As the nineteenth gives way to the twentieth century and scientific invention brings forth new ways of traversing and seeing the world, a modern American family, the Otis’, move into their new English country home, Canterville Chase. Unbeknownst to them, the house is haunted by a previous owner, Sir Simon de Canterville, who has been terrorising the grounds for over three … [Read more...] about The Canterville Ghost – Film Review
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Ferrari – Film Review
Ferrari is a watchable race-car drama based on the life of Enzo Ferrari. It is based on the 1991 biography called ‘Enzo Ferrari: The Man, the Cars, the Races, the Machine’ by motorsport journalist Brock YatesS Set during the summer of 1957, Enzo’s racing days are over, and he is focused on making his car business profitable. I didn’t do any research before watching the … [Read more...] about Ferrari – Film Review
Next Goal Wins – Film Review
Next Goal Wins follows the American Samoa soccer team from wooden spoon to winners. The film is based on the true story of the international football team who had a brutal 31-0 loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, management decided to hire a renegade coach, Thomas Rongen. The football team is a mixed bag with no direction and limited strategy. As a … [Read more...] about Next Goal Wins – Film Review
Wish – Film Review
Wish follows Asha and a star to reclaim the town's wishes. This is a charming, animated musical that celebrates the power of dreams. A young girl Asha applies to become the King's apprentice. However, in the interview, she discovers his nefarious motivations. In the kingdom of Rosas, wishes are ‘kept safe’ by the tyrannical ruler Magnifico. Asha wonders how … [Read more...] about Wish – Film Review
Two Tickets to Greece – Film review
Opening over the Christmas period, comes one of the crowd favourites at this year’s French Film Festival - Two Tickets to Greece. Imagine a French version of Mamma Mia, exploring the trials and tribulations of friendship instead of a paternal mystery. Three childhood friends – Laure Calamy, Olivia Côte, and Kristin Scott Thomas – take a hilarious trip down memory lane in … [Read more...] about Two Tickets to Greece – Film review