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, March 10, 2021

Stick It (2006)

 Genre: Drama / Comedy
Directed by: Jessica Bendinger
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Missy Peregrym, Vanessa Lengies 
Running Time: 103 minutes


 

After getting in trouble with the law for damaging a construction site with her group of friends on bikes, teenager Haley Graham is forced by her father, through the courts, to choose between military school and gymnastics training. She had abruptly left the regimented world of gymnastics years prior, but she begrudgingly chooses that option nonetheless, determined to do as little work as she has to.

This is a cute film. Missy Peregrym is quite good in the role of Haley Graham, and seeing Jeff Bridges in any movie is always a treat. Sure, this teen flick contains clichés and shortcuts that are less than believable, but it is still entertaining. It also offers a compelling look on the world of gymnastics. The film has a strong point, though it feels a little preachy at times. Overall, a decent piece of cinematic entertainment.

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