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Directed by : Beth Sepko, Mary Vernieu, Ronald R. Reiss, Theodore Shapiro, William Ladd Skinner, Tim Suhrstedt, Mike Judge, Mike Judge, Mike Judge, Mike Judge

Produced by : Beth Sepko, Mary Vernieu, Ronald R. Reiss, Theodore Shapiro, William Ladd Skinner, Tim Suhrstedt, Mike Judge, Mike Judge, Mike Judge, Mike Judge

Starring : Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph, Dax Shepard, Terry Crews, Anthony 'Citric' Campos, David Herman, Sonny Castillo, Kevin McAfee, Robert Musgrave, Michael McCafferty

Company : 20th Century Fox, Ternion Pictures

Release date(s) : 2006-09-01

Running time :84 Minutes

Country  : United States

Language :English

Budget :  $30,000,000

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Directed by : Mick Audsley, Charles Dickens, Kevin Loader, Sarah Crowe, Suzie Harman, Armando Iannucci, Armando Iannucci, Armando Iannucci, Simon Blackwell, Celia Duval

Produced by : Mick Audsley, Charles Dickens, Kevin Loader, Sarah Crowe, Suzie Harman, Armando Iannucci, Armando Iannucci, Armando Iannucci, Simon Blackwell, Celia Duval

Starring : Dev Patel, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw, Tilda Swinton, Gwendoline Christie, Hugh Laurie, Anthony Welsh, Aneurin Barnard, Divian Ladwa, Rosalind Eleazar

Company : FilmNation Entertainment, Film4 Productions, Searchlight Pictures

Release date(s) : 2019-11-07

Running time :119 Minutes

Country  : United States

Language :English

Budget :  $15,600,000

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Based on Charles Dickens' novel, The Personal History of David Copperfield is the first Armando Ianucci's film I ever watched. I didn't really know much about this movie besides its stellar cast. I'm not the biggest fan of biographical works. Usually, I find them too constricted to the genre's formulas, and if I don't think the protagonist's life is remotely entertaining, then the whole film crumbles. Fortunately, it's not the case of this Ianucci's adaptation. It's one of the most pleasant surprises of the year, I finished it with a massive smile on my face.

David Copperfield's life is portrayed in such a captivating, entertaining, genuine, heartfelt manner, but always maintaining this sort of lightness. There's always something positive coming out of even the worst of situations. Actually, I think that's the best message transmitted to the viewer: it doesn't matter how horrible your life might be at a particular moment, it will only get better if you don't give up, and if you surround yourself with true friends and family. Throughout the runtime, David shares his life with different families and friends, working and living in the poorest and wealthiest places.

His lifestyle changes drastically after each new significant development in his journey to become a writer, and it's such a joy to watch him grow up. From working like a slave in a factory and being homeless to living in a boathouse and eventually in a mansion like a true gentleman, David goes through all of the obstacles life throws at him, learning from them to become a better person. A really nice touch is the distinct names that people call him throughout his life, depending on where he lives/works and who's he talking to: Davy, Doady, Daisy, Trotwood… These might be merely different nicknames for David, but they mean much more. They're a tiny yet efficient detail that remarkably distinguishes his unique lifestyles.

Ianucci and Simon Blackwell do a terrific job with the screenplay, by offering Dev Patel an exceptional platform to shine. The whole cast delivers outstanding performances that elevate the movie in an invaluable way. Patel is an excellent protagonist, and I don't want to diminish his extraordinary display, but he's only as great as his counterparts. Tilda Swinton (Betsey Trotwood) and Hugh Laurie (Mr Dick) form a hilarious couple, deeply important to help David rise from the ground. Peter Capaldi brilliantly portrays Mr Micawber, a family man with immense debts, who teaches young David (impressively represented by Jairaj Varsani) how London works by escaping his creditors.

Darren Boyd and Gwendoline Christie use their physical attributes to interpret the evil Murdstone brothers, who employ extreme, violent measures to educate David. Everyone involved in bringing the Peggotty family to life is as essential as the family's importance to the protagonist. Benedict Wong (Mr Wickfield) shows his funny side once again, as Morfydd Clark is charming enough as Dora Spenlow and Clara Copperfield. Aneurin Barnard (James Steerforth) becomes David's best friend, but his final arc doesn't quite fit the film, in my opinion, prolonging the latter for a few unnecessary extra minutes.

