Pompeii
Set in
79 A.D., Pompeii tells the epic story of Milo (Kit Harington), a slave turned
invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true
love Cassia (Emily Browning), the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who
has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius
erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena
in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.
When
opting for this movie I was expecting to see a staggering recreation of the
massive destruction brought upon the ancient city of Pompeii by the volcanic
eruption of Mount Vesuvius. And I got what I wanted, plus a love story, some
emotion and gladiator fights for extra flavor. All in all, a movie that I enjoyed a lot. Plus
it features the actor that embodies my favorite Game of Thrones character: Jon
Snow.
Non-Stop
During
a transatlantic flight from New York City to London, a U.S. Air Marshal
struggling with personal problems (Liam Neeson) receives a series of cryptic
text messages demanding that he instruct the Government to transfer $150
million into an off-shore account. Until he secures the money, a passenger on
his flight will be killed every 20 minutes.
A very
enjoyable suspense thriller (my all-time favorite movie genre), with lots of
twists and turns and no predictability. It will keep you guessing until the
very end, that I can promise you. Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore elevate the movie
to a must-see.
Captain Phillips
A
multi-layered examination of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship
Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. It is simultaneously a
pulse-pounding thriller, and a complex portrait of the myriad effects of
globalization. The film focuses on the relationship between the Alabama's
commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks), and the Somali pirate
captain, Muse, who takes
him hostage. It is a terrific real-life thriller about quiet heroism, enriched
with some very powerful acting by Tom Hanks, who gives life to an emblematic
character.
About Time
At the
age of 21, Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) find outs from his father (Bill Nighy)
that the men in his family have always had the ability to travel through time.
Tim can't change history, but he can change what happens and has happened in
his own life-so he decides to make his world a better place...by getting a
girlfriend. As his unusual life progresses, Tim finds out that his unique
gift can't save him from the sorrows and ups and downs that affect all
families, everywhere.
A sweet and sentimental romantic comedy, charming despite
its few plot holes and unusual storytelling. More than just a mere love story,
this is a movie about life, loss, family and innocence with many great acting performances.
Sons of Anarchy
An original series about a Northern California motorcycle
club whose members try to protect their hometown from drug dealers and
rapacious developers while running guns themselves. Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam),
the club’s vice president and, later on, president, struggles to find balance
between his family life and involvement in the club.
I saved the series I've been watching for the last month for last. A show filled with fast-paced action, payoffs,
creatively appalling violence, powerful side stories and perpetuous questions
about responsibility. Lots of twists and turns take place during its so far six
seasons and the cast is constantly upgraded with renowned actors.
