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Leap Year (2010)
Good movie despite the male lead..
It's always a shame when an actor in a movie goes on to criticise it. Well that's what Matthew Goode did with this film. It's a terrible act of betrayal to your fellow actors and anyone concerned with the making of the film in question. It also puts folk off watching it and can cost the film company revenue. It's even more sad when the criticism is not justified. It's actually a very good rom com and one that stands multiple viewings. Okay it's predictable and has the usual Oirish characters in it that only exist in the heads of Hollywood screen writers, but it's entertaining and likeable and the leads have good chemistry. So don't take the word of one of these leads, just give it a try and you'll probably like it. I did.
The Christmas Break (2023)
Ridiculous and lazy
Is this the worst movie ever made? Well there's been a lot of bad Christmas films made and many of them are shown on afternoon TV, so I'd have to say it's not quite as bad as those but boy it is bad! It's another of those movies where an innocent American experiences the kind of Ireland that doesn't exist in reality and never did. Full of lame Oirish stereotypes and a ridiculous predictable plot it's just a total waste of time. In fact I felt embarrassed for the cast, it's that bad. The trashing of Fairytale of New York, probably the best Christmas song ever written, is just unforgivable. The storyline, if you could call it that, is totally predictable which I wouldn't mind if it had a shred of humour or reality but unfortunately it has neither. Give it a wide berth. Nothing to see here.
Senior Year (2022)
Just Good Fun
Reading the press reviews just shows what a bunch of sad snobs they are trying to flaunt their intellectual credentials. So ignore the saddos and just watch the movie. It's fun, it's life affirming and Rebel Wilson is great. In fact all the cast are great. Yes it's a bit predictable and I personally wouldn't have minded a few of the cruder comments being left out but overall it's a life affirming happy movie and in my opinion that's what we need in a world that can be the exact opposite of that. So give it a chance and I'm sure you'll feel happier after watching this fun movie. Unless you're a journalist trying to prove how superior you are of course.