Fellow Movie Buffs

Monday, June 24, 2019

"Then Came You"

An absolutely sweet little film about Skye (Maisie Williams) a young girl dying of cancer and Calvin (Asa Butterfield) who she meets in a cancer support group. Calvin is a total hypochondriac convinced he has a fatal disease. Skye convinces him to help her check off all the things on her bucket list, and in the process teaches him that it's not how long you live, but how you live. The two young actors have great chemistry and the plot will put and keep a smile on your face throughout this charing movie. I look forward to seeing where their careers take these two fine young actors.
4 out of 5 stars.


Monday, June 17, 2019

"Strange Weather"

Holly Hunter gives an absolution riveting performance in this story about a mother in search of answers to why her young son committed suicide. Six years after the death of her son, Darcy (Hunter) finds out that one of her son's classmates has built a fast food empire on his business plan. To unravel the mystery of his death, she goes on a road trip to question the friends who were with him in his last days. Don't expect a lot of action, but be prepared to be mesmerized by Ms Hunter's acting.
4 out of 5 stars




Tuesday, June 11, 2019

"The Perfection"

Charlotte (Allison Williams), a young cello virtuoso has had to put her career on hold while she takes care of her ailing mom After her mother passes away, she attends a prestigious competition where she meets and falls in love with her successor Lizzie (Logan Browning). The two embark on a backpacking trip into ruraL China where lizzie contracts a horrible disease. That's about all I can say without giving away the plot of this thrilling movie. Both actors give riveting performances and the plot will  keep you guessing right until the end of this Netflix produced film.
3.5 out of 5 stars


Tuesday, June 4, 2019

"XOXO"

They say, all stories are either the Illiad or the Odyssey. This movie is definitely in the Odyssey school. It's about a high school boy who uploads a song he mixed in his home studio that goes viral overnight. It gets the attention of an unscrupulous producer who invites him to perform at a huge EDM/rave music festival. The movie follows his journey to the festival along with several other characters including his "manager" buddy, a couple who may be breaking up, and a young girl who knows in her heart, she's destined to meet her soulmate at the festival. The editing style is a bit ADD which takes a little getting used to at first. I think you'll find "XOXO" is not only a fun ride, but will ultimately leave you with a smile.
4 out of 5 stars