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Benny Loves You (2019)
Should be a masterclass in script writing!
There is never a dull moment in this teddy-bear slasher. While indeed the film has plenty of dark comedy gore, the film is underpinned by well developed characters.. and not just the lead, Jack, but all the supporting roles as well. Jack's arch rival Richard is one of my favorites! Hats off to Karl Holt for getting this indie masterpiece across the finish line.
The Legend of Longwood (2014)
A great ride!
You can tell the filmmakers were passionate about this project, and it has something for everyone. As someone that moved several times as a child, I felt a lot of sympathy for the single-mother family moving to a foreign land, and the actors play their roles convincingly. For me what made this film great was the attention paid to the supporting characters, who could have easily been flat if left to stereotypical clichés. The gold-digging bridezilla and the bumbling mayor and his inept sidekick jump out. The pacing is also excellent: the film does a good job jumping from subplot to main plot, and will keep adults engaged as well as the target demographic. All the horse riding scenes make me want to move to the Irish countryside. This is wholesome family viewing at its finest.