Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Sully (2016)

Genre: Biographical / Drama
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Cast: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney
Running time: 96 minutes



On January 15, 2009, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles were just starting their flight out of La Guardia Airport when a flock of geese hit their plane, stopping both engines. Fearing that he could not go back to La Guardia or reach another airport nearby, Sully chose to land the plane on the Hudson River, feeling that it was the safest option. The 155 people on board made it out alive. An inquiry by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) followed to figure out if the captain made the right decision.

This film, directed and produced by Clint Eastwood, was inspired by Sullenberger’s autobiography, Highest Duty.

Tom Hanks is absolutely brilliant in the title role. He manages to make you forget the actor at work and care for his character. He carries the emotions on his face all the way through. The supporting cast was also good, but Hanks, not surprisingly, shines through the screen.

The portrayal of the NTSB inquiry was disputed, but I must admit I found it frustrating to see a group of suits telling an experienced pilot how he should have done his job. Whether it reflects reality, I will never know for sure.

Yet again, Clint Eastwood brings us a compelling story to the big screen with talent and flair. This is a wonderful, well-directed film, with talented actors doing what they do best.
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