So, as you might have figured, every cast member has a vital role to play in some shape or form. All are incredibly fun to watch, making this two-hour flick flow tremendously well. Technically, the production and costume design are award-worthy. The XIX century streets, houses, and clothes are really immersive, creating a realistic environment, elevated even more by the subtle yet powerful score (Christopher Willis). Seamless editing (Mick Audsley, Peter Lambert) and impeccable cinematography (Zac Nicholson) also help the movie's pacing and even contribute for a few transition jokes.

All in all, The Personal History of David Copperfield is one of the most entertaining biographical works I've ever seen, as well as one of the most pleasant surprises of 2020. It's one of those films that leaves you with a huge smile, from ear to ear. As the viewer, watching David Copperfield's journey to becoming a writer is so captivating and fun, not only due to the humorous screenplay, but mainly because it's such an honest, emotional, genuine story. Only a few minutes in, and I already wanted him to succeed in life. My emotional attachment to the protagonist was so strong that I couldn't help myself drop a couple of tears by the end. I don't have enough words to describe how wonderful every cast member is and how important each role has in David's life. Dev Patel is an impressive lead, but his performance is elevated by the work of his counterparts. It's technically flawless, but the story and its characters make this movie an absolute delight to watch.

Definitely, one of the best films of the year, so don't you dare miss it!

Rating: A-
This has really been a banner year for the period film. We've had Gerwig's spectacular 'Little Women', Autumn de Wilde's wondrous adaptation of 'Emma.', and on television, the bombastic imagination of 'The Great'. Armando Iannucci's 'The Personal History of David Copperfield', even with its flaws, sits beautifully beside them. This film left me giddy with joy, my eyes filled with tears, leaping from my seat with every rapturous surprise and unexpected burst of imagination. It brims over with humanity, humour and heart, and reminds us of the importance of these things for a rich and satisfying life. This is an absolute gem of a film, and one of my favourite of this year so far.
- Daniel Lammin

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Directed by : McG, McG, Shane Hurlbut, Douglas Pipes, Rich Delia, Mary Viola, Peter Gvozdas, Zack Schiller, Brian Duffield, Kristen Vallow

Produced by : McG, McG, Shane Hurlbut, Douglas Pipes, Rich Delia, Mary Viola, Peter Gvozdas, Zack Schiller, Brian Duffield, Kristen Vallow

Starring : Samara Weaving, Bella Thorne, Andrew Bachelor, Judah Lewis, Robbie Amell, Hana Mae Lee, Emily Alyn Lind, Leslie Bibb, Ken Marino, Doug Haley

Company : Wonderland Sound and Vision, Boies/Schiller Film Group, New Line Cinema

Release date(s) : 2017-10-13

Running time :85 Minutes

Country  : United States

Language :English

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Storyline : I may take issue with Samara Weaving, but a fun movie's a fun movie. End of story. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed Robbie Amell in this, who in the past has always disappointed me. Those small praises aside, _The Babysitter_ is not exactly groundbreaking cinema, and while I certainly enjoyed having it on in the background to a certain degree, I didn't get enough from it to say it's outright worth your time.

_Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._
The Babysitter is a fun, over-the-top horror/comedy, which will have very polarizing opinions, depending on the viewer.

I'm quite sure The Babysitter has some deep flaws. There are certainly some issues with the logic, probably anyway. Maybe the characters are a little one-note. The thing is, I was having way too much fun to care.

From the comic-book text overlays to the major twists and turns to the child-engineering-prodigy trope to the humor-gore, I really, thoroughly enjoyed this movie.

The tone started off as a comedy/coming-of-age story, but when it decided to delve into horror, it really delved into horror. It kept some of the comedic and coming-of-age elements, but from the first instance of horror on, it was without a doubt a horror movie, just a dang fun one.

I'd imagine this is a rather polarizing film. Either people will love some of the wackiness, or they'll feel it gets in the way of what The Babysitter could be. From some people, there will be eye-rolling and snickering, and from others, there will be belly laughs and big smiles.

I highly recommend checking it out, but don't go in expecting a serious movie, or you'll be rather disappointed.

