Here are a few other films that I have seen and rated. For some of the films I will write a brief sentence or so on what I thought. Reviewer: Pat Brennan War Horse (2011) Rating: 3.5/4 Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Lee Hall, Richard Curtis Cast: Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, David Thewlis, Peter Mullan, Tom Huddleston, Niels Arestrup, Benedict Cumberbatch, Celine Buckens, Toby Kebbell - Steven Spielberg's WWI film is not merely just a war film, but rather an exploration between man and nature. Throughout the film we follow a horse named Joey as he passes through many different lives while the war rages through Europe. What Spielberg is able to do is allow Joey to be the main character of the film. Even though horses cannot speak, we get the sense that this horse has a lot to say. We see the effects that war has not only on humans, but on nature as well. War can change the landscape of not only a country, but most certainly life and Spielberg certainly succeeds in doing just that. Joey truly is a "miraculous kind of a horse". ——————————————– Pete's Dragon (2016) Rating: 3/4 Director: David Lowery Writers: David Lowery, Toby Halbrooks Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, Oakes Fegley, Oona Laurence, Wes Bentley, Karl Urban - Pete's Dragon is a solid remake of the 1977 classic Disney feature that brings back the feeling of what it was like to go to the movies as a kid again. At least that is what I felt while watching it. I think that is what Lowery was going for when he made this. A straight forward kids movie that doesn't have to take itself too seriously. I fairly enjoyed the performances and thought the relationship between Pete and his dragon Elliot can relate to say someone having a dog and feeling a strong connection towards them. Lowery is able to take an overall decent script and make it something for a whole new generation to enjoy. ——————————————– 1941 (1979) Rating: 2/4 Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale Cast: Dan Aykroyd, Ned Beatty, John Belushi, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Christopher Lee, Tim Matheson, Treat Williams, Toshiro Mifune ——————————————– Don't Breathe (2016)
Rating: 2.5/4 Director: Fede Alvarez Writers: Fede Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues Cast: Stephen Lang, Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto - I have to say, I was a little disappointed in the outcome of this film. After hearing some many good things about it, I went in with high expectations and was somewhat let down. Alvarez does succeed in giving the audience the sense that these characters are unable to escape the house that they are trapped in. The performances are strong, mainly from Levy and Lang, which are able to keep the audience engaged and on the edge of their seats. I think the third act is where I started to become disconnected with the film but it is overall a decent thriller that most will probably enjoy. ——————————————–
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AuthorPat Brennan: Recent Film grad from Temple University with a love for all aspects of film. David Fincher for life.
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