High-Rise

This surrealistic thriller definitely got in my head. I can't even pretend that I understood it all - hell, I'd be lucky if I got half of it. I definitely feel a second watching will illuminate more of the subtleties in the plot. The direction was magnificent, and I should have guessed the music was by Clint Mansell when it began to haunt me so early on in the film. The score also features a brilliant cover of Abba's "SOS" by Portishead that left me speechless. I was captivated by this, I will need to see it again. 4/5

High-Rise on Netflix

I Saw the Light

So, here's the thing. I don't know anything at all about Hank Williams, so I was looking forward to seeing this film so I might learn. But I've just finished it, and I'm sorry to say I still don't know anything about Hank Williams. He seemed to be a mess of a man, but there's no indication why, or what happened, or how he moved from point A to point B in his life. There's no character development at all, so, if, like me, you know nothing about Hank Williams, you'll be left scratching your head after this. I also felt that Olsen and Hiddleston's accents were a bit unbelievable, which didn't help me in immersing myself in this film. This just didn't work for me. 2.5/5

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Crimson Peak

I had high hopes for this horror film but I was rather disappointed by it. It was all style and no substance, devoid of any emotional content or impact. So many of the concept and cinematography of it were derivative and things I've seen before. Even the acting felt lackluster - it's not often that Tom Hiddleston gives so flat a performance. The only actor in the film delivering true substance was Chastain, who was unrecognizable to me without her trademark hair. This film was not great for me, a bit less than average actually. 2.5/5

Crimson Peak on Netflix

The Hollow Crown: 2 Henry IV

Magnificent as always, this series brings the text to life so perfectly with exquisite acting. 5/5

The Hollow Crown: 2 Henry IV on Netflix

The Hollow Crown: 1 Henry IV

Hiddleston is magnificent at Hal in this wonderful production. Can't wait to finish the series! 5/5

The Hollow Crown:  1 Henry IV on Netflix

Only Lovers Left Alive

This was just pretension for pretension sake, but the acting was quite good in spite of the weak plot. 3/5

Only Lovers Left Alive on Netflix

Thor: The Dark World

This was a better & more solid story than the first film but I did miss Loki's presence for most of it. 3/5

Thor: The Dark World on Netflix

Midnight in Paris

As I'm not an Allen fan I was surprised at how charming & witty I found this & great acting of course. 3.5/5

Midnight in Paris on Netflix

The Deep Blue Sea

How can a film so softly beautiful be so darkly tragic? Amazing acting in an amazing film - lovely. 4/5

The Deep Blue Sea on Netflix