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‘Adam’ Will Melt Your Heart|Saturday Review

Adam is a 2009 Comedy/Drama/Romance film starring Rose Byrne and Hugh Dancy. According to IMDb, its synopsis reads: “Adam, a lonely man with Asperger’s Syndrome, develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor, Beth.“ I watched this film late on a weekday night and it kept me really interested in what was going on and after…More

Chill with ‘The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things’ |Saturday Review

According to IMDb its synopsis reads: “Two teens who live the same day repeatedly, enabling them to create the titular map.” I watched this film late last night and I’m really glad I did. The story is simple, enjoyable and the chemistry between the actors is there. I liked the fact that there were some…More

‘Homefront’ Review |Throwback Thursday

Hey guys ! Today I am going to write a review for a blockbuster film called Homefront. It came out in 2013 and it is starring Jason Statham, James Franco, Winona Ryder, Kate Bosworth and Izabela Vidovic. According to IMDb, Homefront has a 6.5 rating out of 10. It is a really packed film with…More

Expect to be moved by ‘Palmer’ |Saturday Review

Palmer is a 2021 Drama film starring Justin Timberlake, Ryder Allen, Alisha Wainwright, Juno Temple and June Squibb. According to IMDb, its synopsis reads: “An ex-convict strikes up a friendship with a boy from a troubled home.” I gotta say from the beginning, this film is really emotional and it will hit you quite hard…More

‘Penguin Bloom’ is Amazing ! |Saturday Review

Penguin Bloom is a 2020 Drama film released recently on Netflix and it is starring Naomi Watts, Andrew Lincoln and Jacki Weaver. The synopsis of this film via IMDb reads: “A family takes in an injured Magpie that makes a profound difference in their lives.” This film is one of those that can be watched…More

Honest Review of ‘Jungle’ |Movie Review

Jungle is a 2017 Action/Adventure/Biography film starring Daniel Radcliffe , Thomas Kretschmann and Joel Jackson. According to IMDb its synopsis is the following: A group of friends join a guide for a trek into the Bolivian jungle, searching for an Indian village. The men soon realize that the jungle is a difficult place to be.…More

Why I LOVE Netflix original films

So last night I watched The Princess Switch: Switched Again on Netflix, a film with Vanessa Hudgens and I gotta say, I absolutely enjoyed it. It’s one of those films that look really cheesy and the plot is cringey at some point, but you still watch it for some actors and cause MOST of the…More

Happy Death Day 2U Is Different From The First Part But In A Good Way|Movie Review

Happy Death Day 2U is a 2019 Horror/Mystery/Thriller film starring Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine, Suraj Sharma, Steve Zissis, Rachel Matthews, Charles Aitken, Sarah Yarkin, Caleb Spillyards, GiGi Erneta, Laura Clifton, Wendy Miklovic, Kaleb Naquin, Kenneth Israel, Tenea Intriago, Blaine Kern III. It is directed by Christopher Landon, who directed the first Happy Death Day film. A synopsis for this film via IMDb reads:”Having survived the farcical but utterly life-threatening events in Happy Death Day (2017),…More

Bumblebee- A gem for the Transformers fans|Movie Review

Bumblebee is a 2018 Action/Adventure/Sci-fi film starring Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Martin Short, Pamela Adlon, Megyn Price, Kenneth Choi, John Ortiz, Marcella Bragio and Peter Cullen. It is directed by Travis Knight, most known for Kubo And The Two Strings, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls and Coraline. A synopsis for this film via IMDb reads: “On the run in the year of 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in…More

Creed II- The motivational film you need to watch this winter|Movie Review

Creed II is a 2018 Drama/Sport film starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Dolph Lundgren and Florian Munteanu. It is directed by Steven Caple Jr., mostly known for A Different Tree and The Land. A synopsis for this film via IMDb reads: “Years after Adonis Creed made a name for himself under Rocky…More

