What was the last mainstream romantic comedy release you recall at the cinema ? I can’t remember either and a quick search of IMDb pulls up a lot of Hallmark Channel telemovies set around Christmas time. So if you’re looking for a story to quicken the pulse, the quick fire banter and attractive co-stars in The Hating Game will wet your whistle. With a tight script and … [Read more...] about The Hating Game – Film review
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Three Perfect Daughters – Film review
Set in Rome, Marco Giallini, Vincenzo Salemme and Giuseppe Battiston star as three friends and brothers-in-law, Arturo, Antonio and Sergio, confronted with the same problem. The men’s happy and peaceful life is upended when they learn who their daughters are dating: Valentina, after leaving her fiancé on their wedding day, is now dating the free-spirited girl Alex; Marta’s … [Read more...] about Three Perfect Daughters – Film review
When Mum Is Away … With The Family – Film review
Fans of Little Miss Sunshine will love the setup of this entertaining Christmas-themed sequel to 10 Days Without Mamma, the 2019 Italian Film Festival hit. The Rovelli family are back with husband Carlo (Fabio De Luigi) and wife, Giulia (Valentina Lodovini). Both are grappling with the division of their respective tasks within the family - juggling the kids and their … [Read more...] about When Mum Is Away … With The Family – Film review
Love You Like That – Film review
Love is in the air in the coastal town of Seafront Sands. The mysterious appearance of a young woman (played by Allira Jaques) washed up ‘starkers’ on Mim Beach turns the sleepy town into a tailspin. Named Mim, after the beach where she’s found, the young woman has a profound effect on an ensemble of entertaining local characters : a hard as nails local councilwoman (played … [Read more...] about Love You Like That – Film review
Diana’s Wedding – Film review
Diana’s Wedding, a warm and energised Norwegian comedy following the ups and downs of a turbulent marriage, is the second feature by Norwegian director Charlotte Blom (Staying Alive). Moments are drawn upon from Princess Diana’s life to help propel the narrative. The story begins on July 29, 1981. In the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral in London, Lady Diana Spencer marries … [Read more...] about Diana’s Wedding – Film review