MICKEY ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS : It’s time to open your present.

This film review is dedicated to my little children,my nephew Jorge 

As I mentioned in some Christmas reviews,It is one’s favorite season.It’s crystal clear that our personal situation changes and our Yuletide meetings have also changed.Yet,during the last 5 years,my Christmas has a different colour.My nephew gives me happiness everyday and his joy give us a beautiful Christmas.In general,all children give a wonderful atmosphere and for this reason this review is dedicated to all of them with the most famous cartoon,Mickey Mouse.

First and foremost,I’d like to talk about Micky Mouse.It’s a well known fact that this cartoon character is one of the world’s most famous and recognizable acclaimed fiction characters of all time.This animated mouse was created by Walt Disney.I must make clear that there are an infinitive points and anecdotes to comment about Mickey Mouse,maybe I’ll write in another review,but I’d like to point out that his first featured was in 1928 in a short film and Mickey was became the first cartoon figure to have a star one the Hollywood Walk on Fame.

Mickey once upon a Christmas shows perfectly as Mickey Mouse is and it is an ideal film to watch in family in our Nativity.This animated  Xmas film was produced by Walt Disney Television Animation in 1999.It’s relevant to point out that this film won the Award for Best Animated feature film in an European festival.This film includes three different stories with the well-known characters who usually appear with Mickey,Donald Duck,Pluto,Goofy,Minnie Mouse among others.Last but not least,in 2004 there was a sequel,which is called Mickey’s twice Upon a Christmas.

This film is clear separated in three stories.The first part is ‘Donald Duck : Stuck on Christmas’ is a retelling of Groundog day.Next one,’A very Goofy Christmas’ in which  Goofy tries to explain the wonderful moment about Santa Claus to his son’s skepticism.And Finally,’Mickey and Minnie’s gift of the magi’,they recreate the classic tale of Christmas selflessness.

Mickey’s Once upon a Christmas has 3 great short stories with touching messages for the Nativity season.Definitely,It’s nice little copilation of classic Mickey Mouse Chritmas cartoons each one teaches good lessons and morals loved watching this as a kid

…Christmas isn’t about candy canes or lights all aglow,it is the hearts that we touch,and the care that we show.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey%27s_Once_Upon_a_Christmas

CLASS OF 1984 : We are the future and nothing can stop us!!

 

Nowadays,it is usual to read or watch some impressive news related to bullying at school.Abuse or fighting are to order the day.Besides,this month is Halloween,it’s true that this period should be a festive time,yet some polemic students use this situation to afraid the rest.Class of 1984 is a culte movie,which students using their tematic costumes to create horror in this highschool,and mainly to their teacher.

Class of 1984 is a crime and thriller film.It was directed by Mark Lester in 1982,which was based on a story novel by Tom Holland.It’s crystal clear that its strong points were the unforgettable theme song ‘I am the Future’ by Alice Cooper and the punk image which was popular in this period.After this first movie,there were two next sequels,Class of 1999 (1990) and Class of 1999 Ii :The Substitute (1994) both with the similar plot that the previous one.Last but not least,it’s fair to point out that this film was banned in different countries due to its violent scenes.Yet,finally it was accepted with an ‘18’ rating.

Andrew Norris arrives as a music teacher at a high school.Andrew is enthusiastic with his new activity,but he doesn’t know the type of the high school which he is starting to work.Yet,at the first glance when he realizes that one workmate carries out a gun,he realizes what type of highschool is.In his first class day,Andrew suffers uncomfortable comments and situations from a group of enrolments despite the rest of the students are not equal and they want to learn.Andrew discovered that this vandalism group  of students,Peter’s band,commercial with drugs.After this day,the Andrew’s life in the highschool becomes an absolute drama.The youngest band starts to destroy his work material,athermorizing his family and attack him. 

Class of 1984 is a clasic movie,and it works with quiet,strong efficiency to achieve more or less what we expected from a movie with such a title.It is violent,scary,contains boldly outlined characters,and gets us involved.To our generation,it had a strong impact watch it.

