Category Archives: Film Reviews

It’s Complicated

Posted on December 15, 2010 by freda

It’s been a long time since I have laughed – guffawed even – out loud, literally holding my sides and unable to get my breath. This film was excellent; the cast are ideal in their roles as late middle-agers going … Continue reading →

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Double Bill

Posted on December 8, 2010 by freda

Just to be clear, I don’t do horror movies. I get too scared and end up hiding behind a paper, a chair, the dog or anything handy. At least I do usually. I take everything too literally with cinema and … Continue reading →

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Julie and Julia

Posted on November 15, 2010 by freda

It’s a bit surreal to be writing about a film about blogging through a book in a year, but that is what this magnificent film is about. Right at the start, I’m giving it a 20 out of 10 for … Continue reading →

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Keeping Mum

Posted on October 6, 2010 by freda

If you fancy a gentle, relaxing hour or so you could do no worse than to opt for the mesmerising skills of Rowan Atkinson as the vicar and Maggie Smith as the new housekeeper in this 2005 film, Keeping Mum. … Continue reading →

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The Proposal

Posted on August 18, 2010 by freda

If a film is made by Touchstone and/or Disney it is almost always bound to be enjoyable. Add into the mix that it is a romantic comedy and stars Sandra Bullock and satisfaction is assured. For sure, Him Behind the … Continue reading →

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A real fairytale

Posted on August 9, 2010 by freda

Do you like fairytales? I almost hesitate to ask the question, because The Secret of Moonacre is akin to the Narnia Tales in that it has undertones of sacrifice and resurrection. At one level, it is a rollicking tale of … Continue reading →

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Star Trek – Prequel

Posted on July 14, 2010 by freda

This is a bit of a cheat Film Review. I have to admit that I absented myself from the room for about five minutes. (Can’t cope with extreme intimidation or torture. My imagination always goes too far when presented with … Continue reading →

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A Good Woman

Posted on June 30, 2010 by freda

Helen Hunt is one of my favourite movie stars, she never disappoints, indeed her understated classic delivery is always a pleasure to watch; she makes each role her own. So last night I was delighted to curl up with the … Continue reading →

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