Rosie Hunt
film review: romantics anonymous
There are many things in life that scare us, and for some people that list extends to just about everything. Romantics Anonymous tells the story of Angélique (Isabelle Carré) and Jean-René (Benoît Poelvoorde), two such people who are terrified of daily life, and especially the prospect of falling in love. Angelique is a member of ‘Émotifs Anonymes’ [...]
film review: salmon fishing in the yemen
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is the story of three very different people who take on a rather unusual project. The wealthy Sheikh Mohammed (Amr Waked) is determined to spend his fortune setting up salmon fishing in the Yemen. When his representative Harriet Chetwode-Talbot (Emily Blunt) approaches scientist Alfred Jones (Ewan McGregor) about the idea, Alfred [...]
film review: the rum diary
The Rum Diary brings Hunter S. Thompson’s novel of the same name to the big screen, with Johnny Depp as its lead character, Paul Kemp. Kemp is a struggling writer with a love for alcohol that sees him start the movie with a hangover so bad he requires sunglasses indoors. He decides to earn some [...]
film review: extremely loud and incredibly close
Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn) and his father Thomas (Tom Hanks) have always searched for answers in the city of New York, following clues and making discoveries together. For Thomas, there was a special purpose to these activities: they encouraged Oskar to challenge himself and meet new people. Then, out of nowhere, comes ‘The Worst Day’: [...]
film review: my week with marilyn
The much anticipated My Week With Marilyn is a window into the world of a timeless film idol, told through the eyes of young movie-making hopeful Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne). The film is based on the actual diaries written by Clark during his time with Marilyn while making The Prince and the Showgirl in London. [...]
film review: weekend
Weekend is the story of Russell (Tom Cullen) and the two days he spends with Glen (Chris New), a man he brings home from a London gay bar one night. During their short time together, Russell and Glen learn a lot about each other’s sexuality, experiences with coming out and past relationships. While their ideas [...]
film review: the descendants
This year’s winner of the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture- Drama, The Descendants is the story of Matt King (George Clooney), a lawyer whose extended family inherited large amounts of land on Hawaii from their ancestors. His wife, Elizabeth (Patricia Hastie) has just been in a boating accident that has left her in coma. As King [...]
film review: sherlock holmes: a game of shadows
Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law team up again in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, with Downey Jr. appearing as the eccentric titular character and Law as his faithful sidekick Dr. Watson. This instalment is set in the late 19th century, as tensions between France and Germany are rising and it seems that one [...]
christmas film review: love actually
Around this time every year, there are a few things that never fail to get me into the Christmas spirit – decorating the tree, sneaking fruit mince pies and of course, watching Love Actually. With one of the most memorable casts and soundtracks of the noughties, this movie has already become a classic. Tackling the [...]
film review: new year’s eve
From the makers of Valentine’s Day comes New Year’s Eve, another movie with interconnected storylines that are all ultimately joined by the time of year that they occur. Once again, the film is overflowing with celebrities. Sarah Jessica Parker, Ashton Kutcher, Jon Bon Jovi and Halle Berry are just a few of the big names [...]
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