Hello everybody!
Today, I’m going to be talking about the films I watched during March and April! Spoiler: one is a new fave, and Paddington 2 is up there on that list too tbh. Onto the post!
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Inception– this isn’t the sort of film I’d ever choose for myself, but in the main I really enjoyed it (I watched it in school, as my 2nd media text). Once I (more or less) got to grips with the mindbending chopping and changing of worlds, I thought the worldbuilding was incredibly clever, and I also really liked the well-acted characters. Also, it’s a lot more enjoyable and easy to write essays on than Blade Runner, this winning my gratitude.
Paddington 2- everything that made me love Paddington 1 beyond words is only improved upon here. Paddington himself is so, so precious and I just adore him as a character, and I also really like the ensemble of the Brown family, the neighbours and Hugh Grant as a nefarious villain with lots of disguises (I love it when disguises feature in books or films or TV). The humour was on point, and my heart was both in my mouth with fear and on my sleeve with tears flowing as I was so worried for Paddington. I need the 3rd film immediately.
Love, Simon– this is, if you don’t already know, is the film adaptation of Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda (one of my absolute favourite books). Though there were some changes made, the gorgeously feelgood atmosphere and the storyline remains the same, and I love it almost as much. It’s romantic and funny, with a superb cast (Nick Robinson and Alexandra Shipp were exactly the way I imagined their characters, especially) and one of the best endings I’ve ever seen. I cannot WAIT to own a DVD of this, because it’s the sort of film that could cheer you up after any bad day, and I know already that I’ll watch it over and over again.
Hidden Figures– this told the story of Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson and Dorothy Vaughan, three incredible African American women who worked for NASA and were instrumental in aiding John Glenn’s journey into orbit. I had never heard of these women before, but I thought they were incredibly inspiring and the racial injustice they faced was appalling. Though it wasn’t fully historically accurate it did prompt me to research a bit more and I’m really glad I do now know who these women are. As a final point, I thought this was phenomenally acted, particularly Taraji P Henson as Katherine.
The Aristocats– I buddy watched this via Twitter DM with my friend Louise, and we had the BEST time (well, I did, anyway). We talked about the story structure, because Louise teaches me new things about that basically every day, but also realised how truly evil the villain is (which we’d kind of forgotten), agreed Ev’rybody Wants to be a Cat is awesome and cooed tons over those precious little kittens. And moaned about the irritating geese…
What films did you see during March or April? What are your thoughts on the ones I’ve seen? I’d love to hear from you in the comments or on Twitter @GoldenBooksGirl!
Amy xxx
I LOVE PADDINGTON!! And of course, Love, Simon will always have a special place in my heart!!
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Yay! Hope you enjoy Paddington 2 as well 😊
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I loved it just as much as the first – probably even more!
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I love the Arisocats but I haven’t watched it in ages! Really want to rewatch all the Disney classics films from the 60s-90s as I think those are the best! I love Inception! It took me four time watching it before I was able to truly get my head around it but the concept it on another level and the movie’s score is divine!
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I hadn’t seen it for years either so it was lovely to rediscover it! I love some of the Disney classics, and there are some I really want to see again too 💜 x
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OOo which ones??
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Off the top of my head, I particularly want to see Cinderella, Snow White and Bambi again! And I also want to rewatch Lion King soon as I adore it. Would love to buddy watch one with you 💖
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Of course! We will talk soon cxx
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Inception is one of my favourite films of all time!!
I’ve not seen Paddington 2 yet, but I loved Paddington- brilliantly cute and clever.
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Hope you enjoy it! I’m desperate for the 3rd already 💜
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I STILL need to watch Love, Simon! I think I’ve left it too long and I blame work ;’) I can’t wait for it to be out on DVD!
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Awwww that’s a shame! I’m SO excited for the DVD release, I’m going to watch it so much I think! (I’ve watched my copy of Pretty in Pink so often it’s now a bit worn 😭🙈)
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I still need to watch inception as I’ve been putting it off for a while for no real reason! Love, Simon is a huge hit at the moment and it’s peaked my interest so I may have to watch this! Xx
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Hope you enjoy them both! Xxx
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I love that you and your friend had a watch party for the Aristocats via social media, what a lovely idea! It really is such a classic film as well, I haven’t watched it in years but I’m really in the mood to do so now! I’m so glad that Love, Simon lived up to expectations, I’m very tempted to go and see it myself as I love your description of the feelgood atmosphere!
Abbey x
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It was so fun to do a watch party 😊. Hope you enjoy your rewatch, and Love, Simon if you go and see it 💜. It’s SUCH a lovely film (and book!) X
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Fab! I loved Inception when I saw it, I have to confess to not having watched the others but I will give them a go! The last film I watched was Avengers:Infinity War x
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Yay! Hope you enjoy the others if you watch them. Did you enjoy Infinity War? X
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I did! I left the cinema with all the emotions though lol x
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Paddington is such a feel good film isn’t it! I really want to see Love, Simon – I’ve heard so many good things!xx
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Yes, so lovely and full of sweetness! Love, Simon totally has the feelgood factor too xx
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Hidden Figures was absolutely amazing. I tell everyone who has not watched it to totally watch it!!!!
I don’t think I really watched anything else on your list because I’ve become a bit of a drama addict and haven’t been watching movies or otherwise.
S .x http://samsramblings91.blogspot.com/
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Yes, it’s such a moving, well made film! I hope you enjoy them if you ever watch any x
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I watched Paddington 2 at Christmas time then again in April and fell back in love with it again. Despite playing the baddie, I couldn’t help but still love Hugh Grant, the storyline and humour and cast was so on point! Great post
Zara x
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He’s such a great actor, isn’t he? I loved to hate him so much!
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The only one I haven’t seen on your list is Love Simon which I want to see but I’m a stickler for reading the book first! I love Hidden Figures such strong female characters and the fact that it’s based on real people makes it even better! Fab post 😃
Melanie | http://www.frasersfunhouse.com
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Hope you love both the book and film; they’re such favourites of mine! Hidden Figures is so underrated, I really recommend Race if you haven’t seen it as it tackles similar themes 💜💜💜
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Thanks for the recommendation I haven’t heard of it but will be sure to check it out!
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I loved Incpetion! It’s mind blowing and definitely work of art if you know what I mean 😀 I haven’t yet watched Love, Simon and I totally feel at a loss. I mean, clearly, it was amazing and everyone has loved it and am pretty sure I would love it too. Hopefully soon! ❤ I watched Infinity War and well, I'm recovering XD
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Hope you love Love, Simon, and recover from the shock of Infinity War (not seen it but heard it was pretty unexpected!) X
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Inception is an amazing movie!
I want to watch Love, Simon but I want to read the book first..
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