Movie Review: Preview Screening - Trolls

Movie/Film Review - Trolls

Rating : 4.5/5 *

Genre : Animation/Comedy/Musical

Director : Mike Mitchell and Walt Dohrn

Produced by : Gina Shay

Screenplay by : Jonathan Aibel and Glen Berger
Story by : Erica Rivinoja

Based on : Trolls Dolls by Thomas Dam

Starring : The voices of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Russell Brand, James Corden and Gwen Stefani

Production company : DreamWorks Animation

Distributed by : 20th Century Fox

Release date : 3 November 2016

Running time : 1 hour 32 minutes

Country : United States

Language : English

Synopsis:

After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) the happiest Troll ever born and the overly-cautious, curmudgeonly Branch (Justin Timberlake) set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.

Plot - Trolls

Theatrical Poster

Trolly Makes Me Happy.

Review:

If you're a fan of Dreamworks animated musical films and love Troll the doll, then you're not going to miss this movie! This film has been released on November 3, 2016.

Trolls is a 3D computer-animated musical buddy comedy film based on the dolls of the same name by Thomas Dam. The film stars the voices of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Russell Brand, James Corden and Gwen Stefani revolves around two trolls on a quest to save their village from destruction by the Bergens, creatures who devour trolls.

A colorful pallet of visuals, a fantastic combination of songs, funny, awesome fantasy adventure and a genuinely emotional scene makes this film a strong stand-out for DreamWorks. Great feel good movie with brilliant vocal performances (hits all the right notes every time they belt out a song), the songs, the dances, the characters everything will make you smile.

Trolls is a fun movie to watch and sing along, it is definitely the perfect movie to watch with the entire family. Such a sweet film with great music, a lovely heartwarming story and fabulous hidden meaning bits for the grown ups!

All I can say that it was very entertaining for kids and adults. I'd give 4.5/5 * because I thoroughly enjoyed this movie--loved the bright colors, the characters and the upbeat songs! I really like light-hearted films like this eventhough I cried a bit at one scene but a good movie gives you feels and I think this one certainly gave me plenty! Can't say how much I love this movie, it was the most pleasant and entertaining kids movie I have seen in years!

Preview Screening

Me, twin sis Erin, sis Sasha Saidin & her son Adam Arya

Me, Erin with friends Jeff & Yvonne

"Can't Stop The Feeling"

Everybody sing!

(I can't stop the feeling)

Got this feeling in my body

(I can't stop the feeling)

Got this feeling in my body

(I can't stop the feeling)

Wanna see you move your body

(I can't stop the feeling)

Got this feeling in my body

Break it down

Got this feeling in my body

Can't stop the feeling...

Anna Kendrick as Princess Poppy & Justin Timberlake as Branch

Kunal Nayyar as Guy Diamond, Quvenzhané Wallis as Harper, James Corden as Biggie, Ron Funches as Cooper, Gwen Stefani as DJ Suki, Aino Jawo as Satin (twin) & Caroline Hjelt as Chenille (twin)

Princess Poppy, Branch & friends

Movie Trailer

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Movie Review: Preview Screening - The Accountant

Movie/Film Review - The Accountant

Rating : 4/5 *

Genre :  Action/Thriller

Director : Gavin O'Connor

Produced by : Lynette Howell Taylor and Mark Williams

Written by : Bill Dubuque

Starring : Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey Tambor and John Lithgow

Production company : Electric City Entertainment, Advanced Underwriting Concepts, RatPac Entertainment and Zero Gravity Management
Distributed by : Warner Bros. Pictures

Release date : 20 October 2016

Running time : 2 hours 8 minutes

Country : United States

Language : English

Synopsis:

Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) is a mathematics savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Using a small-town CPA office as a cover, he makes his living as a freelance accountant for dangerous criminal organizations. With a Treasury agent (J.K. Simmons) hot on his heels, Christian takes on a state-of-the-art robotics company as a legitimate client. As Christian gets closer to the truth about a discrepancy that involves millions of dollars, the body count starts to rise.

Plot - The Accountant

Theatrical Poster

You’ll never see him coming.

Review:

If you like action and thriller drama, then you wouldn't want to miss this movie! This film has been released nationwide on October 20, 2016.

The Accountant is an action crime drama thriller film follows an autistic, small-town certified public accountant who makes his living uncooking the books of dangerous criminal organizations that are experiencing internal embezzlement. In this film we shall see Ben Affleck as 'The Accountant' stars together with Anna Kendrick, J. K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey Tambor and John Lithgow.

