petracahill Reviews

Marianne (2011)

My thoughts on Marianne

[7/10 · 29 October 2012]

I just finished watching Marianne and I did enjoy it! Granted it is not this intense, nail biting Horror/Thriller, but 1 that is leaving you wanting to know the next thing happening. This movie has a lot going on and if I had to put into words or phrases the following comes to mind: woman scorned, Paranormal Activities, dealing with loss & young female adult to give you a few. Those alone will give you an idea of what all this movie entails. I like the quality of the film, the aerial shots, the way it was shot, with clear pictures and no obscured views. It didn't feel awkward, but more like this is what real people do deal with at times in everyday lives. Personally I would not call it a Horror movie, but rather a Thriller with Drama I guess. But that is my opinion. I have been watching a few movies lately that seem to have the same approach of dealing more with no music in the background and I have to say it works. It does take a bit to get used to, but I think that it also gives you a chance to show of the actors talent and let the scene speak for itself. I think the end speaks for itself and some may not like the way it ended or it didn't make it clear enough. For me it worked. Are there any problems with this movie? Perhaps, but I have no complaints. I liked it and on a day where Hurricane Sandy is barring down on us, it kind of added to the mood! Will I recommend this movie? Absolutely! So go ahead and watch it!

John Carter (2012)

Jasoom Woman has been to Barsoom and loved it!

[10/10 · 3 March 2012]

Last night I got to see John Carter with my 18 yr old son and WOW what a movie! Let me tell you that I rarely read reviews, because I like to make up my own mind about movies! Some of the Headlines of reviews are so true. Burroughs is the granddaddy of Star Wars! The action in this movie was always there or right around the corner and it never got boring. It was not the edge of the seat movie, but it engrossed me so much so, that I did not want to get out of my seat in fear of missing anything. You wouldn't have any problems understanding the rest of the movie if you did. In my eyes this was a great adventure movie, with lots of action, drama a love story and even some comedy. The love story was pure and in no way shown off very sexual, as in other movies. The actors did a wonderful job in making the characters there own. I love Lynne Collins perception of her character Deja Thoris, which easily could stand her own amongst the strongest warrior of either race and never loose her sensuality! I thought that maybe Andrew Stanton did not feel completely confident in putting some comedic aspect in to the movie. There was no need to feel comedy was misplaced in this movie and think the audience appreciated it and possibly would have liked to see a bit more of it. In no way would more comedy have taken away of what Mr. Stanton was trying to bring across with this movie. I certainly enjoyed the comedic parts and maybe because of them my favorite character was James Purefoy's Kantos Kan. Although Mr. Purefoy's part was small, he showed how flawless and seamless you can combine a bit of comedy with the fact his character was a force to be reckoned with and should not be dismissed so easily. Most definitely a character I want to see more of!Don't get me wrong in thinking that I was looking for a comedy. I wanted an adventure and I got it!! I also enjoyed the fact that E. R. Burroughs got a part in the movie, which I think shows the appreciation and gratitude Mr. Stanton has toward Mr. Burroughs and his amazing writings. I do have to say I did 1 mistake of reading the Novelization of the movie before I got to see it. It would have made the surprise bigger not knowing what was coming up, but it did not take away from the excitement of the movie. I for one can recommend this movie to anyone, even if you never heard of Edgar Rice Burroughs or don't know any details about the John Carter of Mars books like my son, I think you will like it just like he did. He did so much so, that he couldn't stop talking about it afterward and at home. I will stick with my plan of going to see it on opening weekend and plan on taking my 11 yr old son with me this time! I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did! One thing I forgot to mention was, that we got to see it in 3D. I was skeptical about it. Some scenes really seemed too much in a sense it looked too quick and everything just faded within each other. But for the most part 3D worked perfectly! It did not look like or made you feel a bullet was coming at you, or a airship was going to crash on top of you but rather it made me feel I was part of the movie in standing in the midst or next to the action. So for me the 3D worked very well and I think I will go see it that way again.

Blood and Bone China (2011– )

Brilliant Series that should not be overlooked

[10/10 · 30 December 2011]

I instantly got hooked on this series! It is very well executed, with a wonderful location and a great cast! With all the gore that is displayed in movies nowadays it was refreshing to see a series that prided itself in a more dignified manor of displaying horror. Some may call it old fashion, I call it a great tradition! To have a location as Stoke-on-Trent is a treasure and I feel would not have been revealed if it wasn't for the genius of the director Chris Stone. His keen sense of portraying this period of time was spot on and he accentuated it with a superb cast! The costumes gave it a feel of completeness that fit right in with the location and time the series played. The storyline was compelling and gripping at the same time! If Chris Stone had in mind to give the viewer a roller coaster ride of emotions I have to applaud him with a job well done. This Series has everything from drama to action, thrills and comedy! I for one hope this series hasn't come to a complete end, because I want more of it! Either way I will be keeping an eye out for any new Chris Stone productions!