…Life is pain.Pain…is everything.You…you will learn!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_of_1984

AS A GOOD IT GETS : Brace yourself for Melvin

What is your rarely? Honestly,it’s undeniable that everyone has any obsession or strong mania which we cannot avoid it.In my view when you go through this situation every day and it scapes of out control,there is not doubt that it is a neurotic,in fact which is likely to happen in a commited moments.

As Good as it gets is an American comedy-drama.This amazing film was directed by James L.Brooks in 1997.It is uncontested that the starts Jack Nicholson and Helen hunt leave a mark on the audience give rise to their roles.These roles made them to win the Academy Award for Best Actor and Best Actress.According to Nicholson career,it is the second highest earning film,behind Batman.As final curiosity,the dog Verdell was played by six different Brussels Griffons,although Jill the Dog was the most screen time.

New York City,Melvin Udal (Jack Nicholson) is a best-selling writter.His life seems to be normal but he has an obsessive-compulsive disorder.To Melvin his daily life and behaviour is perfect,but the rest of the people believe are off the scale.Everyday,Melvin goes to the same restaurant and he use the same table.There,He takes and special interest in one waitress,Carol Connelly (Helen Hunt) who is the only person to server and tolerate his uncouth behavior.One day,Simon Bishop (Greg Kinnier),Melvin’s neighbor goes through an assualt at home and he should be hospitalized.For that,Melvin should take care of Verdel,Simon’s dog.Despite he drags his feet on it given that he doesn’t like to touch dogs,he becomes loved to him.

The movie was simply great! The actings were so natural extraordinary. The script was simple yet intricately meaningful.To my mind,it is a really good Jack Nicholson film with him pulling off a great performance like he always does, Greg Kinnear and Helen Hunt doing a solid job, and a story that worked perfectly.

…’You look at someone long enough,you discover their humanity

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_Good_as_It_Gets

 

COCO : Nothing is more important than family

 

This review is dedicated for all grandmothers,especially to my grandmothers,my mum who is the best grandma,for Angustias (who passed recently away).

This month would be the birthday to my grandmother,Catalina.I was really young when my grandma passed away and I don’t have too much memories but I can’t avoid saying than she was so loving and affective.It’s a well known fact that the grandmothers always love their grandson and this love is something we could never forget.The film ‘Coco’ is a clear example of this love.

Coco is an American computer-animated film.It was produced by Pixel Studio with Walt Disney Pictures in 2017.This fantasy film was based on an original idea by Lee Unkrich.The film was considered as the best Animated film in 2017.This fantastic videotape not only received multiple awards,but also it grossed a huge raising.Originally,the main character was called Marco,but ended up calling Miguel.This curious change was due to the fact this name fit better with the music lyrics.Last but not least,the title Coco is inspired by the Mexican holiday,Day of the Dead.

In a fictitious village,Santa Cecilia (Mexico),a child,Miguel,lives with his family.Miguel loves music,especially his favourite singer Ernesto de la Cruz.Yet,his family doesn’t accept his avocation due to the fact his grandparent abandons his grammy for becoming a professional musician.One day,while Miguel is looking at a family picture,he realizes that his grandpa takes the Ernesto de la Cruz’s guitar.At that moment,Miguel pursues in secret with his dream, and he signs up to a musical contest,but when his grandma knows this situation,she gets angry and hides Miguel’s guitar.However,he decides to search his guitar and he finds it in the mausolea familiar.There,he starts to take it and he is occasionally moved to the land of the Dead.In this world,for Miguel all questions about his family pastimes will be easy to understand.

This movie is absolutely beautiful,incredible and one of the best Disney/Pixar movies I have ever seen.This was a film that made me think about my family and grandparents and never fails to make me cry.I will 100% recommend!

