#REVIEW: “PADDINGTON 2”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Back in 2014, the screens were graced by one of the most lovable bears on the planet, Paddington. It is hard to argue the world needs him more than ever right now. Thankfully, Paddington 2 brings everything we loved about the first installment and delivers it again perfect.
The Movie starts off with Aunt Lucy (Imelda Staunton) and Uncle Pastuzo (Michael Gambon) as there is a bit of back story given to how Paddington (Ben Whishaw) came to be and ...
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#REVIEW: “THE POST”
Review by Siobhán Rich for Mr. Will Wong
Everyone has heard of Watergate - it was even the subject of a movie earlier in 2017. What fewer people remember is the scandal that immediately preceded it: the Pentagon Papers. In a story that reflects current journalistic events, newspapers had to make the decision whether or not they would publish information contained within the Papers that was pertinent to the public but damning to the government. The New York Times made the first move and the ...
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#REVIEW: “ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
On a late summer evening in 1973, Paul Getty (Charlie Plummer) is kidnapped. Paul is one of the heirs to the fortune of the richest man in the world, oil tycoon J. Paul Getty (Christopher Plummer). The kidnappers demand a $17-million ransom for his return, but Getty is not willing to part with his money. Desperate, Paul’s mother Gail (Michelle Williams) must find another way to pay the ransom before it is too late.
I wish I was more riveted by the ...
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#REVIEW: “PITCH PERFECT 3”
Review by Siobhán Rich for Mr. Will Wong
First the good aca-news: Pitch Perfect 3 is vastly superior to its immediate Predecessor and includes not a single bar of Flashlight. In less cheerful news, it is clear the ladies are tired of their aca-franchise and ready to close the door on the Bellas and making music without the pesky need for instruments.
Having found little success in post-college life, the original Bellas decide to ditch their lives in America and reunite one last time for a ...
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#REVIEW: “I, TONYA”
So you think you know disgraced figure skating champion Tonya Harding right? Director Craig Gillespie (Lars and the Real Girl) delivers a blunt tour-de-force to the kneecap in this darkly-comical yet empathetic look at the tragic fall of a champion.
While it was a bit of a tough sell at first picturing glamorous and stunning Margot Robbie in an unflattering light, Awards Season is all about transformations and the Australian actress thrives at the challenge here. Make no mistake, this Film ...
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#REVIEW: “JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
If I was a bit wiser in my young age, I would have kept track of how many times I re-watched Jumanji. I must have worn out my babysitter’s VHS tape of that glorious Robin Williams adventure flick, reveling in its chaos, fun and not so subtle darkness. The Film ends on an ellipsis, hinting that there would be more adventure to come for those next board game players – but the sequel never came. I gave up hope, but should have known it would get ...
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#REVIEW: ” THE GREATEST SHOWMAN”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman) wants to make something of himself and provide for his family. After a failed museum venture, Barnum creates a show filled with odd and unique performers. But Barnum’s greed and ambition may be getting in the way of his Circus’ ultimate success.
As a purely-visual experience, The Greatest Showman delivers in spades. The Set Design and Costumes are impeccably-detailed, wonderfully blending with the CGI where necessary. ...
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#REVIEW: “CALL ME BY YOUR NAME”
Few Films will ever reach that emotional territory that leaves an imprint on your heart forever. Luca Guadagnino's Call Be My Your Name after making a splash on the Festival circuit, is primed exactly to do this.
Adapted from André Aciman's Novel of the same name, this Film is a tale of first love capturing it like a metaphorical peach ripe for the picking, that one beautiful fleeting moment of falling head over heels in love with someone for the first time. 17-year-old American-Italian ...
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#REVIEW: “STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
In 2015, fans waited with bated breath on a new Star Wars movie but there was its share of skepticism. Thankfully J.J. Abrams was able to deliver. Fast-forward to today with Rian Johnson being assigned the daunting task of continuing the Skywalker Saga making it new, and exciting for fans after a benchmark-setting The Force Awakens. Not only does Johnson makes an incredible Star Wars movie, he makes an incredible Sequel, called by many a ...
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#REVIEW: “FERDINAND”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Blue Sky Studios always manage to surprise and awe audiences with their beautiful and colourful films, and Ferdinand is no exception. It is beautifully-animated, however that is unfortunately where the praise ends. The voice acting is fun and charismatic but the story gets lost in finding its way to its audience.
Ferdinand (John Cena) is the story of a bull who is conflicted about what path he is supposed to take. He isn’t like the other bulls, ...
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