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.

Monday, December 6, 2021

Uncle Buck (1989)

 Genre: Comedy
Directed by: John Hughes
Cast: John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Macaulay Culkin
Running Time: 99 minutes


 

Buck Russell is a slobbish bachelor that has managed to avoid a real job, marriage and family life for all of his life. Then, his brother and his sister-in-law call on him to watch over their three kids, including a rebellious teenager, while they travel for a family emergency.

I had not seen this particular title in years. What a fun comedy, with a sweet and touching part to it. John Candy is so great in the title role. He makes you believe it wholeheartedly. Jean Louisa Kelly was really good too. She reminded me of my sister around that age, so I had no issue believing it. As for Macaulay Culkin, you could see a glimpse of what was to come.

There were a few off moments here and there, but, overall, I enjoyed this one very much.

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