Monday 16 September 2013

Ginger & Rosa - Film Review

When I saw a film with both Elle Fanning and Alice Englert as main characters I obviously had to watch it, as they are both great actors. I also really liked the sound of this film.
"A look at the lives of two teenage girls - inseparable friends Ginger and Rosa - growing up in 1960s London as the Cuban Missile Crisis looms, and the pivotal event the comes to redefine their relationship."

I thought the storyline of this film, though not that complicated, was incredibly effective. I didn't feel as though there was anything missing and it flowed really well. The cinematography of this film really gave it a 60's feel and made it seem more authentic and 'real'.



The character development of the main characters was really well done. By the end of the film I felt as though I had really gotten to know them. Ginger and Rosas characters really seemed mature and change as the film progressed, it was really interesting to see how they changed and buy the end of the film they seemed almost alien to each other. A complete contrast the beginning of the film, where we see them go out and have fun they become a lot more serious.

I don't really need to go into the acting as there was a lot of really amazing actors. I don't think they could have picked better people to play Ginger and Rosa, I feel they really understood and suited the roles.

I felt so many emotions whilst watching this film and I really enjoyed it. I gave it the overall rating of 4/5 stars. I would highly recommend this film as it is a really great film.

Sunday 15 September 2013

Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist - Film Review


 This film has been on my Netflix to watch list for a while now and I decided I would have a look what it was about. Going into it I had no idea about reviews or ratings. All I knew was the information netflix gave me. (If you don't have netflix then you can buy this DVD for just over £1 on amazon.)
This film is a indie film starring "[...]Michael Cera and Kat Dennings as two lonesome teens who make a love connection as they prowl the streets of New York looking for their favorite band's secret show, as well as for their drunk friend Caroline. Norah is sick of being the doormat for her catty friend Tris, so rather than look like she's arrived at yet another concert without her unreliable ex-boyfriend-with-benefits Tal, she grabs a stranger and pretends he's her date. Unfortunately, that stranger is Nick -- whom Tris just dumped. Oddly enough, though, Nick and Norah seem to have a real connection. But is Nick still too hung up on the princess? The only way to find out is to spend all night combing Manhattan in a yellow Yugo." ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi 
As for the acting I thought they were believable. I didn't start to think they were just acting and I found myself becoming really absorbed into the story. The story was really sweet and really makes you just want to smile. As it wasn't a very long film I didn't get bored, however; I did have a small break in the middle. I think this film is unique and a real feel good film that will make you feel fuzzy inside.  
The music in this film was really amazing I felt it fitted really well with the film. I really liked how it had a large role in the fim and the chemistry between the two characters. I would recommend this to anyone who liked 'The Perks Of Being A Wallflower' as they are a similar style and have the same feel. 
As soon as I finished watching this film I went to amazon and bought it on DVD as I really loved it. I gave this film 4 and a half stars. If you have watched this film then please comment below and share what you thought about it.