Directed by : Linda Cohen, Anastas N. Michos, Michele Weisler, Joey King, Patrick Kirst, Jay Arnold, Vince Marcello, Vince Marcello, Vince Marcello, Iñigo Navarro

Produced by : Linda Cohen, Anastas N. Michos, Michele Weisler, Joey King, Patrick Kirst, Jay Arnold, Vince Marcello, Vince Marcello, Vince Marcello, Iñigo Navarro

Starring : Joey King, Jacob Elordi, Joel Courtney, Molly Ringwald, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Meganne Young, Stephen Jennings, Carson White, Bianca Bosch

Company : Komixx Entertainment

Release date(s) : 2020-07-24

Running time :132 Minutes

Country  : United States

Language :English

Budget : 

Storyline : This was more annoying than enjoyable. I don’t understand how these kids are being accepted into the top schools in America. They don’t appear to take school seriously whatsoever. Maybe they all pay someone to take the SAT? That’s the only thing that makes sense. Everything is about partying, lifting weights, playing video games and having sex. Meanwhile, they all live in gigantic mansions. I want a Kissing Booth 3 where everybody is sheltering in place, wearing masks, social distancing and becoming suicidal. I want every other scene taking place in a cemetery. Then if there is a Kissing Booth 4, it can be in post-Trump America, where anybody who survives the pandemic stops being a narcissistic sociopath.

Directed by : Kevin Smith, Kevin Smith, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Michael Barton, Chris Parkinson, James Laxton, Shannon McIntosh, Sam Englebardt

Produced by : Kevin Smith, Kevin Smith, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Michael Barton, Chris Parkinson, James Laxton, Shannon McIntosh, Sam Englebardt

Starring : Michael Parks, Justin Long, Haley Joel Osment, Génesis Rodríguez, Ralph Garman, Johnny Depp, Harley Quinn Smith, Lily-Rose Depp, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Harley Morenstein

Company : Phase 4 Films, Demarest Films, SModcast Pictures

Release date(s) : 2014-09-19

Running time :102 Minutes

Country  : United States

Language :English

Budget :  $2,800,000

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Directed by : Jennifer Lee, Jessica Kelly, Todd Antonio Somodevilla, Ian Hultquist, Karen Maine, Karen Maine, Brittany Loar, Rebecca Dealy, Katie Cordeal, Colleen Hammond

Produced by : Jennifer Lee, Jessica Kelly, Todd Antonio Somodevilla, Ian Hultquist, Karen Maine, Karen Maine, Brittany Loar, Rebecca Dealy, Katie Cordeal, Colleen Hammond

Starring : Natalia Dyer, Alisha Boe, Francesca Reale, Timothy Simons, Donna Lynne Champlin, Wolfgang Novogratz, Parker Wierling, Susan Blackwell, Allison Shrum, Tre'len Johnston

Company :

Release date(s) : 2019-03-08

Running time :78 Minutes

Country  : United States

Language :English

Budget : 

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Directed by : Joel Silver, Shane Black, Shane Black, Philippe Rousselot, Sala Baker, Sala Baker, Sarah Halley Finn, Richard Bridgland, Kym Barrett, John Ottman

Produced by : Joel Silver, Shane Black, Shane Black, Philippe Rousselot, Sala Baker, Sala Baker, Sarah Halley Finn, Richard Bridgland, Kym Barrett, John Ottman

Starring : Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer, Margaret Qualley, Yaya DaCosta, Keith David, Kim Basinger, Beau Knapp, Lois Smith

Company : Silver Pictures, Waypoint Entertainment, Bloom, Nice Guys, Misty Mountains, Warner Bros. Pictures

Release date(s) : 2016-05-15

Running time :116 Minutes

Country  : United States

Language :English

Budget :  $50,000,000

Storyline : > An unexpected and thoroughly entertained retro comedy!

It all began from this year's Oscars, I saw this pair for the first time and I knew its their film promotion strategy. So I went to look for the full details and I thought I'll end up as another silly comedy like 'Daddy's Home'. That's why I did not bother to check it out its teaser and trailer, but now I feel terrible for my crappy judgement. Because this was an awesome movie, definitely not just in the comedy category, but overall one of the best films of the year and it should be in everybody's top ten or twenty and nothing less.

It is a retro type film that takes place in the late 70s, LA. Where two private investigators unlikely come together to probe a mysteriously reappeared porn star from the dead as what her aunt says. But later that connects with another high profile missing girl case and so with all the leads, these two goes the length risking their lives to solve it. The remaining story reveals whether they succeed or end up as the losers.

