2014- Year For Film

For real, I have never been so obsessed with movies as I am right now. I mean I have always been a real big movie buff but this year (all 4 weeks of it) I have taken it to a new level. I'm pretty sure my boyfriend is thinking of avoiding me so I won't drag him to the cinema anymore!
But in all seriousness, 2014 is THE YEAR for movies. So far we have been graced with 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' '12 Years A Slave' and 'American Hustle' to name but a few. 

 So I went and saw American Hustle 2 weeks ago, and although the acting was phenomenal, I was a little disappointed in terms of the plot. It was not what I expected. Going by the ads on TV I thought it was about something else altogether, but anyway I still think it came together very well and overall is worthy of all the nominations it was received this awards season. Christian Bale was almost unrecognisable with that bulge! However great to see him step out of the 'Batman' hype and try out other roles, challenging himself. Amy Adams as the lead co star.. hmm. A lot of boob and a very annoying english accent that got boring after about 10 minutes.  Jennifer Lawrence is fantastic in it and to be honest its refreshing seeing her playing a legitimate woman rather than the 16 year old Katniss I am quite used to. The singing scene with her son in the movie is just great and really draws in the true personality of Lawrence, a funny, very relatable young woman who loves to have a good time. I would love to see Jennifer Lawrence in more comedic roles to be honest as from what I can see in interviews and on red carpet events she is absolutely hilarious and it is just so natural! 
The film also starred Bradley Cooper as the FBI agent with a screw loose and a tight perm, just a generally funny character. The thing that I didn't like though was that the story just didn't piece together in some places and I was turning to my boyfriend a lot questioning a lot of things.

RATING: ***

The Wolf Of Wall Street went on general release last friday in Ireland where I was first in line to go see it. My local cinema thought it would be a good idea to play the most anticipated, advertised movie of the year in the smallest theatre they have which was just fantastic! Being in such a small space with around 50 other people was not how I imagined it however it did not cramp my enjoyment of the movie. I was LOL'n the whole way through. Dubbed as a 'black comedy' it was great to see Leo Dicap's in such a role that was not only serious but very comedic! Who would of thought Jack Dawson-Jay Gatsby was funny? 
Co Star Jonah Hill who plays scammer Donnie Azoff revealed in an interview this week that he received only $60,000 for his role which included over 7 months of filming!! Which is a meagre amount in comparison to his Aviator co-star who apparently received in excess of $10 million!!! REALLY? Hill of course didn't care about the money, (he has that much of it!) but was so thankful to have a chance to work with Martin Scorcese he would have done it for free! I think we can all relate right? 
To see Hill in such a supporting role, where he was able to incorporate his comedic background into such a serious role while wearing ridiculous outfits and huge fake teeth was a performance worthy of an Academy Award. Oh wait, he is nominated for one!
A personal highlight of the movie for me is the scene with the out of date drugs where  which is absolutely hilarious in its entirety!
Oh I almost forgot. Margot Robbie is smoking in this! From little old Donna in neighbours to starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio is a huge career step and one I am totally jealous yet proud of! I am so shocked by her being able to pull of the New Jersey accent as she is Australian but wow she pulled that accent off! Just wow!

OVERALL; A must see for anyone.. who is above 18 might I add! Not for minors eyes kids!
RATING: *****

Okay, now for 12 Years A Slave... I haven't seen it yet. However I will give you the low down on what I think of it as soon as I do.

Peace out bitches.
Me.