Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.

Ticket #100: Parental Guidance

Film #100: Parental Guidance
Director: Andy Fickman

Mostly mediocre at best, the entire film is carried by the amazing performances from the children. Despite it’s almost entirely lack lustre and twee content, I would argue it contains one of the scenes of the year.

Warning here be mild spoilers:
The middle child, Turner, suffers from a stutter, and a major plot path of the film is him attempting to overcome it. For the most part it’s a predictable and tawdry storyline, but the climax is superb. I cried, like ugly-crying-lip-quivering-epic-sad-face cried, but was so happy. Excellent cinema.

2/5 Stars

Ticket #99: Midnight’s Children

Film #99: Midnight’s Children
Director: Deepa Mehta

Firstly, I have no read the book, so forgive my lack of knowledge in that area.

This film was compelling, visually stunning and excellently acted. The humour was right on key and the important stuff was just dark enough. The trailer let me to believe the film would be about the Midnight’s Children, but the film centred around one boy and his story. I don’t know if this is the case in the book, or you get a broader introduction to the group.

I didn’t really feel into the film, more as if I was observing it, and then suddenly, without any warning, I was sobbing, completely and utterly moved by what I was watching. It felt like a moment of cinema genius.

I strongly recommend this film, because despite it’s fault, it is wonderful.

4/5 Stars 

Ticket #98: TinkerBell and the Secret of the Wings

Film #98: TinkerBell and the Secret of the Wings
Director: Roberts Gannaway & Peggy Holmes

Pretty solid kid’s film with a nice message. A strong voice cast & beautiful animation. Enjoyed it much more than anticipated.

3.5/5 Stars 

Ticket #97: Jack Reacher

Film #97: Jack Reacher
Director: Christopher McQuarrie

Not too much to say here, better than your average Tom Cruise film, but deeply slow in parts.

2.5/5 Stars

Ticket #96: Life of Pi