What Katie Watched

Tag: Film

  • Labyrinth (1986)

    1h 41mins

    8/10

    Rewatch

    Fantasy – Family Film – Quest

    Young Sarah embarks on a surreal journey through a magical maze to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King.

    I feel sorry for anyone who has missed out on the magic of Labyrinth.

    What more could you want from a children’s fantasy adventure film?!

    A magical story of conquering both physical and emotional demons that help you to unlock the best version of yourself – Tick!

    Amazing directing and puppetry of the incredibly talented Jim Henson – Tick!

    Musical masterpieces by the legend David Bowie as the alluring and mystical Goblin King – Tick!

    What more could you want?!

    This film is like a big nostalgic hug that I adore snuggling up to.

    Actually, if you haven’t seen Labyrinth yet, maybe I am excited for you to get to experience it for the first time.

    Would watch again

  • Paddington in Peru (2024)

    1h 45mins

    6/10

    First time watch

    Family Fun – Adventure – Comedy

    Paddington and the Brown family travel to Peru to visit Aunt Lucy, only to find she has mysteriously gone missing, sending them on an adventure deep into the jungle to find her.

    I am a late comer to the Paddington films, where I watched the first two for the first time in the past 2-3 years and what heartwarming little gems they are!

    While this third instalment still holds all the family fun of it’s predecessors and I did find it an enjoyable easy watch, I can’t quite put my finger on why it does not hold the same magical, uplifting, warm hug giving quality as the first two did for me.

    Would watch again

  • Chef (2014)

    1h 54mins

    10/10

    Rewatch

    Heartfelt – Comedy – Relationships

    A heartfelt comedy about a passionate chef who, after losing his way as the head chef at a prestigious LA restaurant, quits his job and rediscovers his creativity and family connection on a cross-country food truck journey.

    This film brings me so much joy! It is like tucking into your favourite, most delicious comfort food.

    I love watching all the relationships grow on screen. Seeing that lovely little boy desperately wanting his father to want to spend time with him and then falling into a situation where this can develop.

    Watching the power of friendship and surrounding yourself with people who believe in you.

    Seeing someone’s passion for life reignite and that positive energy flow back into the relationships they may have once taken for granted while locked in a cage of their own creation.

    Warning! – Do not watch this when you’re hungry! You will find yourself salivating at the delicious dishes being paraded around on the screen in front of you.

    The soundtrack is phenomenal too! Makes me smile as soon as it starts playing.

    Would watch again

  • Fighting With My Family (2019)

    1h 48mins

    6/10

    First time watch

    Feel Good – Coming of Age – Comedy

    When Saraya (Florence Pugh) gets the opportunity of a lifetime to pursue her dream of becoming a WWE star, she soon realises that achieving it is far more challenging than it seems.

    I was unsure how I was going to take this film as I’m not a huge sports fan and know pretty much nothing about wrestling, apart from the TV show Glow (2017-19) What a series! Still upset that it didn’t get its final season. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how invested into the story I became. Although it is heavily based around wrestling, I feel the real focus is on family, staying true to yourself and living your life trying to be the best you.

    A nice easy watch with plenty of funny moments, as well as some touching scenes.

    Would watch again

  • The Inbetweeners Movie (2011)

    1h 37mins

    6/10

    Rewatch

    Comedy – Slapstick – Coming of Age

    Four friends jet off to Malia a lads holiday after their A-levels and seem to continue making one hilarious mistake after another.

    You don’t put this on for a movie masterpiece. It is a silly bit of fun that makes me laugh. Many head in my hands moments of “I can’t believe they’re doing that”, but then think, I bet there are teen boys who have done this/similar!

    My favourite part is their dancing across the nightclub!

    An easy watch if you fancy a giggle. If you’ve seen the show and liked it, you’re bound to find this tickles your funny bone too.

    Would watch again

  • Anastasia (1997)

    1h 34mins

    10/10

    Rewatch

    Musical – Nostalgic – Magical

    The last surviving heir of the Russian royal family finds herself in the company of two con men on a thrilling journey to be reunited with her grandmother, but will she succeed when the vengeful, undead Rasputin will stop at nothing to destroy her.

    Oh my goodness I love this film!

    It’s dreamy beautiful songs! Instant goosebumps as soon as “Once Upon a December” starts.

    The illustrations are just so gorgeous and yummy and warm. There is just so much detail in the background images. Stunning!

    I do not know a single girl who has seen this and doesn’t long for her blue dress when she goes to watch the ballet.

    There’s music, drama, comedy, romance, adventure, fantasy, what’s not to love! A fabulously rewatchable animation.

    Would watch again

  • Come To Daddy (2019)

    1h 33mins

    3/10

    First time watch

    Horror – Gory – Creepy

    A young man visits the father he hasn’t seen in 30 years, after receiving an unexpected letter from him, but the heartfelt reunion he imagined does not unfold the way he had hoped.

    I feel misled by the description of this film as a comedy horror, as where was the comedy?!

    To be fair, I completely missed it being rated a 18, which might have given me a clue that it was going to be more on the horror end of the spectrum.

    I am not a gory horror fan and this was too violent for me. Hid behind my hands a lot.

    I probably should have turned it off, but I thought it was going in a different direction and once the yucky violence started I had gone past half way and thought I should just finish it. Lots of clock watching towards the end wanting it to be over.

    Didn’t feel like there was a gripping storyline in there either, even if I try and ignore my squeamishness around gore.

    Would not watch again

  • Hot Fuzz (2007)

    2h 1min

    8/10

    Rewatch

    Hilarious – Parody – Mysterious

    When high-achieving London police sergeant Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is transferred to a quiet country village, he believes his days of crime-fighting action are behind him, until he discovers that all is not as idyllic as it seems in this peaceful countryside.

    This script is so clever and hilarious, there are just so many amazing lines.

    I am usually sceptical when there are so many big names in one film, but I love all the cameos in Hot Fuzz. It feels surprising so many said yes to such short amounts of screen time.

    As well as being out loud funny, I think the storyline is really clever and I remember being surprised by the ending the first time I watched it.

    If you want an intriguing crime story as well as a giggle this is the perfect film for you.

    Would watch again

  • Top Films – March 2025

    I have watched 32 films over March. This has included watching films at the cinema, discovering new films on streaming services and rewatching films I already know I enjoy. 

    I watched 15 films for the first time and rewatched 17 films.

    Top 3 First Time Watches – March 2025

    Sing Sing (2023)

    Anora (2024)

    Flow (2024)

    Top 3 Rewatches – March 2025

    Hook (1991)

    Wicked (2024)

    The Big Lewbowski (1998)

  • The Big Lebowski (1998)

    1h 57mins

    9/10

    Rewatch at the cinema

    Comedy – Quirky – Crime

    “The Dude” is a cool, laid back guy who just wants to take life easy, but gets caught up in a chaotic series of events involving mistaken identity, crime, and an eccentric cast of characters.

    Probably my favourite Coen Brother’s film. I was delighted to be able to experience this on the big screen, especially the trippy dream sequence.

    You follow “The Dude” who just wants an easy life with his biggest plan in the week being going bowling and having a few beers with his buddies. When he is mistaken for a millionaire who happens to share his name, his simple quiet life is thrown into chaos as more and more bizarre characters are brought into his life.

    It is laugh out loud funny. Jeff Bridges as the Dude and John Goodman as one of his best friends are the stand out performances for me. I also love Julianne Moore’s character in this film too.

    Would watch again