‘Tag’-You’re It | Movie Review

Tag is a 2018 comedy starring Ed Helms, Jake Johnson, Annabelle Wallis, Rashida Jones, Isla Fisher, Leslie Bibb, Hannibal Buress, Jon Hamm and Jeremy Renner. It is directed by Jeff Tomsic (most known for producing I’m Having A Difficult Time Killing My Parents and This Is Not Happening). A synopsis for this film via IMDb reads: “A small group of former classmates organize an elaborate, annual game of…More

An Honest #Review Of #AvengersInfinityWar’ |#MovieReview

Avengers: Infinity War is a 2018 Action/Adventure/Fantasy film starring Cobie Smulders, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Pratt, Brie Larson, Elizabeth Olsen, Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Bradley Cooper, Tom Holland, Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Paul Rudd, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Benicio Del Toro, Paul Bettany, Mark Ruffalo and Sean Gunn. It is directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo (most known for Captain America: The Winter Soldier and  Captain America: Civil…More

‘Overboard’ Is The Comedy You Must See This Summer | Movie Review

Overboard is a 2018 Comedy/Romance film starring Anna Faris, Eva Longoria and Eugenio Derbez. It is directed by Rob Greenberg (most known for Meet Dave, How I Met Your Mother and Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs). A synopsis for this film via IMDB reads: “A spoiled, wealthy yacht owner is thrown overboard and becomes the target of revenge from his mistreated…More

‘Every Day’ Is Really Enjoyable |Movie Review

Every Day is a 2018 Drama/Fantasy/Romance film starring Justice Smith, Maria Bello, Angourie Rice, Debby Ryan and Colin Ford. It is directed by Michael Sucsy (most known for Grey Gardens and The Vow). A synopsis for this film via IMDB reads: “Based on David Levithan’s acclaimed New York Times bestseller, Every Day tells the story of Rhiannon (Angourie Rice), a 16-year old girl who…More

‘Fifty Shades Freed’-Don’t Miss The Climax |Movie Review

Fifty Shades Freed is the third part of the Fifty Shades trilogy and is a 2018 Drama/Romance/Thriller that is starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson, Eloise Mumford, Rita Ora and Luke Grimes.. It is directed by James Foley (most known for directing At Close Range and House Of Cards). A synopsis for this film reads: “Believing they have left behind shadowy…More

‘The Greatest Showman’-This Is The Greatest Show |Movie Review

The Greatest Showman is a 2017 Musical that is starring Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zendaya, Zac Efron and Rebecca Ferguson. It is directed by Michael Gracey (most known for Naruto and Ned Kelly). A synopsis for this film reads: “Orphaned, penniless but ambitious and with a mind crammed with imagination and fresh ideas, the American Phineas Taylor Barnum will always be remembered as…More

‘Battle Of The Sexes’ Is Highly Entertaining |Movie Review

Battle Of The Sexes is a 2017 Biography/Comedy/Drama film that is starring Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Elisabeth Shue, Andrea Riseborough, Natalie Morales and Sarah Silverman. It is directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (both of them are known for directing Little Miss Sunshine and Ruby Sparks). A synopsis for this film via IMDb reads: “The true story of the 1973 tennis match between World number…More

‘Victoria And Abdul’ Has A Great Story|Movie Review

Victoria And Abdul is a 2017 Biography/Drama/History film that is starring Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Eddie Izzard, Michael Gambon and Adeel Akhtar. It is directed by Stephen Frears (most known for High Fidelity, The Queen and Philomena). A synopsis for Victoria And Abdul via IMDb reads: “Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim”. I was immediately…More

‘The Mountain Between Us’ Is Outstanding | Movie Review

The Mountain Between Us is a 2017 Action/Adventure/Drama film that is starring Idris Elba and Kate Winslet. It is directed by Hany Abu-Assad (known for Paradise Now and Omar).  A synopsis for this film via IMDb reads: “Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow covered mountain. When…More

