Bridget Jones's Diary

 

I literally had this dilemma two weeks ago. The Spanx won (they work WONDERS!)

Two thumbs up - but oh fuck my life is Bridget Jones now (down to the age and weight!). Except no Hugh Grant or Colin Firth :(

Ammonite

Instead of putting in a score/music for mood, they decided to keep everything silent but blast up the volume for ocean or pencil noises. Good call... NOT. 

One thumbs down - that was so boring. And what a shame because on paper it had a lot going for it (Saoirse Ronan! Queer relationship! Period piece! Fossils?). Not enough relationship OR rocks!

I Care A Lot

Immaculate hair and sunnies.

Half a thumbs up - didn't like her (obviously) but still interesting enough. 

Top Gun

A forgettable diner scene vs (Grey) Goose and Ice Man?! This is not even a competition.  

One and a quarter thumbs up - "Top Gun" is not afraid to use the same two songs ('Danger Zone' and 'Take My Breathe Away') over and over again, and I really admire that. 

Space Jam

I cannot believe it was just one game. Minimal training and adversity montage. Just straight into it!

One and a quarter thumbs up - also personal thumbs up to Nicole (TNT!) and personal thumbs up to me for my late night epiphany (brulee torch!). Pretty chuffed with another good movieclubfoodclub special session. 

Judas and the Black Messiah

Barely a spoiler, but I can't believe how young they all were. To be that influential is amazing; to be considered a national threat is kind of insane. 

One and a half thumbs up - despite dozing off for a few minutes, I was really amazed by the true story of it, and learnt a lot. Also I like 'undercover agent' plots, and I really like Daniel Kaluuya.

Nomadland

I have decided I enjoy some 'fun' in my movies. Even if it is more serious, or dark, or violent, I need even just a small moment of 'fun'. This did not have much or any fun. 

Half thumbs up - it's not bad but just not my type of movie. It is visually affecting and I see why it is critically acclaimed but not a style I enjoy (and that is okay too).