…Grandmother always leave a mark on the hearts of their grandchildren.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coco_(2017_film)

ALIEN : The eighth passanger

Is there life outside of Earth? There are hypotheses which require solid scientific evidence to support that there is.Arguably,in the field of astrological research and space missions, we are still immersed in this search and investigation process.It’s a well known fact that the film Alien was a pioneer over this theme,and I’m sure it was absolutely relevant in the detect possible extraterrestrial life.

Alien is a science fiction movie.The director,Ridley Scottand,showed us this unforgettable film in 1979.This classic film was based on a story of Dan O’Bannon,who also wrote the whole plot over this movie.Alien is considered one of the greatest science fiction and horror movie and it is mainly attributed to the role of Sigourney Weaver.Its success was and is nowadays huge not only won it the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects,but also is a media franchise which involves comic,tv series or novels among others.This sequel seems to be neverending,Aliens (1986),Alien 3 (1992),Alien Resurrection (1997) and some of them  creates with Predator brand such us Alien vs Predator (2004 and Requiem in 2007) complete by far the prestigious name of Alien.

The members crew of the space tug Nostromo is coming back to Earth,yet,during this journey,they find out an alert close to the moon.Despite some opinions against of this investigation,the company policy forces to do it.The tug suffers some damage,while engineers and the warrant officer Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) try to repair,Dallas ( Tom Skerritt),Kane (John Hurt) and Lambert (Veronica Cartwright) check the area.This members find a weird signal from one alien ship.The situation turns up complex when they lost the comunication from the Nostromo.Be that as it may,the situation becames a great discover when they find several egg-like objects,in that moment a criature like an alien goes out to the object and it impacts to the Kane’s face.After that,the crew wants to decide to save their mate or save their own lives.

A classic!.You can feel the emotion during this film,the pure horror of being inside the compact structure,stranded from civilization,with a psycological murderous monster.There is not doubtmthst it is one of the greatest Sci-fi movies of all time! Have watched it many times over the years. 

…In space,no one can hear you scream.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_(film)

THE SILENT OF THE LAMBS : Terrifying masterpiece

 

Over the course of this blog,I have commented about amazing and unforgettable actors,although I’m sure I have forgotten some relevant of them,but I’ll write about them in forthcoming posts.In this review,I’d like to give my humble recognition to Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster.It’s crystal clear that The Silence of the lambs could be their masterpiece.

The Silence of The Lambs is a psicological horror film.This American production movie was directed by Jonathan Demme and written by Ted Tally in 1991.To the acknowledge audience,It’s fair to point out that this film fright was adapted from a novel by Thomas Harris’s,three years before.It’s absolutely clear that we are talking about one of the greatest and influential films,and the role of Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins are always on the tip of the iceberg of cinema lovers.Additionally,The Silent of the lambs won the Academy Awards in all the cornerstone of five best categories

(Best Picture,Director,Actor,Actress and Best adapted screenplay) in spite of its lower budget.

Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) works as psychiatrist.During her first instruction days,Jack Crawford (Scott Glenn) asks for Clarice to interview at the cannibalistic serial killer,Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins).The purpose of this visit is to get information regarding another serial murderer with nickname ‘Buffalo Bill’,whose Lecter might have information about him.When Clarice arrives to Lecter’s cell,she initially finds Lecter in courteous way,but he ends up having disagreeadable attitude.Despite diverse questions and evidences,Clarice decides to continue with the investigation,but she has to come back to Lecter’s cell,where the situation becomes really dangerous.

Simply put,the greatest Serial killer Thriller ever made with a legendary timeless performance by Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins.This film defined Anthony Hopkins career.It’s one of the best crime investigation movies I’ve ever seen.The way the film approaches to the psychology of serial killers,more specifically cannibals,is fantastic.I strongly recommend.

…All good things to those who wait

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Silence_of_the_Lambs_(film)

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS : The queen of mystery

Honestly,mystery is my favourite genre.Reading a enigma novel or watching an interesting moviing picture are an impressive hobby.It’s a well-known fact that waiting to the guilt for any murder is absolutely astonishing.These days,in our present society,where there are a plenty of unfair and unresolved cases would we need Agatha Christie to clarify them,wouldn’t it?.