‘American Made’ Is Spectacular |Movie Review

American Made is an Action/Biography/Comedy film starring Tom Cruise, Caleb Landry Jones, Domhnall Gleeson, Jesse Plemons and Jayma Mays. It is directed by Doug Liman (most known for The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum and Edge Of Tomorrow). A synopsis for this film via IMDb reads: “A pilot lands work for the CIA and as a drug runner in the…More

‘My Cousin Rachel’ Is A Masterpiece | Movie Review

My Cousin Rachel is a 2017 romantic drama starring Sam Claflin, Rachel Weisz, Holliday Grainger and Iain Glen. It is directed by Roger Michell, who is known for Nothing Hill (1999) and Morning Glory (2010). This film is made after a book with the same title as the film and the writer is Daphne du Maurier. A synopsis for My Cousin Rachel reads: “A young Englishman plots revenge against…More

‘King Arthur : Legend Of The Sword’ Is Captivating | Movie Review

King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword is a 2017 action film starring Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Eric Bana and Astrid Bergès-Frisbey. It is directed by Guy Ritchie (known for RocknRolla and The Man From U.N.C.L.E.). A synopsis for the film reads: “Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword…More

‘Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’: The Pirates Are Back! |Movie Review

Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is a 2017 Fantasy film starring Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Geoffrey Rush, Brenton Thwaites and Kaya Scodelario. A synopsis for the film reads: “Captain Jack Sparrow finds the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost pirates led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Captain Salazar, escape from the Devil’s…More

Table 19 | Movie Review

Table 19 is a 87 minute Comedy/Drama that is starring Anna Kendrick, Lisa Kudrow, Craig Robinson, Tony Revolori, Stephen Merchant and June Squibb. It is directed by Jeffrey Blitz, mostly known for the TV show The Office (2006-2013). A synopsis reads: “Eloise, having been relieved of maid of honor duties after being unceremoniously dumped by the best man via text, decides to attend the…More

The Boss Baby| Movie Review

The Boss Baby is a 2017 animation starring Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel and Lisa Kudrow. It is directed by Tom McGrath, mostly known for Madagascar (2005). A synopsis reads: “A suit-wearing briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his seven year-old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co. The Boss…More

Why Him? | Movie Review

Why Him? is a 111 minutes comedy directed by John Hamburg, mostly known for I Love You, Man (2009). It is starring  Zoey Deutch, James Franco, Cedric the Entertainer, Kegan-Michael Key, Bryan Cranston and Megan Mullally. A synopsis reads: “A holiday gathering threatens to go off the rails when Ned Fleming realizes that his daughter’s Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend is about to…More

Dreaming in a ‘La La Land’ | Movie Review

La La Land is a 128 minutes musical that I had the pleasure to watch a few days ago. It is directed by Damien Chazelle, mostly known for Whiplash (2014). La La Land is starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. A synopsis reads: “Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party…More

‘Doctor Strange’ Is Impressive |Movie Review

Doctor Strange is a 2016 Marvel Studios Fantasy film, which basically means it is a superhero film. It is starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Mads Mikkelsen and Tilda Swinton as the main characters. A synopsis for Doctor Strange reads: “A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts“.…More

‘The Girl On The Train’ Is Captivating | Movie Review

The Girl On The Train is a 112 minutes Thriller that was released on 5 October 2016. It is directed by Tate Taylor, mostly known for The Help (2011) and Get on Up (2014). The Girl On The Train is starring Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Theroux and Luke Evans. A synopsis reads: “A divorcee becomes entangled in a missing persons investigation that promises to…More

Movie Review: Suicide Squad

Suicide Squad is a 2016 action movie directed by David Ayer, mostly known for Training Day (2001) and Fury (2014). It is starring Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Jay Hernandez, Jai Courtney, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Cara Delevingne,Joel  Kinnaman and Viola Davis. A synopsis reads : “It feels good to be bad…Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Super Villains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal…More

