, and he made it all look easy! God love him, his life must have been a lot to cope with, but WOW, he played that game!
The Jake Bugg soundtrack is amazing. Bugg pushed the boat out for this job, and he would, he's a football fan. He went far beyond what a music fan would expect him to produce. He deserves an award for this work, Exquisite.
Spend the time and enjoy everything about this film! I did!
Beckham (2023)
BRILLIANT!
Irish fans of MUFC, my sons and I remember these days well, remember these beloved players well and are delighted to see this film. I got chills seeing the last moments of the treble again! And seeing it narrated by Beckham, wow! Wishing there was more footage of Roy Keane as well as the other United stars of those days. As I had always supposed, Sir Alex Ferguson really did blow it with Becks, but Becks survived/thrived. Although Beckham and family were so often in the news, this film fills in many blanks for viewers and fans.
Beautifully photographed! Expositive of characters. Well done, Fisher Stevens & Co.!
Enola Holmes (2020)
Subtle As A Brick
Another film that seeks to "educate" viewers and is rather heavy-handed about it. Women's rights, girl power, finding and embracing oneself, the brutality of misogyny and racism, a telegraphed ending... as Bill the Cat would say, "ACK!" There are so many cuts in every scene, the director must think viewers have the attention spans of gnats. Though the premise might have been clever, a very dissatisfying film altogether.
Delco Proper (2015)
Workin' For A Livin', Sorta
It's unbelievable, isn't it? Yeah, well, believe it. This is life in Delaware County, PA. These are the guys in the neighborhood, pure and simple. These are their girlfriends, wives and mothers. These are the situations Delco guys get themselves into, hilarious, sad, stupid. The writers and actors put it all out there without judgment. Okay, maybe a little judgment, but it's obvious that the writers and actors know and love these characters.
The best thing about the show is its honesty. There's no Hollywood gloss. This show reminds me of British work that doesn't shy away from the truth. Like yes, people have bad hair, asymmetrical faces, low IQs and stunted emotions, but sometimes they are kind and loyal as they try to survive. Life is no bed of roses in Delco, but it can be a few laughs. When life is this tough, you had better find something to laugh about. I commend all involved for their insights, honesty, relevance and demented senses of humor. Well done, lads!