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Fountain Of Youth

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From director Guy Ritchie comes a new swashbuckling adventure. Luke (John Krasinski) and Charlotte Purdue (Natalie Portman) are estranged siblings who team up to find the mythical Fountain of Youth. Together with their team of misfits, they travel all over the globe finding clues that will help them in their quest.

If Indiana Jones and National Treasure had a baby, it would be this. It was a total throwback to the action films of yesteryear and I was so here for it. It wasn’t perfect by any means, but it was a blast from beginning to end and I just couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next.

Krasinski did a great job as our protagonist. I’ve heard some people say that he was miscast though I don’t agree. Not only was he hilarious, it was obvious that he was enjoying himself to the fullest. I felt similarly about Portman. I liked their banter and thought that they easily passed as brother and sister.

The supporting cast were equally as fun. Laz Alonso and Carmen Ejogo were Patrick Murphy and Deb McCall respectively; the team wouldn’t have been complete without them. Domhnall Gleeson was Owen Carver, the reason why the team decided to go and search for the Fountain of Youth in the first place, and Benjamin Chivers was Thomas, Charlotte’s son who comes along on the journey. With every adventure there are always some obstacles that get in the way. These come in the form of Eiza Gonzalez as Esme, a protector of the Fountain, and Arian Moayed as Jamal Abbas, a police officer who tries to keep up with everyone.

Where the film lacks is in its script. It’s corny and doesn’t quite pack the punch that it otherwise could have. It makes up for all that with the action sequences and there are plenty! I particularly fancied the scene that took place on the sunken ship. I just thought it was so well done.

Overall, Fountain of Youth is exactly the type of action adventure film that I love. It doesn’t take itself too seriously and instead just totally leans into itself. It’s fun, over the top and it is a great way to spend a Friday night in. I would 100% be on board for a sequel.

Rating: ♥️♥️♥️.5

May December

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Elizabeth (Natalie Portman) is an actress who has just landed her next role – portraying the woman who infamously had an affair with a seventh grader and later married him. In order to get to know her character inside and out, she travels to the town where Gracie (Julianne Moore) and Joe (Charles Melton) now live with their children. Elizabeth isn’t sure what she’ll find, but it ends up being a lot more than she bargained for.

Director Todd Haynes has set up an interesting character study for us. The way in which the scenes were set up to the unsettling feeling in the air not only added to the story, but kept me entranced from beginning to end. It’s gripping and pulls you in straight away. There was never a dull moment.

Portman and Moore are some of the best actors in the game and I can’t believe this was the first time they starred together in a feature. Their chemistry was as effortless as it was fabulous. The big surprise for me was Melton. I’m familiar with his work on Riverdale and The Sun is Also A Star, but I had no clue that he had this in him. His performance was both comedic and heartbreaking all at the same time and I’d be shocked if he didn’t get some nominations for it.

While the film had me completely mesmerised throughout, I have to say that the payoff didn’t go the way I had hoped. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, for the big climax, and when it didn’t come, I was left confused. I understand wanting the audience to interpret it for themselves, but I wasn’t on board.

May December is a film that I am going to remember. Not only were the performances phenomenal, knowing that the story is based on true events really does provide a bigger impact. Making my top favorites of the year is going to be hard because this one just made the list!

Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️.5

Thor: Love and Thunder

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Our favorite God of Thunder is back in the latest instalment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Bidding farewell to the Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) turns his attention to a new foe – Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale). With the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex girlfriend Dr. Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), they embark on an adventure of a lifetime.

The Thor movies have always been my favorites in the MCU. I think I like them so much because they tend not to take themselves too seriously and you know what what to expect. The newest addition boasted just that and I couldn’t wait to see what was in store.

I know I’m in the minority here, but I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. With a vibrant color palette and a killer soundtrack, I felt like I was sucked into a cosmic universe. While I understand why people prefer a longer run time, I have to say that I prefer them shorter. My attention span isn’t what it used to be, so that was rather appreciated.

Gorr as a villain was brilliant. Bale’s portrayal was scary and haunting to the point where I wouldn’t want to see him standing over my bed in the middle of the night. The reintroduction of Jane was great as well and I loved seeing her become Mighty Thor. I only wish we’d had more scenes with both characters.

Overall, Thor: Love and Thunder was just what I was in the mood for. Wacky humor, crazy scenarios and out of this world fun. I cannot wait to see what will happen next.

Rating: ♥♥♥♥