Our attention is on an autistic math prodigy who happens to be an accountant for criminals and third world dictators. The film starts slow and simple but builds up well as the story progresses, things become more and more interesting. The premise of the movie was intriguing - seeing autism presented in a positive light is refreshing. Smart movie, intense, intricate and darkly amusing.

A fun ride with a twist on the protagonist. A little bit dragged out in parts but Ben Affleck plays his character extremely well and also there were some few comedic parts too. And there's some pretty intense violence though - so be warned.

Despite some indifferent reviews, surprisingly, The Accountant was such an enjoyable adult entertainment with a sensitive look at autism. I'd give 4/5 * because it's a thriller with an original script and an interesting protagonist with unexpected plot twists that seeks to surprise, plus Ben Affleck strong performance is both engaging and mesmerizing, at his best so far. I enjoyed the characters + story line and particularly liked the ending which I found endearing and close to my heart as I had special needs little sister!

Preview Screening

Me, twin sis Erin & friends Cecilia & Ely

Me, Erin & friend Amanda

"Solomon Grundy"

Solomon Grundy,

Born on a Monday,

Christened on Tuesday,

Married on Wednesday,

Took ill on Thursday,

Grew worse on Friday,

Died on Saturday,

Buried on Sunday,

That was the tale,

Of Solomon Grundy.

Anna Kendrick as Dana Cummings & Ben Affleck as Christian "Chris" Wolff

Jon Bernthal as Braxton "Brax" Wolff & John Lithgow as Lamar Blackburn

Movie Trailer

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Movie Review: Premiere Screening - The Girl On The Train

Movie/Film Review - The Girl On The Train
Rating : 3.5/5 *
Genre : Mystery/Thriller

Director : Tate Taylor

Produced by : Marc Platt

Screenplay by : Erin Cressida Wilson

Based on : The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins

Starring : Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Edgar Ramirez, Laura Prepon and Lisa Kudrow

Production company : DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Marc Platt Production

Distributed by : Universal Pictures

Release date : 6 October 2016

Running time : 1 hour 53 minutes

Country : United States

Language : English

Synopsis:

Commuter Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) catches daily glimpses of a seemingly perfect couple, Scott (Luke Evans) and Megan (Haley Bennett) from the window of her train. One day, Rachel witnesses something shocking unfold in the backyard of the strangers' home. Rachel tells the authorities what she thinks she saw after learning that Megan is now missing and feared dead. Unable to trust her own memory, the troubled woman begins her own investigation, while police suspect that Rachel may have crossed a dangerous line.

Plot - The Girl On The Train

Theatrical Poster

One memory can change everything.

Review:

If you love mystery, thriller drama and fan of adaptation film, then you've to watch this movie! This film has been released nationwide on October 6, 2016.

The Girl on the Train is a mystery thriller drama, based on the British 2015 debut novel of the same name. In this film we shall see Emily Blunt as a struggling alcoholic stars together with Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Edgar Ramirez, Laura Prepon and Lisa Kudrow.

The book by Paula Hawkins had three strong female lead characters each telling their own miserable worldview of trying to live up to social standards of motherhood and marriage. The movie seems to have shorn most of the focus on character included every twist and turn, no matter how absurd.

While others might have torn apart on some film adaptations for not being anywhere near as great as the novels they are based on, for not having read the novel I have to say that as a film it is quite good. Eventhough the dull and slow pacing of this film made me feel slightly uncomfortable most of the way through. The film tries to makes you think too many things before the big reveal, which was ultimately effective, but not the greatest way. Too many puzzle and twists to get to that point.

Despite the critics have been complaining that this movie does not have the same suspense factor that it's novel had, I must say that Emily Blunt is fabulous before the story embraces it's inner 'Gone Girl'. I'd give 3.5/5 * because I felt that eventhough this movie isn't going to blow your mind but there's enough in it to enjoy a tense trip with some pretty strong performances especially Emily (well maybe because I adores her) who is incredibly amazing in her role and delivers it perfectly well. Against all odds, I had a great time watching it!

Premiere Screening

Emily Blunt as Rachel Watson

Luke Evans & Haley Bennett as Scott Hipwell & Megan Hipwell

Rebecca Ferguson & Justin Theroux as Anna Boyd & Tom Watson



Movie Trailer

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