Movie Review: The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book is an adventure film that had its premiere not so long ago. It is directed by Jon Favreau, mostly known for the Iron Man movies and Chef (2014). The cast is formed by Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley,Idris Elba and Scarlett Johansson just to name a few names on the bill.…More

Watch Trailer For ‘Snowden’

Snowden is a biography that is going to hit cinemas on 16 September 2016. The film is starring Shailene Woodley, Scott Eastwood, Nicolas Cage and Joseph Gordon-Levitt among others. It is directed by Oliver Stone, director with 3 Oscars won, mostly known for films like Natural Born Killers (1994) and Any Given Sunday (1999). A synopsis for Snowden reads: “CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks…More

The Boss Movie Review

Hi there and welcome to a new movie review, here on Rawmanian. Today I have seen The Boss, a film with Melissa McCharthy and Kristen Bell. This film is a comedy and if you have seen some other movies which feature McCharthy then you should be used to her humour. The Boss is directed by…More

Movie Review: Eddie The Eagle

Eddie The Eagle is a 2016 comedy inspired from the life story of British Olympic skier Michael “Eddie” Edwards. The film is directed by Dexter Fletcher, mostly known for Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) and Kick Ass (2010),and it is starring Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman. A synopsis of Eddie The Eagle reads: “Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story…More

Movie Review: Zootropolis

Hello friends and thanks for checking up my blog. Today’s post is a movie review. More precisely it’s a review of Zootropolis, which you may have guessed from the pictures posted that it is an animation film. It’s incredible how much the animation films of today have changed comparing to the ones I grew up…More

Movie Review: The Dressmaker

The Dressmaker is a drama featuring Kate Winslet & Liam Hemsworth as the main characters.Other names on the bill include Hugo Weaving, Sarah Snook and Judy Davis. The film focuses on the story of a glamorous woman who returns to a town in rural Australia. With her sewing machine and her style she manages to change the life of…More

‘Joy’ – A Story About Drive And American Consumerism | Movie Review

**Post I initially wrote for http://www.conversationsabouther.net/  ** [CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS] When I went to see Joy, I had high expectations especially after the advertising campaign this film has had. However, the successful cast of Silver Linings Playbook (Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper) plus the director David O. Russell didn’t get it right this time, in my opinion.…More

‘Brooklyn’ – A Simple, Touching Story | Movie Review

**Post I initially wrote for http://www.conversationsabouther.net/  ** [Contains some spoilers] Set in the 1950s, a young Irish woman, named Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), emigrates to New York for a life with better prospects. Initially she misses home but gradually adapts to her new lifestyle and falls in love with Tony (Emory Cohen), an Italian plumber. When…More

Ladies, ‘The Perfect Guy’ Doesn’t Exist | Movie Review

**Post I initially wrote for http://www.conversationsabouther.net/  ** I went to see The Perfect Guy based on the trailers I’ve seen beforehand. I am a huge fan of thrillers, having seen hundreds. The plot is not extraordinary, but it is well executed. Starring in it is Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy and Morris Chestnut. I was surprised to see how well Ealy played the…More

‘The Night Before’ – Seth Rogen Is Hilarious In Xmas Comedy | Movie Review

**Post I initially wrote for http://www.conversationsabouther.net/  ** Seth Rogen is the ‘man’ in terms of comedy. He is brilliant and I have liked all the movies that this guy has made throughout the years. The Night Before is special and funny in its own way, it is filled with the classic adult and drug oriented jokes that Seth is known for.…More

‘Carol’ – Exceptional And Honest | Movie Review

**Post I initially wrote for http://www.conversationsabouther.net/  ** Carol is a great film that I had the pleasure to have seen recently. This is a must see for everyone loving good films. I am quite critical about films involving love between two female characters, but the way Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara portray their characters plus their on screen chemistry made…More