Based on an Agatha Christie’s novel,in 2017 Kenneth Branagh directed Murder on the Orient Express.This mystery film is the last adaptation of this famous writer,which has been played on the screenplay for several periods.In this adaption,its cast is its strong point,Tom Bateman,Willem Defoe,Johnny Depp or Michelle Pfeiffer among others make this film a huge demand for the audience and principally with the role of Kenneth Branagh portraying Hercule Poirot.It’s remarkable to point out that this adaptation received diverse reviews.It’s crystal clear that its performance and production were successful,yet some of them,believed that it was the worst adaptation.Last but not least,in 2022,it was released a sequel,Death on the Nile.

After solving an enigmatic case at the Church of the Holy Sepulture in Jerusalem,the well-known detective Hercules Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) wants to travel to Istanbul to rest,however,he must move his idea and come back to London to figure out another case,Poirot travels on the famous railway with his friend and Orient Espress director,Bouc (Tom Bateman).There,there are peculiar and totally different passengers…and really suspicious,American Widow,businessman,elderly Russian,Hungarian diplomat,a governess or an Austrian university professor among others.The next morning,it was discovered that the American businessman is murdered,for Poirot all of them could be guilty.Yet,all evidences involve that this murder hasn’t been committed by one person,to Piorot not everything is black or white in the Orient Express.

Fantastic film,this is a truly a modern classic.A great retelling of Christie’s murder mystery.Branagh is a excellent as Poirot,as are the rest of the cast in their roles.The visual are simply stunning,this is a must see for anyone that loves classic titles.The film doesn’t deserve the poor reviews it has received.

…The impossible cannot have happened,therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_on_the_Orient_Express_(2017_film)

GHOST CHASE : One a crazy night in Hollywood…

It’s crystal clear that our childhood pursuit are always a nice time to call to mind.In that moment,you used to think that when you will be a grow-up you will keep doing that every day.In my case,I used to draw the contemporary TV shows or my favourite famous people.In fact,one day around 34 years ago,I drew a pic of  the famous film ‘Ghostchase’,which I’m going to write in this review.It’s fair to remark that children have changed their play habits in our current society,such as to play as an influencer Youtuber,trendy gamer or well-known sport player.Much us,I’m sure that our current children would also play a detective and find out the mystery of huge mansion as in this shoot.

Ghost Chase is a terror and comedy film.This Germany and American film was directed by Roland Emmerich in 1987.This co-production between these countries was released in several theatres in Germany.It’s probable that this movie was one the first one to use special effect at this time in order to introduce the essential role of the elderly butler spirit. 

The film starts in Hollywood,where the dream to become a famous actor or a prestigious director are set to each corner.Here,Fred (Tim McDaniel) can’t avoid dreaming to be a well-known horror-movie director.Fred lives with his cousin,Warren (Jason Lively),who would like to be the main character in Fred’s proyect and Laurie (Jill Whitlow),who keeps on flirting with him,in the female role.

All their state of affairs situation change radically,when the two cousins are called to know his grandfather’s will.They should go to an old and inhabit mansion in order to find out the possible Great Grandfather’s fortune or the familiar enigma.The three youngsters decide to spend one night there,and they consider that not only would be it a unique choice to get money,but also an astonishing alternative to use the mansion for a videotape.Yet,the circumstances ends up having been totally distint that the teenagers have thought when the harmless grandfather’s butler appear as a spirit.Finally,The butlet and the fellows will help each other with their troubles,avoid to the other dangerous ghosts and to revealing the family secret.

This unfamiliar record for the viewers is a must,especially for the 80s movie fans.From my point of view,even though it is one of the less colloquial films ever made,it is also one of the most superbly enjoyable as well.Were I you in your shoes,I would watch it.

…On the stroke of midnight something strange and wonderfull will happen as you’re taken on a wils..

