Recent Movies I've Been Obsessing Over | Part 2

Hey Guys!

On Sunday I shared a post with you about films that I had watched over summer that I was obsessing over and loving! And instead of making it a really long and boring post I split them into two parts, so here is part two ❤ 

Let's go! 

The Legend of Tarzan

I actually thought this was a live action version by Disney but it turns out it isn't, it isn't linked to them at all, but obviously Tarzan isn't just a story created by Disney. Many other production companies have created films and stories about the fictional character.

I love the story of Tarzan, I think its a great tale and the relationship he has with all the animals is so enchanting! As a child I always wanted to have an elephant and monkey for a friend and obviously as I grew up that little dream became very hard to achieve haha! But I still loved watching the Disney animation. So, when I came across the 2016 'Legend of Tarzan' film I was very intrigued to how the story would be portrayed differently and if anything was adapted or changed, and to my surprise it was very similar to the Disney fictional film but was based after Tarzan had met Jane and wasn't about being discovered by man but more about how he has adapted into society and having to go back to Africa to protect his ape family. It is a very action packed film, with lots of fighting and conflict between different parties but it isn't all about the fighting and the selfishness of the enemy, its also about family and the connections he still has with the animals even after moving away. 

I think the movie is a great new story for the fictional character Tarzan and how his life progresses. It is even better being live action as I got to see it in a completely new light. It is very heartwarming and Margot Robbie and Alexander Skarsgård are perfect for the casting!

If you were a fan of the Disney animation Tarzan than check out this version! 

Spirited Away

I'm actually in love with this movie! I remember it was on the television one of the days when I was younger but at the time I never got the chance to see it, and I can't believe I never saw it until now! It is such a cute movie ❤  I'm really into Asian dramas and anime so this movie was perfect! It is such a happy feel good movie that is sweet, innocent and is the type of film where you can just sit back and enjoy it without having to think too much! Each of the characters have such lovable characteristics and some of the story is just so wacky and unrealistic, its so fun! The main character Chihiro is adorable and the way every character tries to help her is so sweet!

Considering it is dubbed in English as the original voice over is in Japanese you wouldn't be able to tell, it could be as if spoken originally in English! 

I feel like Spirited Away is a classic that everyone should watch! Especially if you aren't into anime as it might shine a new light to that genre of television ❤ 

Footloose (2011)

This version of Footloose is the remake from 2011, as I wasn't sure about watching the original Footloose as I don't really like Kevin Bacon and watching a two hour film with him as the main character is not really my idea of fun haha! He just annoys me, especially after the EE advert! Anyway, the 2011 remake is so good, they updated all the tracks to more recent songs except from the original movie track 'Footloose'. The soundtrack is so good - definetley fits the film perfectly!

I love the story line for Footloose and the protagonist Ren is the cutest! His character is so sweet and all his friends are so funny, especially Willard, his personality is hilarious haha! Seeing all the traditional line dancing and classic dance moves was so amusing :)

I love that the film is just so chill, light-hearted and the soundtrack definitely makes it more fun, a little like Guardians of The Galaxy! I find a lot of soundtracks made the films so much better ❤ They made them more enjoyable! I actually liked it so much I downloaded it on to my phone and get ready to it in the morning haha!

When it comes to movies with great songs I always get a bit carried away and end up listening to the songs all the time and learning them off my heart haha! Especially films like Mamma Mia, Funny Girl and Disney movies ❤ 

The Godfather Trilogy

Me and my mum have sat and watched the Godfather trilogy over the past two weeks and damn they are long! A three hour film is tough to watch in the evening when you have been busy all day and have to concentrate to what is going on! But it is such a great trilogy of films! I love gangster, mob type mafia films as they are so packed with action and I love the way Italian families are so close and look after each other as it is how my family are so I can relate ❤ I think the first movie is my favourite as I love Don Vito Corleone as the head of the family, I like that he is feared and respected by a lot of people but will help any of his friends and family in need, he is a loyal man! In the first movie I like that Michael has just returned and that all his family are still in it like all his brothers and mother. I actually can't believe its taken me this long to actually watch the movies as my cousins have always recommended them to me! 

The second movie is great too as it obviously moves on to when Michael becomes the head of the family and takes control of all the businesses and has his own children, but I miss Vito Corleone and it isn't the same with him not being in it anymore but obviously it moves through the times! I also think when they flashback to when Vito moves to New York and his origins before becoming the Godfather is great! The second movie is very dramatic and I do love a bit of drama so its the perfect set of films for me haha! 

Then, the third film is obviously the conclusion to the trilogy when the head of the family changes again to Vincent, and I think the film was so action packed that I had to keep reminding myself what had happened in the beginning as three hours is a long time for a lot of action and complicated drama to happen haha! I had to keep asking my mum a lot of questions as she has seen all the films before :) 

If you like organised crime movies like Goodfellas and Oscar, where there is loads of conflict, drama and action you'll love the Godfather trilogy! But you can't just watch the first one you need to watch all three otherwise you'll be missing out on some great scenes! 

If there are any really good movies that I haven't mentioned comment below and I'll add them to my film list ❤ 

What is your favourite movie of all time?

See you on Wednesday my lovelies!

Amy xx 

Recent Movies I've Been Obsessing Over | Part 1

Hey Guys!

