Cinema

thoughts and feelings of the film I have just seen

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Moon is deep space drama discussing about human loneliness. It is an intelligent film; The role of Sam Bell was very demanding but Mr. Rockwell performance cover it more than enough. The film is directed by the first time film maker son of David Bowie, Duncan Jones (aka Zowie Bowie). I believe that we must expect very good works from Mr. Jones in the future.

(B+)

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The Martian is defiantly one of the most good Ridley Scott movies about the survival of an astronaut on Mars. It is funny, with well defined characters and a very good script; even though  at some point reminds me “Appolo 13″. Matt Damon continues his best -out of space- performance (from interstellar). A very good movie.

(B+)

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Trainwreck :as “the telegraph” wrote “The stand-up comedian - and first-time screenwriter - nails her performance as a shambolic loser in love in Judd Apatow's overstuffed sex comedy”. This romantic comedy is defiantly the best work - so far - of Judd Apatow’s.

trailer: https://youtu.be/v_yfdk_jSN8

(B-)

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Mr. Holmes present us very elegantly a view of detective Sherlock Holmes that we never seen before. Ian McKellen has the leading role as the most notorious detective at the age of 93. During the whole film Mr. Holmes tries to make peace with himself, his life and his loneliness. It is really remarkable movie with Mr Ian McKellen performing his best.

trailer: https://youtu.be/0G1lIBgk4PA

(A)

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Citizen Kane: One of the best classic movies and maybe on the best films ever made. Cinematography for the time this movie rolled is simple exceptional.

A must see classic movie (A+)

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Experimenter: It is a film about the controversial social psychologist Stanley Milgram experiments regarding “obedience”. These experiments aimed to cover the unanswered questions behind Holocaust. What makes this film unique; expect movie subject; is Peter Sansgaard performance as well as picture formality. i found it very fascinating.

trailer: https://youtu.be/O1VOZhwRvWo

(B+)

Screen Kierkegaard: “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be read forwards.”

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The Dictator is not a repeat of Borat and Brüno characters. It has funny moments as well as disgusting and crude but for sure it is less edgy than the preview movies of Sacha Baron Cohen. The movie practical is a merciless political satire about all kinds of dictatorships.

trailer: https://youtu.be/cYplvwBvGA4

(B)

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Kidnapping Mr. Heineken, is a movie based on a true story about the largest ransom payed in history. Not much to say about the film; only that i was expecting to see more from Mr. Heinekens point of view than the kidnappers. 

trailer: https://youtu.be/He-z_L1rGEA

(B-)

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The Intern:  Its a classic Nancy Meyers movie. Everything looks so good; both polished and cozy. From my point of view is an enjoyable and liable movie, even though it could be “The Devil Wears Prada” sequel; which is not a bad thing. I liked the locations, the houses as well as the Robert De Niro’s closet. It is a very good comedy film worth watching.

trailer: https://youtu.be/ZU3Xban0Y6A

(A)

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens: One of the films that anticipate and enjoy this year. i liked the plot, the action was great, the film photography was beyond my expectations. Moreover, i felt very nostalgic when i saw old characters in todays age.

trailer: https://youtu.be/sGbxmsDFVnE

A must see film: A

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I really love James Bond movies. I am one these funs that run behind every movie of that sequel. Moreover, believe that Daniel Craig is one of the good bond actor. I was patiently waited the movie for a long time and for sure the title “Specter” raised the expectations bar. That name ring bells into bond funs ears.

After showing the movie, I read many critics. Most of them was bad ones.

From my point of view “Spectre” is a very good action movie but an average bond movie. I loved the locations, i loved the action (bond expected), i found the plot average for bond. The villain didn't inspire fear, and bond once again fall in love with the girl (it is closed to be a habit of him). I loved when bond fall with Vesper but now it was too match.

for sure a very good action movie. i enjoy it.

trailer: https://youtu.be/z4UDNzXD3qA

(B+)

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Worricker: If you like spy movies you will love this trilogy. It has everything. First of all it is a British production. Meaning that the accent as well as the dialogs will remind you a bond movie. The action though is more smooth which makes this trilogy an excellent political thriller. 

Trailer: https://youtu.be/SeZG9M9zrnU

(A-)

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Kingsman, the secret service: tells the story of a super-secret spy organization. You can say that is a perfect Bond movie parody,with great cast, energy, style and action.

B+

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The Hunt: "Jagten" is the original title. Its a simple not new story handled superbly by Vinterberg. The film is regarding a wrongly accused of pedophilia man (M.Mikkelsen) by one of his students, and how the community goes after him. Mads Mikkelsen performance is great. Actually, Mr Mikkelsen is my favorite bond villain from “Casino Royal” movie.

A must see film: A

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Hitchcock: I loved the cast and the actors performances. Actually Mr Anthony Hopkins is one of my favorite actors. Mr Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma Reville are the most influential filmmakers of the last century. Even though I found really cleaver that the story pictures the making of Psycho, I didn't see the depth i was expected for a movie tribute to this great man.

C

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The Theory of Everything: I believe everyone knows the astrophysicist professor Stephen Hawking. I remember i was really young (1988) when i first read his best selling book “A Brief History of Time” in greek “Το Χρονικό του Χρόνου” and  i was amazed by his theories. This film is about Hawking life, his and hers wife fight against rare early-onset slow-progressing form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Its a must see film talking about human will and mind brilliance. 

The film is based on the memoir Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen, by Jane Hawking.

A must see film (A)

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The Grand Budapest Hotel: is one of the best films i've seen. 

Something i've read "the ridiculous becomes brilliant, and brilliant has never been this ridiculous"

Technicaly is a comedy but defiantly is Wes Anderson best work. The picture, the colors, the camera angle, the switches between characters and story script, the music are perfect.

A+