A Film Utopia: Film 2017

Films in 2017

Austenland
Based on the book written by Shanon Hale, Austenland is an absolute gem for any Austen fans. It is meant to be a bit like a parody, entertaining and funny, but not as to laugh at us. Jerusha Hess did an incredible job. (read more)

Leap Year
Leap Year is just what you'd expect from a rom com. It hits all the stops along the way to a happy ending. Not the best work of either Amy or Matthew, but they are terrific nonetheless, which is saying something. (read more)

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Beauty and the Beast
Time for another movie 'review' and what better movie to discuss than the highest grossing film of 2017 so far?

I was never really a Beauty and the Beast fan. I mean, I liked the story and was fascinated with the rose, but I didn't like the fact that the Beast turned into the blond prince at the end of the film. That is why I absolutely love the cheeky little phrase: "How do you feel about growing a beard?" in this live action remake. Yes, Belle, yes! (read more)

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http://saralivesinlondon.blogspot.com/2017/03/every-time-we-get-chance-to-get-ahead.html

La La Land
I've finally seen La La Land about 3 weeks ago and only now I'm able to write about it.

Let me get the elephant out of the room. I didn't particulary enjoyed the film. I had to wait until now to write down the reasons why as it would have been too harsh a few weeks ago and the film doesn't deserve that either. (read more)

Hidden Figures
If you'd like to see a feel good film without having to watch the classic romcom formula, I highly recommend Hidden Figures.

I saw it a couple of weeks ago and oh my, I loved it. I can imagine that for someone who has been tought the history of slavery and the after math in the USA, some of the dialogue might be a slap in the face. But as for someone who has learned about slavery only to an extend, some of the lines were a shock/surprise to me. These things happened a only bit over 50 years ago...
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To Watch List 2017: Action movies