Me Before You

I didn't expect to be so moved by such a little movie, but with a captivating performance by Emilia Clarke, the witty laugh out loud funny writing, and a heartbreaking but not too clichéd ending, made this film a little overlooked gem.

Sam Claflin acquitted himself nicely, as did the entire supporting cast. Charles Dance and Janet McTeer as Will's parents, were a gelid and steely bonus no matter how secondary their characters were. I liked that they were never positioned in the story as obstacles to anything... Matthew Lewis (Harry Potter's Neville Longbottom) is again, chameleonic in the way he fits himself into characters, and Brendan Coyle (one of my favourites from Downton Abbey) were nicely cast.

However, it is truly Clarke and the screenplay that stand out here. I've never read the book, and probably never will, but I liked the story very much. I also like that it didn't play like a Hallmark movie, and the banter between Clarke and Claflin was well paced and they worked their chemistry very well, right up to the last letter in Paris.

This was a great little film... well worth the watch, just get some Kleenex.

loading replies
Sons of Anarchy: 7x11 Suits of Woe

Oh Jax... you're breaking my heart. Heart hurts for you brother...

loading replies
Fena: Pirate Princess: 1x11 At Mission's End

I freaking love how the Goblin Knights handled Abel’s crew. They really are a tightly woven deadly team, and Yukimaru wasn’t even there!!!

loading replies
RuPaul's Drag Race: 10x09 Breastworld

That double chanté! I thought I was about to lose a favourite and was literally shouting 'NOOOOOOO!" at the screen.

loading replies
Palm Trees in the Snow

Could have been 20 mins. shorter, but it's really well acted, the performances occasionally near sublime. I agree with another commenter, if watching on Netflix, opt for the English subs and let yourself be swept away. Enjoyed this.

loading replies
RuPaul's Drag Race: 8x03 RuCo's Empire

Acid Betty is so freaking annoying... I don't get why she needs to be so damn bossy. I adore Bob The Drag Queen!! She's so fierce! And so happy Chi Chi made it through!

loading replies
Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado

Dry humour, occasionally almost to the point of desiccation. I am not from the US, so hadn't heard much about this guy, so was more than pleasantly surprised by this comedy special. His sly, clever wit had me cackling at some odd hours of the night. Me likey. I'm now a fan. Helps that I think he's very handsome too.

loading replies
Marvel's Daredevil: 1x11 The Path of the Righteous

Oh my hot damn! Karen girl... I don't know just how crazy you are. I hope to find out.

loading replies
Ever Night: 2x05 Episode 5

I want to cry! My sweet, pure, beautiful Sang Sang! Episode is almost over. I may be warming up to Dylan Wang a bit. He did so well in this episode. The entire episode all I keep thinking is, “I have one sword to protect Sang Sang so she sleeps well at night.”

loading replies
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop

Beautiful art, and I loved the story... just wonderful storytelling.

loading replies
Tokyo Revengers: 1x06 Regret

Mikey (Manjirou) Sano of Tokyo Manji is a lil badass. That is all.

loading replies
Snow White with the Red Hair: 1x05 This Path, the Crytallization of Premonition

Oh my gosh!

“Have a seat over here.”
“Sure.”
“Close your eyes and count to sixty.”
“Huh? Is this a joke?”
“No it’s not. Close your eyes and don’t open them.”
“But what for?”
“Now! One...”
“Eyes are closed!”
“Twoooo... Threeeee...”

:heart:

loading replies
Snow White with the Red Hair: 1x04 From the Small Hand, a Burgeoning Concerto Resonates

This story is simple, but very cute. The art is wonderful... just exquisite in places. The story is simple but somehow satisfying, like comfort food. This episode was the best yet. The story is definitely warming up.

loading replies
Queen Sugar: 3x05 A Little Lower Than Angels

NOOOOOO! NO Charley! Don't do it! Don't DO IT!!! AGGGGGGHHHH! Girl, you go cry. SEEEEEEE! Ya crying! Look at you! Look at you!!! DON'T DO IT! DON'T DO IT!!! *** phew *** That was too close a call, and I just don't know what you doing girl. I just don't know what you doing...

: sideeye :

NOVA BORDELONE!!! I see you girl! I SEE YA!

P.S. I loved Charley's nails in this episode. LOVED them.

loading replies
RuPaul's Drag Race: 11x13 Reunited

So catty!!! Rajah throwing the purple wig on the floor was soooo petty. This group of queens are spicy as hell. I agree with another commenter that they are some of the shadiest groups of all eleven seasons. I'm deadheated between Yvie and Silky to win. Yvie because I think she's so beautifully weird, and Silky, because I want to see a big girl win for once.

This season was entertaining, but the infighting was... catty. Just so catty. And transparent in almost every case.

loading replies
The Ottoman Lieutenant

With a simple story, set against a revisionist history (as the previous commenter pointed out), this film manages to convey a wealth of feeling between the two leads, and a well stretched fabric of supporting performances by Kingsley and Hartnett. Kinda interesting to have Harnett play a bit of twat here, but you know... I get the need for a foil. Not a bad little film, with some gorgeous landscape shots, but the end seemed a tad too pat and predictable for my tastes. Will be watching Hilmar, as she did very well. Final note: The score was not overly emotional but a very constant support throughout the film.

loading replies
Meet the Patels

Hilarious. Laugh out loud funny.

loading replies
Jupiter Ascending

Gorgeous, gorgeous visuals and effects. Kudos to that team. The script was utter tripe and the acting did not improve the material either. The acting was ridiculously overblown or stunningly underwhelming. This is one you watch for effects and that's it.

I did laugh out loud more than once at the unbelievably bad dialogue, and Eddie Redmayne... lawd, what to say? Just... dude, why? Still, I the visuals did what it could to balance the rest of this film. Didn't quite make it.

loading replies
Black or White

Liked Costner in this, and its been years since I've liked him in anything... well done. Octavia Spencer and Anthony Mackie are also very good.

loading replies
Marvel's Daredevil: 1x02 Cut Man

That final fight scene in the hallway was one of the tightest I've seen on television. #realtalk

loading replies
Empire: 1x01 Pilot

I like Cookie like I like cook food!!!

loading replies
Loading...