It was from the director of 'Iron Man 3' who wrote it keeping in mind as a television series, but later turned into this beautiful comedy. The first thing is I loved the Ryan and Russell's performances. They totally nailed it, especially Ryan Gosling in many comedy scenes. I think I laughed a lot and better after a long time. That's a surprise, you know, I did not think they can do comedies, but they're beyond all the praising words.

It's not just two of them, there is a mini 'Nancy Drew Reporter' kind of character. A teen girl joins them in the investigation and her part as well had a great impact on the narration. You would think you can predict the story, but it is a well written screenplay with many twists. Everybody did their job so well, even the two hours did not look too long, but went very quick. The cast, crew, production, all must return for a sequel and I hope it will happen very soon. A must see film, but for the grown ups only.

8/10
I've never been a Ryan Gosling fan. No movie ever before has come as close to turning me around in that than _The Nice Guys_.

Director Shane Black is in top form with broad appeal, terrific performances, and honestly more humour than anything I've seen in years.

_Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time._
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The Nice Guys is directed by Shane Black and Black co-writes the screenplay with Anthony Bagarozzi. It stars Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling and Angourie Rice. Music is by John Ottman and David Buckley and cinematography by Philippe Rousselot.

1977 Los Angeles and a private detective and a muscle for hire enforcer wind up on the same case looking for a missing girl. Can opposites really attract? More importantly, can they survive not just the perils of a case that gets murkier the longer it goes on? But also each other?

I don't care if Colonel Mustard did it in the study with a candlestick. I just wanna know who he did it with and get the pictures.

How wonderful to have had Shane Black back in his comfort zone and producing such a joyful buddy buddy neo-noir of considerable substance. It was eleven years since the superb Kiss Kiss Bang Bang had reminded us that Black had few peers when it came to blending high action macho twosomes who are also armed with sharp tongues to match, this was after all the guy who also penned Lethal Weapon and The Last Boy Scout. The idea for The Nice Guys had sat in gestation for a number of years, finally it was unleashed to reward fans of his work and for those in sync with the style of film making he homages.

Much like his other buddy scriptings, we are in the company of two mismatched guys. Gosling's ex-cop Holland March is a bit goofy, afraid of the sight of blood and morally bankrupt. Crowe's muscle for hire Jackson Healy beats people up for money, but he's a stand-up guy, likes his pet fish, even has a hero streak. What binds them together is troubled family baggage, that they are both men in search of a better world, to be better men themselves, and thus Black - to give them a chance of life improvement - pitches them into the seamy underbelly of the L.A. pornography industry - with some corruption elsewhere thrown into the equation.

As a coupling March and Healy prove to be a riot. Crowe is menacing and funny with it, Gosling is affably flaky but charm personified, and thankfully both men have a knack for visual comedy (see Gosling's Lou Costello homage and Crowe's reaction to a henchman's act of fish murder). Crucially both actors can deliver killer lines, which is an absolute must for a Shane Black inspired production, for here there is never any let up, zingers are unbound. Then there is Rice (superb and actually the third lead in the play) as March's 13 year old daughter, she's got youthful zest and a killer matter of fact skill in reacting smartly to the two men currently dominating her life.

The L.A. of the 70s is expertly designed, all blink blink blinkity blink neon lighting, side-burns and disco music, dubious fashions and protest groups protesting about the most mundane of things. Then you got the pornography angle, the 70s a hot-bed (no pun intended) for the sex sells profiteers, the perfect setting for Black to trawl through it all in noir clobber. As a noir piece it has it all, femme fatales, thugs, conspiracies, voice overs and an array of colourfully odd characters (excitable and troubling henchmen, a porno Pinocchio, a young lad willing to flash the contents of his underpants for cash!). And of course there's mysteries to be solved and rocks to be upturned, all of which is played out in a whirl of stylish violence, situational comedy and fluid camera work.

Black kind of wants it all, to stay cool whilst having wry observations on the Americana of the era, and he enjoys going close to the knuckle when he can, which to some (not me) will come off as a shock value humour tactic just to ruffle feathers. It's also a minor itch that he sort of snatches from his previous works in search of reassurance - note for instance the similarities between the opening to Lethal Weapon and here with The Nice Guys. But itches be damned, so much fun and hidden dramatic depth on show here, a real treasure that makes you wish Black would stroll down neo-noir lane a bit more often. Don't believe me? Then may Richard Nixon come after you the next time you go for a swim in the pool! 9/10