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Summerland (2020)
The only word to describe this film is Tender
After giving up on finding decent films in 2020, I came across the trailer for Summerland on Youtube and it pricked my attention as I find both Gemma Arterton and Gugu Mbatha-Raw both very engaging actors.
I'm so glad that i ended up buying Summerland as it's a film filled with emotion, tenderness, strength and vulnerability. As yes the film has a plot of Lesbianism, but it's so well written that it is never the main focus of the film, (as with a lot very woke films) because the story is about love, tenderness and eternal hope.
Gemma Arterton really switches it up her role as Alice and one why you can see why she is a leading lady, her ability to convey so much emotions in her eyes and expressions are that of someone that really knows their craft.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw, even though isn't in the film much, (like with most of her roles) but when in a scene she really does shine and radiates.
If you want to get away from all the craziness of 2020 and watch a film that engages you, fills you with emotions and gets right back to humanity, I can't recommend Summerland highly enough.
Zoe (2018)
A beautiful film with an amazing soundtrack.
Firstly, i am not the greatest fan of Ewan McGregor he usually has the emotional range of a cardboard box. In this film he really is incredible, he runs the gamet of emotions from being an egomaniac through to troubled to being in love and he plays it with so much depth, maybe it's something to do with Léa Seydoux but of all the films I have seen Ewan McGregor in, this is the one where he shows his a leading man.
It's one of those films that's set a very slow pace and the reason is because it makes you think and digest from scene to scene, plus it's beautifully shot and the soundtrack really compliments the cinematography.
A shout out to Theo James and Christina Aguilera who were really touching in the scenes they played in. Without a shadow of doubt Theo James is going to be a name to watch out for in the future, not only does he have leading man looks, but his a damn fine actor.