Hello All,
It’s late at night, and I have a long day tomorrow, so I just kind of want to breeze right through these and go to sleep. So let’s get to it shall we?
Born in China Review
Plot Summary - Following a year in the lives of several animals found in the wilds of China.
Pros - As nature documentaries go, it’s rather well shot. It provides a tremendously cool look at part of the world, and the animals that live there, including baby snow leopards, which had never been seen on film before. John Krasinski serves as a great narrator, as he is both entertaining, while also not overpowering the subject matter at the same time. The stories they tell with the subjects are interesting, while at the same time being informative about some of the habits and lifestyles of the animals.
Cons - Granted, it’s surface level kind of information. This is a very for kids film, and while there’s nothing wrong with that, if you’re looking for the next planet earth type documentary, you won’t find that here.
Final Score - 8/10
It’s a great kids film, and while it’s not super informational, I think most people who see it will have a good time while doing it.
The Lost City of Z Review
Plot Summary - Based on the true story of Percy Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam) and his journey to find a mythical lost amazonian city, which he called Zed.
Pros - It’s a gorgeous looking film, and the cinematography captures the era and aura of the jungle well. The cast is phenomenal as well, especially Charlie Hunnam, but I do want to give a quick shoutout to an unrecognizable Robert Pattinson who has a great supporting role as well.
Cons - The film is a bit slow at times, and even with its longer runtime it still finds time to cut a lot out of the stories and various journeys shown in the film. It’s also a touch on the anticlimactic side in regards to the ending as well.
Final Score - 5/10
Admittedly, not knowing much about the film going in, I thought this was going to be a zombie film. I don’t think it’s a bad film, I just didn’t really get into it. If you know a bit more about it and think you’ll like it, I say go for it.
Their Finest
Plot Summary - In the height of World War Two, a team of filmmakers are tasked with taking a true story from Dunkirk, and turning it into a film that will boost the nation's morale.
Pros - The cast is great, and the film within a film aspect of it is interesting, and it also has a rather nice end scene.
Cons - From the start, the film never really hit the right groove with me. The film jumps in really quick and never really gets a chance to develop too much. The middle is fine, but then there’s romance angle mentioned that I never really caught on was happening that feels tacked on. The third act change in tone feels jarring, and really out of nowhere, which basically ruins the rest of the momentum.
Final Score - 4/10
Not quite an awful film, but I think honestly it’s just not for me. It just never quite hit a rhythm that grooved with me.
Next: Not quite sure admittedly, it’s going to be one of two films, but I really don’t want to commit just yet just in case.
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