The director and star of the underrated THE ACCOUNTANT [2016] reunite.
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So much of THE IRISHMAN and GEMINI MAN is like watching THE POLAR EXPRESS [2004]. In many areas, de-ageing visual effects still look uncanny. Having said that, younger Samuel L. Jackson in CAPTAIN MARVEL is impressive. (PS - THE IRISHMAN and GEMINI MAN were disappointments from two legendary directors.)  A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ★★½☆☆ D: Marielle Heller (Can You Ever Forgive Me?, The Diary of a Teenage Girl). S: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Susan Kelechi Watson, Chris Cooper. Tom Hanks is a solid actor, excelling in PHILADELPHIA [1993]. And now here as well. He is superb as Mr Rogers. The film starts strongly as an entry into emotional intelligence, but the ending is saccharine and unsatisfying.   On this day actor Michael Clarke Duncan was born. His top 5 films: - ARMAGEDDON - KUNG FU PANDA - SIN CITY - TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY - THE GREEN MILE  The Green Mile Okay, just when you think you're all super-heroed out, a trailer like this comes along: It is actor Judi Dench’s birthday. Her top 5 films: - ALL IS TRUE - CASINO ROYALE - MRS BROWN - PHILOMENA - SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE  JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL ★★☆☆☆ D: Jake Kasdan (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Bad Teacher, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Orange County). S: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, Awkwafina, Danny DeVito. A weak excuse for a sequel, even by Hollywood's low bar. There are barely any laughs. The whole thing feels half-arsed. At least there's a decent level of diversity.   Apart from CASINO ROYALE, the Daniel Craig Bond movies feel derivative. NO TIME TO DIE’s trailer is underwhelming (apart from that motorbike jump): QUEEN & SLIM ★★★★★ D: Melina Matsoukas. S: Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine, Chloë Sevigny, Indya Moore, Benito Martinez, Flea. A different kind of lovers-on-the-run thriller. A racist cop interrupts a first date. Pounding political ire, romantic chemistry, and sharp dialogue. Imagine BEFORE SUNRISE if the couple were being hunted across a nation.   |
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Filmaluation is dedicated to arts culture, with a particular focus on film. I care about intelligence, quality and entertainment. Going to the cinema today? See the recommendations page of what is currently out. Click here. The vital ambitions of art and entertainment: - Perceptiveness - Illumination - The unexpected - Innovation Brains and soul are key; but adrenaline junkies do not fret, there is also much love for an experience that delivers a sucker-punch to the guts via stunningly delivered thrills. Noun, “filmaluation”: The evaluation of a film Verb, "to filmaluate”: To evaluate a film I am well aware how difficult it is to make a film, put on a stage play, create a television show, write a novel, let alone make something of note. (That appreciation doesn’t stop me from having high standards though.) This online magazine is edited by Hemanth Kissoon. Filmaluation is owned by Filmaluation Limited (Company number 8549302. Registered in England and Wales) Archives
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