Thursday 18 October 2012

The Art Of Getting By

The Art Of Getting By


This film is about a boy called George who has made it all the way to his senior year without doing a full day of work. He doesn't see the point of life, school or homework and believes in the quote that you are born alone, die alone and everything else is an illusion. Then he meets Sally, a popular but complicated girl who understands George then feels like there is a reason to go to school and make friends, but still not ready to admit that he actually loves Sally. The school then introduce him to Dustin a successful artist who could help George in finding a meaning in his life, but other distractions start to surface, and he may not be able to graduate from high school.

I quite liked this film as it wasn't cheesy, but it was good. It has some funny bits , sad bits and romantic parts, it was an all rounder.

The actor that play George and Sally are both successful, Emma Roberts has been in the film 'Wild Child', 'Nancy Drew' and 'Hotel for Dogs' and Freddie Highmore is best know for being in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' even though he performed  in it when he was about about twelve. 

I have seen some reveiws about this film which have stated it was really bad and they say it was boring and cheesy so, maybe you shouldn't watch it... I'm not really sure...

Rating: 5.5/10

Age: 11-14

Recommendation: maybe not for everyone...


The link to buy it off amazon... if you want it

Tuesday 9 October 2012

Notting Hill

Notting Hill




This film is about a completely normal man who works in a travel book shop in notting hill. One day when working he notices a world loved actress look at the books in his shop, and again when he goes out to buy some drinks. He bumps into her  and spills orange juice on her. She then accepts his offer to go and get changed at his house as he lived very close to his shop. They get to know each other over a couple of months, but being together with one of the world most famous woman is not easy as the press will do anything for a good picture.

I loved this film because it was really funny, the story line was not predictable also the actors were good. However there was some bad language, and there are some inappropriate scenes so anyone under the age of 10 should probably not watch this film! 

In my synopsis I did not mention his welsh room mate, he is really funny and mad so he is my favourite character.

In conclusion I really think this film is worth watching, so honestly watch it!

Rating: 8.5/10

Age: 12-adult

Recommendation: Fairly High 


Here is a trailer: