margins Reviews

Andrea Bocelli: A Bocelli Family Christmas (2022 Video)

Perfect in every way - absolutely enchanting.

[10/10 · 17 December 2023]

Andrea, his wife, his sons, and his daughter are an absolute delight. Not only is Andrea gifted with a beautiful voice, but so are his sons, His daughter is an adorable little actress who also has a good voice. This truly is a perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. And I'll say it again, it is enchanting. The scenery, settings, decorations are simply spectacular. Truly takes you away to another land and time. This is so refreshing to watch especially with what's going on in the world today and how we have lost to a great extent to capture the spirit of Christmas. This production will help you get the spirit back. Definitely worth watching not only once, but several times.

Jesus Revolution (2023)

Outstanding in every way! A definite MUST SEE MOVIE!

[10/10 · 25 February 2023]

Absolutely amazing and powerful in every way. The actors were perfectly matched to their characters. Stories were woven and tied together and brought to life. Many moving and emotional scenes.

Script was real, period music and wardrobe, and again, absolute perfection in every way.

I just hope people will not be turned off before they even see it just because of the title. For us Christians, especially who attend a Calvary Chapel church, to see how it all came together.

The movie is so well done, that you can't help but feel the overwhelming power of it and leave feeling much better than when you walked in. We needed this movie to be done and shared on the big screen.

Ticket to Paradise (2022)

Light-hearted romcom

[6/10 · 16 January 2023]

If you want some light-hearted comedy mixed with smart bantering, beautiful scenery, and without any sexual or verbal obscenities, this is it. A welcome change.

It is also refreshing to see the May/December romance flipped with a woman in her mid 50s having a lover/boyfriend in his mid 30s. Typically in movies, it is always the male lead who has a lover young enough to be his daughter. Despite the fact that her lover is a pilot, it is annoying to see him act like a school boy.

While it may remind you of some other films (and you have to admit, there are hardly any truly original films being made), it does have a character or style of its own. Just watch & enjoy. It's entertainment.

Lost Heart (2020)

Very nice movie with many good life lessons

[7/10 · 18 October 2022]

This movie is very well developed with believable sand real life situations. Thoroughly enjoyable. More moves should be made like this. A whole family can watch this. The only mistake I can see is that Hannah and her mother are about the same age. There doesn't seem to be a gap even if her mother were to have gotten married as a teenager. That aside, there are many worthwhile life lessons to be learned here. - such as forgiveness, redemption, and tolerance. It teaches us to also understand people with different physical qualities, not to be judgmental. Our faith in God is the most important of all.

Marry Me (2022)

Not bad way to spend an evening

[5/10 · 5 September 2022]

Yes, it's self-promoting for JLo, but it does wind up being entertaining. One thing in particular that made me smile is that "Kat" is almost 30 years older than "Bastian" the man she is going to marry in the beginning. JLo is attractive and it isn't until the closeups that you notice how much work has been done on her face. This must be the first time that a May-December wedding is reversed. Prime showed it for free so it that made it even better. It is a fun watch and does have some good moments with some good take aways. It is a decent rom-com with some dramatic moments. The premise is totally far-fetched, but then again, it is a movie and movies are supposed to be entertaining.

Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont (2005)

Rare beautiful gem of a movie.

[10/10 · 23 August 2022]

Even better when you watch it again. It doesn't complicate anything. Plays out beautifully. Smiles. Tears. Relationships. Truths.

Don't miss out on this movie by passing it by.

The Lost City (2022)

If you want to waste some time

[5/10 · 11 July 2022]

Sadly this movie is ridiculous in so many ways. Sandra Bullock's botox/plastic surgery is so obvious and detracts from the already weak movie. Although she is 57 years old, she has maintained her shape, so I suspect she also wants to prove that she doesn't age by pairing herself with a man (Channing Tatum) who is 15 years younger than she is. Her editor's wig is also silly and so obvious. Perhaps I'm being petty, but this all detracted from an already weak plot and movie, which could have and should have been entertaining. Bad Pitt's role was also totally silly and short. Perhaps that's what was planned for this movie - a total over the top spoof. A spoof that just bombs. Again, sadly.

Elvis (2022)

Austin's performance is astounding

[10/10 · 29 June 2022]

In many respects much of it is factual with some obvious additions and filmed very well. Naturally, it doesn't cover all aspects of his life, but touches on many. Austin was phenomenal and you begin to believe that he is Elvis in every way. Tom Hanks portrays the despicable Colonel very well. Ironically "Priscilla" in this movie is very loving. I suspect she had to be portrayed this way so that she can continue to live off Elvis/royalties/etc. The film works very well especially in light of using virtually all unknown actors (Hanks excluded). It is well worth watching!