While I've been home from university I've been catching up on a lot of TV shows and movies I didn't have chance to watch while I was studying, so nearly every week I've been getting through a decent list of movies! I'm more into watching TV shows than movies as they are shorter and I'm not forced to concentrate as long haha but recently I've been getting more into movies :P I made the post into two different parts as otherwise the post would become too long and boring, so I split it into part one and two so it isn't dragged out as much, as you can tell from part one there are a few Disney movies ♡ 

 Let's Go!

Beauty & The Beast (2017)

I've always loved Disney movies, I mean who doesn't! They are classic movies for most people in my generation, we were brought up on most Disney movies and even at the age of 19 I'm still in love with the concepts that Walt Disney created!  So, when Disney revealed that they were going to begin adapting our childhood favourites into live action movies I must admit I was worried and sceptical. I was conscience that they might ruin the classic version and try and make it into something it isn't but I had a little faith as at the end of the day it is still the Disney company creating these movies! So, when the movie came out I didn't get the chance to see it in the cinema as I was really busy and by the time I had the opportunity to go to the cinema everyone had already been and seen it. Then, finally when I came back to my family home I had the chance to see it... and it was amazing! Like hands down fantastic! It was just as magical and enchanting as the original Beauty & The Beast movie but with even more surprise. The fact they were able to add some scenes that weren't in the original didn't ruin anything for me and gave more light to the story. 

I was also really sceptical about the fact Emma Watson was going to play Belle. For me Emma Watson will always be Hermoine Granger to me, and I know I shouldn't just link her to one role she has played as she will play many more great roles but she was so exceptional in the Harry Potter series of films that she will always remind me of her character! But when I watched her in Beauty & The Beast she didn't remind me once of Hermoine and I think that must be because of the character difference and setting of the film. It isn't a film you can compare to Harry Potter as they are very different movies. I was surprised and relieved at how well Emma Watson played Belle, and her singing was something else! Who knew she could sing that well :) 

Overall, I loved the movie! Loved it. Of course the original will always be my favourite because I grew up watching it but, the new one has a lot of love from me and is one that I could happily watch over and over ♡ 

Moana

My friend and flatmate Jess went to see Moana back when it came out last year and raved about how good it was, so finally it got released on SKY and I was able to watch it! With anything Disney I'll 9/10 have to see it as none of the movies they have produced have disappointed me so far! And Moana hasn't let me down either. What I love about this film is that it has absolutely nothing to do with a love relationship between the two protagonists, though for a second I did think maybe Maui and Moana would become romantic in some way but they didn't and I'm glad! Don't get me wrong I love a classic princess and prince love story especially Disney's versions but I'm glad this was purely about Moana and her heritage :) It is such a feel good film and its both funny, sad and enchanting in every way that Disney is ♡ 

The soundtrack for this movie as well is brilliant! I have it on my iPhone so whenever I need to get work done or a sing along the movie's songs are my go to! They are just so fun and uplift your mood :) 

If your a Disney lover or just love feel good movies Moana is definetley one of them! Like Beauty & The Beast I can watch it whenever!

The Jungle Book (2016)

I actually never liked the original 'Jungle Book' when it was released back in my childhood. I watched it a few times but I never really liked the concept or any characters except Baloo, so originally when the new live action 'Jungle Book' came out I wasn't bothered about seeing it at all, even when people would rave about it I just passed it off as I film I didn't really like and wasn't interested in. However, while I had nothing to do this summer I was scrolling through SKY and saw that 'The Jungle Book' had been put into Sky Premiere so having nothing else to do I thought I'd watch it and see what the hype was all about! 

And...it is actually an incredible film! I cried so much towards the end and considering it is live action they did so well with the CGI for the animals and those characters that couldn't be played by an actor! 

They gave it such a different perspective and made it so much more adventurous that the original animated version! The characters like Baloo, Mowgli and Bagheera are so loving and fun it makes the movie so cute and fun! Its a feel good family film but it does have some sad elements, especially related to the family of wolves that brought Mowgli up ♡ 

If you didn't like the original animated version like I didn't I'm positive you will like the live action version! Seeing a different aspect to the film is so enchanting! 

King Arthur: Legend of The Sword

When it was advertised for the cinema I actually really wanted to go and see it but then all my assignments at university needed completing and handing in so I never got the opportunity or the money to be honest, so since I came home for summer I've had plenty of spare time and in the evenings I have nothing else to do so the choice is to either watch movies, TV or read. Therefore, I chose to watch 'King Arthur one of the nights and damn it was so action packed and thrilling! There is so much going on and fighting it doesn't have chance to get boring! 

The actor Charlie Hunnam reminds me a lot of Tom Hardy for some reason, whether it is the appearance or because the character has similar traits to those of the characters Tom Hardy has played but he played Arthur so well and I couldn't imagine anybody else playing the character! 

The film is quite a long film, hitting the two hours mark, but it has to be that long to fit in all the good action packed scenes! I actually thought it would be a very realistic historical movie purely based on methods of fighting and combat but it also has witchcraft and spiritual methods as well, so it has a mix of everything really! It has a great cast list and Jude Law is a great villain for the movie, a role I'd never expect to see him in! 

Overall, it is a great movie and I think some of the critics were a bit too harsh on the reviews of the movie! Especially on David Beckham's scene, I thought he did very well for his first acting role considering it isn't something he has done before and it wasn't a long scene either, so I think people were just being a bit too harsh because it isn't related to football!

What is your favourite movie you have seen this summer? Let me know in the comments below!

Part 2 will be out next week! 

See you on Wednesday my lovelies! ♡ 

Amy xx