Blue Like Jazz (Movie Review)

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Another Movie review, and yes it is another Marshall Allman movie. This time he is the main character. The movie being Blue Like Jazz.

IMDB DETAILS;

Don, a nineteen-year-old sophomore at a Texas junior college, tries to escape his Bible Belt upbringing for life in the Pacific Northwest at the most godless campus in America.

Director:

 Steve Taylor

Writers:

 Donald Miller (screenplay), Donald Miller (story)

Stars:

 Marshall Allman, Claire Holt, Tania Raymonde 

This was definitely different from what I usually watch. I usually stay away from the religious type of movies, however my love of Jazz (and Marshall) drew me in. I loved the whole story aspect, like he was writing, I loved that authentic feel it had.  It was quite a funny movie, it was crazy. It wasn't predictable which of course is always a bonus!

I find that it's light hearted and serious and the same time. Seeing him go through this doubt in belief, questioning things he wouldn't really usually think about. We see this character move from his norm into this whole new concept of kind of finding himself, we go on this little self discovery journey with him. It is entertaining yet you often feel like you can relate, first of all I think I can pretty much relate to Don with the whole awkward thing he has going on. It is humorous, I laughed pretty much throughout the whole thing.

All of the characters are unique, my favourite besides Don would be Lauryn (Tania Raymonde) she was funny, down to earth, and she is just incredible! I love the friendship between her and Don it's funny and just different I guess.

It is one of those movies, that if you're feeling down or just you need a good laugh then Blue Like Jazz would be the first film I personally would go straight to. Again I don't want to go into too much detail, but the movie pretty good.

Blue Like Jazz (Movie Review)

Saturday, 11 July 2015

Sugar (Movie Review)

I watched Sugar for the first time the other week, it was released in 2013. I have been meaning to watch it for a long time, but due to living outside of the US I haven't been able to until recently. Before I get into what I think about it, and the effect of the film I will tell you a little about it first.

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From the IMDB SITE;

A 20-year-old homeless girl is suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome on the streets of Hollywood and Venice beach.

Director:

 Rotimi Rainwater

Writers:

 Tony Aloupis, Rotimi Rainwater

Stars:

 Shenae Grimes-Beech, Marshall Allman, Austin Williams - and many more

Okay so to some it in my own words, it is a film about homeless young adults, and the struggles they go through on the street and the build up and reasoning why they are there. I saw the promotions of the movie at the time of release on one of the main actor's twitter pages; Marshall Allman. Being a fan of his I was automatically intrigued. Obviously there wasn't just the movie release, and the point of it wasn't to make money. It was to show awareness, show us what it is really like. There are so many things we are oblivious too because it may not "concern" us, Sugar and the campaigning behind it really opens your eyes to things. It is obviously so good of these people to produce something that can have an impact, and also showing support for the homeless youth.

Being a teenager myself, I admit I do take things for granted. I am ignorant to certain things, and I shouldn't be.  When I watched Sugar, my eyes were opened. Even a week later, and several movies later, I am still in this aftermath of thoughts. Sugar's story was unique, and the whole film was beautiful, emotional and real. The best thing was that it was real, it didn't come across as exggerarated or Sugar coated, it was real and in your face. It hits your heart because, as a teen myself with a loving family and a roof over my head, it made me reflect on a lot of things, and even feel guilty that perhaps I should be a lot more open minded and less selfish.

I adored watching it, it was emotional and personal. I liked how it was from Sugar's point of view, we got to be in her thoughts. Also I admit I had a good cry, it may just be my favourite film yet.

I don't want to give it all away if you haven't seen it before, but I highly recommend you to watch it! It is life changing, and not only are you becoming aware of homeless youth you are getting entertained.

SPOILER ALERT!! - I CRIED WHEN MARSHALL DIED, IT WAS SAD AND WELL KIND OF TYPICAL SOME FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN SO FAR OF HIS WORK HIS CHARACTERS EITHER AREN'T IN IT ENOUGH, THEY DIE OR THEY HAVE F*****D UP DEARLY. HOWEVER, HE IS A REALLY GOOD ACTOR ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVOURITES, HE PLAYED ANOTHER AMAZING PART!!

I'm watching A LOT of movies these days due to time off so I will be posting more Movie reviews!

Sugar (Movie Review)

Friday, 10 July 2015