This a familiar story to most movie lovers. Divorced couple going through hard times in their new lives, coming together because of some family get together, refreshing their relationship and so on….. but it's not boring and it has some real moments and good laughs. One reason I watched the movie was that it was said to be a good comedy and happy to say it really is. Even with serious events, there are few laughs around. Sometimes its obvious that the comical part is bit detached and added artificially to the story. But it really tickles, so a good job has been done.
Big" is a 1980's drama that wouldn't get less exciting even seeing it decades from now. The movie is honest, funny and surprisingly sweet. It has deep messages about growing-up and friendship. It has a smart script that never leaves it being dull or silly with it's risky theme. All the jokes and romance work they should and you can never go wrong with Hanks.
It would be hard to live up to the hype that has surrounded this film, but thanks to the excellent job done by Clint Eastwood as Director we get a solid movie that doesn't fall into the all-too-easy trap of being overly sentimental. Angelina Jolie delivers a refreshing performance which proves she does not need action or glamour to carry a starring role. It would be very easy for any woman playing such an emotional part to slip into hysterical over-acting but instead she delivers a beautifully understated study of a mother living through the worst nightmare any parent can imagine. Add a supporting cast of top-shelf talent, and a good period atmosphere, to what is an incredible true story and we get a must-see movie.
This is a fun musical above all else. The music is infectious. Olivia Newton-John is wonderful singer and actually does a fairly good acting job. John Travolta is a hoot with his signing and dancing. Some of the actors are pushing the age limit like Stockard Channing, but none of it matters as much the joy of this movie.
It has taken me a while to get into this album. Lions is very different. If you are a fan, buy this album. If you are looking to explore The Black Crowes, buy Shake Your Moneymaker or Southern Harmony...and then buy this album. Either way, give it a few listens to sink in and enjoy.
This isn't the best Allman Brothers Band album but it has some excellent songs that you don't hear on the radio. It's well produced and should be enjoyed by any Allman Brothers Band fan. The remastering is well done also.
Hunter Hayes is one of the most talented artists in country music today. He plays all instruments and sings all background vocals on the album. I would recommend this album to anyone who enjoys the music of Keith Urban or Rascal Flatts.
Rush's Presto appeared in 1989 and represents the end of their "middle" period of development, characterized by an new emphasis on melodic inventiveness with keyboards and effects used heavily at times. It did, however, produce some very good music. Though clearly still a rock album, Presto at times has a somewhat jazzy, funk sound to it, evident immediately on the record's opening track Show Don't Tell, which sounds better in this remastering than on the original. Similar results occurred on the Roll The Bones album, which was also produced by Rupert Hine.
"By Your Side" is a great cross between the blues and rock 'n roll of their first two albums and the great songwriting and rhythms of "Amorica.". If you liked any of the previous Black Crowes albums, chances are you will enjoy this album. They take blues rock, merge it with gospel, psychedelica, soul, funk. mash it together and combine it with class A musicianship to create a sound like no other. They continue to prove they are much more than a simple retro band. The Rolling Stones and The Faces are definitely huge influences, but has either band ever offered up such funky grooves, or rocked with such soul and energy, as the Crowes do.