I draw this picture about this film in 1988,when I was 10.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood-Monster

THE BREAKFAST CLUB : Truth friendship

As the saying goes friends are the family we choose.I agree to some extent with that,because it’s crystal clear that our family is essential and in some situations could be also friendlier.Yet,our friends,especially school friends are never to be forgotten.It is true that we used to have pretty link with people of the different habis.Besides,there were a circumstance which demostrates you that this friendship would be for ever.

The breakfast Club is an American comedy-dram film.It was produced and directed by John Hughes in 1985.It’s fair to remark that not only grossed this 80s film $51.5 million,but also colected positive criticism,taking into account that its budget was minimal,Furthermore,in this day and age,The Breakfast Club is considered a cult movie,in fact it is also named as socially,historically or aesthetically significant by the Library of Congress.Last but not least,its eventful hit ‘Don’t you (Forget about me) by Simple Minds is played in multiple parts of this tape.

It’s Saturday,at the Shermer High School,five students are confinement due to their inappropriate behaviours.Nerdy Brian Johnson,varsity wrestler Andrew Clark,unsociable Allison Reynols,popular Claire Standing and the wrongdoe John Bender or also called,such as a brainpower,an athlete,a basket case,a princess and a criminal.During their aisle  in the aula,they couldn’t talk or move around the class.Besides,they are supervised by the principal Vernon,who assigns a personal essay.Yet,Vernon leaves the aula during the most the time.There,surprisingly,despite their steem and distint custom,the students talk about the reason of this punishment and they end up having a great time and give away their secrets.What started out as a debatable state of affairs,it could be a memorable and an inseparable group of friends.

This movie’s simplicity and witty dialogue are the elements that make it so wonderful.The characters are well developed,and although it takes place in a few locations,it never fails to impress,entertain and provoke reflections.An iconic 80’s movie,still relevant today.

….Five strangers with nothing in common,except each other.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Breakfast_Club

LAST ACTION HERO : Arnold Schwarzeleyend

I’m going to let the cat out of the bag : Arnold Schwarzenneger is one of my favorite actors.One in a blue moon,he is considered like a brilliant actor.Yet,from my point of view,his career is flawless.Titles such as Terminator,Robocop,True Lies or The Running man are utterly memorable.It’s crystal clear that his function as a politician could lead to confusion for the audience.However,Holliwood will be never the same without exbodybuilder.

Last Action Hero is an American fantasy film.It was directed and produced by McTiernanin 1993.The main plot of this unforgettable film was an irony of the action genre.Its strong point is the role as Jack Slater,fabulously interpreted by Arnold Schwazenegger.Sadly,this film didn’t find the commercial success and the critical opinions.One of the most relevant fact of this movie is its cameo appearances,Plenty of famous actors appear during this record,such as Silvester Stallone,Sharon Stone or Dani DeVito among other.Its soundtrack was arranged by Michal Kamen,and to the opposite of the nonsuccess movie,the album was positively received by the audience,what’s more it was certified platinum

Danny (Austin O’Brien) is a teenager who lives in New York with his mother.After his father’s death,Danny is naughty and absent-minded with his studies.He just takes comfort watching action movies,mainly about his favourite character,Jack Slater.Danny spends his time in a local theater is owned by Nick (Robert Prosky),one of Danny’s friend.One day,during a act,the teenager receives a magic ticket with transports him into the fictional world.Surprisingly,Danny is in the middle of a risky scene with Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenegger).There,Jack takes it with a pinch of salt of Danny came from,and he decides to take Danny to the police station.However,not only will help Danny to investigate to a mafia activities,but also would be a real friend to Jack.

Classic movie.Really brings out the difference between the fictional world and the real world and how horrible/different the real world is.Definitely one of my most favorite Arnord Schwarzenegger movies by far because he once again shows he can do comedy.Would 100 % recommend.

….well,listen to this one,Rubber baby buggy bumpers.

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Action_Hero

DON’T LOOK UP : This will affect the entire planet

 

Pandemic,wars,conflicts,poverty….it’s crystal clear that we are not living in a perfect society.In fact,in my view,we are living,ever more,in a sad and disturbing World.It is true that there are pleasing situations which make us living charming moments,and we try to enjoy deeply.Yet,it is difficult to not look about the situations that affects us.It appears that governments want to change our world,nevertheless there is a fine line between what is said and what really done.From my point of they don’t never look up.

