movie review
Relationships-focused film reviews of tearjerkers, rom-coms, love lost and love found.
Hustle
Adam Sandler is widely regarded as one of the most basketball-oriented movie stars of our time. His passion for the sport was evident in his stand-up routines, particularly his hilarious bit about Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game. Sandler's movies have featured memorable basketball scenes, such as the Lakers game in "Jack and Jill" and his gripping portrayal of a degenerate gambler betting on NBA games and players in the intense drama "Uncut Gems."
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
Narvik - A Movie Review
Netflix's latest release, Narvik, has skyrocketed to the top of the streaming platform's must-watch list, and for good reason. The film tells the fascinating tale of a lesser-known World War II story, one that centers around the small Norwegian town of Narvik and its vital role in the iron ore struggle between Germany and Great Britain. As the world's top producer of iron ore, Norway's coastal port city of Narvik held the key to the distribution of this precious resource during the war.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
Noise - A Movie Review
The opening shot of Noise is a haunting close-up of Julia (played masterfully by Egurrola), the protagonist of the film. Julia is a distinguished artist whose daughter, Gertrudis or Ger for short, has been missing for nine months. The authorities have made little progress in her case, and the police, her ex-husband, and even her son are urging Julia to let go and move on with her life. But as a mother, she cannot do that. Julia attends a support group for families of missing people, where she meets journalist Abril (Ruiz). Together, they embark on a clandestine and dangerous investigation to find out what really happened to Ger.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
Gladbeck: The Hostage Crisis - A Movie Review
The latest crime documentary from Netflix, Gladbeck: The Hostage Crisis, left me utterly speechless. The sheer magnitude of the events depicted in the film is enough to make anyone gasp in disbelief. Director Volker Heise (known for his work in Aikamatka Schwarzwaldiin 1902) manages to capture 54 hours of one of the most intense hostage crises in just over 90 minutes, with the result being a documentary that plays out like a limited television series, complete with jaw-dropping moments that seem too crazy to be real.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
Your Place or Mine - A Movie Review
“Your Place or Mine” was released in 2003 as a classic romantic comedy of the time. The film features some of the biggest stars of the era, Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher, in the leading roles. However, the film failed to achieve the level of depth and complexity that it aimed for, making it a forgettable addition to the romantic comedy genre.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
The Pale Blue Eye - A Movie Review
As the winter months set in, movie watchers may not be looking for more bleakness on the screen. However, "The Pale Blue Eye," directed and written by Scott Cooper and starring Christian Bale, may surprise audiences with its suffocating atmosphere of a bleak mid-winter. The story takes place in the rugged Hudson Valley of New York in 1830, with Masanobu Takayanagi’s cinematography capturing the gorgeous grayscale of the winter landscape, interrupted only by flashes of blue water and the uniforms of cadets at the West Point Military Academy, where the story is set.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
You People - A Movie Review
From the mind behind the hit series "Black-ish" and co-written by Jonah Hill, comes "You People," a modern take on "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" that fails to impress. Despite assembling a cast of talented actors, the movie falls short of being an actual movie and is one step away from being a "Naked Gun"-esque parody of comedies that traffic in racial stereotypes.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
True Spirit - A Movie Review
"True Spirit" is a truly inspiring adventure that chronicles the journey of Australian sailor Jessica Watson, who in 2009, at the tender age of 16, became the youngest sailor to sail solo around the world. Her journey was inspired by the record-breaking journey of German sailor Jesse Martin, who completed the same feat ten years earlier, when he was two years older than Watson. Her determination and passion for sailing, combined with the support of her family and manager, led her to take on this incredible challenge after years of training and experience on the water.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
Jung_E - A Movie Review
Yeon Sang-ho, the director behind the hit film "Train to Busan," is back with his latest offering, "Jung_E," which is now streaming on Netflix. While "Train to Busan" was a nod to the works of pioneers like George A. Romero, "Jung_E" is a foray into the sci-fi action genre, taking inspiration from films like "The Terminator" and "Blade Runner." However, despite its strong start and impressive action set-pieces, the film suffers from a bloated and overlong center that focuses too much on discussing its philosophical themes instead of embedding them into an interesting story.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
An Inconvenient Love - A Movie Review
An Inconvenient Love is a romantic-comedy film that follows the story of Manny and Ayef, played by Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, respectively. The film, directed by Petersen Vargas and written by Daisy Cayanan and Enrico Santos, has a runtime of 124 minutes.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
The Strays - A Movie Review
Netflix viewers were left gripping their seats with the release of the homegrown thriller I Came By in August, as it offered a dark and timely tale of societal divisions. The movie marked the start of Netflix's new UK movie lineup, and The Strays lives up to that promise.
By ZaZa Stories3 years ago in Humans
