Bria Lou Reviews

  When Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) is fired on her 50th birthday, she is offered the chance to become a newer, better version of herself.  I had heard such good things about this film before watching it, but I read as little as possible because I wanted to go in completely blind – and that definitely paid off! I absolutely loved this film! When you know completely what it’s about, the concept is really intriguing and original, because it takes a somewhat universal experience, turns it on its head and creates a world that shows us the visual manifestation of these feelings. And it does this in such a creative way, with really unique visuals. This film is visually one of the most original films I’ve seen maybe ever! And that goes for the dialogue too – very well written and original. The film has so much to say about ageing, vanity, beauty and self-esteem, and it’s saying these things so well. The performances were incredible. Demi Moore certainly deserves to be awarded for h...

Following the events of the first film, Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is awaiting trial for murder when he meets Lee (Lady Gaga), and immediately discovers just how powerful love can be. I was really excited about seeing this before hearing the general view of it. I loved the first film so much and, while I didn’t think a sequel was necessary at all, I was excited to see where it would go.  While I tried not to let public opinion sway me too much, I did go in with low expectations. But because of that, I was pleasantly surprised. It really wasn’t as bad as I expected it to be. For a start, the opening was something I was expecting to hate, and while it was weird, it was also really original and I liked that. It told me that the film was going to take risks, which is always welcome for me. I felt like I was in the minority before the film came out because I was really excited to read that it was a musical. It was unexpected, but also really inventive and fun. And while this didn’t ...

As the Von Erich brothers attempt to make history in the world of professional wrestling, their lives are marred by a perceived family curse. This is the other film that I should have watched a lot sooner than I did, but it felt like the kind of film you have to be in the mood for and I never felt like I was. But thankfully I’ve now seen it! I really liked this film. From the start, the characters are so interesting. Even without knowing that this is a true story, they feel so authentic and are extremely well written. The story is so engaging. From the first minute, you’re locked in and it doesn’t let you go until the credits roll. Not only are the characters and story genuinely interesting, but the way the story is told is extremely compelling. The relationship between the brothers is what holds the film together, and the actors do an excellent job of creating and maintaining this chemistry. But speaking of the characters, the father (played by Holt McCallany) is such a complex charac...

  A chance encounter at a bar leads Kathy (Jodie Comer) to meet Benny (Austin Butler), a member of motorcycle club 'The Vandals'. Over the next decade the lives of Kathy, Benny and the club members changes forever. This is one of two films that I put off watching for way too long, so I wanted to review it as soon as possible. But as a huge fan of Sons of Anarchy I was looking forward to seeing a different version of motorcycle club culture. I really liked this film. For a start, the cast, while random, is really great. Of course it’s well known that Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and Jodie Comer are amazing actors, but the entire cast does an amazing job with the characters. It’s clear a lot of effort went into creating and writing them. The actors also had great chemistry. They all played off of each other really well and the relationships they created felt authentic. As mentioned I’m an SoA fan, and what originally enticed me to this film is that motorcycle clubs aren't an area...

  Happy new year, and happy new movie bucket list! As I did last year, I'll be doing another 100 Movies Bucket List this year, and documenting it here. This bucket list is a bit different in that it's the top 100 movies according to genre, and there are a lot of surprising movies. I was shocked to see quite a few superhero movies and many recognisable franchises. And while the first list had a lot of older classics, this one has older movies and also a lot more modern classics too. Plus it has a lot more going on in the horror department, which I'm really happy about! As I've already done one of these, there are a few movies that are on both lists. I'm watching all 100 movies this year but I won't be writing a post on any repeats unless my views on them drastically change (which I'm sure there will be at least a couple). I can't wait to get started!