What Katie Watched

Author: kbeaumont2910

  • Wicked (2024)

    2h 40mins

    10/10

    Rewatch

    This was my first time watching the film at home and I had a fantastical time singing along rather than mouthing along to the songs when in the cinema.

    My original review from 20th Jan still stands:

    I felt like I came floating out of the cinema the first time I saw this. I felt so light and full of joy.

    I held off going to see it for a while where it had been so hyped and I love the theatre show (seen 4 times). I always have lots of reservations about anything I love being remade as I am not a fan of change. I went to see it by myself so that I could leave if I was hating it and not worrying about the opinions of anyone with me.

    Within the first few minutes I knew this was not going to be a problem. I felt the goosebumps creep up my arms and spread up my neck. I was hooked into the magical world of Oz. The music was beautiful, singing epic, dancing fantastic, sets mesmerising, costumes stunning and acting superb.

    I cried multiple times as I was pulled in and swept away in this beautiful story.

    It stayed pretty true to the original musical, no changes that made me recoil with it being “too different!”.

    I loved how grand it was and all the musical numbers having the epic scale like old musicals do.

    My only complaint is that I have to wait until November for the second half, Wicked For Good.

    I wish I could give this film a hug for all the joy it has brought me.

    I’m still listening to the soundtrack on repeat.

    Would watch again

  • Babygirl (2024)

    1h 54mins

    4/10

    First time watch in the cinema

    I absolutely love Nicole Kidman and will always give something a go if I see she is in it.

    This is described as an erotic thriller, but I don’t think that I would describe it that way.

    There wasn’t any point where I was on edge waiting for the “dun dun dah” moment that you get in most thrillers. With a married woman having an affair, I don’t think it can be categorised as a thriller because she is worried her husband will find out.

    The “erotic” scenes felt more uncomfortable to watch than sexy, where I wasn’t sure if either of them were really into what they were doing.

    I guess a film that this slightly reminds me of which I feel satisfies the “erotic thriller” genre would be Chloe (2019).

    I spent a lot of the time watching Babygirl wondering do I like this, do I care what happens, do I feel like there’s a story to follow here. I left wanting to go home and watch Chloe again.

    Would not watch again

  • A Real Pain (2024)

    1h 30mins

    7/10

    First time watch in the cinema

    I went into this film blindly with no clue what it was about and I really enjoyed it.

    My main take away from the film is having the courage to be your authentic self with others. It is ok not to be “nice and pleasant” all the time. If you’re having a low day, it’s ok to be honest about that and not need to feel you have to hide that’s how you’re feeing in case it makes others feel uncomfortable. Allowing others to see your true self gives an opportunity for a deeper connection.

    Would watch again

  • Better Man (2024)

    2h 16mins

    6/10

    First time watch in the cinema

    I went into this film really wanting to like it, but it just didn’t click with me.

    I do not understand why it is being so heavily criticised, where although I didn’t love it, I don’t think it’s a bad film.

    It left me wanting to listen to Robbie Williams and remember some of my old favourites that didn’t make it into the film.

    I found myself comparing it to the recent biopics that have been around the past few years. I absolutely love Rocketman (2019) and have watched it multiple times. I really like Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), but find the ending too sad to want to watch it frequently. With Better Man, I understand that Robbie wanted to address his struggles with his mental health in this film, but I found the way it was portrayed quite repetitive, staying at surface level and didn’t tap into anything for me emotionally. I also felt that the different aspects of his life were dipped in and out of too quickly for me to get a feel of what was going on for him with the different people in his life.

    I guess I was hoping for something that felt more like a celebration of his music and what he has overcome to get to where he is now. Instead, I felt a bit like I was watching a “f*ck you” to the people Robbie has felt wronged by in his past.

    Would not watch again

  • Lost Boys (1987)

    1h 38mins

    8/10

    Rewatch

    One of my favourite vampire films. Absolutely adore all the 80’s clothing and music in this film.

    I love this dark take on Peter Pan’s lost boys. Instead of being whisked away to the magical Neverland you have to become a vampire to be forever young and having fun

    I am impressed by the special effects in this film for its time.

    Would watch again

  • Chocolat (2000)

    2h 1min

    9/10

    Rewatch

    Love this movie! Love all the different relationships going on between the different characters.

    An outsider coming into the lives of a little community and shaking things up for the better. A beautiful story showing the importance of accepting others differences and their choice to live their life as they wish, as long as it does not hurt anyone else.

    The music is so beautiful in this film.

    I’m always left with a smile on my face after watching this film.

    Would watch again

  • Alice, Darling (2022)

    1h 29mins

    7/10

    First time watch

    I like how they handled the difficult topic of abuse in this film. I felt that they were showing the subtleties that can go unnoticed. That thinking something feels off but not being 100% so not knowing whether to say anything.

    There was something quite soft and beautiful about this film.

    Would watch again

  • Wicked (2024)

    2h 40mins

    10/10

    5th time watched in cinema

    I felt like I came floating out of the cinema the first time I saw this. I felt so light and full of joy.

    I held off going to see it for a while where it had been so hyped and I love the theatre show (seen 4 times). I always have lots of reservations about anything I love being remade as I am not a fan of change. I went to see it by myself so that I could leave if I was hating it and not worrying about the opinions of anyone with me.

    Within the first few minutes I knew this was not going to be a problem. I felt the goosebumps creep up my arms and spread up my neck. I was hooked into the magical world of Oz. The music was beautiful, singing epic, dancing fantastic, sets mesmerising, costumes stunning and acting superb.

    I cried multiple times as I was pulled in and swept away in this beautiful story.

    It stayed pretty true to the original musical, no changes that made me recoil with it being “too different!”.

    I loved how grand it was and all the musical numbers having the epic scale like old musicals do.

    My only complaint is that I have to wait until November for the second half, Wicked For Good.

    I wish I could give this film a hug for all the joy it has brought me.

    I’m still listening to the soundtrack on repeat.

    Would watch again

  • The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)

    1h 59mins

    9/10

    Rewatch

    A long time favourite of mine. A fab 00’s chick flick that I will continue to watch over and over again.

    I love following the 4 different friends stories of self discovery while spending their time apart over a summer. There is love, laughter, grief and self growth. Leaves me feeling fuzzy and warm.

    Would watch again

  • The Substance (2024)

    2h 20mins

    8/10

    Rewatch

    I love this film.

    I do have to hide behind my hands for some of it as I’m pretty squeamish, but willing to do that to watch the film.

    It does an excellent job at making you feel uncomfortable.

    I think Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley are fantastic in this film!

    Very thought provoking film. Thinking about how aging as a woman is attached to our value/worth in society and the lengths people are willing to go to avoid it.

    I find the last 25 minutes utterly chaotic which is a great climax to the film.

    Would watch again