Archive for the ‘Reviews of movies’ Category
Eden
{4.5/5} “I am the embodiment of perfection.” Eden, released in 2024 After World War I, Ritter and Dore move from Germany to an island in the Galapagos, to work on a new philosophy. Ritter writes letters which are published in Germany, and other people come to the island — although Ritter doesn’t particularly want them […]
The Elephant Queen
{5/5} “Most of the family’s neighbours live at elephant toenail height. In one way or another, they all depend on their giant friends.” The Elephant Queen, released in 2018 Athena is the 50-year-old matriarch of an African Elephant herd, made up of female relatives and their calves. Her son Wewe will stay with the herd […]
Girl Most Likely
{4.5/5} “I love that sculpture of Abe Lincoln. That is phenomenal… He’s got a little smirk. What’s he thinking?” Girl Most Likely, released in 2012 Imogene was supposed to become a star playwright but somehow that didn’t happen. She is stunned when her boyfriend breaks up with her, and when she loses her job. When […]
The Dish
{5/5} “And so Australia becomes a vital cog in this grand endeavor.” The Parkes telescope has a role to play in the Apollo 11 Moon landing — chosen because it’s the biggest one in the southern hemisphere, it’s in Australia. When the ship is facing the southern hemisphere, it will be used to relay signals. […]
Finding Nemo
{5/5} “I am a nice shark, not a mindless eating machine. If I am to change this image, I must first change myself.” Finding Nemo, released in 2003 When Marlin’s son Nemo gets captured by a human diver, Marlin goes after him. He finds the diver’s mask, which says he comes from Sydney. He runs […]
Mr. Holmes
{5/5} “When you’re a detective and a man comes to see you, it’s usually about his wife.” Mr. Holmes, released in 2015 In 1947 Sherlock Holmes is old and has grown forgetful. He’s trying to remember the details of his last case, which caused him to retire to the countryside. He remembers that a man […]
Monsters vs. Aliens
{4.5/5} “‘I think I just got hit by a meteorite.’ ‘Oh, Susan. Every bride feels that way on their wedding day.’” Monsters vs. Aliens, released in 2009 Susan is just about to get married when she’s hit by a meterorite that causes her to become gigantic. She’s whisked off by the government to a top-secret […]
Fountain of Youth
{3.5/5} “You have foolishly overlooked my team of lethal bodyguards.” Fountain of Youth, released in 2025 Luke stole a painting from some dangerous people in Bangkok and barely makes it onto a train heading out of the city. Somehow people who want it are on the train with him, and try to get it from […]
Star Trek: Section 31
{3/5} “In my universe, there were always plotters. Always a coup. So I built a weapon to end all threats. I called it the Godsend.” Star Trek: Section 31, released in 2024 Philippa Georgiou was ruthless as emperor of the Terran Empire. Decades later she worked, in another universe, for Section 31. Now she’s been […]
The Thursday Murder Club
{5/5} “In my experience, people are more likely to crack or reveal things when they’re uncomfortable.” The Thursday Murder Club, released in 2025 Joyce moves to a retirement home and is happy to find the Thursday Murder Club, a group that investigates old murders. Joyce has a medical background, so the club is happy for […]