‘Don’t look up’ is an American black-comedy film directed,produced and written by Adam McKay 2021.Needless to say that its reclaims is its amazing and strong cast,which involves with Leonardo DiCaprio,Jennifer Lawrence,Meryl Streep,Rob Morgan,Cate Blanchett,Johan Hill among others,although I must make clear that DiCaprio had several rifts with Mckay but finally he diced to join it.Firstly,this film was created to Paramount Picture but finally it was sold to Netflix in 2019.It is fair to point out that this satirical film and vindicatory received mixed reviews,some of them comment that it is controversial and heavy-handle.Yet,some scientist and the Neflix viewers believe that it is a positive and useful plot to take into account.As a final curiosity,Cate Blanchett has just received the first Goya International for her prestigious career.

Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence ) is a prestigious astronomer.During a project,she discovers an approaching comet which could destroy our planet.The probability is too high and she talks about it with her professor,Dr.Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) and he confirms one hundred percent this chaotic phenomenon.In a due time,they travel to the White House in order to inform about this dramatic situation.Yet,to their surprise,they don’t receive any type of concern from the President (Meryl Steeep).As a consequence of her disregard,they decide to boost this future issue from the media,however the apathy and the way of handling the topic make Kate and Dr.Randall get really angry but with less inclined to struggle.The satire of government,political,celebrity and media show us the real world we are living,without realising that this current world will end up having far-reaching effects.

To my mind,this movie not only tells this chaotic feeling perfectly,but also conveys the message that not everything has to be bright and shinning or sarcastic.Sometimes we just have to tell the story directly instead of making up new/fake scenario to make points……We really did have everything,didn’t we? I mean,when you think about it.

….and please STOP WAR

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Look_Up

STAR WARS : May the force with you

  

Are you a Warsies? To be honest,I’m not an expert on Star Wars.In fact,I haven’t still watched the last ones.I can’t help but point out that this wonderful saga is a global blockbuster.I wonder for Warsies (Star Wars Lovers) what the best Star Wars part the best one is.What’s more,Princess Leia,Darth Vader,Luke Skywalker,Han-Solo,Chewbacca,R2-D2,Obi-Wan Kenobi,C-3PO,Master Yoda among others bring us unforgettable memories.

This is the Star Wars list,in order of appearance: Episode IV A New Hope (1977),Episode V The Empire Strikes Back (1980),Episode VI Return of the Jedi (1983),Episode I The Phantom Menace (1999),Episode II Attack of the Clones (2002),Episode III Revenge of the Sith (2005),Episode VII The Force Awakens (2015),Episode VIII The Last Jedi and Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker.From my personal opinion,the best one is The Empire Strikes Back (1980).This unforgettable film was directed by George Lucas,it is fair to point out that all this saga were directed by this well-known director.Apart from these films,the franchise has been expanded into various facts,including tv series,video games,novels,comic books and themed areas.I must make clear that initially it received negative comments and mixed reviews,although nowadays,it is considered the best film in the Star Wars Saga.Carrie Fisher,Harrison Ford,Mark Hamill or in the last films Ewam McGregor,Lian Neeson or Natalie Portman are some of the most relevant actors of this wonderful saga.

Three years after the Darth Star doom.The galaxy is divided due to this destruction and the galactic imperium is looking for the Rebels around the galaxy,destroying several bases.The film is mainly involved to capture the Rebels and the obsession of Darth Vader to capture his enemy,Luke Skywalker.However,the strong point of this film is when Dark Vader reveals to Luke that he is his father,which is one of the most famous plot twists.

Get yourself queen-sized popcorn and decide to watch of this film of this brilliant saga today.A masterfully portrayed account about this worldwide pop-culture phenomenon.

....No I’m your father.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Empire_Strikes_Back