Ride (I) (2014)

Fine to watch for free/It has it's moments

[5/10 · 22 February 2022]

First off, I have to agree with the other reviewer in that Helen has really changed. I noticed it in another movies (Sarah Jessica Parker is another one). Please stop with the injections/plastic surgeries, whatever -- you are unrecognizable and they are making you look older and haggard. Natural aging is beautiful. However, first I did have to get over looking at the change in Helen and then concentrate on the movie.

The movie itself, is somewhat over the top as far as the mother role is played, but it has some unexpected touching moments. There are a few laughs throughout which also help this movie. It is not unwatchable, but fine to watch whether you have run out of movies to watch, or just want to be entertained without having to be deeply engrossed. Luke Wilson and Brenton Thwaites portray their roles well. Helen Hunt also played her role well as an annoying mother and she did make me laugh in parts. The ending pulls it all together!

Somewhere in Time (1980)

Still among the very best

[10/10 · 25 January 2022]

Since this movie was first released, I have watched it countless times and it never grows old or loses its charm. Instead, the movie continues to grow in beauty and meaning. It is beautiful in every way.

Tea With the Dames (2018)

Absolutely delightful

[10/10 · 19 April 2021]

Many wonderful moments that they shared. They didn't drink tea at all, but water and then champagne. Such great memories and laughs for us to enjoy. Very rich.

The Enchanted Cottage (2016)

Remake so pathetic. Original was and is totally fantastic.

[1/10 · 20 August 2020]

What a shameful remake. Doesn't even come close. The acting is so bad. Nothing enchanting about this movie. The 1945 original is a masterpiece in every way.

St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)

Nod to M.A.S.H. not mentioned in the trivia or goofs.

[10/10 · 28 June 2020]

Credits forget one important innuendo in the last episode - there was a nod to M.A.S.H. When Novino is in the morgue doing a post-op on "Henry Blake killed in helicopter crash." That's how Henry Blake died in MASH.

The Favourite (2018)

Tastless waste of time

[1/10 · 31 December 2018]

Agree that the scenery is beautiful and costumes authentic; however, what a waste of 2 hours of my life that I will never get back. Story line is trite, flimsy, and often in such bad taste it's hard to stomach. Needless nastiness. Could have been somewhat of a classic; however, it is trash.

The Mule (2018)

Another Eastwood classic

[8/10 · 31 December 2018]

Very well acted, written, and told in true Eastwood fashion. Lessons to be learned here. Some very obvious, some subtle. Does anyone know the name of the actor in the beginning of the movie when Earl walks into the flower show and says to him, "I thought you were dead."

Book Club (I) (2018)

Better than expected

[7/10 · 25 May 2018]

Glad I went against some of the reviews I read. I did enjoy this movie and was pleasantly surprised that it was not filled with vulgarity and sexuality. There were some very poignant references to sex; however, handled very tastefully, appropriate, and with very clever humor! Of course, they have all aged, some very gracefully and naturally (as we all do get older every day); however, two of them had some very obvious work done. One in particular had too much work done on her face and lips, although the work done on her body was amazing. Four different stories all tied together with a lifelong friendship. Enjoyable light and entertaining movie.

The Shape of Water (2017)

Waste of time

[1/10 · 9 March 2018]

Tries to be artsy and clever. But it fails in so many areas. Too many loop holes, too many idiotic attempts to make this a beautiful love story. Instead it's almost laughable. What a shame.

Phantom Thread (2017)

It's a waste of time

[4/10 · 20 January 2018]

It is a pretentious film that masquerades as a work of art. It should have been and could have been an outstanding film. The photography, period pieces, countryside, etc. were all beautiful; however, the story and plot (or lack thereof) suffered and droned on unbearably. I kept waiting for the film to finally take hold of its viewers, but it never did and it never got off the ground either. Such a shame. It's a movie about an aging, single dressmaker to the wealthy with a fetish for his mother, who lives with his aging, bossy single sister and takes on a young female lover from time to time until he is annoyed with them and until his sister bosses them out. He then meets a daughter-like lover who is deadly and is even more manipulative and devious than his sister. Total waste of two hours that I'll never get back. I only gave it 4 stars because of the scenery and photography.

The Women (1939)

Innovation of color

[10/10 · 5 November 2005]

I can't believe that no one has commented on the ingenuity of using color in the otherwise black & white movie. It is used in the fashion show. Quite unexpectedly and quite ingeniously...given the era. The movie is outstanding and well ahead of its time. Well worth seeing over and over. It is a relevant movie even today. One could learn a lot from seeing this movie. Take a page from history and apply it to today. Lot of lessons learned here. If you watch closely you can apply it to life today. Lessons in love, humility, and pride. Well worth learning and living. The actresses are all excellent and one can relate to any one of them and learn some life lessons.