Caroline Taylor

Having read some of these reviews, I wasn't sure if this movie was going to be much chop. It was a lovely movie, well worth watching. A man on a mission, Harold set off to be there for his dying ex work colleague, as she had supported him through a very painful time after the death of his son. As the story progressed, it became clear that Harold was still carrying a lot of guilt and pain, and he needed the time he spent walking to process his guilt and grief. The movie isn't a blockbuster but it is a meaningful story without any violence. I found the ending a bit lacking but overall I really enjoyed this movie. As a Border Terrier owner, I absolutely loved that gorgeous dog.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

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Living

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"Ask yourselves, this entire evening, why didn't you all try harder to fight back? To get out of here? Honestly, you probably could have. Something to think about." Those words apply to all of us. Where is the fight in ALL OF US us to stand up for our human rights and freedoms? Ralph Fiennes and Anna Taylor-Joy acted their in their roles brilliantly but the movie was shocking to watch. How has humanity sunk so low that it has become acceptable for us to witness violence and murder by deranged lunatics who have the protection of the law - those whose job it is to protect us? How have we become so morally bankrupt? There is no comedy in this movie. Hollywood movies are not just there to entertain, they train us to accept things we should have no part of. This is another example of entrainment. Look up mind control and movies. Same thing applies to advertising.

The Menu

The death of their mother would have been an incredibly painful experience for two young boys to go through. Being in the public eye would have made it even more painful and stressful. Charles does not strike me as someone who is comfortable with expressing his feelings nor having much empathy for others. I'm not particularly interested in the royal family but I was curious to read this book as I don't mind Harry. The rest of the family, well that's a whole other story....... I didn't find the book engaging. There would be a lot of juicy things to say about the royals but there was none of that in this book. The tabloids dish out that dirt. The book was an account of the ramblings of Harry's life and his loves. As much as I feel for what Harry has been though, the book draws attention to his struggles with chronic victimness (as an adult) and his need for intense counselling.

Spare

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Having experienced the trauma from being trapped in a toxic family as a child, I understand why he walked away from his family and society. The effects of trauma on children goes very deep and carries throughout adult life. I found the movie rather slow and the 2.5 hrs run time was too long. Having said that I'm glad I watched it but I wouldn't necessarily say it was enjoyable. The end was sad and depressing and you ask yourself what was the point of his journey. I guess it was his way of trying to heal his pain and creating distance from a toxic world. As I see it, he actually ran way from his problems and rejected the love from strangers that he desperately needed to move on from his pain. He could have helped so many people with their pain but it wasn't mean to be.

Into the Wild

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Good Sam

Finding You

The Dry

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Playing God

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There were a few funny moments but not until well into the movie when the scenes (of the western) were being shot. It would be understandable to give up after the first few minutes where you can tell it's not going to progress but there may be a few laughs and you can't be bothered trying to find something else to watch. It was disappointing to witness 3 stellar actors in a movie that doesn't pay homage to the quality of their acting capabilities. It was a flop.

The Comeback Trail

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