The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful

A heart warming philosophical journey that will make you want to visit India instantly (as planning ahead is just not done, you don’t even buy green bananas).  It is an emotional rollercoaster that is set at a velocity suitable for OAP’s, expect laughter and tears, surprises and revelations.

The amazing Dev Patel manages to stand his ground and stand out amongst a cast of Oscar winning old favorites.  Think Darjeeling Limited meets Last of the Summer Wine; suitable for all ages although if under 30 expect to be the youngest one in their by 40 years or so...

Woman in Black

If you go into this film determined not to be spooked think again, it is jumpier than insidious and makes you think things are in your own home more than paranormal activity.  It is eerie and creepy for no real reason…yet there was actual screams in the cinema and certain members of the audience (mentioning no names) were hiding under their jackets…

 It is an extremely slow starter…but captivating none the less.  It also has a satisfactory if slightly predictable ending which most supernatural stories lack.  It may be excused of trying to be too clever with certain juxtapositions and contrasts of opinions and colour but ignore this and some horrendous continuity errors, just sit back and be thrilled.

 It is quite literally Harry Potter’s nightmare on acid.  Definitely a must see for those who like a good ghost tale but be prepared to spooked.  Don’t go if you don’t like dolls, monkeys or people dressed in black…

ramblings

so this year appears to be the year of obvious titles:

woman in black
we bought a zoo
man on a ledge etc

and

the year of philosophical tag lines:

If it was easy to find it wouldnt be worth finding (extremely loud and close or something else with tom hanks)

It'll all be alright in the end and if its not alright then its not the end (the best exotic marigold hotel)

Martha Marcy May Marlene

If you have seen Red State directed by the amazing Kevin Smith, and thought maybe this cult flick is indy enough to become a "cult flick" then watch Marcy Mary Macey Martha May Milly Molly Mandy Marlene and think again!  It makes Red State look in your face Hollywood.


Whilst watching it I was not sure whether it was captivating or boring, but figured I wasnt asleep so it must be captivating.  To be fair, debut feature-length direction from Sean Durkin is mesmerizing.  The sound and light were used to convey emotion, envoking unnerving inexplicable feelings.


A lady actually stopped on the way out and turned to say that was spooky wasn't it?  Almost questioning whether she should have been spooked by it.  It will definitely stir your emotions.


The lead character, Miss MMMMMMM, is played by the simply stunning, Elizabeth Olsen, the extremely underated and unrecognised younger sister of the famous Olsen twins.  By a mile she is more talented than both of them put together.  Watch just for her performance.


However, bare in mind, it also it the only film, EVER (that I have been to see anyway), that at the end the entire audience simultanously went WHAT?  Despite this it was a satisfying ending, no other would have fit.  Be prepared to deliberate with your fellow viewers how to interprete  the ending.